Bally, Pa. – The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF), an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), is pleased to announce that it has secured a $2,000,000 Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan for BRM Real Estate LLC (BRM), Bally, Pa., a real estate holding company related to Bally Ribbon Mills, Inc. GBDF, Berks County’s only Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO), facilitated the PIDA loan in conjunction with funding provided by Truist Bank. BRM was
The Greater Berks Development Fund (GBDF) an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), is pleased to announce that it has secured a $180,000 Pennsylvania Catalyst loan for Travis and Emily LaFaver. GBDF, Berks County’s only Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO), facilitated the loan in conjunction with funding provided by Fulton Bank. The LaFavers received financing to construct a steer barn located on their farm in Hamburg, Pa. The LaFaver Family Farm is a local,
Commute PA has released our Year End highlights for 2024, showcasing the organization's dedication to fostering smarter commuting options throughout Berks County. Inside, you'll find highlights on program successes, employer relationships, community engagement, and the strides made in encouraging carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking, telecommuting and public transit. Explore the positive changes Commute PA is driving! https://commutepa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024_YearEnd_CommutePA.pdf