Three Decades of Growth, Challenge and Change
Economic development isn’t about running a standard problem-solving script (which, by the way, doesn’t exist in the first place). It's about assembling an array of resources to create a constellation of support that guides each company on its unique journey.
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— Deb Millman, President, Greater Berks Development Fund
"We've been with Reitnouer through so many different stages—from helping them find land to their biggest expansion yet. Seeing a company grow over 30 years in Berks County? That's what makes this work meaningful."
The facility opens in January 2026, officially launching the next chapter for Reitnouer.
2024 - 2025
The Next Chapter
A project of this scale requires more than one source of capital. GBDF and the Berks County Industrial Development Authority (BCIDA) each provide $1M short-term loans — $2M in gap financing that helps bring the full funding package together alongside Fulton Bank's primary financing.
2024 - 2025
Closing the Gap
The Unseen Work
Years of re-zoning, township coordination, community engagement to prepare the site for industrial use—long before construction would begin.
Better opportunity emerges: 65-acre, GBDF-owned parcel in Ontelaunee Township with superior highway access. Strategic land swap executed.
2010s
The Swap
GBDF helps Reitnouer secure 50 acres in Bern Township for future expansion—not immediate need, but planning ahead.
Mid 2000s
Strategic Vision
Impact
Two hundred jobs saved. Reitnouer continues to grow.
Critical Intervention
GBDF provides $500,000 direct loan from its own funds, connects Reitnouer with new banking partner, facilitates move to Cumru Township.
Business evolution requires a move from the Muhlenberg facility. Two hundred jobs on the line. An existing building was needed and the 50-acre parcel would have taken too long to develop. Traditional PIDA loans process did not meet an urgent timeline.
Early 2000s
The Evolution
GBDF facilitates a Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan for Dormae (Miles Reitnouer). Lower-interest state financing helps support manufacturing operations. A standard transaction, but the beginning of something bigger.
Late 1980s - Early 1990s
The Foundation
Economic development isn’t about running a standard problem-solving script (which, by the way, doesn’t exist in the first place). It's about assembling an array of resources to create a constellation of support that guides each company on its unique journey.
Three Decades of Growth, Challenge and Change
05
BACK
NEXT
— Deb Millman, President, Greater Berks Development Fund
"We've been with Reitnouer through so many different stages—from helping them find land to their biggest expansion yet. Seeing a company grow over 30 years in Berks County? That's what makes this work meaningful."
The facility opens in January 2026, officially launching the next chapter for Reitnouer.
2024 - 2025
The Next Chapter
A project of this scale requires more than one source of capital. GBDF and the Berks County Industrial Development Authority (BCIDA) each provide $1M short-term loans — $2M in gap financing that helps bring the full funding package together alongside Fulton Bank's primary financing.
2024 - 2025
Closing the Gap
The Unseen Work
Years of re-zoning, township coordination, community engagement to prepare the site for industrial use—long before construction would begin.
Better opportunity emerges: 65-acre, GBDF-owned parcel in Ontelaunee Township with superior highway access. Strategic land swap executed.
2010s
The Swap
GBDF helps Reitnouer secure 50 acres in Bern Township for future expansion—not immediate need, but planning ahead.
Mid 2000s
Strategic Vision
Impact
Two hundred jobs saved. Reitnouer continues to grow.
Critical Intervention
GBDF provides $500,000 direct loan from its own funds, connects Reitnouer with new banking partner, facilitates move to Cumru Township.
Business evolution requires a move from the Muhlenberg facility. Two hundred jobs on the line. An existing building was needed and the 50-acre parcel would have taken too long to develop. Traditional PIDA loans process did not meet an urgent timeline.
Early 2000s
The Evolution
Late 1980s - Early 1990s
The Foundation
GBDF facilitates a Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan for Dormae (Miles Reitnouer). Lower-interest state financing helps support manufacturing operations. A standard transaction, but the beginning of something bigger.