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Venango Technology Center Signing Day


Venango Technology Center’s (VTC) first Signing Day was held on May 5. At this event, 13 co-op students and 11 local employers signed letters of intent for full-time employment upon graduation. Families and community members gathered to congratulate these students as they embark on their career paths. “We are trying to get recognition of students Read More…

Primary Health Network Appoints George Garrow, M.D. as CEO


Primary Health Network (PHN) is pleased to announce that George C. Garrow, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for the Network, has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. PHN is one of the largest community health centers in Pennsylvania and the nation, providing access to both primary and specialty care services across 50 sites throughout Read More…

Klapec Trucking Company Named Safest Motor Carrier Fleet in PA


Klapec Trucking Company (KTC) was the recipient of the prestigious 2021 Fleet Safety President’s Award on May 20, at the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association’s (PMTA) Annual Conference Fleet Safety Awards banquet. This coveted award is presented once a year to the motor carrier fleet that meets and exceeds the stringent safety criteria established by the Read More…

Cranberry Students Earn VenangoREADY Designation


After many years of planning and preparing, the VenangoREADY program has reached a milestone. On Monday, May 23, Kat Thompson and Chamber board member and VenangoREADY Supporter, David Snedden from Hagan Business Machines, attended the Cranberry High School Senior Award Ceremony. They presented VenangoREADY designation to 27 students who took the initiative to complete the Read More…

MEET OUR BOARD: Ann Richar


Ann Richar, CPA and founding partner in Richar Shields & Co PC, joined the Venango Chamber Board of Directors this year. A lifelong resident of Venango County, graduating from Cranberry High School and Clarion University, Ann resides in Cranberry with her husband and two sons. She also serves on the Library Finance Committee and is Read More…