Making Better Business Decisions with Analytics
Learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. Presented by Kwesi Robotham, an entrepreneur, consultant, and advisor. He is the founder and Managing Director of Kingstowne Advisors, LLC, a firm focused on creating long-term financial success for small business owners and executives.
GRCA's Annual Dinner honors top businesses, features Sarah Thomas
Sinking Spring, PA – 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 terrific hit with our members, which was topped off with an inspirational speech by Sarah Thomas. Sarah's down-to-earth story of a
News Release: 8/31/2021
Contact Rachel Cinelli 610-698-0422; rachelcinelli@gmail.com Lisa AM Meredith-Unrath, Executive Director 484-878-2112; lisa.meredith-unrath@rdgsci.org Event 2nd Annual The Whiskey Experiment Location Abraham Lincoln, 100 N. 5th Street, Reading PA Date & Time Saturday, September 25th 7pm - 9:30 pm (VIP @ 6pm) The Reading Science Center presents “The Whiskey Experiment”. Join us for a
Ellen Albright selected as homeroom leader for U.S. Chamber Program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has selected Ellen Albright, Director of Talent + Workforce Development at the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), to participate as a homeroom leader in the fifth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. Albright participated in the second cohort as a fellow and will return to the program as a mentor and facilitator to support the program’s current attendees. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local
GRCA supports Senate passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill
Jim Gerlach, President & CEO of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), issued the following statement in response to the recent passage of the bipartisan infrastructure INVEST in America Bill (H.R. 3684): Responsible, robust investment in physical infrastructure has been the top priority of the business community for the last two decades. Our members are encouraged to see the Senate come together in a first step, bipartisan manner to pass the $1.2T infrastructure deal in H.R. 3684 (INVEST in America
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance sells land to G&T Industries
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), announced today the sale of 12.94 acres of land to G&T Industries. The parcel of land sits on the corner of Leisczs Bridge and Van Reed Roads in Bern Township. G&T Industries, a foam fabricator with multiple locations around the United States, plans to construct a 100,000-square-foot facility at the location. The $8 million investment project is slated for completion in early 2022. Upon completion, the company will transition its 65 employees from its current
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance Announces Sarah Thomas as Annual Dinner Keynote Speaker
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is pleased to announce that Sarah Thomas will serve as keynote speaker at GRCA’s 108th Annual Dinner. Thomas is best known as the NFL’s first female referee, joining the league as a down judge in 2015. She not only worked Super Bowl LV last season, but also was named one of Sports Illustrated's 100 Most Influential NFL Figures of All Time. The Annual Dinner is the area’s largest gathering of business and community leaders, with an expected crowd of around 1,000
GRCA announces new GBDF leadership
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) today announced that its Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO), the Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), will welcome Debra L. Millman, Esq., as its new president beginning July 1, 2021. Edward J. Swoyer, the current GBDF president, will transition to a part-time senior advisor role after 40 years of loyal service. “We can’t thank Ed enough for his incredible service to the organization and our community. His legacy of leadership and expertise
