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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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…
Read MoreSBA 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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On June 30, 2022 the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania sided with businesses and municipalities throughout Pennsylvania in its decision to block PennDOT’s Major Bridge P3 Program, which proposed the tolling of nine interstate bridges in Pennsylvania, including the I-83 South Bridge. The court stated that the Public-Private Partnership (P3) Board did not appropriately identify specific…
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POSITION STATEMENTProposed COVID-19 Limited Liability ReformFederal Level: HEALS Act or Other Similar Liability Reform LegislationState Level: SB 1239August 2020 On behalf of our Board of Directors and our members with over 120,000 employees, who continue to navigate through uncertainties and the future of our economy, we ask our elected official delegation at the state and…
Read MoreGov. Wolf has vetoed SB 613 which would have used a Federal Standard to define essential/non-essential businesses vs the list established by the Governor and waiver process. The Governor did sign legislation for on-line notary and other similar services that will open up on-line sales of automobiles. Additionally, he announced limited construction we be allowed…
Read MoreThe Pennsylvania General Assembly has been in town this week to conduct abbreviated sessions in both the House and Senate. Yesterday, the House approved SB613 with House Amendments which “shall be developed using recommended guidance from mitigating exposure to COVID 19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and shall conform to the March…
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The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC has announced the promotion of Taylour Trostle to Government Relations Director. The new title reflects Trostle’s experience managing and directing various government relations and advocacy programs at the Chamber & CREDC. “Taylour has developed into a key member of our staff that understands the legislative process and players at…
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HARRISBURG (Sept 25, 2018) – David Black, President and CEO of Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, prepared a testimony for the Tuesday morning Hearing of the House Finance, Local Government and Urban Affairs Committees concerning the Special Taxing Authority and Act 47 within the City of Harrisburg. “Harrisburg, I believe, is on the long road…
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