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Economic Development

Reading Redevelopment Authority

“Turning Ideas into Success Stories”

The Economic Development activities are focused primarily in creating jobs by attracting new businesses to the City and helping existing businesses grow. Our mission is to make it easier and cheaper for businesses to get capital they need to invest and expand in the City. If you are looking for affordable space, buy new equipment or hire more employees to support your growth, the City has the ability to access various Federal and State financing programs to suit your needs, whether you’re a business start up or a Fortune 500 corporation.

How We Help You...

Financing:

We arrange low-interest fixed rate loans, loan guarantees, tax incentives and creative financing packages to bridge financing gaps and increase access to capital for small and mid-size businesses.

Real Estate Development:

We offer customized real estate development services to act as a catalyst for new investments in areas where such economic activity otherwise would not occur.

Technical Support:

We have the ability to make customized training grants available to entrepreneurs who create jobs within the City of Reading.

As you explore our site you will find more information about our economic development projects and how the City of Reading is “Turning Ideas into Success Stories.”

Please call the Reading Redevelopment Authority at 610-655-6025 for more information

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