First Night®, Oil City, an alcohol-free, family-oriented celebration of the arts, has been held annually since 1998 under the sponsorship of the Arts Council. The event is funded by grants from the Samuel Justus and E. J. Luce Charitable Trusts, contributions from local businesses, corporations and individuals, and by sales of admittance buttons to those Read More…
Chamber Awards Citizen of the Year honor to Robert L English
English will be honored at an award ceremony held at Cross Creek Resort on February 23rd. The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Citizen of the Year for 2010, Robert L. English, Sr. Known in recent years for his tireless dedication to the local group Mostly Brass, Bob began his involvement Read More…
Christmas Past celebration planned
Oil City’s South Side Business Association is preparing for Oil City’s 10th annual Christmas Past Celebration. Festivities are scheduled to begin on Friday December 3rd and wind down on Sunday December 6th. Santa will arrive in the Central Avenue Plaza on Friday December 4th on the back of Oil City Fire Department newest ladder truck Read More…
Home Energy Savings Session
The Oil Region Alliance is holding a Home Energy Savings Session on November 18th, 5-6:30 pm to inform the region on home energy efficiency opportunities, electricity bulk purchasing and IRS tax credits. Linda Routzahn from Penelec, Gary Collins from Collins Plumbing and Heating and Jim Heasley from May & Company will be the speakers. This Read More…
Venango Chamber not affiliated with U.S. Chamber
Recently, I have had several chamber members inquire whether or not the Venango Chamber is a member of the U.S. Chamber and if any of their dues support the activities of the U.S. Chamber. The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce does not currently hold membership in the U.S. Chamber. The Venango Chamber does belong to Read More…