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Greater Reading Chamber Alliance

Sarah Hunter-Lascoskie, Editor

shunterlascoskie@greaterreading.org

8 Cover Stor y

606 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601
greaterreading.org * 610.376.6766

East Coast Erosion Control:
Poised for Substantial Growth

The opinions expressed in this material
are for general information only and are
not intended to provide specific advice or
recommendations for any individual.

FEATURES:
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What kind of Cyber Security Protection
Do You and Your Business Need?

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75-Plus Year Member:
Reading- Berks Association of Realtors®, Inc.

Your Greater Reading
Chamber Alliance...

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Mobile Technology: Emerging
Trends in Business

» Partners with all other economic
development organizations in creating an
environment for growth.

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Leveraging High-Tech and HighTouch in Client Communications

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In Reading, The Arts Mean Business

As the business voice of Greater Reading,
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance leads the
business community, as the economic driver,
to a vibrant community.

» Enables all businesses to take deliberate and

decided action on issues affecting their welfare.

COVER:
East Coast Erosion Control
(left to right) John G. Smith,
Co-owner, Chief Finanical Officer;
Anthony Forino, Co-owner, Founder;
Diane (Hitt) Smith, President

» Helps small business thrive and
entrepreneurs strive.

» Develops employees through training and

DEPARTMENTS:

educational programs/alliances.

» Prepares tomorrow's workforce with our
involvement in education partnerships.

» Operates as a model business and pursues
best practices.

Training
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» Maintains a five-star rating as one of the
best chambers in Pennsylvania.

» Reflects our multicultural community at large.
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permission of the publisher.
Commerce Quarterly Magazine
is published quarterly by
Hoffmann Publishing Group, Reading, PA
HoffmannPublishing.com * 610.685.0914

Growth Paradoxes: Realizing
Personal and Professional Potential

Focus On:
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Business & Community
Advocacy

Small Business Matters
24

Making the Right Connections for
Small Business Success: Mi Casa Su Casa

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Entrepreneur's Corner
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A Conversation with Jennifer Weeber,
owner, Kaleidoscope Angels, LLC

The GRCA is now at 606 Court!

Advocacy in Action
Have A Voice In Setting
The Path For Future Policies.

In Your Community
40

Exciting Season Ahead
for the Penn Street Market

42

Main Street Programs

IN EVERY ISSUE:
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Letter From the Editor

52

New Members

For Advertising Opportunities:
call 610.685.0914 Ext. 1

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Member Anniversaries

Read Commerce Quarterly
Magazine Online
at GreaterReadingChamber.org

A Message from
GRCA President/CEO

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Member Spotlight

Member News

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Upcoming Events

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