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Cover Story
Annual Dinner scores big
All photos by Dave Zerbe Photography.
T
he Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) celebrated the Berks
County business community at its Annual Dinner held at the Truck
N Brew at Willow Glen Park. Nearly 600 people attended the outdoor,
upscale-tailgate-themed evening, which was punctuated by a keynote address
from Sarah Thomas, the NFL's first female referee.
" Our dinner was a terrific hit with our members, which was topped off with an
inspirational speech by Sarah Thomas. Sarah's down-to-earth story of a star college
athlete to her groundbreaking entry into the NFL demonstrates again that hard
work, tenacity and perseverance are the keys to success regardless of one's gender
or background. And with the new NFL season, the crowd loved her story and her
passion for her high-profile job, " said Jim Gerlach, President & CEO of GRCA.
Thomas' address featured some light-hearted moments as well. She asked the
crowd to raise their hands if they were football fans, which resulted in a flurry of
hands flying up. Thomas then asked the crowd to repeat after her as she said, " I
promise, I will no longer boo the officials. "
The ceremony kicked off with the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading being
recognized with the 2021 Albert Boscov Economic Development Award. Jim
Boscov, Chairman & CEO of Boscov's Department Store, was on hand to present
Craig Poole, General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, with the
award.
The area's Top Growth Businesses were also honored. Good Life Companies,
GRCA President & CEO
Jim Gerlach presents
The Standard Group's
KeeganWorley with an
award recognizing the
company's 100 years of
Chamber membership.
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Service 360 Group and Heeby's Surplus rounded out the top 3. The honored
businesses are for-profit companies who had revenues of at least $1 million in each
of their most recent fiscal years.
Smaller businesses were recognized in the category of Entrepreneurial Excellence.
Burns Logistics, Berks Surveying & Engineering and Financial Planning Advisors
made up the top 3. The honored companies are for-profit businesses who had
revenues of at least $250,000 in each of the most recent fiscal years.
" GRCA always looks forward to the Top Business Awards every year. We are
excited to recognize a business community that continues to flourish despite a
challenging 12 months. It's so gratifying to see everyone come together and celebrate
business growth, development, and, in many cases, continued commitment to
Greater Reading. Congratulations to all our honorees! " said Michele Richards,
Director of Treasury Sales of Fulton Bank and GRCA's board chairwoman.

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