Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), announced today that the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) approved an economic development loan at its May board meeting in Harrisburg to benefit F.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc. PIDA will extend a $700,000 loan to assist F. M. Brown’s Sons, Inc. with …
The Berks Alliance-funded TEMS study indicated reestablishing passenger rail is not only feasible, but also economically viable and environmentally beneficial. Passenger rail will reduce vehicle travel along the highway corridors by 5%, generate nearly $1.4 billion of regional income, over 28,000-person-years of work, over $1.1 billion in increased property values and new development, and nearly …
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) today announced that the nomination period for its annual business awards will open Tuesday, Jan. 18. The new year brings a few, significant changes to the awards process. The awards will now be known as the Business Excellence Awards with two categories separating businesses by annual revenue. Category 1 …
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) last night celebrated the Berks County business community at its Annual Dinner held at the Truck N Brew at Willow Glen Park. Nearly 600 people attended the outdoor, upscale-tailgate-themed evening, which was punctuated by a keynote address from Sarah Thomas, the NFL’s first female referee. “Our dinner was a …
Politics, a struggling economy, a global pandemic, and natural disasters: How you can stay the course with your finances during this tumultuous time? By Tom Williams, CEO of Domani Wealth You will not hear the words “2020” and “smooth” in the same sentence. This year has been nothing but a roller coaster ride. From navigating …