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Chamber Advocacy – Bridge Tolling on I-80


A set of eastbound and westbound bridges on Interstate 80 in Clarion County are among nine proposed tolling locations across Pennsylvania. The I-80 Canoe Creek Bridges over State Route 4005 (Tippecanoe Road) and Canoe Creek are on the list of spans identified by PennDOT for tolling. Under the plan, the toll would be $1 to Read More…

Hagan Announces Growth and Transition Plans


Hagan Business Machines of Meadville recently announced plans to grow and transition its executive leadership team. Jay Verno purchased Hagan Business Machines of Meadville Inc. in 1992, and partnered with Craig Guy to operate a successful Office Imaging dealership primarily selling and servicing copiers and printers in the Meadville and surrounding markets. As products became Read More…

Rebecca Beach Named Volunteer of the Year


Each year the Chamber selects a volunteer who makes a difference in what we’re doing, helps us along, and sees things that need to be done before we even see them. Rebecca Beach (pictured right with Chamber staff member Ashley Sheffer) was honored at our Annual Dinner as the 2021 Volunteer of the Year. Rebecca Read More…

Local Manufacturers Partner with Venango Technology Center


Close to a dozen local manufacturers got together to address workforce issues in our region. They created a list of skills that would be beneficial for employees working in any of their businesses. They then took that list to the Venango Technology Center, inquiring how to best educate students in these skills. In response to Read More…