Each year the Chamber holds the Oil Heritage Festival Basket Raffle. Always a favorite fund raising event, the Basket Raffle gives Festival goers the chance to win beautiful gift packages valued at $200-over $500. Chamber members and Community business donated all of the items, which include promotional items, merchandise and gift certificates. The baskets can Read More…
Technorati
The Chamber has been working to learn, use and teach social media. The advantages are many but one of the most important is reasons for our engagement is to drive traffic to our website, which is one of our most dynamic ways to promote our members. As we learn how to better use these valuable Read More…
Toot Your Own Horn
As we prepare to publish yet another monthly newsletter I think of all the great news there is to share about business in our region. I am painfully aware that it’s tougher than ever and many of us are struggling with trimmed down budgets, hiring freezes and first time ever layoffs, but new businesses continue Read More…
History: However You Like It
I have no problem admitting that I’m no history buff, nor am I interested in becoming one. This can be tough at times as I live in a region surrounded by an interesting past that attracts visitors and occupies the thoughts and energy of many locals. With a healthy respect I do my best to Read More…
Venango Regional Airport 2009 Business of the Year
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce has selected the Venango Regional Airport as the 2008 Business of the Year. This annual honor is awarded to a local business that meets several criteria in recent years, including the ability to overcome adversity, marketing achievements, expansion or quality improvements and commitment to the community. Established in 1946, Read More…