From Vision to Reality
Imagine Berks
In August 2022, the Board of Commissioners adopted Berks County’s first Strategic Economic Development Action Plan, IMAGINE Berks. The plan provides a guide for thoughtful decision-making about our economic prosperity, identity, and sustainability with three years of actionable goals and strategies.
Strategic Planning Efforts
What Drives IMAGINE Berks?
Under the umbrella of IMAGINE Berks, which started out as the county’s strategic economic development action plan, we identified the importance of housing, infrastructure, agriculture, and placemaking, all the things that make up the fabric of Berks County and who we are as a community. This website showcases the interconnectedness of these departments, the work they do, and what it means to the future of Berks County.
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Discover our county’s bold plan to drive transformative change with innovative strategies, focusing on sustainable infrastructure and community empowerment. Stay engaged as we roll out measurable initiatives to build a thriving, inclusive future for all.
NetJets Lands at Reading Regional Airport
What does the Reading Regional Airport Authority (RRAA) and Collin Morikawa, winner of the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am have in common? A partnership with NetJets! But what is NetJets? And how does it relate to Businesses in Berks County? Net Jets Services is...
Berks County Ag Quarterly: January 2026
Check out the latest news from the Berks County Department of Agriculture via their online magazine: Ag Quarterly, January 2026...
IMAGINE Berks Year 3: Growing Through Change
IMAGINE Berks 2022-2025 It is hard to believe that over 3 years ago is when Berks County officially adopted IMAGINE Berks, the first county-wide and county-led Economic Development Strategic Action Plan in our nearly 275 year history. Throughout the past 3 years,...