Are there similarities between Business and Family Law? What is it about Berks County that promotes family businesses? Kirsten Haas has a conversation with Nikolas Capitano, Esquire, about these issues and more in this episode of Chamber Spotlight!

Kirsten Haas speaks to Dr. Jim Smith, Development Director and Steve Myers, Director of Social Enterprise of the Hope Rescue Mission. The Mission has been going strong for 125 years and can serve from 150 - 200 men per night. Kirsten speaks to Jim and Steve about the progress and future opportunities for The Hope Rescue Mission, including a 2 million dollar renovation and beginning a women's ministry.

James Sarro, Project Architect with Muhlenberg Greene Architects. Jim talks to Kirsten about a specific project in downtown Reading and how they needed to take a turn of the century building and restore it to a modern, usable state while maintaining the historical character of the building. Significant improvements for Downtown Reading!

Kirsten Hass, Director of Member Services, interviews one of the GRCA's very own. Meet Derek Harris, Data and Research Specialist for GRCA. How does a Political Science Major end up at GRCA as a Data and Research Specialist? Find out the answer to that and also how Derek's job is critical to investors and/or companies that are looking to grow or move here to Berks County!

Kirsten Haas, Director of Member Services, interviews another one of GRCA's

shining stars! Shanon served for four years in the Navy, worked in

Management in the baking industry and now is working for GRCA. Listen to

her journey here on this latest episode of Chamber Spotlight!

Kirsten Haas, Director of Member Services speaks to Mary Jean Noon, Vice President and Principal Relationship Manager and Alyssa Conahan, Assistant Vice President and Relationship Manager, Wells Fargo. Kirsten asks the question - "What do you think is Wells Fargo's role in Berks County?" Mary Jean answers that question - "It's about making Berks County a better place to live." Find out how Wells Fargo contributes to making Berks County a better place to live in this episode of Chamber Spotlight!

Kirsten Haas, Director of Member Services, speaks to Brennan Reichenbach, Principal, D&B Elite Construction Group, about his company's work become part of transforming people's lives!

Are members using their membership to the fullest? They do when Missy's in charge! Kirsten Haas speaks to Missy Hassler, Member Specialist for GRCA about her responsibilities around taking care of their members. Missy also has a birthday on St. Patrick's day so Kirsten ends the interview with a fun rapid round of all things St. Patrick's Day! A fun interview with a great team member of GRCA!

Kirsten Haas speaks to Lizette Epps, CEO, and Founder of Breadth of Hope, a career navigation and coaching firm about how she is passionate about helping people make their way to success. Lizette shares the challenges and successes of starting a new business but believes that as long as you maintain your confidence all will work out! Sharing her story to help you with yours. Another great Chamber Spotlight!

Did you know that every two seconds someone needs blood? Qiana Cressman, Director of Membership, for Miller-Keystone Blood Center, speaks to Kirsten Haas about what it takes to be the sole provider to 22 hospitals in our community. Miller-Keystone Blood Centers rely on 450 donors daily to meet hospital demands. This is their Chamber Spotlight.