Each year, Youth Alternatives (YA) takes 150 local income-eligible youth on a week-long adventure to the Beaumont Scott Reservation in Rock Creek, Ohio. YA is currently preparing by fundraising and gathering supplies to make sure the kids have a fantastic experience, especially after the year of uncertainty presented by COVID-19. Danielle Lewis, program coordinator, remembers Read More…
The following is an excerpt from a Capitolwire article. Find the full article on our website along with other information the Chamber has compiled on broadband at venangochamber.org/broadband A new broadband benefit for mainly low-income consumers in the federal COVID-19 aid package enacted last December is part of efforts to tackle the digital divide with Read More…
Junior Achievement of Western PA is looking for “kidpreneurs” – inventors and aspiring CEOs for Innovation Academy, a virtual summer workshop that is perfect for learners ages 10-14. Over five weeks, students will work together to develop a concept for a sustainable and profitable business based on weekly lessons that cover business basics. Participants will Read More…
Sander’s Markets in downtown Franklin will be holding a Round Up program for the United Way of Venango County from June 13th – July 17th. During this time when a customer rounds up their purchase total the proceeds will benefit United Way’s Annual Campaign. The Campaign provides funding to 15 Community Partners throughout 23 Community Read More…
Lexi Henry joined the Chamber’s staff in May as our Summer Intern. Lexi graduated third in her class at Keystone High School in 2020. She was largely involved in the music department through marching band, musicals, concert band, and choir. Alongside these commitments, she took dance classes at Clarion Center for the Arts. She is Read More…