The 2019 Outstanding Group Program is the Keystone Community Education Council and their Plastics Process Technician Apprenticeship Program. The Plastics Process Technician Apprenticeship Program is a collaboration of twelve plastics manufacturers in NW PA who pioneered the unique program. The idea took fruition through the Next Generation Plastics Industry Partnership when partners determined what was Read More…
The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced the designation of Oil City as the commonwealth’s newest Keystone Main Street. The designation will further enable the city to support downtown businesses and improve the quality of life for residents. As a Keystone Main Street, Oil City will benefit from priority consideration for several DCED Read More…
Written by Caleb Stanish, Owner of Stanish Media and Student at RGHS Mock interviews are a great tool to develop essential soft skills. Allowing young professionals to jump into something they are uncomfortable with is the best avenue to help them grow. While mock interviews help young professionals grow, they have helped me in a Read More…
The Derrick and The News-Herald will publish the 80th annual Business Review and Forecast on Monday, February 17. This special section will feature more than 300 articles on area businesses and agencies, giving information about progress and changes that occurred during 2019 and plans that may be in the works for 2020. There is no Read More…
Jake Hickman is serving in his fourth year as a Venango Chamber Board Member. Jake is a Production Manager for Emlenton-based Hickman Lumber, founded by his great-grandfather, where he has worked for 11 years. Jake and his wife Kendall are the parents of two sons, Eli (3) and Henry (18 months). Kendall is a Title Read More…