Spillman Farmer Architects of Bethlehem and the Burkey Group of Reading have been chosen to design and build the $20 million National Velodrome and Events Center at Albright College.
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Berks Biz
Redner legacy to be honored at chamber event
The legacy of a prominent Berks County businessman, who passed away earlier this year, will be the focus of a Summer Symposium held by the Berks Family Business Alliance of the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry Thursday.
Read More »Reading 120 pro bike race canceled; new community race could replace it
After months of uncertainty, the Reading 120 professional bike race has been canceled this year because of logistical and financial difficulties, organizers said.
Read More »Planned BankMobile sale hits snag
A Florida bank might not buy BankMobile after all.
Read More »Astronaut at chamber dinner touts hard work; Al Boscov memorialized with award to East Penn
Astronaut Scott Kelly delivered a simple but inspirational message at the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry's 12th annual awards dinner Wednesday night: hard work can get you anywhere, from growing a successful business to breaking an American record in space.
Read More »Penn State entrepreneurship program to focus on Reading residents’ health, quality of life
Penn State Berks and Penn State Health St. Joseph officials Monday officially opened the Langan LaunchBox, a social entrepreneurship and business accelerator program in downtown Reading.
Read More »How should Pa. spend $118M earmarked for diesel-engine cleanup?
Pennsylvania officials are seeking ideas on how to spend the state's share of a settlement reached over emissions violations by Volkswagen.
Read More »Buyer hopes to breathe new life into Berks farmers market
The 80-year-old Shillington Farmers Market will be sold this month, according to NAI Keystone Commercial & Industrial, Wyomissing.
Read More »Santander to cut jobs in downtown Reading
Santander Bank will eliminate an unspecified number of positions in its downtown Reading office by the end of this year.
Read More »$600M Birdsboro Power plant gets two Japanese investors
Two Japanese companies have invested in the $600 million Birdsboro Power plant that is being built on a former steel mill site in the borough.
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