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Education Update: Students Prepare for Future Careers


How will you attract future employees?  A great place to start is by inviting today’s students to learn about your business and what skills or education they will need to work for you. Career fairs, mock interviews, and job shadows are the best way to introduce local students to careers in Venango County. Oil City Read More…

February 2020 Young Professional Profiles: Josh Lewis & Lainey Pilewski


Josh Lewis is originally from Lancaster County, PA, and moved to Franklin with his wife, Emily, after college. Josh graduated from Slippery Rock University with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and went on to earn a master’s degree in Environmental Sustainability from Chatham. He is now employed as conservation coordinator at the French Creek Read More…

Rossbacher’s McCauley Earns CISR


The designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) has been conferred on Ashley McCauley, Account Manager of Rossbacher Insurance Group in Cranberry, following her successful completion of a comprehensive insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Service Representatives. Ashley has demonstrated her professional competence through the successful completion of the five CISR Read More…

Become a Be Here Ambassador!


Be Here is holding Ambassador trainings at the end of February! Community members are invited to help spread the message of the initiative that the Venango Area is a great place to live, work, and play. The Ambassador Program includes a 1-2 hour training where people are provided information and resources to take throughout the community. Read More…

Nicole’s Bridal Boutique Marks 15 Years


Nicole’s Bridal, located at 111 East State Road in Seneca, is excited to mark 15 years in the bridal business as of January 15. Owner Nicole Snyder, a Cranberry High School graduate, opened the boutique shortly after graduating with a Fashion Merchandising Degree from Kent State University and completing a buying internship with Macy’s in Miami, Read More…