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March 17, 2026

CHAMBER & CREDC SR. TEAM MEMBER HEATHER EYSTER HONORED WITH NATIONAL CHAMBER AWARD

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…

March 11, 2026

State-Led Rural Health Transformation Plan Moves into Next Phase

In late 2025, using a newly developed Rural Health Transformation Plan, the commonwealth applied to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, competing with states nationwide for funding to support the initiative. On Dec. 30, 2025, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration announced that Pennsylvania was awarded $193 million in federal funding to improve access to…

March 11, 2026

PA Catalyst Loan Fund Spotlight: Driving Small Business Investment Across Central Pennsylvania

The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) continues to advance small business growth and regional reinvestment through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and the Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan Fund. Two recent loan closings supporting Wheel Worx, Inc. and Holistic Pet Care, LLC dba Abrams & Weakley General Store for Animals reflect continued momentum in…

March 11, 2026

Osage Piping Closes on PIDA Financing, Securing Legacy Manufacturer for the Next Generation

The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is pleased to announce the successful closing of a $1,460,000 Traditional loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support Osage Piping & Fabricating, Inc. in the acquisition of its long-time manufacturing facility at 85 Industrial Road, Highspire, PA. CREDC worked closely with Osage and First Commonwealth…

March 11, 2026

CREDC and LINKBANK Close $4.63 Million Harrisburg Child Care Investment

The Capital Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is pleased to announce the closing of a $4.63 million financing package in partnership with LINKBANK to support a major Harrisburg child care investment at 3901 North Progress Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, home to Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, operated by AD Cares LLC. Closed on January 2, 2026, the…

March 11, 2026

Coronet Park Brings New Energy to Downtown Harrisburg

A long-vacant parcel on South Second Street is being reimagined as one of downtown Harrisburg’s newest gathering spaces through a collaboration between Harristown Development Corporation and the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC). Coronet Park, a 3,300-square-foot pocket park and event venue located between Crowne Plaza and The Menaker near Market Square, is currently under…

March 3, 2026

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling: Impact on Businesses in Harrisburg Region

The Supreme Court tariff ruling has significant implications for businesses across the country, including importers in the Harrisburg region. On Friday, February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the sweeping tariffs imposed via executive order by the President. In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that the IEEPA did not give the executive branch…

March 3, 2026

Pennsylvania Receives Approval on Broadband Funding Proposal

After weeks of delays, Pennsylvania’s application to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant program has officially been approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The $711 million allocation will expand broadband access to unserved Pennsylvanians, particularly in rural communities across the Commonwealth. Many of these Pennsylvanians live in the more rural…

March 3, 2026

Governor Announces Ten-Year Housing Action Plan

Governor Josh Shapiro recently proposed a ten-year roadmap to increase housing affordability and availability in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth is facing a massive shortage of housing—450,000 new units are needed by 2035 to keep pace with demand, but the current pace of development is anticipated to fall short by roughly 185,000. While the issue is most…

February 12, 2026

Revitalization Coalition Announces Launch of Downtown Harrisburg Perception Survey

HARRISBURG, PA: February 12, 2026 The coalition of city, county, state, and community and business leaders led by the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) and City of Harrisburg, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, announced the launch of the Downtown Harrisburg Perception Survey. Members of the public are encouraged to participate and help…

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