Irish creek construction

In 1993, David Phillips started Irish Creek Excavating with $5,000 charged to a credit card. Today, Irish Creek Enterprises, Inc. is an Inc. 5000 company with 20 employees and operations across three states. From a converted farmhouse office to a multi-division construction company serving PA, NJ & DE, they’ve built something special by putting community first.

“Stop thinking about how you can’t do it and think about how you can. There’s always a way to figure it out.” – David Phillips

This series is sponsored by Bell Media Group.

Creating your beehive

Join Berks Women2Women for this buzz-worthy event!

Our keynote speaker, Rachael Romig, Community Relations Manager at UGI Utilities and former Director of Women2Women, will guide us through Creating Your Beehive—how to nurture circles of influence that empower, uplift, and create lasting impact.

Lunch&Learn: Employee Handbook

Join us for an insightful Employment Handbook Workshop designed to provide employers, HR professionals and business owners with a comprehensive understanding of essential employment policies and practices. Led by experienced employment attorneys, this workshop covers a range of crucial topics that are vital for maintaining a compliant and employee-friendly work environment. It also contains important practical guidance and best-practice methods because the attorneys know that staff is a company’s best asset.

Manufacturing summit

GRCA will host its 11th annual Manufacturing Summit, a can’t-miss event for industry professionals in the Greater Reading region. The keynote panel discussion will be led by professionals from BusinessPA. Panelists will discuss ways Business PA and the state can assist manufacturers with business retention and expansion, business attraction strategies, incentives, working with site selectors, current sites and business marketing. 

Go Taste Berks

GRCA’s tastiest adventure is back—and it’s bigger, bolder and more delicious than ever. Access to the 2025 Go Taste Berks Passport Challenge is now on sale, which officially kicks off Nov. 1 and runs through November 30, inviting locals and visitors alike to explore the best bites, brews and buys across the Greater Reading region.

It’s time to eat, sip, shop, save and win. November never tasted so good!

meet the candidates

GRCA and Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS (R-BAR) invite community members to meet local election candidates. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with local election candidates in a casual setting. Attendees can ask questions, share concerns and learn more about the individuals seeking to serve Berks County municipalities.