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Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
OVERVIEW
[startups to 2 years+, rolling admission, usually a fee]
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance is a 501(c)3 and serves the business community as one organization with many resources. Founded in 2017, the Chamber Alliance was formed through an affiliation between the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry and economic development organizations. This positions GRCA as the go-to business-focused organization in Berks County.
COWORKING SPACES?
Membership-based space in Wyomissing.
SERVICES IN SPANISH?
Limited.
OFFERS RECURRING PROGRAMS THAT SPECIFICALLY TARGET
Startup Basics
Product Development
Marketing
Legal Services
Capital
Growth Strategies
Human Resources
Innovation + Technologies
Membership
PROGRAMS
MEMBERSHIP
[biz idea to 2 years+, rolling admission, annual membership]
Businesses are welcome to join the Chamber and access member-specific trainings, resources, discounts, and networking events.
TRAININGS, EVENTS, AND GROUPS
[startups to 2 years+, rolling admission, usually a fee]
Webinars, trainings, and networking events, and affinity groups (such as women in business) on topics ranging from accessing capital to principles of a healthy business.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
[startup to 2+ years, rolling admission, fee]
Certification programs and classes on topics such as effective management skills, leadership principles, supervision, and computer skills.
ED FINANCING & TAX CREDITS
[startups to 2 years+, rolling admission]
GRCA administers economic development state and federal incentive programs in the form of loans and tax credits for businesses in specific industries and/or opening in specific locations in Berks County.