Meet Greater Reading (MGR) is an economic development program developed by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) to showcase what is next and best in Berks County, PA. It is a living, breathing representation of the place we call home. MGR is here to provide new and prospective residents and businesses with all the information and resources needed to settle into the area and become a part of our welcoming community. We want you to live, learn, work, play and grow here!
We are well-connected and you should be too, whether you are an employer or a driven professional. Contact us to ask questions, request data, inquire about financing – we are here to help!
Want to make Greater Reading your home? Or maybe you are an employer looking for the tools you need to attract the talent you want? Check out our resources below for you to use.
Whether you need help finding the perfect location for your company to relocate or expand or you are searching for a job, our tools and resources are designed to help you from start to finish of the process.
Neighborhood Quiz
The Greater Reading community boasts beautifully diverse neighborhoods across the county. From old-fashioned charm and rich history to hip, up-and-coming areas with walkable layouts, there’s something for everyone here. Finding your perfect fit for housing is easy, with everything from condos, loft apartments, and townhomes to historic houses and new homes.
Wonder which of Greater Reading’s neighbors best matches with your lifestyle and personality? Take our neighborhood quiz to help you determine the best options for you.
Jobs in Greater Reading
A wide range of entrepreneurs and business owners choose to work in Greater Reading. You can too with our region’s growing and established opportunities. You can become a part of our workforce made up of over 200,000 people across 9,000 job postings that increase in number every year. You’ll get a wide range of potential careers to choose from, with 12 industries representing over 97 percent of the region’s GDP.
Greater Reading also provides support to driven entrepreneurs with resources like the Berks LaunchBox, a unique collaboration between Penn State Berks and Penn State Health St. Joseph, which is an innovation hub for students, business owners, and local professionals to connect with each other.
