Many of our local non-profits rely on event fundraisers to keep things moving, and have had to make creative changes in the last 20 months. Jamie’s Kids is an organization that benefits local students in honor of Jamie Jacoby, who taught at Valley Grove Elementary until she passed away in 2013. The Jamie’s Kids Annual Read More…
The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism will dedicate a new Visitor Center at the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, November 10. The public is invited to attend. This is the fourth Visitor Center in the region developed by the Alliance. The others are in Oil City at the Venango Museum of Read More…
Connecting Education & Business in Venango County As part of the Chamber’s VenangoREADY program, we have developed a monthly email to provide information about career readiness and opportunities for educators and businesses to work together. The VenangoREADY email is intended to connect Educators, Businesses, and Program Providers, and we want to make it easier for Read More…
Kyla Parkinson recently celebrated her 10th anniversary as the owner of Victorian City Art and Frame (VCAF), a business that has gained an excellent reputation for its work in preserving and showcasing its customers’ most precious photos, artwork and artifacts. But framing is not the only reason to visit this local shop. Kyla continues to Read More…
As the summer has drawn to a close, we are grateful for the many events that brought our community together. Festivals and gatherings dotted the landscape over recent months. Each took a significant investment of volunteer hours. One of the Chamber’s newest members, the Fertigs Community Center, shared that this Labor Day they celebrated their Read More…