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Social Networking Brown Bag


The Venango Chamber continues to take a lead role in teaching businesses how to use Social Media applications such as Twitter,Facebook and YouTube.  Not everyone is comfortable with these new technologies but it is hard to deny that  they continue to grow in popularity. Chamber members are invited to stop by the Chamber conference room Read More…

Better Together


I was fortunate this morning to once again be able to meet with representatives from across the region to discuss how to work together to promote our area’s assets.  This was the 6th meeting specific to how to market the rich concentration on Arts related businesses that exist across the Venango Area and Oil Region. Read More…

2009 Festival in Review


It’s hard to believe that another Oil Heritage Festival is behind us. Most of the events from years past were held as usual and a few new events were added.  The first ever “Chalk the Bridge” was held during the Oil Heritage Festival Parade.  FLEX held the Second Annual Ultimate Frisbee Tournament. Despite a forcast Read More…

Oil Heritage Festival Thursday Concert


This evening’s Oil City Idol Concert will be held in Justus Park.  While there is a chance of rain, we are optimistic that it will be minimal.  Please come prepared with an umbrella, jacket and lawn chair and ready for a great evening of entertainment!

Oil Heritage Festival Basket Raffle


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…