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Chamber Welcomes Matt Deal to Board of Directors


Matt Deal, funeral director and owner of Morrison Funeral Home in Oil City, was appointed to the Venango Chamber’s Board of Directors at the October monthly meeting.  Matt will begin his first three-year term in January 2020. Matt will be featured in an upcoming “Meet the Board” article. We would also like to recognize Carol Read More…

CASA Hits Milestone – 100 Volunteers


Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), was launched in 2005 to provide support for a child going through the court system because of a parent’s or guardian’s abuse or neglect. Despite the doubts of many local officials, the program continues to respond to a child’s legal and social needs, with the support of volunteers. In November, Read More…

United Way Helping to Supply Area Care Closets


Before students can truly focus on learning, understanding, and using the information presented to them in classes each day, their basic needs, such as food, clothing/hygiene, and shelter, must be met. Local school districts are trying to help meet these needs for their students with their “Care Closets.” Each local district, and usually each school Read More…

Taking Control of Your Career Development


No matter what stage of your career you are in, there are always opportunities to learn and grow. At the FLEX Speaker Series in November, Kat Thompson with PA CareerLink and Deb Eckelberger of the Franklin Industrial and Commercial Development Authority shared their knowledge and wisdom around career development. Attendee ages ranged from an 18-year-old Read More…