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TFEC’s Emergent Needs Grant offers up to $15,000 to help local nonprofits sustain vital community services.
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
Deborah Bowman, Principal and COO/CFO at Brown Plus, Honored on Central Penn Business Journal’s Power 100 List in 2025
Brown Plus
HRG has introduced a new client development manager position as part of its continued focus on client engagement and long-term growth. This role is designed to enhance business development efforts while ensuring the firm remains committed to technical excellence and personalized service.
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
Brown Plus Named a Top Regional Firm in the Mid-Atlantic in 2025 on Accounting Today’s List of the Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders
Brown Plus
Jessica Elder, Outsourced Accounting Associate at Brown Plus, Graduates from Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Hanover Program
Brown Plus
Belco Community Credit Union invests in the power and promise of youth with a matching gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of South-Central PA through Partnership for Better Health’s Match Madness Campaign.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
CIE at Harrisburg University Receives 2025 Inspiring Programs in Business Award
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Crystal Brown joins TFEC as Vice President of Equity Initiatives, leveraging her nonprofit expertise to advance equitable impact across central Pennsylvania.
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
First-of-its-kind study reveals mentorship as a cost-effective solution to drive socioeconomic mobility for youth in South-Central PA and nationwide.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
Brown Plus Ranked One of AM Best’s 2024 Top Audit Firms of Property and Casualty Insurers in the U.S.
Brown Plus
He is responsible for managing staffing, workloads and resource allocation to ensure that the Harrisburg water and wastewater team continues to deliver high quality projects and superior client satisfaction.
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is now accepting applications for the second round of 2025 grants, supporting nonprofits in arts, community development, education, health, and more. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2025.
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
David Gibbons, Senior Vice President of UPMC’s Health Services Division and Regional President of UPMC in Central Pa., recently discussed how evolving partnerships with insurers like Capital Blue Cross can impact healthcare access and quality throughout Central Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
Big Brothers Big Sisters Recognizes Susquenita High School Senior for Mentorship and Volunteerism
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
Monica Gould Recognized by Central Penn Business Journal with 2025 ICON Honors
Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
Big, Siddhesh “Sidd” Pawar and Little, Antoine “AJ” Shoff from Big Brothers Big Sisters of of South-Central PA, performed in the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on Thursday, November 28 in New York City. Sidd
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
BBBS of South-Central PA Big & Little selected to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on Thursday, November 28.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
Devin Brown, Audit Senior Manager at Brown Plus, Receives 20 in Their 20s Award from Harrisburg Young Professionals
Brown Plus
She has more than 20 years of experience at HRG, serving clients across every industry and geographic we region we serve, and has consistently demonstrated deep insight into our clients’ needs and goals. She previously served as practice area leader for HRG’s Strategic Management & Capital Solutions group, helping clients streamline operations and achieve financial sustainability.
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
This is a key role in the firm’s organizational re-design initiative, which seeks to build a foundation for aggressive growth while maintaining the company’s reputation for exceptional quality and client service.
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
Brown Plus Welcomes New Team Members - #3 Best Mid-Sized Accounting Firm to Work For Continues to Grow
Brown Plus
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region acquires York/Adams affiliate to enhance support for youth and changes name to Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
82 individuals brave 18-story rooftop rappel to raise funds and awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region's youth mentoring programs
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
Harrisburg University Hosts Inaugural ADMA Day for Area High Schoolers
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Join WellSpan Health’s Fall In-Person Hiring Events on October 30, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with opportunities across multiple healthcare fields at various hospital locations in South Central Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
Beyond School Walls program expansion provides workforce development skills for Harrisburg High School - SciTech Campus students through one-to-one mentoring relationships with area professionals.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
McKonly & Asbury Celebrates 20th Recognition as One of the Best Places to Work in PA!
McKonly & Asbury
Brown Plus Receives 2024 Community Partnership Award from The Pennsylvania Municipal League
Brown Plus
Brown Plus Welcomes Three New Team Members - #3 Best Mid-Sized Accounting Firm to Work For Continues to Grow
Brown Plus
Brown Plus’ Human Resources Department Named One of the Best HR Teams in 2024 by Best Companies Group
Brown Plus
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Harrisburg University Among America's Best Colleges
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
https://dced.pa.gov/newsroom/shapiro-administration-invests-58500-in-wildheart-ministries-project-to-increase-affordable-housing-in-harrisburgs-allison-hill-neighborhood/
Wildheart Ministries
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region leads a community-wide initiative this September to impact youth through the power of mentorship.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
Brown Plus Ranked the #1 Accounting Firm in Central Pennsylvania by Central Penn Business Journal’s 2024 Reader Rankings Awards
Brown Plus
McKonly & Asbury Celebrates Top Spot as #1 Ranked Midsized Firm by Accounting Today
McKonly & Asbury
Harrisburg University kicks off its 20th academic year as students return to class for the 2024-25 school year.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Jeshanah Fox, Marketing Director at Brown Plus, Recognized as a 2024 Forty Under 40 Honoree By Central Penn Business Journal
Brown Plus
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Professor of Biotechnology, Charles Brumlik, named a 2024 American Chemical Society (ACS) Fellow.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Brown Plus’ Ken Wolfe Named on Central Penn Business Journal’s 2024 Power List for Banking, Finance, Accounting and Wealth Management
Brown Plus
Brown Plus Named Among the Top 200 Accounting Firms in America by INSIDE Public Accounting
Brown Plus
Friends of Clarks Ferry Tavern Achieves Full Funding For Restoration Project Through TFEC's "Together We Take Action" Program
Matt Caylor
Brown Plus Transitions Strengthens its Exit Planning and Merger and Acquisition Advisory Services
Brown Plus
HR Resolutions, Pam Cruey, Promotion
Gennifer Richie
For the sixth consecutive year, TREYSTA technology management has been named as one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.
TREYSTA technology management
WITF, the NPR member station for south Central Pennsylvania, is thrilled to announce Asia Tabb as the new host of “The Spark,” its weekday public affairs program and podcast that airs on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. Tabb will be taking on the role as long-time host Scott LaMar retired at the end of May. Tabb’s first day on-air is expected to be June 20. Listen to “The Spark” live at noon on WITF 89.5 & 93.3, stream it at witf.org/stream, or subscribe to the podcast at witf.org/thespark.
WITF
Select Medical gifts $5 million to Harrisburg University to establish new physical therapy research institute
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Signature Staffing Earns Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification and Pennsylvania Small Diverse Business Designation
Deeter Gallaher Group LLC
Field Trip to Pennsylvania State Police Academy Gives BBBSCR Youth a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Law Enforcement Careers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
Josué Estrada of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will give the commencement address at Harrisburg University's 2024 Commencement Ceremony.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Lauren Fenner, Audit Principal at Brown Plus, Honored as a Woman to Watch by Central Penn Business Journal’s 2024 Women of Influence Awards
Brown Plus
For the first time, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has been chosen to compete in the annual NASA Lunabotics Challenge.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Belco Community Credit Union contributes $5,000 to BBBS of the Capital Region’s Match Madness Campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
Bowl for Kids' Sake is back! Gather your friends, family and coworkers for bowling, pizza, drinks, raffle prizes and more! Funds raised support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region hosts its second annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities Fair.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
Data Privacy Week is an annual campaign to help individuals and businesses manage personal data – taking place from January 21 – 27, 2024.
TREYSTA technology management
WITF announced that Cassie Farrelly, MPhil, MPA, has become its senior vice president and chief impact officer. Farrelly will oversee audience development, community engagement and product development.
WITF
Harrisburg University, HigherEd, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, CIE, Wellness, Athlon, White Rose, Ben Franklin
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
public relations, marketing, branding, research, websites, media relations, crisis communications
PRworks, Inc.
Marketing Services
Uncommon Marketing Works
Marketing, Award
Uncommon Marketing Works
Marketing, Award
Uncommon Marketing WorksPrime Location for New Office to Encourage Growth and Collaboration
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Burn30 Personal Fitness Receives Top Honors
Burn30 Personal Fitness
Championing Tech Visionaries: Seven Recognized for Their Contributions to the Central PA Tech Industry
Technology Council of Central PA
Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg
There is no substitute for experience — the ACE Mentor Program is driven by the committed and enthusiastic participation of volunteer mentors who are practicing professionals in their respective fields. ACE offers high school students the best opportunities because ACE offers the best industry mentors.
Anne Lauritzen
Martin Communications earns WBENC certification with Barb Martin at the helm. Celebrating PA's commitment to diversity.
Martin Communications, Inc.
Bethel AME Church partners with Gardner Capital, Paladin Development, RB Development LLC, PHFA, The City of Harrisburg, and Other Stakeholders To Bring Affordable Housing Options
Marcia Perry
Storm-Ready WiFi gives customers peace of mind that they’ll be able to maintain connectivity at home, as it provides a seamless connection with auto failover.
Comcast BusinessIndustry veteran re-enters contract flooring space by purchasing Builder Flooring Solutions
Falati Hanapiah
Gannett Fleming, a leading provider of engineering and infrastructure solutions, announced today that it has acquired DiGioia Gray (the “Company”), a provider of power delivery, geosciences, geotechnical, and civil engineering solutions. The acquisition will deepen Gannett Fleming’s existing transmission and substation engineering offering and allow Gannett Fleming to serve power and utility clients on a larger scale.
Joelle Shea
A survey by Comcast found that 51 percent of Americans say it’s easier to find a new romantic partner than a new mobile provider.
Comcast Business
Comcast joined the Dauphin County Commissioners to break ground for a $4.1 million project to extend Comcast’s Xfinity 10G Network to nearly 500 homes and businesses
Comcast Business
Learn how TREYSTA continues to redefine excellence in local IT support and services.
TREYSTA technology management
NOW TV is available to Xfinity Internet customers for an everyday monthly price of $20, no equipment required, and the ability to sign up and cancel anytime.
Jo Posti
Scott A. Koman, a Manager with Boyer & Ritter with extensive accounting and advisory experience, was recognized by National Association of Certified Valuators and Analyst (NACVA) and the Consultants' Training Institute (CTI) as among its list of leading 30 professionals 30 years of age and younger.
Boyer & Ritter LLC
Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz’s (BSSF) Cami Grimm, CPA, Manager, and Eric Wendler, Director of Business Development, recently graduated from Leadership Harrisburg Area (LHA) 2023 leadership programs. Cami and Eric both graduated as part of a graduation ceremony at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
Brown Plus
Belco Community Credit Union is one of five credit unions across Pennsylvania and New Jersey recognized with the 2023 Leaders in Financial Literacy Award by the CrossState Credit Union Foundation. The $2,500 award was presented during CrossState’s Annual Convention on Friday, May 19 at the Hershey Lodge.
Anne Deeter Gallaher
Intrada Technologies is proud to announce the promotion of Jennifer Daniel to Tier 2 Web Developer. Jennifer was initially hired as a Tier 1 Web Developer in January 2021.
Intrada Technologies, Inc.
Schaedler Yesco Distribution, Inc. received the Siemens Business Excellence Eagle Award that recognizes the top 25 performing channel partners in the United States.
Kimberly Downs
Sara Bozich and Harristown Enterprises are excited to announce the return of the SoMa Block Party series for 2023! Back for a sixth year, the SoMa [South of Market] Block Party series showcases the South of Market, or SoMa, district in downtown Harrisburg.
Sara Bozich
The men’s baseball team at Central Penn College (CPC) eked out a hard-fought victory in the Eastern States Athletic Conference (ESAC) championship game Saturday, defeating long-time rival Bucks County Community College with a score of 5-4.
Diane McNaughton
The U.S. Chamber announced a new awards program for small businesses – America’s Top Small Business. 10 businesses across seven regions will be chosen as Top Small Businesses across America (10 in each of seven regions). The highest scoring business in each region will be named one of America’s Top Small Businesses and one finalist will win America’s Top Small Business of the Year Award — a $25,000 cash prize!
Tyler Schwind
The Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat is pleased to announce that Judge William T. Tully, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the presiding judge over Dauphin County’s Veterans’ Court, will be the special guest speaker on the popular Veterans Appreciation Cruises to be held on Memorial Day, May 29.
Diane McNaughton
On Wednesday, May 3rd, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, held the inaugural local National Civics Bee Competition for southcentral Pennsylvania.
Tyler Schwind
Get to know Chamber Board member Andrew Kenworthy in May's Chamber Board Member Spotlight.
Tyler Schwind
Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations Alliance (PRO-A) which is one of the first recovery organizations in the nation, founded in 1998. PRO-A is a 501(C)3 Non-profit organization. We received a 5-year Federal Grant to help individuals with substance use disorder that are in recovery find gainful employment.
Nikki Weir
The Harrisburg Regional Chamber & Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) approved financing for a breeder house project to be constructed in Juniata Township, Perry County.
Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
Take advantage of your membership with the Chamber's new member experience!
Tyler Schwind
Landmark Commercial Realty hosted the second annual Central Pennsylvania Commercial Real Estate Symposium on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, at the West Shore Country Club.
Tyler Schwind
Get to know members of the Chamber & CREDC Boards in this monthly spotlight.
Tyler Schwind
Get to know members of our Chamber & CREDC Boards in this monthly spotlight series.
Tyler Schwind