By Aaron Gantz, Senior Director of Economic Development Did you know the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) manages the Penn Street Market? In 2018, our organization made a commitment to the continued revitalization of Downtown Reading, included in our strategy was the Penn Street Market. … [Read more...] about Different Market, Same Commitment to Community & Fresh Food
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Retain Talent with Professional Development
By Mark Dolinski, VP of Professional Development and Training If you want to be the employer of choice, now is the time to invest in the development of your employees. A staggering 87% of millennials say that professional development and career growth are very important, and millennials will … [Read more...] about Retain Talent with Professional Development
Enjoying Berks in the Summer of 2021
By Leah Fassnacht, Director of Communications & Marketing Another summer is almost underway and there is plenty of fun to be had. If you are as anxious as I am to get out and experience things again, try doing that by supporting a few Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) members. So, bust … [Read more...] about Enjoying Berks in the Summer of 2021
2021 ATHENA® Leadership Award Recipient Virginia Frederick Dodge
Women2Women, a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), is proud to present the 2021 ATHENA award to Virginia Dodge, President of VA Productions. The ATHENA award is presented to a woman or man, who is honored for attaining professional excellence, community service and … [Read more...] about 2021 ATHENA® Leadership Award Recipient Virginia Frederick Dodge
Team of Experts: Meet Cathy Martin
By Cathy Martin, GRCA Team of Expert for Multicultural Employee Engagement Culture and Cake What just happened?! I’ll never forget that funny and awkward moment when one of my Colombian students shoved my face into the birthday cake she had made for me. I couldn’t believe it. What had just … [Read more...] about Team of Experts: Meet Cathy Martin
