Your business will thrive in Berks County for a variety of reasons, thanks to our professional diversity and range of local services that boost the economy. We take pride in our ability to support and assist many different industries, including construction, manufacturing, health services, agriculture and entrepreneurship. With the growing demand for higher learning and specialization in these fields, Greater Reading is the ideal location for reliable business growth in the country.
Top Employers
Energy storage, customized logistics solutions, world-renowned gourmet desserts and chocolates, what do they have in common? They are all made here and make up some of our largest companies who call Greater Reading, PA home. Search for jobs or get recruited by one of these companies.
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Key Industries
Key industries are determined through a series of data points paired with a deep-rooted understanding of our business community. One of the key data points we use is the Location Quotient (LQ) for each of these industries. The LQ quantifies how concentrated an industry is within an area in comparison to the rest of the country. For example, a LQ number over 1.0 indicate sectors in a region have high concentrations of employment compared to the national average.
Want to better understand how your business could align with these key industries, check out the data below or contact us to learn more.
Manufacturing – LQ: 2.16
Agriculture – LQ: 1.45
Healthcare – LQ: 1.16
Warehousing & Storage – LQ: 2.28
Resources Include:
- Facilitated by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), our industry-led, community-supported Manufacturing Industry Partnership (IP) strengthen our regional economy and connect people through growing jobs.
- The annual What’s So Cool About Manufacturing video contest, created by the Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC), invites students to explore manufacturing careers and produce video profiles of various manufacturing companies. The annual opportunity is intended to generate interest in the younger generations about manufacturing and the amazing industry that’s booming just near their home.
- Manufacturing-specific programs and customized training:
Greater Reading is home to a thriving agricultural industry made up of large and small growers and producers including names like Clover Farm Dairy, Jurgielewicz Duck, Giorgio, Quaker Maid Meats and Unique Snacks – just to name a few. GRCA is proud to partner with our County Commissioners and the Berks County Department of Agriculture on the award winning “Grow Together” campaign that expands consumers’ agricultural literacy and awareness of the products grown and produced locally. The “Grow Together” campaign features a local food map that helps consumers find local producers, blogs from local voices and seasonal activities.
An ongoing commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship is evidenced in the support provided to small businesses and entrepreneurs through resources such as the Penn State Berks LaunchBox, Alvernia University’s O’Pake Institute, and Kutztown University’s Small Business Development Center. Learn more about the Keystone Innovation Zone here.
