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The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), the economic development arm of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber, is the leading organization for promoting and performing economic development activities in Cumberland , Dauphin and Perry counties. The Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC serves as a catalyst for promoting growth and quality of life in the region by providing a unique blend of business, community and economic development, and advocacy services under one roof to boost our economic vitality and livability as a region. At CREDC, we offer a variety of programs and resources to help expand, create, and attract business in the Central Pennsylvania region EXPANDThe core of the local economy is the existing business base. We work to ensure that existing businesses have the resources they need to remain successful. CREDC has an array of business financing programs to help businesses grow, creating more jobs for the region. CREDC’s economic development loans typically have lower than market interest rates, longer terms, or fixed interest rates for the duration of the loan. For more information about our financing programs, please contact Contact Melissa McLaughlin, Business Finance Officer, at 717.213.5042 or mmclaughlin@hbgrc.org For businesses located in or expanding into one of our two Enterprise Zones, CREDC may be able to offer the advantages of being located in a zone. CREDC administers the Technology Corridor Enterprise Zone, the largest Enterprise Zone in Pennsylvania, and the Perry County Enterprise Zone. For more information about the advantages of being in an Enterprise Zone, please contact Shaun Donovan, Enterprise Zone Coordinator, at (717) 213-5033 or sdonovan@hbgrc.org. CREDC is also a liaison for Pennsylvania’s Business Retention and Expansion Program. Through this initiative, CREDC visits many local businesses on an annual basis, assessing their business needs and getting them in touch with service providers that can help. The Business Retention and Expansion Program can help identify problems facing existing businesses and determine opportunities for growth. For more information please contact Shaun Donovan, Economic Development Specialist, at (717) 213-5033 or sdonovan@hbgrc.org CREATEHelping to create businesses means entrepreneurial development, a mainstay of CREDC’s mission. With programs offered through our Murata Business Center, the Keystone Innovation Zone, or in alliance with our partners, we can assist start-up ventures in a variety of ways. CREDC owns and operates the only small business incubator in the region, the Murata Business Center in Carlisle, Cumberland County. Murata is a 34,000 square foot facility that provides pre-venture and early stage businesses with support services designed to increase an entrepreneur's opportunities for success. Clients located at Murata as well as those served through its outreach, will increase employment, contribute to the tax base, diversify the economy and increase the quality of life in the region. If you would like more information on the Murata Business Center, please contact Karen Gunnison, Executive Director, at (717) 249-2356 or kgunnison@muratabusinesscenter.com. In addition, CREDC administers the Harrisburg Market Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ). The purpose of the KIZ initiative is to further encourage the commercialization of research & development at colleges and universities in the Central Pennsylvania region, as well as enhance entrepreneurial activity in the region and create career opportunities for young professionals. If you would like information about the KIZ, contact Brian Reilly, KIZ Coordinator, (717) 213-5046 or breilly@hbgrc.org.CREDC partners with a number of other local organizations that have a variety of workshops and consulting services focused on assisting startups and new small businesses: Kutztown University Small Business Development Center Harrisburg Area Community College - Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies ATTRACTWhile existing businesses are the backbone of a local economy, new employers add vitality. When a prospective employer comes knocking, a region must be able to respond quickly with accurate and pertinent regional information. The region must also be able to reach out efficiently, targeting industries and businesses whose needs match the community's resources and desires. To further help with business attraction, CREDC has the site selection resources to provide businesses with listings from an inventory of available real estate. Just provide the specifics you’re looking for and we will help you find a site. For more information on business attraction and site selection, please contact Shaun Donovan, Economic Development Specialist, at (717) 213-5033 or sdonovan@hbgrc.org. ___________________________________________________________
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