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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…

August 2019 Young Professional Profiles: Joseph Aylesworth & Mikayla Markle


Joseph Aylesworth works at Eckert Chiropractic in Oil City. After getting a double bachelors in science from Clarion University Joseph worked for his doctorate in chiropractics prior to receiving a position at Eckert Chiropractics. He grew up in Oil City and is happy to be working in the area after graduation. A major goal for Read More…

Oil Region Guide Advertising Opportunities


The Oil Region Alliance has partnered with publisher Lunar Cow to create the 2020 Oil Region Guide and is currently seeking advertisers. This premier publication introduces our area to travelers and educates locals and out-of-towners on the events, attractions and services offered here. The Guide is available throughout the region, distributed across the state at Read More…