Kirsten Haas - Director of Membership, talks to Jason about the challenges of growing a market and building a brand from scratch. Jason's advise - put character first, the rest will happen.

Changing the face of animal welfare. Karen Marsdale talks to Lindsay and Lauren about the mission of Humane PA and how they are providing education and resources to help break down the reasons most pets are brought to shelter.

Karen Marsdale speaks to Peggy Kershner, Co-Executive Director Berks Connections Pretrial Services. Did you know that there are 10,000 individuals in county or state parole supervision? We help these individuals to have second chances and provide productive opportunities for them to succeed. Re-entry work with an emphasis on workforce development is where a majority of our resources are spent. Life Improvement Business is what we do! (thank you to Eric Savage for the permission to use your tag line!).

"Learning and listening to our customers are the keys to success!" - Sarah Hunter-Lascoskie, Director of Communications and Marketing, GRCA. Karen Marsdale talks to GRCA's Sarah about her journey with GRCA. Sarah talks about how important it is to keep the recipe of communication clean and simple - if you know your audience and listen to your audience - then trust the process!

Kirsten Haas, Director Of Membership Services, speaks to Andy Bachert, GM of Raser Industries. The conversation revolves around the question - How can we share our trade and devices in order to be successful in the County? It's more about collaboration and sharing not keeping trade secrets anymore! Encouraging Berks County to reach out to network and do business together!

Kirsten Haas, Director Of Membership Services, takes over the hosting chair this week and interviews Deb Heffner, Director of Business Outreach for the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance. Deb shares her journey with Kirsten and makes it very clear that the work she does, and the work she has done in the past is all about helping the community. Deb also talks about Building Berks, the GRCA's new signature events!

Ed Hipp’s journey into the food industry began modestly in 1965 when he started working in a Philadelphia meat-processing plant. After 6 years of learning the complexities of the industry, he decided to venture out on his own and opened a supermarket in 1971. Meeting with several years of marginal success, he then decided to parlay his growing knowledge of the food business into developing his own products. He shares his journey and passion with Karen in this wonderful story of perseverance and success!

Kryn speaks to Karen about the importance of creating a diverse setting for employees to foster innovation and how they strive to break down the perceptions around mental health continually. A significant interview brought to you by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance!

Randy talks to Karen about the progress of the last two years, the focus on the six strategic themes and the 2019 Total Berks Economic Development Initiative. GRCA is building collaboration and connections all through Berks County!

Ensuring that businesses have all they need to thrive and grow! Karen Marsdale talks to Mark Dolinski about his role in helping GRCA grow your business by growing your talent. It's all about transforming your people to be the best they can be!