Trenton Moulin is currently serving his second year as a member of our board. He previously served as president of the Chamber’s young professionals group, FLEX. He was a major presence in founding FLEX and establishing the group as an effective network of young professionals dedicated to empowering future leaders in the Venango region. Trenton Read More…
How your Business Could Benefit from Hiring Local Students
By Zach Beichner, Cranberry High School Student For many high school students, getting a summer job is the first experience they have in the workforce. Babysitting, lifeguarding, waiting tables, and camp counseling are common starting points for many. While these jobs probably will not turn into careers, they do provide opportunities for teens to build Read More…
Meet the Mayor – Emlenton
In January of this year, Jamie Hunt became the mayor of Emlenton, and he’s excited to help the borough move forward. Jamie grew up nearby in Slippery Rock and attended college in New Mexico. He then lived in multiple states out west for about 14 years, which included some time in the United States Navy. Read More…
How to Deal With Networking: An Introvert’s Perspective
By Kurtis Bell “I wish I was at home right now.” Recently I was watching a stand up comedy special and the comic opened with that statement. Instantly I was hooked. I was able to relate to what he said because that thought dominates my mind most days. I walk in to a place and Read More…
Exciting Changes Coming to Oil City Businesses
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner—all served in downtown Oil City by Shaun and Marie Alcorn at multiple businesses—and this month, some changes are coming to Karma Coffee Company and Northside Eatery, moving the Alcorns and Oil City in a positive direction. Beginning on Monday, March 19, all lunch operations through Northside Eatery will move to Karma Read More…
FYI Newsletter – March 2018
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Meet Our Board – Hope Lineman
Hope Lineman has served on the Chamber’s Board of Directors since January of 2017. She works for Clarion University, Venango. She worked in healthcare for 13 years before transitioning to education 16 years ago. “Working in education is a way to be involved in a positive experience in someone’s life, regardless of what role you Read More…
OCHS Career Fair—February 28
Businesses are encouraged to attend Oil City High School’s Annual Career Fair on Wednesday, February 28. Set-up time will begin at 7:15 a.m. and students will start arriving for the event at 7:50 a.m., with the event concluding at 11:15 a.m. Volunteers are needed to set up a table, as well as to assist Read More…
Boost Your Networking Credibility with These 2 Tips
By Kurtis Bell There are two types of people in networking. There is the networker who makes you feel comfortable in conversation and there is the networker who seems to be verbally sparring with you yet never allows you the opportunity to raise your hands in defense. Most of us have a little of both Read More…
FYI Newsletter – February 2018
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