The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is pleased to announce that it has officially established the GRCA Investor Circle, which recognizes the companies and institutions making significant annual financial commitments to the organization through membership dues, sponsorship dollars and economic development investment.
The Investor Circle brings together some of Greater Reading’s leading employers, financial institutions, higher education institutions and community partners. Made up of a range of industries and investment priorities, these organizations share the common goal of long-term success for the Greater Reading region.
As both a chamber of commerce and economic development organization, GRCA not only supports businesses in their day-to-day needs, but also works to advance initiatives that positively affect the region’s economic future. Contributions from the Investor Circle strengthen GRCA’s ability to connect businesses, convene leaders, advocate for the area and advance opportunities for growth.
“The Investor Circle represents organizations that share a commitment to Greater Reading’s success,” said Jeff Rush, Chairman of the board. “Their collective investment strengthens GRCA’s ability to support local businesses, advance regional priorities and create opportunities for future growth. We are proud to recognize their leadership and continued support.”
Investor Circle organizations contribute through one or more of three investment areas. Membership dues support access to resources, connections and engagement opportunities. Sponsorship dollars support events and special programs while providing visibility to the investor. Economic development investments provide the private-sector match needed to leverage funds from the County of Berks and sustain GRCA’s economic development capacity.
The formation of the Investor Circle reflects GRCA’s continued commitment to communicating the extent and impact of its work. Through quarterly impact reports, the organization is highlighting the businesses receiving support, connections being made and initiatives moving forward. Much of this work happens behind the scenes, bringing partners together, connecting businesses with resources and advancing projects that strengthen the region’s economic future.
Organizations interested in making a larger investment in GRCA’s mission and work should contact Denise Vaquero at dvaquero@greaterreading.org.
GRCA plans to gather Invest Circle organizations in early 2027 for an overview of its priorities and
opportunities.
The inaugural GRCA Investor Circle includes:
- Alvernia University
- American Crane & Equipment Corp.
- Brentwood Industries, Inc.
- Burkey Construction
- Carpenter Technology Corporation
- Cherry Bekaert
- County of Berks
- Customers Bank
- D&S Elite Construction,
- Diamond Credit Union
- East Penn Manufacturing Company
- EnerSys
- Ethosource, LLC
- Fulton Bank
- J.P. Mascaro & Sons
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Kingsview Partners
- Kozloff Stoudt Attorneys
- M&T Bank
- Penn State Berks
- Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
- Penske
- Reading Area Community College
- Reading Truck Body, LLC
- RKL LLP
- Shuman Development Group
- Smith Bukowski
- Stevens & Lee
- Tompkins Community Bank
- Tower Health
- Truist
- UGI Utilities, Inc.
- Visions Federal Credit Union
- Vision Mechanical Inc.
- Wells Fargo
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Leah Fassnacht Senior Director of Communications and Marketing
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