Harrisburg Chamber Enhances Advocacy With New Partnerships

The chamber aligns with AxAdvocacy and names a new communications lead to strengthen regional government affairs efforts.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in People

Harrisburg Chamber Enhances Advocacy With New Partnerships

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As of summer 2026, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC has partnered with lobbying firm AxAdvocacy and hired Jessica Falborn as senior director of Communications and Public Affairs. These strategic moves are designed to amplify member voices and support regional economic prosperity through integrated advocacy.

Why it matters

By strengthening its government affairs and communications capacity, the chamber aims to better engage policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels. The moves reflect a broader commitment to advancing member priorities and long-term economic growth across the region.

Jessica Falborn brings 15 years of experience to her role as senior director, while AxAdvocacy principal Alex Rahn contributes 20 years of expertise in government affairs. The firm maintains active lobbying operations across offices in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C.

The players

Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC

This organization serves as the regional chamber of commerce and economic development corporation for the Harrisburg area.

AxAdvocacy

This lobbying firm, featured in Bloomberg's top-performing reports, provides bipartisan government affairs services from its offices in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C.

Jessica Falborn

She serves as the senior director of Communications and Public Affairs at the chamber, overseeing advocacy and marketing initiatives.

Alex Rahn

He is a principal at AxAdvocacy who focuses on Pennsylvania government affairs.

Bobby Babcock

He serves as a principal at the lobbying firm AxAdvocacy.

The details

The chamber uses a bipartisan team from AxAdvocacy to provide government affairs services that span multiple levels of government. Jessica Falborn manages the chamber's marketing and strategic communications to ensure member interests remain represented.

The partnership and new hire were announced in the summer of 2026.

Market Landscape

The chamber's selection of AxAdvocacy follows a pattern set by firms recognized in Bloomberg's Top-Performing Lobbying Firms Report. This partnership positions the chamber to better compete for influence against other regional organizations in the crowded lobbying landscape.

Local business owners and chamber members can expect more active representation of their priorities in legislative and government affairs. These changes aim to translate regional advocacy into tangible economic outcomes for the Harrisburg community.

The takeaway

Businesses looking to increase their policy footprint should prioritize integrated communications strategies that blend local advocacy with federal expertise. Investing in seasoned professional talent remains the most effective way for regional chambers to maintain relevance in competitive legislative environments.