Greater Reading Chamber Alliance Lisa Scheid, Editor lscheid@greaterreading.org 606 Court Street, Reading, PA 19601 greaterreading.org * 610.376.6766 8 Cover Stor y Whetting Students' Appetites For the Future The opinions expressed in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. As the business voice of Greater Reading, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance leads the business community, as the economic driver, to a vibrant community. Your Greater Reading Chamber Alliance... » Partners with all other economic development organizations in creating an environment for growth. FEATURES: 12 Building Berks Awards & Trade EXPO 14 Game-Changing Training Can Ease Skilled Worker Shortage 16 Is College the Answer for All? 22 Celebrating Achievement with Henry Winkler » Enables all businesses to take deliberate and decided action on issues affecting their welfare. DEPARTMENTS: » Helps small business thrive and entrepreneurs strive. » Develops employees through training and educational programs/alliances. » Prepares tomorrow's workforce with our involvement in education partnerships. » Operates as a model business and pursues Small Business Matters 18 Are Your Ready to Enter the Business Planning Pit? 19 How Two Small Businesses Are Taking The Next Step best practices. » Maintains a five-star rating as one of the best chambers in Pennsylvania. Training » Reflects our multicultural community at large. 20 Presentation Skills, Are You Ready? ©2019 All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced electronically or in print without the expressed written permission of the publisher. 21 Learning Corner Commerce Quarterly Magazine is published quarterly by Hoffmann Publishing Group, Reading, PA HoffmannPublishing.com * 610.685.0914 24 What Are the Origins of Glen-Gery? 27 2019 Annual Picnic 44 'Membership Has Its Privileges' In Your Community 30 Main Street Programs Business & Community Advocacy 40 GRCA Advocacy in Action IN EVERY ISSUE: 5 Letter From the Editor 45 New Members 6 A Message from GRCA Executive Vice President/ and COO 45 Member Anniversaries 46 Chamber Spotlight Member News 47 Upcoming Events 42 For Advertising Opportunities: call 610.685.0914 Ext. 1 Read Commerce Quarterly Magazine Online at GreaterReading.org 4 COMMERCE QUARTERLY SUMMER 2019 On the cover: Students from the Wilson School District ISTEM Programhttp://www.greaterreading.org http://www.HoffmannPublishing.com http://www.GreaterReading.org