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We want to share the most up to date information with you on plans, events, activities, and implementation.
Curious about the impact? Our team welcomes your thoughts and questions on these stories. Together, let’s keep shaping a thriving Berks County. Catch up on the latest news via the How Berks Works Podcast & our blogs below.
County Connection BCPC Update with Commissioner Rivera
Hear from Berks County Planning Commission’s new Executive Director, Ashley Showers in an interview with Commissioner Rivera.
Berks County Connection: DCED Update
Catch up with Pamela Menet, Director of Community and Economic Development for Berks County, and County Controller Joe Rudderow.
Launching Berks County’s Next “Era”
A familiar face recently dropped a new album called “A Life of a Showgirl” signaling the start of a new era for Berks County native, Taylor Swift. Berks County has also started a new era as well with the development of the IMAGINE Berks Comprehensive Plan. A County’s...
Be Your Own Boss: Emerging Entrepreneur Academy
Since 2023, IMAGINE Berks has supported the Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy by providing scholarships to the students attending the 6-week course. This year, 37 students graduated from the program, representing 9 local school districts and 1 college. Seeing the growth...
County Connection: Agriculture Update
The Berks County Department of Agriculture has been busy the last few months. With the launch of their Growing Berks plan, celebrating 80,000 acres of preserved farmland in Berks County, and most recently hosting...
Why are Main Streets Important?
When planning for a party, you have to find a location, pick a date, and have a list of people you want to invite. For main streets, the formula isn’t too different; you have a location, and you pick a date (avoiding other events or major travel holidays). But when it...
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