CREDC and Small Business, Youveau, Celebrate PIDA Loan Closing

Youveau Aesthetics Medspa & Wellness receives $180,000 loan Harrisburg, PA (June 7, 2023) – Youveau Aesthetics Medspa & Wellness, a growing provider of medical spa and wellness services, is celebrating the successful closing of a loan to support the expansion of their business. The loan, provided by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) through Capital…

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BREEDER HOUSE PROJECT IN PERRY COUNTY RECEIVES PIDA APPROVAL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HARRISBURG, PA (May 3, 2023) The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) approved financing for a breeder house project to be constructed in Juniata Township, Perry County. The project, being undertaken by Glenn & Bethany Martin, involves…

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April CREDC Board Member Spotlight

The work of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC would not be possible without the support of our Board Members and Investors. Every month, get to know one of our CREDC Board Members or Investors in our “CREDC Board Monthly Spotlight” series. This month, get to know LeTort Trust President & CEO Katie Clarke. Clarke…

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2023 SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Program

We are excited to announce the application portal for the 2023 SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Program is open. This program is designed to provide free, comprehensive business coaching and education to CEOs of small businesses, like yours, looking to take their businesses to the next level. The SBA Eastern Pennsylvania District office will host…

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Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan Fund Now Accepting Applications

Harrisburg, Pa. (March 14, 2023)– The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) has announced its participation with five other economic development organizations in securing $20 million through the State’s Small Business Credit Initiative, which has been named “The Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan Fund.” This funding will be made available to lend through 3 tranches should the…

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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Public Comment Now Open

The South Central Pennsylvania Partnership for Economic Performance (PREP) is a regional partnership designated by the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development. Statewide, the PREP Program is designed to encourage regional coordination of economic development efforts and superior customer service to the business community as part of a comprehensive, statewide economic development delivery strategy….

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HARRISBURG REGIONAL CHAMBER AND CAPITAL REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CREDC) ANNOUNCE 2023 BOARD OFFICERS, NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Media Contact: Tyler Schwind Communications Director717.329.3114tschwind@hbgrc.org Karen Gunnison of Gunnison Consulting LLC named Chamber Board Chair, Wade Becker of RKL LLP named CREDC Board Chair Harrisburg, Pa. (January 24, 2023) – The Harrisburg Regional Chamber Board of Directors and the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) Board of Directors are pleased to announce the organization’s…

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Research Study on Area Workforce Participation Conducted by Harrisburg University and Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC

A core value of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC is that we are data-driven. And to better understand where we are at and where we are going as it relates to telecommuting, returning to work, etc. we have partnered with Harrisburg University and Harristown Development Corporation on the following brief survey.   We need…

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Small Businesses in South Central Pennsylvania Eligible to Apply for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Secretary of Agriculture Declaration for Drought

Release Date: Jan. 6, 2023 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.gov Release Number: 23-185, PA 17746 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in South Central Pennsylvania for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged…

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U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET – ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS

SBA DISASTER DECLARATION DUE TO DESIGNATION BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE) PENNSYLVANIA Declaration 17746 (Disaster: PA-00127) Incident: DROUGHT occurring: July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and the contiguous Pennsylvania counties of: Adams, Dauphin, Franklin, Perry, and York. Application Filing Deadline: August 21, 2023 Disaster Loan Assistance Available: Economic Injury Disaster…

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