2009 has definitely been the year of technology for the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, beginning with the new website launch in March, a new email service in April and our venture into the world of social media. While many of our members have embraced these new tools for doing business, others remain skeptical as Read More…
Where’s Your Third Place?
The Bridge Builders Community Foundation hosted an excellent event yesterday. Along with representatives from non-profit representatives from Venango and surrounding counties, I attended the Wealth Transfer Symposium at Seneca Hills Bible Conference. The basis for the conference was a presentation by Barry Denk, Director of the Center for Rural Pennsylvania about the projected Transfer of Read More…
Networking-Are You a Bit Rusty?
Networking! Seems all the buzz these days, but is it all they say? For most Chamber members, the first thing that comes to mind when you say network is mixers. For many, these get togethers provide a great opportunity to meet up with community members and peers, but for others they are a dreaded obligation. Read More…
Send Us Your News
The Chamber’s monthly newsletter, The Business Connector, continues to be a valued communication outlet for members. Each month we invite member businesses and organizations to share their news. While we hope members will continue to send us news items for print, we understand that timing is not always perfect. If you are a member a Read More…
Trick or Treating Hours
Local municipalities have announced their 2009 Trick or Treating hours. All those who have reported in to the Chamber, including Cranberry Township, Franklin, Oil City, Irwin Township, Oakland Township and Rouseville will be holding Trick or Treating 6-8 pm on October 31st. Cornplanter Township will hold Trick or Treating from 2-4 pm on Saturday, October Read More…