Feature The Summer GR ClassicCA's Annual Picnic is a grand slam event All photos by Dave Zerbe Photography The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) hosted nearly 350 guests from member businesses for its Annual Picnic at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading. The early-August event saw guests enjoying live music, networking and a homerun derby while noshing on picnic-food favorites and sipping on beer and wine. Picnic guests enjoy networking and a beverage in the main courtyard of FirstEnergy Stadium. GRCA CEO & President Jim Gerlach, left, and GRCA's Director of Membership Julie Larison present PPL's Maggie Sheely and Wells Fargo Advisors' Bob Wert with plaques recognizing both companies for 75 years of chamber membership. Homerun Derby Champion Ben Leisawitz, of Leisawitz Heller, celebrates his big win with his son, Adam, and Screwball. Guests arrive at the Annual Picnic with plenty of enthusiasm. 26 COMMERCE QUARTERLY FALL 2021