M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal — Financial Digest— Economic Development — January 22 - February 18, 2021 — 21A E conomic D evelopment
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By Aaron Gantz, GRCA Setting your business up for success
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ome to more than 400,000 people, with access to over 6 mil-
lion within a 50-mile radi- us, the Great- er Reading, PA commu- nity offers a lower cost of living, while p r o v i d i n g big-city ame-
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nities. Few locations on the East Coast offer a more cen- tral location with easy access to markets like Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Baltimore, and New York. But our strategic, central- ized location is just the begin- ning. With Greater Reading’s rich history, captivating natu- ral beauty, cultural vitality, and a variety of recreational areas, it is easy to see why peo- ple have always been attracted to our unique community. The Greater Reading Cham- ber Alliance (GRCA) drives economic development in our community and has played a role in bringing many new businesses to the area and providing them with the re- sources that allow them to become bigger, better, and more efficient. Our business community is exceptionally proactive and interconnected, which makes it easier for your business to find and take ad - vantage of new and profitable opportunities. Grow and Thrive in Greater Reading When Brentwood Indus- tries, a second-generation family business, that special- izes in thermoplastic molding and engineered plastic sys- tems, needed a new facility in Greater Reading, GRCA was ready to help. GRCA facili- tated a grant to assist with the infrastructure improvements needed as well as a low-inter- est loan for the construction of a new plant. CarbonLITE Industries LLC, a California-based company and largest producer of food- grade post-consumer recycled PET in the world, was seek- ing an East Coast location for their third and largest facil- ity. GRCA connected the dots for the company at the state and local level in addition to ongoing support throughout the decision-making process, construction of the facility, and the startup of operations to en- sure the project is successful in Greater Reading.
CarbonLITE Industries LLC facility in Berks County, PA
621 Brentwood Dr. in Reading, PA
Whether it is the attrac- tion of new businesses or the support of companies that already call Greater Reading
home, the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance is ready to help. As your primary point of contact, we will coordinate
all resources to ensure your transition is smooth and your business is successful. Select Greater Reading. Grow Here.
Thrive Here. Aaron Gantz is senior director of Economic De - velopment at GRCA. MAREJ
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