Maybe you're planning an expansion. Working through a difficult transition. Thinking about what your next 10 years could look like. Or just trying to understand what resources exist for manufacturers in Berks County.
Here's what you should know: The support that helped Reitnouer grow over 30 years is available to you too. Different businesses need different things at different times, but the conversation starts the same way.
How to connect with economic development resources
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Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
© 2026
Content, Design & Production: Bell Media Group
Photography: Lauren Little
Series Credits:
Greater Berks Development Fund, an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
Published by:
Economic Development in Action tells the stories behind regional success—the partnerships, challenges and sustained commitment that help businesses grow and choose to stay in Greater Reading.
This case study series highlights the economic development work you don't always see and the impact it creates for businesses, employees and communities in Greater Reading.
Alex Roche
Director of Advocacy
Kayla Hayick
Director of Lending & Business Outreach
Keith Stamm
Director of Workforce Development
KStamm@greaterreading.org
610-898-7776
Aaron Gantz
Vice President of Economic Development & Strategy
Deb Millman
President, Greater Berks Development Fund
DMillman@greaterreading.org
610-898-7798
Start the Conversation
Economic development isn't about one-size-fits-all programs. It's about understanding where you are, where you want to go and figuring out how to get there together.
The Reitnouer story took 30 years. Yours will be different. But every story starts the same way: with someone willing to listen and help you navigate what comes next.
Essential Resources and Support at Your Fingertips
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Training programs, hiring support and partnerships with educational institutions to build the skilled workforce manufacturers need.
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Access to industrial-zoned properties, assistance with site analysis and support navigating zoning and permitting.
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⠀
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Annual Manufacturing Summit, industry‑specific training programs, direct business engagement and consultation, and connections to technology and innovation partners.
Late 80s/early 90s PIDA loan helped support Dormae operations—the foundation for everything that followed.
— Up to 50% of total project costs (max of $2,250,000)
— Interest rates typically 2-3% below prime
— Terms up to 15-20 years
— Used in combination with traditional bank financing
— Land and building acquisition
— New construction
— Building renovation and expansion
— Machinery and equipment purchases
Manufacturing and industrial businesses expanding or relocating in Pennsylvania. Must create or retain jobs and demonstrate economic impact.
State-backed financing program offering businesses, including manufacturers, lower interest rates than most traditional bank loans. GBDF, as a Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO), helps businesses navigate the application process.
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Maybe you're planning an expansion. Working through a difficult transition. Thinking about what your next 10 years could look like. Or just trying to understand what resources exist for manufacturers in Berks County.
Here's what you should know: The support that helped Reitnouer grow over 30 years is available to you too. Different businesses need different things at different times, but the conversation starts the same way.
How to connect with economic development resources
BACK
07
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
© 2026
Content, Design & Production: Bell Media Group
Photography: Lauren Little
Series Credits:
Greater Berks Development Fund, an affiliate of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
Published by:
Economic Development in Action tells the stories behind regional success—the partnerships, challenges and sustained commitment that help businesses grow and choose to stay in Greater Reading.
This case study series highlights the economic development work you don't always see and the impact it creates for businesses, employees and communities in Greater Reading.
Alex Roche
Director of Advocacy
ARoche@greaterreading.org
610-898-7773
Kayla Hayick
Director of Lending & Business Outreach
KHayick@greaterreading.org
610-898-7761
Keith Stamm
Director of Workforce Development
KStamm@greaterreading.org
610-898-7776
Aaron Gantz
Vice President of Economic Development & Strategy
Deb Millman
President, Greater Berks Development Fund
DMillman@greaterreading.org
610-898-7798
Start the
Conversation
Economic development isn't about one-size-fits-all programs. It's about understanding where you are, where you want to go and figuring out how to get there together.
The Reitnouer story took 30 years. Yours will be different. But every story starts the same way: with someone willing to listen and help you navigate what comes next.
Essential Resources and Support at Your Fingertips
⠀
⠀
Training programs, hiring support and partnerships with educational institutions to build the skilled workforce manufacturers need.
Selection
⠀
Access to industrial-zoned properties, assistance with site analysis and support navigating zoning and permitting.
Specific Support
⠀
⠀
Annual Manufacturing Summit, industry‑specific training programs, direct business engagement and consultation, and connections to technology and innovation partners.
Late 80s/early 90s PIDA loan helped support Dormae operations—the foundation for everything that followed.
— Up to 50% of total project costs (max of $2,250,000)
— Interest rates typically 2-3% below prime
— Terms up to 15-20 years
— Used in combination with traditional bank financing
— Land and building acquisition
— New construction
— Building renovation and expansion
— Machinery and equipment purchases
Manufacturing and industrial businesses expanding or relocating in Pennsylvania. Must create or retain jobs and demonstrate economic impact.
State-backed financing program offering businesses, including manufacturers, lower interest rates than most traditional bank loans. GBDF, as a Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO), helps businesses navigate the application process.
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority