The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC is excited to welcome Lissette Vega as the new Grants Administrator for CREDC. In this role, she helps employers, developers, and nonprofit organizations apply for public funding programs that strengthen and grow the region’s economy.
A longtime Harrisburg resident, Lissette earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business from Montclair State University in New Jersey. After working for several years in Florida, she returned home with a strong desire to give back to her community.
At CREDC, Lissette focuses on programs such as the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) and the Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide grants. Through these efforts, she helps local partners secure funding and maximize the impact of their investments across the region.
“Lissette brings great attention to detail and clear communication skills to every project,” said Melissa Stone, Vice President of Economic Development. “She is eager to learn and already contributes to our team in meaningful ways.”
The Chamber & CREDC team is proud to welcome Lissette Vega. Her experience, energy, and community focus will help advance our mission of driving economic growth throughout the Harrisburg region.
About the Harrisburg Regional Chamber
For 140 years, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC has served as the region’s catalyst for economic prosperity. The organization combines business, community, and economic development services to enhance the region’s vitality and livability. The Chamber is a five-star accredited chamber through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—a distinction held by fewer than 1 percent of chambers nationwide. CREDC is the Certified Economic Development Organization for Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties.
The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is the economic development arm of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and the Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO) approved by the Commonwealth’s Department of Community and Economic Development to perform economic development activities using Pennsylvania’s funding programs in Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties.
