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Why Being Respectful to Your Coworkers is Good for Business


Our TED Talk recommendation this month is by Christine Porath, who provides insight into the importance of civility in the workplace, and the damaging and costly affects of incivility. Christine defines incivility as “disrespect or rudeness,” and she emphasizes that “how you show up and treat people means everything.” She goes on to define civility, Read More…

Local Organizations Collaborate on New Signs


The Oil City Rotary Club, with the help of the Oil City Garden Club, King’s Landscaping, Caldwell Signage Solutions, and Take Pride recently replaced the three welcome signs coming into Oil City and are in the process of replanting the bases. Oil City Rotary funded the project with the help of a matching grant through Read More…

Mixers, More Than Just Networking


Business After Hours Mixers have long been a main stay of Chambers of Commerce. These short gatherings, just at the end of the workday, include refreshments, a few door prizes and a mix of other chamber members. While those who attend may vary depending on a mixers host, the location and scheduling, there are members Read More…

Clarion University is Headed “True North”


TNI Task Force developed six priorities, the basis for an action plan the university will follow over the next three years: • Student success • Academic programming • Affordability • Student engagement/citizenship • Clarion brand and promise • Venango campus The first item with action taken was the relaunch of the School of Education. Pehrsson Read More…

Entrepreneurship Program Coming to Venango County


Venango County Economic Development Authority Director Emily Lewis announced that Taylor Snyder has been named Entrepreneurship Program Manager and will manage the Authority’s new Entrepreneurship Academy, or “eAcademy.” This program is designed to foster entrepreneurship in high school seniors by connecting students with businesses and a unique curriculum based on real-world experiences. “The program will Read More…