Heather Eyster, Dominic Colardo Secure Top Spots in Chamber Sales Excellence
HARRISBURG, PA (February 3, 2025) – The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC team has secured top rankings on the 2024 sales leaderboard published by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). For the first time, the Chamber & CREDC has placed in the top 5 nationwide in multiple categories, solidifying its position as an industry leader.
Heather Eyster, Sr. Director of Investor and Member Engagement is ranked third nationally for dollar value of sponsorships, a remarkable accomplishment that underscores her expertise in driving partnerships and generating valuable support for the organization’s initiatives. Meanwhile, Dominic Colardo, Member Engagement Manager, earned the fourth spot in the nation for total new membership revenue and fifth for total new members. Colardo’s success highlights his role in driving the organization’s continued growth and ability to attract new members, ensuring its future strength and impact in the regional business community.
“This is an incredible moment for our team,” said Chamber & CREDC President & CEO Ryan Unger. “Heather and Dom have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their roles, and these rankings reflect their hard work, innovation, and commitment to our mission as a catalyst for economic prosperity. We are proud of their accomplishments and excited about the continued growth and success of our region.”
These rankings, among peer chambers of similar size, represent a major milestone for the organization, reflecting the organization’s dedication to excellence in membership growth and partnership development. By securing these top-tier positions, the Chamber & CREDC has demonstrated its unparalleled ability to provide value and drive results for its members and partners.
“Chamber sales professionals are a driving force behind building connections and amplifying their organizations’ transformative impact on communities,” said ACCE President & CEO Sheree Anne Kelly. “We honor and celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of this year’s top industry leaders.”
As the Chamber & CREDC continues to thrive and expand its impact in the Harrisburg Region, it remains focused on providing valuable resources, connections, and opportunities for its members. With a commitment to excellence, the Chamber & CREDC looks forward to continuing to lead by example and set new benchmarks in the years to come.
The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC holds the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 5-Star Accreditation—a level achieved by only 5 percent of chambers across the nation. Accreditation validates a chamber as having programs that benefit the region it serves, and financial stability to carry the organization into the future.
ABOUT HARRISBURG REGIONAL CHAMBER & CREDC
For 140 years, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC has served as a catalyst for dynamic job creation that seeks to improve economic growth, mobility and vitality while enhancing the quality of life in our region: Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties. The organizations provide a unique blend of business, community/economic development and advocacy services under one roof to boost the economic vitality and livability across our region. The Chamber has been accredited with five stars from the United States Chamber of Commerce—a distinction achieved by less than 5 percent of chambers across the nation.
About ACCE
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) is the professional society supporting the people who lead local, regional, statewide and international chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations. ACCE’s membership includes more than 1,600 business/civic organizations worldwide, representing more than 9,000 professionals in the industry. We provide our members with information resources, thought leadership, education programs, original research, benchmarking, retirement security and access to a network of peers.
