Building a Stronger Community
When you join the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), you become a member of a community of individuals committed to the growth and vitality of Berks County. Whether you are seeking membership as an investment in the community or as a catalyst for growth, the Chamber provides numerous events, resources and programs to position your business and engage with key stakeholders.
We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to:
Advance Your Business
- Workforce and professional development & training
- Financial and infrastructure resources
Champion Your Business
- Business and community advocacy at local, state and federal levels
- Special programming for small businesses, minority-owned businesses and underrepresented groups
Engage & Connect Your Business
- Events to build brands, expand contacts, grow base of support
- Special interest groups, roundtables and peer groups to learn and build relationships
Expand Your Network & Build Relationships
From Networking@Noon or Night to Women2Women events, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with other businesses and expand your network each month. Whether you’re a B2B or B2C company, chamber events open the door to new partnerships!
Drive Business & Promote Your Brand
List your business in our Membership Directory and start connecting with other Chamber members. The Directory offers a comprehensive listing of all chamber members, their contact information and the option to refer a business, email directly and print the listings. Plus, take advantage of Hot Deals, Member-to-Member discounts and more.
Promote your location, events, news and create awareness through Advertising & Sponsorships opportunities in Chamber newsletters, weekly eblasts, magazine and website.
Maximize Resources for Talent Attraction & Retention
Participate in our quarterly HR Roundtables or webinars on Best Practices in Employee Retention. Join our NextGen Industry Partnership Program for manufacturing and related services.
Develop Expertise & Gain Knowledge
Take advantage of your membership discount for our professional development and training programs offered virtually and located at the Center for Business Excellence (CBE). GRCA’s interactive programs feature peer-to-peer learning, applying new skills and assessing how effectively new skills work for participants.
Save on Business Expenses
GRCA has partnered with multiple companies to help you get the most out of your membership. You may already be using some of these products at much higher rates. Learn more about our Membership Exclusive Discount Programs!
Membership Levels
Entrepreneur – $500
Build relationships and access essential resources.
As an Entrepreneur member, you will receive all the following benefits:
Visibility & Marketing:
- Member Business Directory DIY category listing
- Member exclusive marketing and advertising opportunities
- Event hosting opportunities
- New member welcome on social media, website, Breakfast4Success and Commerce Quarterly Magazine
- Business card Ad in Commerce Quarterly magazine with welcome (1x)
- Monthly Member Minute E-newsletter with opportunity for promotion
- Subscription to Berks County Living with 10% ad discount
- Vinyl window sign, Chamber Member GRCA logo
- Member to Member discount promotions on My Chamber App and business directory
Networking/Referrals:
- Monthly networking events
- Family Business Alliance Peer Groups (additional $400 fee)
- Member exclusive access to GRCA Signature Events
Cost Savings & Resources:
- Notary service
- Certificate of Origin discount
- Member exclusive pricing for events and training programs
- Human Resources Roundtable ($50/1x)
- Savings on member exclusive discount programs (affinity programs)
- 30-minute consultation with GRCA staff experts in areas of talent attraction & workforce development, finance and real estate
- Ribbon-cutting support and planning kit (reservations required)
- Catalyst Co-working space access (additional fee at $150/mth)
- Job Postings
Catalyst – $1,000
Accelerate growth with marketing and resources.
As a Catalyst member, you will receive all the benefits of the base level Chamber membership, plus the following:
Visibility & Marketing/Networking:
- Member/Business Directory enhancements
- Additional category or additional business listing
- Customizable Member Directory listing
- Chamber Spotlight story/video on GRCA website
- Sponsorship and advertising opportunities at all GRCA events and programs
- Advocacy Series Sponsorship opportunity (12/year, limited availability)
Cost Savings:
- Professional development training credit ($100/1x)
- Human Resources Roundtable ($50/1x)
Resources:
- GRCA Lobby conference rooms (as available, reservations required)
- Catalyst Co-working space access (reduced at $135/mth)
Innovator – $1,500
Expand your profile and take an active role in building the Berks County business community.
As an Innovator member, you will receive all the benefits of the Entrepreneur and Catalyst membership, plus the following:
Visibility & Marketing/Networking:
- Member/Business Directory enhancements (ALL members $500+ get this)
- 2 Additional categories or 2 additional business listings
- Facebook Live/Social takeover (1x/year)
- Automatic membership in the BCAC, together with biweekly state and federal legislative updates and invitations to BCAC legislative events.
Cost Savings:
- Professional development training credit ($100/1x)
- Human Resources Roundtable ($50/1x)
Resources:
- Catalyst Co-working space access (reduced at $120/mth) or equivalent CBE space rental (1x use as available, reservations required)
Influencer – $2,500
Develop the workforce of Berks County.
As an Influencer member, you will receive all the benefits of the Entrepreneur, Catalyst and Innovator membership, plus the following:
Visibility & Marketing/Networking:
- 2 additional categories or 2 additional business listings in online directory
- Sponsorship opportunity of 2 Associate Members or 1 Entrepreneur level members — the sponsorships would be recognized at Breakfast4Success
Cost Savings:
- Customized trainings at 10% discount (1x)
- Professional development training credit ($100/1x)
- Human Resources Roundtable ($50/1x or 1 full series 1x)
- Family Business Alliance Peer group $200 credit
Resources:
- GRCA Corporate Conference Room (as available, reservations required)
Stakeholder – $5,000
Lead and foster the business community.
As a Stakeholder member, you will receive all the benefits of the Entrepreneur, Catalyst, Innovator and Influencer membership, plus the following:
Visibility & Marketing/Networking:
- 2 additional categories or 2 additional business listings in online directory
- Sponsorship opportunity of 4 Associate Members or 2 Entrepreneur level members — the sponsorships would be recognized at Annual Dinner
- Logo on website
- Mention at all GRCA Signature Events
- Mention in CQ magazine each issue
Cost Savings:
- Customized trainings at 20% discount (1x)
- Professional development training credit ($100/1x)
- Family Business Alliance Peer Group $200 credit
Resources:
- GRCA Corporate Conference Room (as available, reservations required)
For more information, contact Julie Larison or 610-898-7785.
Need more information about what your membership will include?
“2020 was a unique year for MADJ Marketing. As one of the region’s newest and fastest growing advertising agencies, we found ourselves searching for new and innovative ways to continue our mission of supporting businesses and organizations in our community. While much of our community had to shut down, we spent the year implementing small business support campaigns and providing no-cost consulting assistance to both local non-profits and some of Berks County’s largest employers on how to successfully execute virtual events and continue full-service marketing and communications efforts. Through all of that, we felt that establishing membership with GRCA was necessary to continue telling our story and creating even more awareness around the MADJ brand and the services we offer.”
Kevin Bezler, President | CEO
MADJ Marketing LLC, Member since 2018