Make Organizational Change Less Stressful With These Steps
As a business owner, it can be a challenge to manage organizational change. It's important to have the right strategies and tools in place to make the process smoother, from a solid plan to PDF tools that can help with training materials. The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance understands how stressful this process can be, both for business owners and their employees. In this blog post, we will discuss the best methods and strategies for business owners on managing organizational change.Figure Out Exactly
GRCA receives grant funding for Franklin Street and Reading Passenger Rail Station Planning
Reading, PA – The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $142, 346 for its Franklin Street Transit-Oriented Development Strategic Planning Process. State Sen. Judy Schwank Thursday outlined the Local Share Account Funding projects with this specific award coming from Category 4 licensed gaming revenues. “We are thrilled to receive these funds as we continue to work with our public and private sector partners to lay the groundwork for restoration of
Prospectus Berco Announces Four New Members to its Board Directors
(Reading, PA)— Please join Prospectus Berco in welcoming four new members to its Board of Directors: Dr. Amanda Cipolla, Ed.D; Robert Rice, Jr., Esq., CPA, CVA, CGMA; Michel deTurck, semi-retired architect with STV, Inc.; and Thomas J. Wentzel, Co-Owner of Boyertown Planing Mill Company. Jody Wagner, Chief Executive Officer, said “the new members will have a significant role in helping to shape the organization over the next couple of years.”Amanda Cipolla, Ed.D., is an educational consultant with
Volunteers Needed for Financial Reality Fairs
Volunteers needed to help with Financial Reality Fairs at local high schools. A?Financial Reality Fair?is an interactive financial literacy tool for young adults in high school.? The Financial Reality Fair concept is a unique opportunity for students to experience some of the financial challenges they will face when they start life on their own.? It’s a hands-on experience in which students identify their career choice and starting salaries then complete a budget sheet requiring them to live within their
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance aids local company in accessing loan
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is pleased to announce that it played a key role in helping J-Van Body Inc., a minority-owned, Berks County manufacturer, obtain a $195,000 loan through the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA). GRCA was contacted by David Justiniano, President, J-Van Body Inc., when the company needed resources for expansion. Upon learning more about the project, GRCA identified the PMBDA program as a good match for the company’s requirements. GRCA
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance announces National Civics Bee Contest for Berks County students
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is partnering with the U.S. Chamber Foundation and the PA Chamber of Business & Industry to offer the National Civics Bee Contest for any sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade student in Berks County in public, private, cyber or homeschool systems. The National Civics Bee program was started by the U.S. Chamber Foundation in 2022 and expanded to 10 states, including Pennsylvania, in 2023. The goal of the National Civics Bee is to encourage middle-school-age students
