Be Greater with the Chamber Advantage
The GRCA’s membership program provides businesses of all types and sizes a competitive advantage in growing and sustaining their businesses. All GRCA members receive the following services and benefits. Starting at $500, a chamber membership is packed with value and opportunities to take your business to the next level.
The Chamber Advantage:
- Build relationships that have long-term impact on your business and in the community
- Expand your networks of prospects, contacts and investors
- Maximize resources to keep employees engaged and ready for advancement
- Gain expertise in areas critical to business growth
- Save on operating expenses with exclusive member discounts
Build Relationships
From [email protected] 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
- Membership Directory -The Membership Directory does your prospecting work for you with a comprehensive listing of all chamber members, their contact information and more! Plus, take advantage of Referrals, Hot Deals, Member-to-Member discounts and more.
- Advertising & Sponsorships – Members can promote their events, news and create awareness through advertising opportunities in Chamber newsletters, weekly eblasts, magazine and website.
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 these products at much higher rates. Learn more about our Membership Exclusive Discount Programs!
Gain Expertise
Take advantage of your membership discount for our professional development and training programs offered virtually and located at the Center for Business Excellence (CBE). The GRCA’s interactive programs feature peer-to-peer learning, applying new skills and assessing how effectively new skills work for participants.
Membership Levels
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
- Chamber Membership Plaque, 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
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
- Enhanced business card listing in Member Directory
- 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:
- Member Business directory list (1x per year)
- GRCA Lobby conference rooms (as available, reservations required)
- Catalyst Co-working space access (reduced at $135/mth)
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
- 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:
- Ground-breaking Kit with GRCA shovels, hard hats, press release template (as available, reservations required)
- GRCA 4th floor Conference Room (as available, reservations required)
- Catalyst Co-working space access (reduced at $120/mth) or equivalent CBE space rental (1x use as available, reservations required)
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)
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.
