Join the Movement. Shape the Future of Greater Reading.
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) leads the charge to work with the public and private sectors to grow our region’s economy. While the Berks County Commissioners provide significant public-sector support, private investment is vital to expanding our reach and deepening our impact.
Your investment helps fuel the strategy, programs, and partnerships that drive innovation, retention, and inclusive growth across Greater Reading.
What We Do
GRCA’s economic development efforts cover all the critical areas that help businesses succeed and communities thrive. Our team actively:
- Markets Greater Reading as an affordable, vibrant place to live, work and invest—attracting both talent and business.
- Supports local businesses through direct outreach to uncover growth opportunities, provide financing connections and resolve challenges.
- Leads sector-specific strategies in manufacturing, healthcare and agriculture through targeted partnerships, specialized programming and shared resources.
- Builds workforce capacity by advancing leadership development, skills training and education-to-career pathways.
- Fuels entrepreneurship and small business growth through Elevate Berks—a community initiative connecting founders to resources, networks and capital.
- Strengthens Main Street communities and commercial corridors through collaboration, grant support and data insights that help drive revitalization and investment.
- Delivers timely market intelligence through the Berks County Economic Intelligence Reports and customized labor market analysis.
- Advocates for pro-business policies at the state and local levels to ensure regulatory environments support economic growth.
- Leverages transformative regional initiatives—like the return of passenger rail and the City of Reading’s CRIZ designation—to expand opportunity and drive lasting impact.
Our work with the public and private sector generates results: new investments, job creation and community prosperity.
In 2024 alone, GRCA helped secure $3.8 million in lending and grants, representing over $62 million in total project costs, and fielded 119 property inquiries representing 14,400 potential job – more details.
Why Invest in GRCA?
Your support powers initiatives that strengthen Greater Reading—from infrastructure to innovation, business growth to workforce development.
Support your business and community. Investing in GRCA positions your company as a community leader, committed to building a stronger, more competitive regional economy.
Investor Benefits
As a GRCA economic development investor, you’ll receive:
- Quarterly briefings on GRCA’s projects and initiatives
- Access to Berks County Economic Intelligence Reports
- Monthly e-newsletters featuring regional business and economic news
- Recognition in Commerce Quarterly and on GRCA social media
- Invitation to our Annual Investor Thank You Event
- Logo placement on GRCA’s website for investors at $10,000+
Become an Investor
Economic development investment starts at just $1,000, with options to increase your impact and visibility. Join a growing network of leaders shaping the future of Berks County.
We Are Greater Together
When you invest in GRCA, you’re investing in a more resilient, innovative and prosperous Greater Reading. Let’s build something greater together.
Contact Lucine Sihelnik, GRCA President & CEO, at LSihelnik@greaterreading.org or 610.898.7798.
Thank you to our Platinum Investors!
As a third-generation family-owned business, we believe in supporting economic development through GRCA. Its vision for growth aligns with our commitment to giving back to the community and creating lasting opportunities. Together, we’re strengthening the local economy and building a sustainable future.
Kristi Gage-Linderman, COO & Owner
Gage Talent & Business Solutions, Member since 1985