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FLEX Feature: Oil Region Library Association with Zoe Oakes


We’re back this month with our FLEX Feature article and this time we talked with Zoe Oakes, Branch Manager of the Franklin Public Library. Tell us about the Oil Region Library Association. The Oil Region Library Association (ORLA) is a nonprofit organization that was established in 2015 with the intention of taking over the governance Read More…

Why Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Is Worth Your Attention


By Pamela Watkins, Watkins HR Strategy When I was talking with an employer several months ago, I asked them about their ADA policy/practice. I was told: “We are good. Our facility is handicap accessible.”  Not so fast. The Americans with Disabilities Act, signed into law in 1990, is layers deeper than just accessible facilities. It Read More…

Celebrating Young Professionals at FLEX Presents


Congratulations Stephanie Staub, 2022 Young Professional of the Year Educators, librarians, business owners, non-profit leaders, county employees, and more were celebrated at FLEX Presents on Friday, April 29. These young professionals were nominated for their contributions to Venango County and received much-deserved recognition at the event at DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin. Special congratulations Read More…

Chamber Golf Outing – June 23


The Chamber held a very successful Trade Show and Golf Outing last June and we’re excited to offer the same opportunity this year. Join us on Thursday, June 23, for our annual Golf Scramble at Wanango Country Club. Register to be a vendor at the Trade Show (with registration possibly qualifying as a business expense, Read More…