GRCA is committed to helping Berks businesses get back to work safely. We will continue to be a go-to resource providing up-to-date guidelines, protocols and procedures for getting your business back up and running. Together we will rebuild Berks!
Berks County Commitment
As a continuation of the “Rebuilding Berks” initiative and the “Stop the Spread” campaign and in anticipation of Berks County entering the Green Phase of reopening, the “Berks County Commitment” is a promise to provide best service and hospitality safely.
Industry Specific Workplace Readiness Resources
- The Pennsylvania Department of State has released its official Green Phase Guidance for salons. View the guidance.
The Construction Peer Grouphas virtually met twice to discuss economic recovery. Check back for the next peer group session.
In the meantime, keep the conversation going in GRCA’s member only Facebook Forum.
Brand Cleanliness Standards- Safe Workplace Kiosks
- Guidance on safe dining from Gov. Wolf administration & Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association
- Yelp’s Resources for Restaurants and Bars
- Guidance from the PA Liquor Control Board
Brand Cleanliness Standards
The Manufacturing Peer Group has virtually met twice to discuss economic recovery. Check back for the next peer group session.
In the meantime, keep the conversation going by joining our Manufacturing Slack Group.
The Nonprofit Peer Group has virtually met twice to discuss economic recovery. Check back for the next peer group session.
In the meantime, keep the conversation going in GRCA’s member only Facebook Forum.
- Johns Hopkins created an Operational Toolkit for businesses considering reopening or expanding operations during COVID-19. The three-part Operational Toolkit includes an instruction manual, a business risk worksheet and an assessment calculator. View Operational Toolkit.
- A Back to Work Toolkit: A website that is an organized collection of tools, templates, checklists and guides that fit the practical needs of many company leaders –from HR to CEO to Facilities – to build a Safe Work Plan Getting Back to the Physical Workplace.
CDC Workplace Readiness Guidelines
Spanish Resources | Recursos en español
PPE Vendor Resource List
Are you in need of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your business as it re-opens? Use our PPE Vendor Resource List as a guide.
Training & Webinars
FREE Re-Opening your Business Certificate Program
This FREE 3-session webinar series (available in English and Spanish) is designed to help employers better prepare their businesses for a safe re-opening. Upon completion, your organization will receive a Certificate of Completion. View the businesses that have already received certificates.
You can have different employees from your company watch each session, but you must have at least one employee watch each of the three, 90-minute sessions.
Leadership Development Programs
GRCA has four distinct leadership development programs for your employees to help guide them along the journey to be an effective, authentic leader. In today’s environment companies need effective, authentic leaders more than ever to successfully navigate the post COVID-19 workplace. GRCA also offers customized professional development programs. Check out our upcoming training programs.
Questions? We are here to help.
Construction; Business, Consumer & Professional Services Contact: Landon Bernheiser 610-898-7792 | [email protected] Manufacturing; Nonprofits; Hospitality, Restaurants & Retail Contact: Ellen Albright 610-898-7776 | [email protected]
