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All dollar amounts refer to new line items or increases to the line item from the previous budget. The full amounts of proposed appropriations can be seen in the 2025-26 General Fund Tracking Run. Economic Development • $3 million for the Marking to Attract Business program• Reallocate 38 positions and almost $9 million in current…
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Heather Eyster, Dominic Colardo Secure Top Spots in Chamber Sales Excellence HARRISBURG, PA (February 3, 2025) – The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC team has secured top rankings on the 2024 sales leaderboard published by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). For the first time, the Chamber & CREDC has placed in the…
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Harrisburg, PA – December 11, 2024 – The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is proud to announce the successful closing of two significant Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loans that will enhance the agricultural and industrial landscape of our region. These projects exemplify CREDC’s commitment to supporting local businesses and fostering economic growth. Longenecker’s…
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Harrisburg, Pa. – The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is excited to announce the approval of two PA Catalyst Loan Fund projects, which are poised to make a meaningful impact in the Harrisburg region. These projects, funded through the second tranche of SSBCI funds, will provide critical resources for business expansion and community growth….
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HARRISBURG, PA – 1/21/25 – The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC proudly announces that Jon Taffer, celebrated business strategist, hospitality expert, and host of Bar Rescue, will headline VIBE. This flagship event will take place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Hershey Lodge, located at 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA. The highly anticipated gathering…
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Kara Beem of Keystone Ingenuity named Chamber Board Chair; Shawn Leppo of McNees Wallace & Nurick named CREDC Board Chair Harrisburg, Pa. (January 21, 2025) – The Harrisburg Regional Chamber Board of Directors and the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) Board of Directors announced the organizations’ 2025 Board Chairs and new board members. Kara…
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HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) has announced the approval of a Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan to support the acquisition of the Cornerstone Coffeehouse, a beloved local institution located at 2133 Market St. in Camp Hill. The project secures the future of this cherished establishment while promoting economic growth…
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Harrisburg, Pa. – The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is thrilled to announce the closing of a PA Catalyst Loan Fund project for Thrive Fit Co., a fitness and wellness studio in Camp Hill, Pa. This project reflects CREDC’s dedication to fostering entrepreneurship and enhancing community health through strategic investment. Founded by Ashley Mentzer,…
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The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the Harrisburg region of Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties, is deeply grateful to those who donate generously to its work. Our investors help CREDC make great things happen for the region. We are pleased to report that in 2024, our donors’ return on…
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The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is pleased to report significant interest in the latest round of the Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) program. This year, CREDC fielded fifteen inquiries and helped facilitate ten applications, requesting a combined total of $5.1 million in funding. These applications support projects focused on renovation, construction, and vehicle…
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