Chamber & CREDC News

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…

On Tuesday, February 3, Governor Shapiro delivered his proposal for the 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget to the General Assembly. The Governor proposed $53.3 billion in spending for the fiscal year, which is an increase of $2.72 billion from last year’s state budget. The Harrisburg Regional Chamber issued the following statement: “We commend Governor Shapiro for continuing…

Federal officials missed a self-imposed deadline to review state plans for rural broadband expansion. As a result, hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding for Pennsylvania remain on hold. Congress created the Rural Broadband program in 2021. Federal officials overhauled the program in 2025 to lower costs and required states to submit revised plans….

Human resources challenges rarely arrive at a convenient time. Whether it’s a question about compliance, a sensitive employee situation, or the need to update internal policies, having timely access to expert guidance can make a meaningful difference for employers of all sizes.  To support members in navigating these everyday HR realities, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC is pleased to offer…

On Wednesday, December 17, the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority of Harrisburg (ICA) approved a $50,000 grant to the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation to support downtown Harrisburg revitalization.  The General Assembly created the ICA in 2018 to strengthen the City of Harrisburg’s long-term fiscal health.  The ICA plans to support revitalization across the city. However, leaders are prioritizing…

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, voters in Pennsylvania’s 193rd Legislative District will go to the polls for a special election. In this election, voters will choose the next State Representative for the 193rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. This special election follows the resignation of former State Representative Torren Ecker. He stepped down…

On Thursday, January 8, Chamber and CREDC members attended the Policy Pulse Speaker Series featuring Zachary Adams, Executive Director of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania (CRP). The CRP is a bipartisan, bicameral legislative agency that supports rural policy within the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The Center launched in 1987. Today, it works with legislators, educators, state…

Harrisburg Regional Chamber and Capital Region Economic Development Corporation Announce 2026 Board Leadership, New Board Members Harrisburg, Pa. (January 13, 2026) – The Harrisburg Regional Chamber Board of Directors and the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) Board of Directors announced the organizations’ 2026 Board Chairs, officers, and newly elected board members. Alisa Harris, Vice…

The Harrisburg Regional Chamber took action this week to make the business community’s voice heard in Washington, DC. On Tuesday, the Chamber sent a letter to Congressman Scott Perry urging him to support the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act. The SPEED Act will enact meaningful, bipartisan permitting reform, for which the Chamber…