TCCP’s Community Engagement Specialist, Jazmin Slaughter, attended the Harrisburg Regional Economic Forecast, a regional event focused on understanding the trends and data shaping Central Pennsylvania’s economy as we look ahead to 2026.

The event brought together business leaders, policymakers, and industry professionals to examine key economic indicators and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the region. Featured speaker Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, shared a data-driven economic outlook highlighting steady, though slower, economic growth, rising productivity, and the continued impact of policy uncertainty on business decision-making.

Attendees gained valuable insights into the disconnect between economic data and consumer sentiment, the role of workforce dynamics in regional growth, and how instability—particularly around tariffs and changing policies—can influence long-term planning for businesses and organizations.

Events like the Harrisburg Regional Economic Forecast are important to the Central Pennsylvania community because they provide access to credible data, expert analysis, and informed dialogue. By fostering understanding and collaboration, these conversations help regional leaders, businesses, and organizations make strategic decisions that support sustainable growth and economic resilience.