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Business Tip of the Month: Friendly Storefronts


Spring is upon us! This season brings longer days, warmer temperatures, rain, flowers, and for many, an opportunity to spruce up the front of your business. If you have a brickand-mortar business, having a nice appearance is important for both the success of your business and, if you are located near others, the look and Read More…

MEET OUR BOARD: Cindy Grant


Cindy Grant, General Sales Manager for Forever Media, joined the Venango Chamber Board of Directors just this year. Cindy lives in Sligo with her husband but has traveled to Venango County for work for over 12 years and says she has come to love the area and has built very strong friendships here. You may Read More…

Oil Heritage Festival – The Clarks to Return to Oil City!


After a few years of changes and uncertainty, we are so excited to be bringing back a full schedule of events for the 44th Annual Oil Heritage Festival in downtown Oil City. We hope you’ll join us for the largest parade in the region, the artisan and fine craft show, queen crowning, car show and Read More…

Clarion County Community Bank Welcomes Brenda Wenner to Franklin


Brenda Wenner is the new Branch Manager for the Franklin location of Clarion County Community Bank. Brenda is a Venango County native, living in Oil City with her husband, and has worked in the financial industry for about 35 years. “I am very happy to be working back in Venango County where my banking career Read More…

Taste of Talent Packets Available


The Franklin Fine Arts Council will sponsor the 12th Annual Taste of Talent (TOT) Vocal Competition this summer at Bandstand Park in Downtown Franklin. The competition is open to individual soloists ages 16 & up. TOT kicks-off during 4th of July Festivities Week and ends on Taste of Franklin weekend. Registration packets should be submitted Read More…