Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities

Gain visibility for your company or business by advertising on our website, electronic communications, or print publications, hosting a networking reception, or sponsoring an event. One of the many ways the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry helps businesses succeed is in providing numerous opportunities to market to fellow businesses and consumers alike. From a myriad of publications to direct-mail programs to online venues, the Chamber's advertising opportunities and event sponsorships can be the perfect complement to your marketing program.

Please contact Karen Marsdale at 610.898.7772.

Website and Electronic Communications

Advertising via the web and electronic communications is essential to include in your businesses advertising mix. Our website drives traffic from not only the Greater Reading area, but all around the world. Our focus is on serving Chamber investors and businesses of the area, visitors and residents of the community. Your message gains high visibility when connected with electronic advertising via Chamber Happening Enews, Member-to-Member announcements, Espotlight, and Chamber Minute sponsorships. In addition, we have outstanding advertising packages available that combine print and web advertising! Rates range from $50 - $2,000.

EBusiness Matters

Our digital newsletter gives you an opportunity to market your business to over 5,000 business professionals and reflects the combined strengths of useful content as well as current news about our members. Rates from $80-$550.

Gateway

The innovative partnership of the Chamber, the County of Berks, and the City of Reading produces a top-quality comprehensive resource guide. This premier publication serves as a local business directory, a lifestyle resource guide and an economic development tool. County and city economic development professionals utilize this guide when promoting Greater Reading to site selectors, business prospects and corporate CEO's. Projected circulation is 15,000 with viewership to exceed 500,000 people as it will be placed in every hotel room throughout the Greater Reading area. A number of advertising opportunities are available from $175 to $4,445.

Chamber At A Glance

Discover the benefits of direct mail! This is your chance to mail your business's promotional information to more than 3,500 business people who represent member companies of the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Discover the benefits of direct mail! Chamber At A Glance is not only a convenient way for our members to stay abreast of all the happenings at the GRCCI, but a perfect advertizing tool as well. This monthly mailing is an opportunity to deliver our member’s marketing pieces know as ChamberPak as well as utilizing a great new advertising option in the center of the publication! Reach more than 3,500 business people who represent member companies of the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Prices start at only $150!

BUSINESS2BUSINESS Magazines

The Chamber is the sales liaison for Business2Business (B2B) Magazines. Business2Business mails to over 7,000 recipients in each of four editions - Berks, Lancaster, Harrisburg Metro region and Chester counties. B2B magazine consists of high-quality editorial of local business news. It delivers a monthly in-depth analysis of strategic and tactical issues that are designed to challenge managers, develop careers, harness best practices, and profile top business leaders. Chamber members are offered exclusive pricing options that range from $500 - $4,300.

Affiliate Advertising

Need to promote your business to Greater Reading? Membership in the Chamber provides unique opportunities through our marketing partnerships with WEEU Radio, Berks County Living magazine & Newcomer publication. Make the most of your marketing dollars with these targeted, effective and affordable advertising options.

Advertising Policy

Advertising opportunities are available to current members in good standing. Non-member participation is only accepted in Business 2 Business Magazine, Gateway Directory and monthly electronic newsletter.

All advertising is subject to approval from Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry regarding subject matter, form size, wording, illustrations, animation and typography. The publishers reserve the right to edit, reject or cancel any advertisement at any time, before or after placement. This policy includes, but is not limited to advertising on our website, e-transmissions, Gateway directory, and monthly mailings.

Networking Receptions

Each month, the Chamber offers its members opportunities to network and make new business contacts at a variety of Networking Receptions. Sponsoring an event shines the spotlight on your business. You supply the food and beverage. The Chamber spreads the word by posting it to the Chamber calendar on our website and in our monthly enewsletter, EBusiness Matters. We track registration, provide name badges and introduce our members to you as they arrive at the event. Contact Carolyn Shultz Spano at 610.898.7779 for more information.