Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
Self-proclaimed Sparkologist Katie Sandoe, 2025 Evening of Empowerment Speaker By Katie Johnsen, Events Coordinator, GRCA “What a nice girl.” When I was younger, there was nothing I wanted more than to be called “nice.” It’s a people pleasing attitude that I’m even now trying to unlearn (with a lot of encouragement from my Lean In …
The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF) an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), is pleased to announce that it has secured a $180,000 Pennsylvania Catalyst loan for Travis and Emily LaFaver. GBDF, Berks County’s only Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO), facilitated the loan in conjunction with funding provided by Fulton Bank. The LaFavers …
Join us for the 2025 Building Berks Awards & Expo on Tuesday, September 9 at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts for an evening dedicated to recognizing and celebrating vision, collaboration and the built environment that is shaping Berks County’s future. With over 30 nominated projects and a mix of industry and community leaders, this …
Workforce Development Highlights from the June 2025 BCAC Meeting At the June 2025 Berks County Advocacy Council (BCAC) meeting, regional leaders in education, workforce development and business came together to tackle a critical issue: how Berks County can build and sustain a competitive, future-ready workforce. The panel featured four key voices from the region’s workforce …
By Mark Dolinski, VP of Training & Professional Development, GRCA When prioritized, professional development fuels innovation, engagement, retention and a stronger workplace culture. When overlooked, it drains motivation, stifles growth, weakens performance and top talent walks out the door. In 2025, investing in professional development may be the most strategic decision leaders make to secure …
