HARRISBURG, PA (May 3, 2023) 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. 

The project, being undertaken by Glenn & Bethany Martin, involves the construction of a 42’x600’ breeder house to breed chickens which will produce fertilized eggs supplying Longenecker’s Hatchery.   

“We are thrilled to receive approval for the PIDA loan and look forward to the successful completion of the breeder house,” said Glenn Martin. “This loan will allow us to expand our operations and provide customers with the highest quality fertilized eggs.”

The total cost of construction of the breeder house will be $830,000. $400,000 was approved by PIDA and $430,000 by Horizon Farm Credit.

Construction of the breeder house is expected to be completed in the summer of 2023. Upon completion of construction, Longenecker will provide all training, support, and a beginning breeding flock of approximately 15,300 pullets and 1,700 males.

“Economic development takes place one project, one deal at a time through a series of collaborative partnerships,” said Melissa Stone, VP for Economic Development of the Chamber & CREDC. “Our clients, Glenn & Bethany Martin, financing partner, Horizon Farm Credit, along with our strategic partner in PIDA, have all invested and worked hard to make these projects become reality.  We sincerely thank the Martin family for their belief in their business ventures and their investment in our region that contribute to our quality of life.”

Administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), the PIDA program provides low-interest loans and lines of credit to Pennsylvania businesses that commit to creating and retaining full-time jobs in the Commonwealth, as well as for development of industrial parks and multi-tenant facilities. Applications are packaged and underwritten by CREDC and other Certified Economic Development Organizations (CEDOs) that partner with PIDA.

About Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC

Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC serves as a catalyst for promoting growth and quality of life in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties through bold leadership, visionary members and powerful results. Building on its 136-year history, the organization provides a unique blend of business, community/economic development and advocacy services under one roof to boost economic vitality and livability across the region. The Chamber & CREDC is 5-star accredited by the United States Chamber of Commerce, a distinction achieved by less than five percent of chambers across the nation.

The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is the economic development arm of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and is the leading organization for promoting and performing economic development activities in Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties.  The group offers a variety of programs and resources to help attract, retain, and expand business in the region. CREDC is a certified lender in Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties. 

Media Contact:
Tyler Schwind
Communications Director
717.329.3114
tschwind@hbgrc.org

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