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Chamber Legislative Breakfast


Friday, April 17, 2009 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Franklin Elks Club Franklin and Venango Area Chambers of Commerce will host a legislative breakfast focusing on the current state of our economy, directly from the lawmakers who affect our region’s homes, businesses and organizations. Guest speakers will include U.S. Congressman Glenn Thompson, State Senator Mary Read More…

Business Tax Credits Win-Win


Did you know that your business may be able to provide a child with an education at no cost to you, simply by applying for an Education Improvement Tax Credit? Pennsylvania businesses that fall into any of the following categories are eligible to apply: Personal Income Tax  from S Corporation Personal Income Tax from Partnership Read More…

Keeping Hope Alive


If you’re following our twitter feed you’ll recognize this quote that I tweeted yesterday: “A prime function of a leader is to keep hope alive” ~John W Gardner Isn’t it funny how bits of wisdom find there way to us just when we need them, well at least sometimes.  The week is barely underway and Read More…

Energy Grants


The first of three breakfast forums planned for 2009 was held last Friday at th Arlington Hotel.  Twenty five attendees heard informations about Pennsylvania’s Energy Independance Program.  For those unable to attend, you can find out more by visiting the Department of Environmental Protection website: http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energindependent/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=543707&energindependentNav=|