Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
West Reading is one of our community’s most vibrant Downtowns. They have plenty of food, drinks and shops to explore. If you are looking to shake off your Winter blues and get ready for Spring, look no further than West Reading. In the next few months Penn Avenue will look totally different. A handful of …
Please note the Facade Grant is closed. You may not know that downtown Reading’s walkability score is 94/100, making it a “Walker’s Paradise,” according to walkscore.com. Downtown Reading is also home to several iconic Harry Bertoia sculptures: “Untitled” and “Island Moss” located in the 600 block of Penn Street; “Tulip” is at the Miller Center …
Looking for a Business Loan? Catch these limited-time low rates. While the low temperatures have been keeping everyone inside, Pennsylvania’s new low rate loans will have you running down to our offices! The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) provides low-interest loans and lines of credit through certified economic development organizations (CEDOs) for eligible businesses that …
The Historic Penn Street Farmers Market The Penn Street Market is one of our favorite events in Downtown Reading. The Penn Street Market is one of the oldest running markets around. It celebrated its 250th anniversary back in 2016. For 16 weeks each year, you can walk downtown on a Thursday afternoon and visit a …
365 days. It often seems like it flies by, but a lot can happen in a year. Here at the GRCA, looking back on what all was accomplished last year we were amazed. The beginning of the year began with us moving into our new home, 606 Court Street. This move helped solidify our position …