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Business, Industry & Commerce
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a listing of employment services.
Greater Reading’s broad-based economy fosters
prosperity.
Greater Reading is building its reputation as a
truly great place to live, work and do business.
Once known primarily for agriculture and
manufacturing, Greater Reading is changing to meet
the demands of today’s global economy.
Greater Reading has the advantage of a
well-qualified labor pool recognized nationally for
its superior work ethic. Our diverse workforce with
an above average education contributes to the
increase in the labor supply. And it’s growing!
Greater Reading has recently been designated as a
Keystone Innovation Zone (GRKIZ). The purpose of a
KIZ is to encourage commercialization of research
and development at our colleges and to enhance
entrepreneurial activity in our region, creating
career opportunities for young professionals.
Division of Labor in Greater Reading
Top Ten Employers in Greater Reading
|
Rank |
Company |
Industry |
# of Employees |
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1 |
Reading Hospital & Medical Center |
health care |
5,618 |
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2 |
Carpenter Technology Corporation |
manufacturer |
4,015 |
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3 |
East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. |
manufacturer |
4,000 |
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4 |
County of Berks |
government services |
2,582 |
|
5 |
Reading School District |
education |
2,500 |
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6 |
Boscov's Department Stores |
retail |
2,000 |
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7 |
Wal- Mart Stores, Inc. |
retail |
1,974 |
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8 |
St. Joseph
Medical Center |
health
care |
1,585 |
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9 |
Sovereign Bank |
financial services |
1,555 |
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10 |
Redner’s Markets, Inc. |
retail
foods |
1,294 |
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