Harrisburg, PA – September 4, 2024 – We are pleased to announce that Walnut Ridge Farms, LLC has received approval for their latest expansion project and will soon proceed to close. Established in 2020, Walnut Ridge Farms is a farming operation and real estate owner with deep roots in family farming. Owned and operated by Curry,…
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The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC is pleased to announce the opening of the Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide grant program on September 1st, 2024. This program provides an invaluable opportunity for non-profit organizations across Pennsylvania to secure substantial funding for a variety of projects, including infrastructure development, construction, machinery acquisition, and more. What is…
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Harrisburg-Carlisle MSA labor supply continues steady trajectory in Q2 Regional employment affected by national trends:
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CREDC’s loan committee is comprised of professionals from various industry sectors. These members are volunteers, generously giving their time and contributing insight respective to their experience and education to CREDC’s staff. This group assembles often with short notice to help align the speed of government loan programs better to the speed of business. The loan…
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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…
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