Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
By Julian Collazo, Marketing Communications & Development Intern, GRCA Published: Thursday, August 28, 2025 The Pennsylvania state budget may not grab the same headlines as national politics, but its impact on our daily lives is hard to overstate. When budget negotiations stall, the effects are felt everywhere, from school funding to whether local agencies can …
By Alex Roche, Director of Advocacy, GRCA As the Director of Advocacy at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), I often find myself in the delightful position of juggling reading policy, going to events and answering emails, while still trying to find time for the occasional coffee break. Today, let’s talk about something a bit …
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) last night celebrated the vitality of the Berks County business community at its 111th Annual Dinner held at the Santander Arena. More than 750 people gathered for the brightly colored event. The evening kicked off with Wilson High School percussion line welcoming Brian Westbrook, the keynote speaker and former …
By JENNIFER HETRICK SOLO Laboratories Inc. in Kutztown is not only about healthy and corrective options for feet, it also has a parallel approach with the environment. The custom orthotics manufacturer opened in 1983, with SOLO an acronym for “Serve Others, Love Others.” In recent years, this has translated not only to people’s well-being while …
The greater Reading suburban office market was mixed through the second quarter of 2017, with vacancy rates for Class A dropping below 5%.