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Yikes! Change Can Be Hard


This is the time of year when we step back and consider what strategies from the past are still working and what needs a little shake up. We may do this in our homes and communities and we certainly do this at the Chamber. Even when we suspect that change might be beneficial it can Read More…

First Night – The Best Deal Around!


Once again Oil City is readying for First Night, it’s annual New Year’s eve celebration. Fresh off the Christmas holiday, you may be as challenged as I am to organize a special evening that is fun for everyone in the family.  Well, this was resolved for me years ago with the first “First Night” in Read More…

Hawkins Named 2010 Citizen of the Year


Chamber Awards Citizen of the Year honor to James S. Hawkins The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Citizen of the Year for 2009, James S. Hawkins. A well known businessman and active community volunteer, Jim owns a resume that evidences a lifetime of hard work and service to others.  The Read More…

Hutchinson Champions Legislation to Dismantle Turnpike Commission


Rep. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango/Butler) today participated in a Capitol news conference supporting legislation to dismantle the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and turn over responsibility for the turnpike to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). “Eliminating the Turnpike Commission may be the single most effective thing we can do to improve road conditions while driving down maintenance Read More…

Remembering Christmas Past…


while creating new traditions.  Volunteers have prepared a wonderful weekend of activities in downtown Oil City, beginning this afternoon.  Checkout the schedule to find out just where to be at what time.  You will find many events that are familiar from the past, like the Santa’s Arrival, Christmas music by Mostly Brass and the YWCA Read More…