Chamber Membership
We provide members with the tools, savings and access to connections to build a better business.
Development
We lead the way in fostering business growth, employee retention and training, and talent attraction.
Advocacy
We are the beacon for pro-business policies. Guiding businesses to interact with lawmakers and engage their employees in advocacy work.
Events & Resources
We are the catalyst for creating meaningful business relationships through networking events, signature events, programming and more!
we are greater together
We are the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance. We provide businesses with the resources they need to build, grow and thrive. Making connections, advocating for free enterprise and developing our community is our business.
Our Work Adds Up
“FBA Peer Groups have been a great resource for business advice and specific information tailored to helping family businesses succeed. The Groups also provide a close network of people who listen, advise and understand the special challenges of working with family. I’ve come away from many peer group meetings feeling like that’s day’s “therapy session” was very much needed and so worthwhile!”
Cheryl Light, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Spotts, Stevens and McCoy, Member since 2014
Event Calendar
New Member Mixer – May 2024
Make the Most of Your Membership Learn about the amazing perks of GRCA membership as you network with other new members in a cocktail environment. Anyone who joined the GRCA since May 2023 is welcome to send 2 representatives for free during early registration. GRCA staff members will be present to discuss how we support our members…
Essentials of Effective Leadership – Spring 2024
Women2Women – Building a Growth Mindset – May 2024
Sales Methods & Mastery Training Program Thursday and Friday
Commonwealth Commercial Appraisal Group Ribbon Cutting Event
New Member Mixer – May 2024
Make the Most of Your Membership Learn about the amazing perks of GRCA membership as you network with other new members in a cocktail environment. Anyone who joined the GRCA since May 2023 is welcome to send 2 representatives for free during early registration. GRCA staff members will be present to discuss how we support our members…
Women2Women – Building a Growth Mindset – May 2024
State Legislator Breakfast – 2024
111th GRCA Annual Dinner
111th GRCA Annual Dinner – KEYNOTE ONLY
Essentials of Effective Leadership – Spring 2024
Great leaders need to constantly sharpen and improve their skills. Companies that continually develop these leaders are more likely to retain them and those they manage. Essentials of Effective Leadership is a five-session program that immerses attendees into the effective leader's model of humility, intention, accountability and integrity. Diamond Credit Union's Greg Keck reflected on the…
Sales Methods & Mastery Training Program Thursday and Friday
Supervisor Training Module 2: Managing Performance & Developing Employees – Late Spring 2024
Advanced Excel AM – June 2024
Intro to Excel PM Session – June 2024
From the Blog
Elevate Berks: Supporting entrepreneurs and start-up businesses in Berks County
By Dave Myers, Berks Alliance In August 2022, the Berks County Commissioners unveiled a strategic plan, focused on fostering economic development. Imagine Berks was the first such plan developed by …
GRCA’s Q1 Impact Report
GRCA’s Work Adds Up I am thrilled to share our new Quarterly Impact Report for Q1 2024, highlighting the significant strides we’ve made together. Our achievements stand as a testament to …
In the News
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance to open nomination period for business awards
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) today announced that the nomination period for its Business Excellence Awards will open Monday, Feb. 5. The awards feature two categories separating …