News Release: 12/2/2021
Fleetwood Bank supports Fleetwood Area Public Libraryby giving $60,000.00 to its Fuel our Future Capital Campaign Fleetwood Bank is pleased to announce its donation of $60,000 to the Fleetwood Area Public Library Fuel our Future Capital Campaign, as the library tries to reach its goal to fully fund the renovations which were completed last year. As part of the gift, Fleetwood Bank’s name appears at the entrance welcoming individuals into the library. “Fleetwood Bank is proud to support the Fleetwood
Crow Holdings Announces Plans for “Route 61 Logistics Center,” 652,000-SF State-of-the-Art Logistics
Crow Holdings Industrial, the industrial development company of Crow Holdings, today announced its plans to develop a new 652,080-square-foot, state-of-the-art logistics property in Ontelaunee, Pennsylvania. Construction on the project is slated to begin in December. Leasing for the property is being handled by a JLL team led by Jeff Lockard. Crow Holdings purchased the 59.6-acre property in November 2021 from the Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), the economic development arm of the Greater
Muhlenberg Greene Architects Hires New Design Technician, David R. Kline
MUHLENBERG GREENE ARCHITECTS WELCOMES NEW DESIGN TECHNICIAN David R. Kline Joins Muhlenberg Greene Project Design Team [Reading, PA, 11-29-21] – Muhlenberg Greene Architects is pleased to announce that David R. Kline has joined our firm as a Design Technician. David will assist the firm’s Architects and Project Managers with all phases of design documentation and construction contract administration, develop detailed 3D/BIM models, and will create construction documents and schedules from those models.
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance welcomes new Events Coordinator
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is pleased to announce its recent hire of Katie Johnsen, who will join the team as Events Coordinator. Johnsen will manage day-to-day event and special program tasks including client relations management, marketing assistance and social media. “Event planning has always been a dream job for me, but I am most excited about the chance to get to the know GRCA members and the Berks County community,” said Johnsen. Most recently, Johnsen worked as a month-of
The Greater Berks Development Fund sells property to Shuman Development Group
The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s (GRCA) Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO), announced today the sale of 600 Penn St. to 600 Penn Street, LP, an affiliate of Shuman Development Group. Real-estate developer Alan Shuman, who manages the group, plans to convert the first floor into multiple restaurant locations and is still evaluating whether to convert the upper floors to luxury residential apartments or keep as high-end office space. “I
NewFast-Growing Contour Data Solutions Chooses Direct LTx to Host Enterprise Operations Centers Release: 11/9/2021
Fast-Growing Contour Data Solutions Chooses Direct LTx to Host Enterprise Operations CenterPhiladelphia-Area Firm to Create Dozens of Tech Jobs in Reading Data Center FacilityPHILADELPHIA, Pa., Nov. 9, 2021 / - Contour Data Solutions, a fast-growing provider of strategic IT solutions for Philadelphia-area companies, today announced the selection of Direct LTx, a data center and IT infrastructure provider in Reading, Pa., to host Contour’s new enterprise operations center, where networks, clouds, systems,
2022: The Year You Absolutely Kill It In Marketing
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Serie Post Pandemia para Nuevas Empresas: Presupuestando su Dinero
Únase a KUSBDC y Univest Bank y Trust Co. En una serie decuatro partes donde presentaremos una discusión en línea donde se consideran temas importantes para iniciar y operar una pequeña empresa. Los presentadores cubrirántemas como Finanzas para Nuevos Negocios, Crédito, Presupuesto y Primeros Pasos para la creación de negocios. https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28566
Business Roundtable: Discover SEO Analysis and How Your Company Can Benefit
For many businesses, their online presences are the #1 way that people find out about what they offer, where they can be found, and how to buy. Much of that traffic comes through search engines that read millions of websites to provide the most relevant results for the potential customer’s search query. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process of analyzing those factors and updating your site’s content to optimize its search ranking performance. In this webinar, we take a look at tips for improving
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance wins 2021 Agriculture Communications Award
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is excited to announce that it has won the 2021 Bountiful Berks Agriculture Communications Award for its Grow Together marketing campaign. The award, given by Berks Agriculture Resource Network’s (B.A.R.N.), recognizes exemplary agriculture communications. It was one of four awards handed out Monday night during the Pop-Up Christmas Market at Reinhart’s Christmas Tree Farm, Bernville. GRCA’s Leah Fassnacht, Director of Communications & Marketing, Audrey
GRCA’s Building Berks event honors 10 projects
After a year off due to the pandemic, the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosted more than 150 people Wednesday evening for the third Building Berks Awards & Expo at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading. Event attendees were able to watch videos of winning projects while enjoying appetizers and a signature cocktail made with ingredients from one of the evening’s winners, Reading Distilling Guild. A few of the businesses recognized won for awards in multiple categories. “Our firm is honored
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance welcomes new administrative assistant, creates new position
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is pleased to announce its recent hire of Denise Vaquero as the new Executive Assistant to Jim Gerlach, President & CEO. In addition to her administrative duties, Vaquero will provide overall support to various departments at GRCA. “I could not be more excited to contribute to the GRCA team. I look forward to the new challenges it will bring, and I hope to make a lasting impact at the organization,” said Vaquero. Most recently, Vaquero served as an HR
GRCA wins Pennsylvania Economic Development Association award
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is pleased to announce it was recognized by the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) as the winner of the Economic Marketing Innovation of the Year Award for its Rebuild Berks campaign. The award was formally announced today during the 2021 PEDA Fall Conference. GRCA’s Director of Communications & Marketing Leah Fassnacht and Digital Marketing Coordinator Audrey Krupiak managed the year-long campaign in partnership with the County of Berks and
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
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
