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RACP Changes in the Works

Do you know CREDC’s history of providing support to RACP applications and projects?  Since 2001, when our most detailed record keeping began, CREDC has supported 29 different RACP projects with awards totaling over $51,325,000 throughout all 3 counties of the Harrisburg Region.  RACP is notoriously tricky, complicated, and full of rules which if not taken…

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Celebrating Local Businesses: Four Success Stories of the Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan Fund

In a remarkable testament to community growth and economic resilience, the Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan Fund, administered by the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), has successfully facilitated funding for four local businesses. These enterprises, each with a unique story and vision, utilized the same program to secure vital financial support for their expansion and development….

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CEDS Summit 2 and Upcoming Events

On November 15th, CREDC (Capital Region Economic Development Corporation) and its partners, including the County of Berks Economic Community and Development, EDC of Lancaster County, Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation, and the Harrisburg Regional Chamber/CREDC, successfully concluded their second summit, with a specific focus on municipal leaders from Berks, Lancaster, and Perry counties. This summit…

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November Chamber Board Member Spotlight

The work of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC would not be possible without the support of our Board Members and Investors. Get to know one of our Chamber Board Members each month in our “Chamber Board Monthly Spotlight” series. This month, get to know Emelia Makor, Co-Owner, CEO and President of Reves Etheres Events,…

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October Chamber 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 Chamber Board Members in our “Chamber Board Monthly Spotlight” series. This month get to know Boyer & Ritter CEO Bob Murphy. Bob started his career…

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CEDS Taskforces Unveiled: Collaborating for a Thriving Capital Region and Beyond

We are delighted to share a significant development in our ongoing commitment to advancing economic development and improving the overall quality of life for the Capital Region and our neighbors throughout South Central Pennsylvania.  The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is proud to announce the launch of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Taskforces,…

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CREDC Success Story Featured in the Department of Treasury’s Interim Report

The U.S. Department of Treasury released an interim report on October 20th on the progress the Department has made in implementing the State Small Business Credit Initiative, which illustrates how the funding has both supported the small business boom and demonstrated a historically broad reach. The interim report highlights four small businesses leveraging SSBCI funding,…

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Join Our Team: Communications & Marketing Manager

JOB POSTING: Communications & Marketing Manager The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC exists to improve our region’s quality of life. We are a catalyst for dynamic job creation that seeks to improve economic growth, mobility and vitality while enhancing the quality of life in our region: Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties. Together with our members,…

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Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC Announces 2023 Catalyst Awards Winners

Annual awards honors visionary leaders and businesses in Harrisburg region Harrisburg, PA (October 4, 2023) – Today, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC announced eight visionary leaders and businesses that the organization will honor at its upcoming annual Catalyst Awards celebration. The Catalyst Awards recognizes recipients for their commitment to leading positive change in the…

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Two Prominent Local Businesses Secure Financing Through Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan Fund

Harrisburg, PA – September 26, 2023 – The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is thrilled to announce that two esteemed local businesses, Latino Connection, LLC and Idea, LLC / Lonely Monk Coffee Roasting, LLC, have successfully secured essential financing through the Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan Fund. These recent developments exemplify the program’s commitment to fostering…

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