Throughout 2025, Greater Reading built strong momentum across industrial growth, redevelopment planning, housing, arts and culture, and private investment. Major milestones included the groundbreaking of the $350 million Broadcast District
The construction of Cornerstone at 6th & Chestnut is moving forward in downtown Reading, supported by $17 million in LIHTC credits and strong local backing. In partnership with Landis Quality
Berks LaunchBox is empowering aspiring entrepreneurs in Berks County through the IMAGINE Your Business grant. Funded by the IMAGINE Berks program, the initiative provides $2,000 microgrants to help launch or
The Southern Berks Industrial Park has received over $2.8 million in state funding to enhance its infrastructure and attract new businesses. A $2.3 million grant from the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments
Hamburg has officially received a Main Street designation along with a $100,000 investment through the Main Street Matters program, announced by DCED Secretary Rick Siger during the kickoff of Small
The City of Reading has officially launched its visionary City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) initiative following last week’s first public hearing. The program is poised to drive economic vitality,
The City of Reading announced the establishment of the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) Appointment Working Group, a strategic initiative aimed at fostering economic growth and community development. The
The Berks County Commissioners received an update on year one of the IMAGINE Berks Strategic Economic Development Action Plan. In its first year, over $28 million in funding was allocated
In this third annual Mid-Year State of the Economy, the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) presents a compiled economic snapshot of Berks County. Please note, throughout this report we refer
Pennsylvania Aviation Economic Impact Study indicated Reading Regional Airport has a total economic impact of $77.9 million annually and that the facility is ranked within the top ten percent of
The Berks County Commissioners received an update from the County’s Economic Development Team about the activity underway for the IMAGINE Berks Strategic Economic Development Plan. The plan is the culmination
Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity within the Governor’s Office and the Economic Development Strategy Group. This newly created office will
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