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Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC

2025 Nominations: CREDC Board of Directors

The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is seeking nominees for the organization’s board of directors. Both self-nominations and nominations of your colleagues are welcomed. Upon receipt of a nomination, the Nominating Committee will review candidate qualifications. While any candidate may apply, to further our commitment to a board that reflects the communities and members…

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Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC

2025 Nominations: Chamber Board of Directors

The Harrisburg Regional Chamber is seeking nominees for the organization’s board of directors. Both self-nominations and nominations of your colleagues are welcomed. Upon receipt of a nomination, the Nominating Committee will review candidate qualifications. While any candidate may apply, to further our commitment to a board that reflects the communities and members we serve, ideal…

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Shapiro Approves SEPTA Funding

Shapiro Administration Approves SEPTA Funding to Avoid Service Cuts

Governor Josh Shapiro approved a request from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to shift up to $394 million in capital funds from the Public Transportation Trust Fund into daily operations. The move allows SEPTA to avoid planned service cuts for the next two years. These funds are usually reserved for long-term projects and equipment…

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September Policy Pulse

Data Center Development with Sen. Keefer and PA Chamber

At the September Policy Pulse Speaker Series, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber hosted Pennsylvania Senator Dawn Keefer (31) and Neal Lesher, Government Affairs Director for the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry. They spoke with attendees about the growth of data centers in the Commonwealth. Senator Keefer serves on the Senate Majority Policy Committee, which recently…

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South Central PA Regional D.C. Fly-In

Supporting Regional Businesses in Washington, D. C.

On Wednesday, September 3, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber joined the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, the Lancaster Chamber, the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the York County Economic Alliance for the annual South Central PA Regional D.C. Fly-In. Together, the group represented 7 counties, 2.2 million residents, and $121.6 billion in GDP. We met with…

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MEMBER INSIGHTS: What Businesses Miss When They Overlook Trust

Contributed by Color & Culture Is Your Brand Ready for the Unexpected? Trust collapsed across industries during the pandemic and many brands still haven’t recovered. By mid-March of 2020, the first stay-at-home orders were in effect, and much about COVID-19 remained uncertain. Previously trusted authorities like the CDC, health systems, and family physicians suddenly had…

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Pennsylvania Statewide LSA Grant Program is Now Open

The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC is pleased to announce that the Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide grant program will open on September 1, 2025. This program offers non-profit organizations across Pennsylvania an invaluable opportunity to secure substantial funding for projects such as infrastructure development, construction, machinery acquisition, and more. What is the LSA Grant…

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Harrisburg Amtrak Services at Risk Amid Funding Stalemate

Amtrak officials have warned that train service in Harrisburg could face disruptions if Pennsylvania lawmakers fail to resolve a transit funding dispute. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) depends on state funding to support public transit in the Philadelphia region. Some of those funds also help maintain rail lines owned by Amtrak that serve riders…

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PA DEP Expands SPEED Permitting Program

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has expanded its Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) program to include more types of environmental permits. DEP launched the SPEED program in June 2025 to help businesses and communities move projects forward faster while still meeting environmental standards. Through the program, applicants can choose a…

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Ryan Unger speaking on behalf of Crane Clean Energy

Support for Energy Development in Central Pennsylvania

The Harrisburg Regional Chamber voiced strong support for the Crane Clean Energy Center at a recent U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission hearing. This project presents a vital opportunity for Central Pennsylvania, bringing high-quality jobs, reliable clean energy, and long-term economic growth to our region. President and CEO Ryan Unger spoke on behalf of the Chamber, advocating…

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