Chamber & CREDC News - Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC

September 5, 2025

MEMBER INSIGHTS: What Businesses Miss When They Overlook Trust

Contributed by Color & Culture Is Your Brand Ready for the Unexpected? Trust collapsed across industries during the pandemic and many brands still haven’t recovered. By mid-March of 2020, the first stay-at-home orders were in effect, and much about COVID-19 remained uncertain. Previously trusted authorities like the CDC, health systems, and family physicians suddenly had…

September 2, 2025

Pennsylvania Statewide LSA Grant Program is Now Open

The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC is pleased to announce that the Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide grant program will open on September 1, 2025. This program offers non-profit organizations across Pennsylvania an invaluable opportunity to secure substantial funding for projects such as infrastructure development, construction, machinery acquisition, and more. What is the LSA Grant…

August 27, 2025

Harrisburg Amtrak Services at Risk Amid Funding Stalemate

Amtrak officials have warned that train service in Harrisburg could face disruptions if Pennsylvania lawmakers fail to resolve a transit funding dispute. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) depends on state funding to support public transit in the Philadelphia region. Some of those funds also help maintain rail lines owned by Amtrak that serve riders…

August 27, 2025

PA DEP Expands SPEED Permitting Program

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has expanded its Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) program to include more types of environmental permits. DEP launched the SPEED program in June 2025 to help businesses and communities move projects forward faster while still meeting environmental standards. Through the program, applicants can choose a…

Ryan Unger speaking on behalf of Crane Clean Energy

August 14, 2025

Support for Energy Development in Central Pennsylvania

The Harrisburg Regional Chamber voiced strong support for the Crane Clean Energy Center at a recent U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission hearing. This project presents a vital opportunity for Central Pennsylvania, bringing high-quality jobs, reliable clean energy, and long-term economic growth to our region. President and CEO Ryan Unger spoke on behalf of the Chamber, advocating…

August 14, 2025

Update on the Pennsylvania State Budget Process

The 2025-26 Pennsylvania state budget is now close to being two months late as legislators advance competing proposals in the General Assembly. On Aug. 11, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved a bill to increase public transit funding, avoiding anticipated cuts in service, while also providing more funding for highway maintenance and construction and instituting…

August 13, 2025

Pennsylvania Launches Micro, Midsize Business Programs

Micro and midsize businesses in Pennsylvania will now have more access to contracting opportunities with the Commonwealth through two new programs launched by the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) on Wednesday, July 23. The new Micro Business and Midsize Business Programs will complement the Small Business, Small Diverse Business, and Veteran Business Enterprise programs,…

July 31, 2025

U.S. Chamber Shares Updates on Tariff Policy

HARRISBURG, Pa. — On Tuesday, July 8, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several regional chambers to provide updates on tariff policy and international trade developments. The virtual webinar featured Isabelle Icso, executive director of international policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, who offered an overview…

July 31, 2025

DEP Launches SPEED Program; Shirley to Speak at Policy Pulse

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) program, aimed at improving permitting efficiency and supporting economic growth. Announced June 30 by Secretary Jessica Shirley and a bipartisan group of lawmakers, SPEED allows applicants to pay for a DEP-approved third-party inspector to…

July 31, 2025

PA State Budget Talks Continue as August Approaches

HARRISBURG, Pa. — PA State Budget negotiations continue in Harrisburg as state officials work privately to reach an agreement on a proposed $51.5 billion spending plan. The total spending amount remains a major point of discussion. The current proposal uses a portion of the state’s Rainy Day Fund to cover recurring costs. Lawmakers have not…

Search

Join Our Newsletter