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Acclaimed Sports Executive, 2X World Champion EVP and GM Travels from Kelly Drive to Chocolate Avenue HARRISBURG, PA – The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC is excited to announce that Howie Roseman, one of the most accomplished and innovative executives in professional sports, will serve as the featured speaker for VIBE 2026. This flagship event…
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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…
Read MoreThe 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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