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Contributed by Eric Rensel, Owner & President of Rensel Consulting, LLC Two of my biggest cultural influences as a Gen X kid were being a crazed Star Wars fan and carrying around a permanent imprint of Seinfeld humor. The combination of epic struggles over balance and power mixed with the ironic observation of everyday absurdity…
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Highspire, PA – September 3, 2025 – The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) has announced that the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) approved a $1.46 million Traditional PIDA loan to support Osage Piping & Fabricating, Inc. in acquiring its manufacturing facility at 85 Industrial Road, Highspire, PA. The project supports a planned ownership transition…
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It’s a busy time for two major Commonwealth grant programs: the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) and the Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide Program. Both opened within a week of each other, sparking strong interest from organizations eager to invest in the Harrisburg region. RACP Projects Led by CREDC The RACP application window stayed open…
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Hershey, Pa. – August 2025 – CREDC continues to help small businesses grow through SBA 504 financing, which enables entrepreneurs to buy real estate, build equity, and strengthen their presence in the community. Recently, CREDC finalized an SBA 504 loan for Bowman Insurance Group (operating as Big Risk Partners, LLC) to purchase its office building…
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Harrisburg, PA – October 2025 – The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) continues to grow small business investment across Central Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Catalyst Loan Fund (PACLF). Supported by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), this program helps entrepreneurs access affordable financing for expansion, real estate investment, and community revitalization. Recently, CREDC…
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Harrisburg, Pa. – October 2025 – The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) has announced two new SBA 504 loan approvals that will help small businesses in Dauphin County grow and gain long-term property ownership. The projects, Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg and The Hershey Tavern, show how the SBA 504 program helps entrepreneurs move from…
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The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC is excited to welcome Lissette Vega as the new Grants Administrator. In this role, she helps employers, developers, and nonprofit organizations apply for public funding programs that strengthen and grow the region’s economy. A longtime Harrisburg resident, Lissette earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration…
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On Thursday, October 16, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC hosted Harrisburg Mayor Wanda R.D. Williams for the 2025 State of the City Address. Mayor Williams spoke to Chamber & CREDC members about the accomplishments and progress that the City of Harrisburg has made in the past year, and previews of what’s to come. Mayor…
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Annual awards honor visionary leaders and businesses shaping the Harrisburg region Harrisburg, PA (October 16, 2025) – The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC proudly announces the honorees for the 2025 Catalyst Awards, recognizing exceptional leaders and businesses for their dedication to advancing positive change across the Harrisburg Region. “The Catalyst Awards highlight individuals and organizations…
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On Wednesday, October 8, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives amended and passed a budget bill for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Senate Bill 160 was amended in the House Appropriations Committee and later passed by the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. The bill originally kept all programs flat-funded at the same levels as the 2024-25 budget…
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