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With delays in acquiring equipment and uncertainty looming over the economy, its operating entity, Crownstone Equipment, found itself navigating uncharted territory. In this edition of our Perseverance & Overcoming Obstacles series, we dive into how Bobcat of Reading made an incredible turnaround after the pandemic boom and subsequent bust. This series is sponsored by Bell Media Group. I’m ready to dive in W2w Lobsterfest & Networking Come and join the fun at Women2Women’s Lobsterfest to kick off the summer! Get ready for a night of casual networking, good food, and great connections at Go Fish! Seafood Market & Sushi Bar. Bring your friends or colleagues and prepare to meet some fabulous women while enjoying a delicious meal. We’ll have both indoor and outdoor seating, making for a perfect evening. Don’t forget your bib or apron for cracking claws and show your support for a fellow woman-owned business! save me a lobster! Networking@Night: Fraser Surf the wave of AI innovation! Join GRCA & Fraser as we showcase how AI and office technology can help your business ride the wave of innovation and achieve new heights of productivity. Experience the power of AI firsthand with interactive demonstrations with our team of AI experts. I want in! Spring Commerce Quarterly The Spring edition of Commerce Quarterly is here! Read more about Brian Westbrook, GRCA’s Annual Dinner Keynote Speaker. Plus, learn what the release of the Lehigh Valley Passenger Rail Feasibility Analysis means to Reading’s efforts to bring back passenger rail. Let’s dive in The Annual Dinner secret is out! Join GRCA for its 111th Annual Dinner celebrating the growth and vitality of Berks County Businesses. Brian Westbrook, former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro running back & entrepreneur, will be on hand to present From Gridiron to Greatness: A Playbook for Perseverance, Goal Setting & Teamwork.” This THE event you won’t want to miss! Let’s party! Breakfast4success Join the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) as it hosts Breakfast4Success. Brad Zdenek, Director of Economic Development and Student Programs at Penn State University, will present AI in Action: Unlocking Hidden Potential Beyond Marketing.” His talk will dive deep into the untapped potential of AI for businesses far beyond just marketing. Attendees will discover how AI can revolutionize various facets of their business operations. Save me a seat! Berks FBA Summer symposium The Berks Family Business Alliance (FBA), a signature program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), invites you to its annual Summer Symposium: The Business of Building Homes with Berks Homes. Join Ben Horning, Berks Homes’ Chief Development Officer, and his sister, Katie Detwiler, the company’s Chief Experience Officer, as they discuss building homes and their family business. Sign me up! Chamber Membership We provide members with the tools, savings and access to connections to build a better business. Membership Directory Member Resources Join GRCA Development We lead the way in fostering business growth, employee retention and training, and talent attraction. Economic Development Workforce Development Real Estate Development Advocacy We are the beacon for pro-business policies. Guiding businesses to interact with lawmakers and engage their employees in advocacy work. Our Advocacy Work Pro-Business Policies Passenger Rail Events & Resources We are the catalyst for creating meaningful business relationships through networking events, signature events, programming and more! All Events All Resources Signature Programs we are greater together We are the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance. We provide businesses with the resources they need to build, grow and thrive. Making connections, advocating for free enterprise and developing our community is our business. Learn More Our Work Adds Up 1 members highlighted through marketing channels per month on average $ 0 .8M + in funding to support the growth and expansion of Berks County businesses and organizations 1 letters sent by GRCA and its members to elected officials on legislation and/or policy 1 registered attendees to events in 2023 Impact Report GRCA always does top-notch things. My team loves the supervisor training and the other events including W2W. Keep up the great work, it’s truly appreciated!” Brad Stephenson, Co-Owner/ CEO New Castle Lawn and Landscape, Inc. Membership Application Event Calendar All Member Non-Member May 14 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM EDT New Member Mixer – May 2024 Make the Most of Your Membership Learn about the amazing perks of GRCA membership as you network with other new members in a cocktail environment. Anyone who joined the GRCA since May 2023 is welcome to send 2 representatives for free during early registration. GRCA staff members will be present to discuss how we support our members… View May 15 2024, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT Essentials of Effective Leadership – Spring 2024 May 16 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT Women2Women – Building a Growth Mindset – May 2024 May 16 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT Sales Methods & Mastery Training Program Thursday and Friday May 16 2024, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM EDT Commonwealth Commercial Appraisal Group Ribbon Cutting Event May 14 2024, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM EDT New Member Mixer – May 2024 Make the Most of Your Membership Learn about the amazing perks of GRCA membership as you network with other new members in a cocktail environment. Anyone who joined the GRCA since May 2023 is welcome to send 2 representatives for free during early registration. GRCA staff members will be present to discuss how we support our members… View May 16 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT Women2Women – Building a Growth Mindset – May 2024 May 17 2024, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM EDT State Legislator Breakfast – 2024 May 22 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT 111th GRCA Annual Dinner May 22 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:05 PM EDT 111th...