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Dele Olaewe recently opened his printing business on 52 South 6th Street in Reading, Pa. His business focuses on apparel printing, ranging from t-shirts to polos. Background How did Dele start and why Reading? His journey beganin Lagos, Nigeria which is known for being the commercial capital of … [Read more...] about Business Success Story: Pagoda Apparel

It’s common to hear lots of misinformation on the street about economic development loans.  So, we are going to help set the record straight. Economic development loans are simply loans done with the intention of retaining or creating jobs that enhance or go beyond the parameters of conventional … [Read more...] about You’re Not Alone When You Need a Loan

Background Information The Plug is a shoe store in Reading, but it is really much more than that.  Cultural icons like Michael Jordan and Kanye West release shoes multiple times a year, and the demand is always greater than the supply.  That is where stores like The Plug fit in.  The Plug is a … [Read more...] about The Emmy-Nominated Shoe Store You Need to Know About

Building Berks Background Modeled after Brooklyn New York’s Building Brooklyn award, Randy Peers brought the idea of a real estate and construction award to the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, the Building Berks awards.  With 2018 being our inaugural Building Berks Award show, projects that are … [Read more...] about Building Berks Awards Background

Summer Property Overview Greater Reading is in the middle of a heatwave, and not just because it is summer.  Our property market, both commercial/industrial and residential is on fire!  Today we are focusing on the commercial and industrial properties available ranging from existing buildings which … [Read more...] about Property Roundup: Greater Reading