In a world where people are bombarded with hundreds of social media posts daily and algorithms control what is seen, how can your business stand out? One way to get your posts out there is by encouraging people to use the share button. When someone shares your post onto their personal feed, it helps you reach Read More…
Matric Hosts Business Leaders for NFIB Meeting
Seneca-based Matric hosted a National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) town hall meeting in May, bringing together several small business owners of Venango County for a roundtable discussion on state and federal regulations with Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson and PA State Senator Scott Hutchinson. During the meeting, attendees had the chance to discuss pressing matters Read More…
Christ Episcopal Church Receives Historic Preservation Award
The Oil Region Alliance held a Preservation Workshop in Pleasantville on May 19. The Oil Heritage Region Historic Preservation Awards have been awarded since 1997 and were created to recognize projects that represent preservation, restoration and rehabilitation; acknowledge initiatives, services or commitment to the preservation of historic structures; create an advocacy for historic preservation through Read More…
Lighthouse Ministries/Fisherman’s Network to Close
Lighthouse Ministries of Franklin, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to Christian community ministry will be closing its operations after more than 20 years of serving Venango County. Originally organized in 1996 for the purpose of bringing Christian radio to the area for the first time. WAWN, 89.5 FM went on the air on Nov. 5, Read More…
FLEX: Not Just About Socializing
While FLEX enjoys having a good time, our goal is to do much more than that. As future leaders and entrepreneurs, we recognize we need to assist young professionals in gaining skills that will help throughout their careers. We are working to be the best professionals we can, to move our region forward. Because of Read More…
June 2018 Young Professional Profiles: Sarah & Matthew Boston
A Venango County native, Sarah Boston grew up in Kennerdell, before attending college at Slippery Rock University. She is co-owner of Bostons Buy Sell and Gold Exchange, which she opened with her husband upon returning to the area about a year ago. Sarah has two bachelor’s degrees—in Interdisciplinary Studies and History, with a focus on Read More…
257 Buy Sell Trade
257 Buy Sell Trade is a family-owned retail store that buys and sells pre-owned merchandise. The store is owned and run by Derek Bailey and deals in gold, silver, jewelry, coins, electronics, tools, memorabilia, musical instruments, and much more. They offer brand new and estate jewelry from their large inventory and also offer minor jewelry Read More…
High Above 80 Explores Business Planning for Band
High Above 80 had its second anniversary as a band in April. Heading into year three, they are overhauling their business plan for the next 2-3 years, and deep into our SWOT analysis. The band is fine-tuning several show formats for entertainment buyers and seriously upping their ‘stage presence’ game with more action. Charitable considerations Read More…
Meet Our Board – Joyce Morgan
Joyce Morgan served on the Venango Chamber board from 2014 through 2016 and came back this year, after taking a break to complete her master’s degree in Nursing Leadership and Education. She has worked at UPMC Northwest for 33 years and is currently the Director of Patient and Community Relations, as well as the Director Read More…
VNA Hospice Groundbreaking
The Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) of Venango County will be breaking ground for their new Hospice House in Rocky Grove this month. The organization expects the opening date for the house to be in November and looks forward to celebrating with the community at an open house, to honor National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Read More…
Meet Our Board – Alan McBride
Alan McBride has served on our board since the beginning of this year. He has worked with the Komatsu Mining Corp. for six years in recruiting and talent management. His position is focused on employee-development, which has allowed Alan to experience a new perspective and truly make an impact on the organization. Alan also serves Read More…
Meet Our Board – Jim Marshall
Jim is currently a first-year member on our board, and he also serves as chair of our membership and advocacy committees, in addition to sitting on several other chamber committees. Jim is co-owner of his family’s business, King’s Landscaping, which he has been working for since he was in middle school. He is a lifelong Read More…