Greater Reading Chamber Alliance https://greaterreading.org/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:00:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://greaterreading.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-517_GRCA_Square_Logo_Standard-scaled-1-32x32.jpg Greater Reading Chamber Alliance https://greaterreading.org/ 32 32 7 Reasons to attend taste of berks https://greaterreading.org/7-reasons-to-attend-taste-of-berks/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:52:25 +0000 https://greaterreading.org/?p=31002 Here are 7 reasons why you should attend Taste of Berks on Monday, Nov. 20. Tickets for Taste of Berks tickets are available for kids (ages 3-11) and kids 2 and under are free! Get tickets>

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]]> Berks w2w living its mission https://greaterreading.org/berks-w2w-living-its-mission/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:08:33 +0000 https://greaterreading.org/?p=30989 By Rachael Romig, Senior Director, Events & Special Programs, GRCA Berks Women2Women (W2W), a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), will be hosting keynote speaker Liz Murray Oct. 12 at its Evening of Empowerment. Murray is set to share her story From Homeless to Harvard, one of the most moving, elegant and …

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]]> Gather more tools for your small business through GRCA programming https://greaterreading.org/gather-more-tools-for-your-small-business-through-grca-programming/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:04:18 +0000 https://greaterreading.org/?p=31519 By Katie Johnsen, Events Coordinator, GRCA It takes years to build up expertise—years of trial and error, success and failure, highs and lows and hard work. Very few people see that work. By the time you call yourself an expert, you make it look easy. That doesn’t make the work go away, but it does …

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]]> GRCA launching innovative talent attraction program https://greaterreading.org/grca-launching-innovative-talent-attraction-program/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:37:41 +0000 https://greaterreading.org/?p=30967 Connecting employers with prospective new Greater Reading residents just got easier with the launch of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance’s (GRCA) Meet Greater Reading talent attraction program. The new service is designed to connect prospective residents and job seekers with local companies.  “A vibrant and skilled workforce is vital to the success of local businesses …

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]]> A powerful 401(k) solution for your and your company https://greaterreading.org/a-powerful-401k-solution-for-your-and-your-company/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:57:01 +0000 https://greaterreading.org/?p=30862 By Dennis B. Pellegrini, GRCA Team of Experts for Financial Advising & Retirement Planning It is time to review your 401(k) plan, and since you are a member of the Greater Reading Chamber (GRCA), let’s talk about a plan that will help you and your company. A MEAP is a Multiple Employer 401(k) Aggregation Program. …

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]]> How We Feature Small Businesses https://greaterreading.org/how-we-feature-small-businesses/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:56:55 +0000 https://greaterreading.org/?p=30848 By Rachel Kovach, Communications & Marketing Intern, GRCA Here at GRCA, we want our members, especially small businesses, to feel recognized, welcomed and appreciated in the Greater Reading community. One way we do this is by frequent features on our social media channels and in our print publications and newsletters.   Since I’ve been the …

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]]> Why GRCA? https://greaterreading.org/why-grca/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:16:49 +0000 https://greaterreading.org/?p=30704 By Jackie Stiles, Director of Membership I trusted my intuition, took the leap and joined the GRCA team. In the spring, as I started as the new Director of Membership, I was introduced to the dedicated and knowledgeable GRCA staff. As the fast-paced days turned into weeks, weeks into months, I learned how much GRCA …

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]]> Staying Put https://greaterreading.org/staying-put/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:03:15 +0000 https://greaterreading.org/?p=30618 IDEAS TO EXPAND YOUR WAREHOUSE’S FUNCTIONALITY WITHOUT MOVING By James A. Sarro, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, GRCA Team of Experts for Architecture – Commercial/Industrial Since 1920, MG Architects has built a reputation for thoughtful design, detailed project documentation, and quality service for our clients. We help businesses, developers, municipalities, and educational facilities imagine and create …

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]]> Top 5 reasons to attend the Annual Picnic https://greaterreading.org/top-5-reasons-to-attend-the-annual-picnic/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:00:12 +0000 https://greaterreading.org/?p=30470 By Rachael Romig, Senior Director of Events & Special Programs The networking event of the summer is quickly approaching! Join us at FirstEnergy Stadium for a unique event that creates an atmosphere of relaxed camaraderie and allows individuals to expand their networks all while enjoying adult beverages and picnic food. In case you need additional …

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]]> GRCA announces retirement of Jim Gerlach https://greaterreading.org/grca-announces-retirement-of-jim-gerlach/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:15:59 +0000 https://greaterreading.org/?p=30629 Gerlach began his GRCA tenure days before the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. He led his first all-staff meeting over Zoom. “We are thankful that Jim came in and oversaw the organization through the pandemic. He brought a calming leadership presence during a tumultuous time,” said Jeffrey Rush, current GRCA Board Chairman. Gerlach has …

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