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Why Imagine Berks
When you wake up in the morning, do you remember what you dreamt about? Somedays you will remember a sliver, but it often fades before your morning coffee is finished. When you daydream, it is often from when your mind is wandering away from a specific task at...
Housing is a Keystone of Economic Development
As you drive down 422, you can’t help but notice the countless Realtor billboards and advertisements asking if you are ready to sell your home. One thing you don’t see as often is a “For Sale” sign in a front yard. Berks County’s housing supply has been tight for...
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.
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...
IMAGINE Berks Year 3: Growing Through Change
IMAGINE Berks 2022-2025 It is hard to believe that over 3 years ago is when Berks County officially adopted IMAGINE Berks, the first county-wide and county-led Economic Development Strategic Action Plan in our nearly 275 year history. Throughout the past 3 years,...