Chamber & CREDC News

What Happened: Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to Harrisburg the weekend of July 10 and passed a $50.8 billion budget, ending an impasse that stretched past the June 30 constitutional deadline. Gov. Shapiro quickly signed it.  By the Numbers: Spending is up $1.8 billion over the prior fiscal year, but the package doesn’t rely on new revenue sources or draw from the Commonwealth’s $8 billion Rainy Day Fund. Instead, it balances by:  What’s Inside: Economic…

New Economic Impact Award Category Added for 2026 The Harrisburg Regional Chamber and Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Catalyst Awards, which include seven award categories including a new Economic Impact Award. The Catalyst Awards recognize the organizations and individuals across Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties who embody…

The Harrisburg Regional Chamber has taken several actions over the past weeks to advance the priorities of the regional business community in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. The Harrisburg Regional Chamber is proud to be an active advocate for the regional business community at all levels of government. If you have any thoughts, questions, or concerns…

Harrisburg, PA – On Tuesday, March 18, 2026, the Shapiro Administration announced a $425,000 investment to support the growth and revitalization of downtown Harrisburg, marking a significant step forward in a collaborative effort to strengthen the capital city. The funding, announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development at Strawberry Square, includes $350,000 awarded…

ACCE Sales Contest recognizes chamber of commerce sales professionals HARRISBURG, PA. — The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Heather Eyster of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC with its 2025 Sales Contest award for dollar value of new sponsorship sales. Eyster placed third in the $500,000 – $ 2 million organizational…