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We want to share the most up to date information with you on plans, events, activities, and implementation.
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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...
Lights, Camera, Location!
In real estate, location is one of the most important factors, for the ReadingFilm Office (RFO) that same tenet rings true. RFO was founded to promote the region as a location destination for film and media production. With their website, they provide resources and...
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