The mission of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC is to be the catalyst for promoting economic vitality and quality of life in the region. The Chamber accomplishes these goals by providing members with the tools to make their organization successful.

Member Benefits

Referrals: Membership in the Chamber is a powerful tool for business.  As a member of the Chamber, your firm will be listed in a membership directory available both on-line and in print.  During 2003, the Chamber referred its member businesses over 144,000 times.  
 
Government Relations: The Chamber is committed to business advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels of government. Our members have the satisfaction of knowing that their business interests are being represented by the Chamber.

Economic Development: The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), the economic development arm of the Chamber, provides assistance to businesses by offering services including business financing, workforce development, site location, and entrepreneurial assistance.

Affinity Programs

Using the collective buying power of our members, the Chamber has partnered with the following companies to offer

Health Insurance: In partnership with PCI Insurance , the Chamber offers health insurance to businesses employing from 1-100 employees.   

Telecommunications: The Chamber has partnered with D&E Communications to provide discounts on products and services to simplify your communication needs.

Online Recruiting: Members of the Chamber can recruit employees on-line at a discounted rate through the Chamber's partnership with PennLive.com .  

Employee Assistance Program: In partnership with Quest Behavioral Health, this comprehensive employee assistance plan offers confidential mental health and substance abuse to employees of member businesses.

Marketing & Special Events

Traditionally, the top two reasons that businesses join the Chamber are for networking and marketing opportunities.  

The Chamber offers a variety of events, each of which include opportunities for sponsorship and gain recognition for your organization. With your Chamber membership, you have access to the following events:

Networking Events

• Business After Hours
• Mid-Day Lunch Break
• Sunrise Exchange

Training Seminars

• Business Solutions

Premier Events

• Golf Outing
• Governor's Breakfast
• State of the City Address, featuring the Mayor of the City of Harrisburg
• Awards Breakfast
• Annual Meeting
• Business Expo

For a calendar of upcoming events, click here.  

Marketing: Chamber publications and event sponsorships allow member businesses the ability to market to thousands of the regions decision makers. For more information about marketing opportunities available to Chamber members, please click here.

Please take a few moments to review all the exciting opportunities available to you and your organization through Harrisburg Regional Chamber membership. If you have any questions regarding membership in the Chamber, please call Member Services at 717.232.4099.