I continue to be amazed by the resilience of small business owners. It would be very easy to get bogged down by all the bad news about the economy, but I am fortunate to hear good news from Venango area businesses daily. I have had more than a few chamber members tell me they are Read More…
Straight from the pulpit
It seems that recently I have taken a similar approach to blogging and attending church. I think I’ll do it but only when the spirit hits me. I know that this is a bad strategy on both counts. Along with many other areas of my life, I will only be successful when I develop good Read More…
Cleaned up and ready for business
It seems that this is the time of year when we are all inspired to cleanup. Earth Day was celebrated on April 22nd and Great America Cleanup projects have been going on nationally, as well as locally. Yesterday, over 300 volunteers were out weeding, sweeping and picking up litter in Oil City. Businesses all over Read More…
Wasting Our Time?
Last Thursday members and guests of the Venango Chamber were treated to a very special event. We honored our 2010 Business of the Year and Partner in Business at a mixer hosted by Hagan Business Machines. This was no ordinary mixer. Attendees streamed into the Movies at Cranberry, enjoyed refreshments and filled the theater seats Read More…
Trade Show Details
Make your plans to join the Venango Chamber of Commerce at the Cranberry Mall this Friday, April 23rd. For all the details about our exhibitors and the programming that will take place during the show, check out today’s Derrick Tab