Connecting You With Local Businesses
BerksConnect is the comprehensive business directory for Berks County and the surrounding region. We make it easy to discover, connect with, and support the local businesses that make our community thrive.
- 11,000+
- Local Businesses Listed
- 500+
- Business Categories
- 75+
- Communities Covered
- 10,000+
- Monthly Visitors
Our Mission
Major search engines and review platforms tend to favor national chains and businesses with large marketing budgets. That leaves thousands of excellent local businesses—family-owned shops, home-based services, skilled tradespeople, and specialty providers—difficult to find online.
BerksConnect exists to change that. We're building the most complete directory of local businesses in the region, giving every legitimate business an equal opportunity to be discovered by customers in their community.
Why Local Discovery Matters
The challenge of finding local businesses is bigger than most people realize.
- 40-50% of local businesses
- aren't properly listed on Google Maps or major platforms
- Family-owned businesses
- get buried in search results by national chains with bigger ad budgets
- Home-based businesses
- are nearly invisible online despite offering excellent services
- Traditional craftspeople
- like Amish furniture makers don't advertise digitally at all
What Makes BerksConnect Different
Truly Local
Built in Berks County, for our community. Not an algorithm in Silicon Valley deciding what you see.
Complete Coverage
From established shops on Penn Avenue to home-based businesses in Fleetwood—if they're legitimate, they're listed.
Free for Basic Listings
Every business deserves to be found. Basic listings are free forever—no gatekeeping our local economy.
Privacy First
We don't track you around the internet or sell your data. Your privacy matters.
Real Support
Questions or issues? You'll hear back from a real person, usually within hours—not an automated system.
Actively Updated
New businesses added weekly. Information verified and updated regularly to keep listings accurate.
Our Coverage Area
While our primary focus is Berks County, Pennsylvania, we also list businesses from neighboring counties to provide comprehensive coverage for the greater Reading area.
Don't see your county listed? Contact us about expanding coverage.
For Residents
Discover the local businesses that make our community special.
- Find trusted local services for any need
- Support family-owned businesses over chains
- Discover hidden gems in your neighborhood
- No ads or sponsored results—just local businesses
For Business Owners
Get found by customers actively searching for your services.
- Free basic listing for every local business
- Claim and customize your business profile
- Reach customers searching specifically for local options
- Premium options available for enhanced visibility
Built by a Local
BerksConnect was founded by Tim, a Berks County native who returned home after 25 years building technology companies. Frustrated by how difficult it was to find local businesses online, he combined his tech expertise with a passion for community to create a better solution.
This isn't a venture-backed startup chasing growth metrics. It's a local project built to serve our community for the long term.
Ready to Discover Local Businesses?
Join thousands of neighbors using BerksConnect to find and support local businesses every day.