Economic Catalyst
Economic Development
The Berks County Community and Economic Development department, following the guidance of the IMAGINE Berks Strategic Economic Development Action Plan, plays a crucial role in fostering economic growth and community development.
Berks County Planning Commission
Fostering the Community’s Growth
Berks County is open for business, and we are here to help. From the continuous work on the implementation of the IMAGINE Berks Strategic Economic Development Action Plan to the recent adoption of the Growing Berks Agricultural Impact Study, we work in collaboration with various community partners to advance the Berks County economy.
We know you want to be located in a community that cares about its residents, its businesses, and its future. Learn more about the departments that play a role in economic and community development below: The Berks County Department of Agriculture, Berks County Planning Commission, Berks County Redevelopment Authority, and the Berks County Workforce Development Board.
The Latest News
From the Berks County Community and Economic Development Department
Workforce 2030: Tracking the Trends
How do you plan for the future with change on the horizon? Berks County's Workforce Development Board has rolled out a new plan to help guide decision-making through 2030. This look ahead looks at existing data to project future workforce trends. Workforce 2030...
NetJets Lands at Reading Regional Airport
What does the Reading Regional Airport Authority (RRAA) and Collin Morikawa, winner of the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am have in common? A partnership with NetJets! But what is NetJets? And how does it relate to Businesses in Berks County? Net Jets Services is...
Berks County Ag Quarterly: January 2026
Check out the latest news from the Berks County Department of Agriculture via their online magazine: Ag Quarterly, January 2026...