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EDUCATION UPDATE


Looking to hire summer interns? Now is the time to start planning! Share your internship opportunities with us. We’ll provide helpful resources and work to connect eager students with the right employers. Pictured: Chamber 2024 summer interns, Tori McClelland (left) & Ellabay Perry (right) in the Oil Heritage Parade 5 Ways Your Business Can Help Read More…

United Way Announces New CoCo & Cabernet Event


United Way of Venango County will be holding their first combined event with United Way of the Titusville Region, CoCo & Cabernet. CoCo & Cabernet is an evening dedicated to indulging in the finest chocolates, exquisite wines, and beautiful floral arrangements. The indoor event brings together local wineries, distilleries, breweries, chocolate vendors, bakeries, and florists. Read More…

Double O Entertainment Offering New Services


Double O Entertainment is gearing up to be one of the Oil Region’s best entertainment companies of 2025! They will be taking applications for new hires at the end of January, and rolling out their music trivia game show “Tune Trivia” in the spring. Any interested prospects for employment should send questions and pertinent information Read More…

Leadership Venango: Recent Program Session Highlights


The Leadership Venango Class of 2025 has been actively exploring local businesses, community initiatives, and leadership development strategies, all while working collaboratively on impactful projects. Exploring Emlenton & Oil City The first session took the class on an insightful tour of Emlenton, where they visited a variety of local businesses. Participants explored Baytree Farm, Amazing Read More…

Get Your Free Venango County Maps


Did you know the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce has created a FREE Venango County map through its Be Here initiative? This comprehensive map highlights the entire county, with detailed sections featuring Franklin, Emlenton, Cranberry, and Oil City. It includes local roads, recreational and water trails, railroads, points of interest, and advertisements from local businesses—making Read More…

Oil City Native Andrew Tabler Featured on CNN


Andrew J. Tabler, a native of Oil City and founder of the Drake Energy Security Forum, continues to make significant contributions to global policy discussions. Recently published in The New York Times and featured as a guest on The Situation Room, Tabler provided valuable insights into the current situation in Syria. As the Martin J. Read More…

Update on Justus Park Feasibility Study


The Justus Park Feasibility Study is making great strides, with over 440 responses received through the online survey. These responses, along with key community contact interviews currently taking place, are providing valuable insights that will help shape the future of this important public space. A public meeting will be held on February 6 at 5 Read More…

2025 Proud Member Decals Coming Soon


Displaying your membership with local chambers of commerce signifies business credibility and passion to future customers. Showing your involvement demonstrates your commitment to your community! By displaying this cling, you tell customers that you play an integral role in the success of the Venango Area through your membership in the Chamber. 2025 “Proud Member” decals Read More…

Kat Thompson Joins 2 Prestigious Boards

Venango Chamber’s Kat Thompson Joins Two Prestigious Boards


The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Kat Thompson, Membership and education Manager, has recently joined two esteemed boards, marking significant milestones in her professional journey. Kat now serves on the Board of Trustees for the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) and the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Association of Read More…

Exploring Venangochamber.org membership

Exploring VenangoChamber.org: Membership


For the last video of the series, explore the Membership page to find out how and why you should join the Venango Chamber. Find the online application, how to contact us, and Chamber Investment FAQs. Already a member? Please consider sharing this with someone in your network who would benefit from the connection and help Read More…

Venango County United Way Changes Staff

United Way Announces Exciting Staff Changes


United Way of Venango County is excited to announce the addition of two new employees as well as an internal employment transition. Over the past couple of years, United Way’s Education Services program has grown. With this, one of their current Career Counselors, Deanna Wakefield, took on a full-time position as an Education Services Specialist Read More…