2011-09-19 / The Derrick AMY WOZNIAK Staff writer Morrison Park was greeted with warm weather, a full range of activities and a turnout of thousands of people Saturday for the Cranberry Festival. “You have to come early to get a good seat,” said Mamie Holben of Cooperstown. Holben was tailgating behind a 1929 Ford Roadster Read More…
Rock On OilCity
As this year’s Oil Heritage Festival approaches, there is much work going on behind the scenes. Chamber staff and volunteers continue to take registrations, answer phone calls, distribute information and prepare for a week of great fun! There is another great project that is new to this year’s festival. Artists young and old, professional and Read More…
From the Commish
By: Venango County Commissioner Vince Witherup as published in The Galena Signal On Friday, March 25, 2011, the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce and the Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX) joined together to recognize Venango County’s “Young Professional of the Year”. This year’s recipient was, a very surprised, Renee Spence. Young people, like Renee Read More…
Spring Clean-up
Spring has finally arrived and there’s no better time to shine up our communities! Join our business and community volunteers as we hit the streets for an area wide clean-up day. Clean Up Day will take place on Wednesday, April 27th. To volunteer in Oil City, Seneca or Cranberry you may make your reservation by Read More…
Celebrate with Bob
What a wonderful evening we had this past Wednesday, honoring our 2010 Citizen of the Year, Robert English. If you were not able to join us,check out our video tribute to Bob.
Executive Assistant Position
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking an Executive Assistant. A complete job description is available at www.venangochamber.org. Interested applicants please apply on the PA CareerLink website or submit a cover letter, resume and references to the VACC, P.O. Box 376, Oil City, PA 16301 or via email to chamber@venangochamber.org. VACC is an Read More…
The Chamber Online Store
I’m pleased to report that you can now register for Venango Area Chamber of Commerce events on our new online store. Along with event registration, you can join the chamber, pay your membership renewal, complete your vendor registration, sponsor an event or advertise with the chamber. As always, we are happy to accept payments by Read More…
First Night Oil City
First Night®, Oil City, an alcohol-free, family-oriented celebration of the arts, has been held annually since 1998 under the sponsorship of the Arts Council. The event is funded by grants from the Samuel Justus and E. J. Luce Charitable Trusts, contributions from local businesses, corporations and individuals, and by sales of admittance buttons to those Read More…
Chamber Awards Citizen of the Year honor to Robert L English
English will be honored at an award ceremony held at Cross Creek Resort on February 23rd. The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Citizen of the Year for 2010, Robert L. English, Sr. Known in recent years for his tireless dedication to the local group Mostly Brass, Bob began his involvement Read More…
Christmas Past celebration planned
Oil City’s South Side Business Association is preparing for Oil City’s 10th annual Christmas Past Celebration. Festivities are scheduled to begin on Friday December 3rd and wind down on Sunday December 6th. Santa will arrive in the Central Avenue Plaza on Friday December 4th on the back of Oil City Fire Department newest ladder truck Read More…
Home Energy Savings Session
The Oil Region Alliance is holding a Home Energy Savings Session on November 18th, 5-6:30 pm to inform the region on home energy efficiency opportunities, electricity bulk purchasing and IRS tax credits. Linda Routzahn from Penelec, Gary Collins from Collins Plumbing and Heating and Jim Heasley from May & Company will be the speakers. This Read More…
Venango Chamber not affiliated with U.S. Chamber
Recently, I have had several chamber members inquire whether or not the Venango Chamber is a member of the U.S. Chamber and if any of their dues support the activities of the U.S. Chamber. The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce does not currently hold membership in the U.S. Chamber. The Venango Chamber does belong to Read More…