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Persistence & Timing to Get Noticed


How will you get in front of your next customer? Like most of you, our business (the chamber) gets calls and emails everyday from vendors who would like us to look at their products. Some days it can be a real irritation for us and I’m sure it is frustrating for those vendors who are Read More…

FLEX Makes the News


The young professionals group of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce was featured in The Derrick, Venango County’s daily newspaper, today. Young professionals group flexes entrepreneurial muscles (PDF File) Visit FLEX on the chamber’s website

Chamber Rocks Twitter


I’m certain that at least a few of you are just tired of hearing about this twitter talk. It just can’t possibly be of much value; or can it? Anyone who was following @venangochamber today may have witnessed a quick burst of productivity that happened between Ashley and I. An unplanned collaboration on a Saturday Read More…

Tribute to Jim Hawkins Video


The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Dinner on February 23rd at Cross Creek Resort.  Jim Hawkins was named as the 2009 Outstanding Citizen and Dan Feroz was awarded 2009 Volunteer of the Year by chamber staff. Special Thanks to Award Sponsors Klapec Auto Body & Northwest Savings Bank

Your Great Job – Just a Network Away


This morning I’ve been watching The Early Show’s special edition on finding (or keeping) a job. They’ve called in the experts for advice. I watch with great interest as I have friends and family who are unemployed and almost daily encounter community members who are on the job search. There’s is a resounding message in Read More…