Greater Reading Keystone Innovation Zone

The Greater Reading Keystone Innovation Zone is an economic development program funded by the PA Department of Community & Economic Development and other stakeholders in the program.  The Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GRCCI) is the designated fiscal agent for the operation of the KIZ. 

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the Greater Reading KIZ is to:

• drive high value economic development opportunities based on

  • the creation of new, innovative enterprise,

  • the enhancement of existing businesses, and

  • the development of a tech-ready workforce;

• and create strong partnerships between the region’s higher education institutions and the business community.

For more information on the history of the state and Greater Reading KIZ programs, click here.

KIZ Coordinator

Michael Slusser is the KIZ Program Coordinator.  Under the direction of the GRCCI and KIZ Partnership Advisory Committee, he is creating and managing educational and business services to utilize and leverage resources in support of start-up and early stage businesses for KIZ eligible companies and partners.

If you are looking for information to participate in the KIZ, please contact Michael at 610.376.6766 extension 113 or via email to mslusser@GreaterReadingChamber.org.                                  

More Information

For more information about BENEFITS TO BUSINESS, click here.

For more information about ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, click here.

For more information about EXISTING GR KIZ BUSINESSES, click here.

For more information about EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS, click here.

For more information about TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, click here.

For more information about ADDITIONAL RESOURCES, click here.