The components of a cluster are usually connected to each other through fast local area networks (“LAN”), with each node (computer used as a server) running its own instance of an operating system. Computer clusters emerged as a result of convergence of a number of computing trends including the availability of low cost microprocessors, high speed Read More…
Chamber Announces the 2013 Business and Partner of the Year
Chamber honors Wagner Family Eyecare, Oil City Area School District From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce has named Wagner Family Eyecare, located along Route 257 in Seneca, as the 2013 Business of the Year, and Oil City Area School District as the 2013 Partner in Business. The two recipients will be honored Read More…
BNI Schedules Visitor Day
Want to Grow Your Business? Let Us Help You! BNI (Business Networking International) VISTOR DAY NETWORKING EVENT WED. APRIL 17TH 7 – 9 AM THE QUALITY INN 1411 Liberty Street Franklin, PA Cost: $15.00 Per Person and Includes Open Network Marketing Opportunity, Program & Continental Breakfast. SPACE IS LIMITED & RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY APRIL Read More…
FLEX Presents 2013 Nominees Named
Young Professional of the Year Award nominees announced By JEREMY JOHNSON Staff Writer A young professionals group out of Venango County has released a list of the nominees for this year’s Young Professional of the Year Award. The award will be presented at the Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange’s third annual “FLEX Presents” event, which Read More…
Nominees sought for Young Professional of Year
By JEREMY JOHNSON Staff writer The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the third annual Venango County Young Professional of the Year, according to Chamber director Susan Williams. Nominees will be invited to attend the FLEX Presents event Friday, March 22, at the Commons at Franklin, where one nominee will be recognized Read More…
Future Leaders moving forward with new president, strategies
By JEREMY JOHNSON The Derrick Staff writer Matt Caldwell of Oil City has taken over as the new president of the Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX) group. He is pictured here with Susan Williams, director of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce. (By Jerry Sowden) The new president of a local young professionals group Read More…
2013 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Presentation
Wednesday night, February 20, 2013, the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce held it’s Annual Dinner at Cross Creek Resort. Executive Director Susan Williams addressed the crowd of 250 attendees, sharing the Chamber’s Mission, Values and Vision, along with the top three priorities for 2013. View the presentation in Prezi (without narration)
More of the Same but Different!
In our recent member survey we confirmed that one of the top reasons members belong to the chamber is for networking and business connections. While the Venango Chamber has long offered many networking events, 2013 started full tilt with four consecutive weeks of business after hours mixers. While the theme has been the same, four Read More…
Cranberry taking lead in School Counts! program
By KRISTI RUNYAN Staff writer School Counts! in the Oil Region A pilot program beginning this spring in Venango County will aim to arm high schoolers with the tools to become employable in the Oil Region and will tackle a problem facing employers everywhere — finding employees who can pass a drug test. The “School Read More…
VTDC Celebrates 40 Years
Venango Training and Development Center Inc. in Seneca is celebrating 40 years of service to Venango and surrounding counties. The training center, which provides programs and employment in the community to people with disabilities, is marking the milestone with events all year. A ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate achievements by staff, board members, trainees and the Read More…
Dan Feroz Named 2012 Citizen of the Year
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Citizen of the Year for 2012, Dan Feroz, a local musician and tireless volunteer. Dan’s long history of volunteerism has greatly impacted many citizens of Oil City and the Venango County Area in a very positive manner. In recent years, Dan has developed a Read More…
Chamber requests nominations for Citizen of the Year
Those honored will be celebrated at an award ceremony held at Cross Creek Resort in February. The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its Outstanding Citizen Award. Each year, the Chamber bestows the award upon on an individual or individuals who consistently evidence civic leadership through volunteerism and service to their Read More…