On May 30th, Ryan Unger, CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, virtually presented his economic insights on the Capital Region Economy at the Lebanon Valley College (LVC) Breen Center for Career & Professional Development Advisory Committee meeting. The event, hosted by the Breen Center, aimed to enhance career development resources and opportunities available…
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In partnership with county Economic Development Corporations and regional stakeholders, the CEDS strategy aims to drive economic success through coordinated efforts. The Year 1 report (March 1, 2023 – February 29, 2024) highlights upcoming projects, recent activities, and progress benchmarks. The 2023-2028 South Central Pennsylvania Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is a tactical economic development…
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Earn and Learn Program in our South-Central Pennsylvania region. Running from July 1st to August 9th, this program presents an incredible opportunity for businesses to engage with local youth and for students to gain valuable work experience. Here’s what you need to know: About…
Read MoreRegional employment continues Q1 growth trend
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The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) recently facilitated two successful loan closings through the Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan Fund, part of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). The fund, also known as the PA Catalyst Loan Fund, is designed to assist small and medium-sized businesses in the region, providing them with the financial support…
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The Hidden Still Redevelopment Project in Hershey, PA, funded in part with an award of $1.5 million from PA Commonwealth’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), is a transformative initiative that took a once-neglected industrial area and turned it into a multi-faceted destination. Led by Founder and President David E. Stein and Chief Operating Officer Jack…
Read MoreIn a recent initiative at West Hanover Elementary, Anita Weikel and the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), sparked an interest in entrepreneurship among fourth-grade students through the Junior Achievement (JA) program “Our Region.” Over the course of five Fridays in January and February, students engaged in hands-on activities aimed at teaching the fundamentals of…
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Dear Residents of South Central Pennsylvania, Exciting news! The Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC is thrilled to share our participation in the South Central PA Region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Taskforces. These taskforces, established at the end of 2023, are our latest endeavor to foster growth and resilience across our region—from Chambersburg to Reading….
Read MoreAnita Weikel, CREDC Economic Development Lending Officer In an era where continuous learning and professional development are key to economic progress, I recently had the privilege of completing the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association’s 23/24 PA Basic Economic Development Course. This eight-week journey was not just an educational endeavor but a unique opportunity to connect and…
Read MoreWhere else can you turn $1 into $86 within 1 year? The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC would like to express our sincere thanks to our dedicated contributors who helped CREDC make good things happen for the region in 2023. It is only with the support of private investment that CREDC can stand ready to…
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