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Be Here Hosts Heart & Soul Kickoff Event


We are very excited as Venango County joins the map of Heart & Soul’s nationwide network! Community Heart & Soul, a resident-driven process, empowers every member of our town to play a vital role in shaping our collective future. Together, we’ll identify what we cherish most about our community, envision the future we desire, and Read More…

Exploring VenangoChamber.org: Registering for Chamber Events


Watch this month’s video to discover how to easily access details on upcoming Chamber events and complete registrations. For events with ticket fees or sponsorship chances, you can conveniently make payments or opt for invoicing. We’ll also briefly introduce the Be Here Calendar where you can find community events. Follow this link to watch the Read More…

Venango 4-H Kids Doing Great Things


Venango County 4-H participants have been quite busy the last few months. In November, several 4-H kids were awarded scholarships to attend camps, and the new 4-H King and Queen were selected. Avah Burke, 4-H Queen, and Karter Hoffman, 4-H King, received these awards and will represent Venango 4-H for the next year at local Read More…

BE HERE: 13 Ways to Kill Your Community Chapters 3 & 4


We often undermine our own success, sometimes unknowingly. While we aspire for success and work hard, our choices and attitudes can lead us to failure. Read below about Chapters 3 and 4 of the book, 13 Ways to Kill Your Community. Chapter 3—Don’t Engage Youth Every community wonders how to keep youth from leaving. That Read More…

Healthy Start Series: Spring Seasonal Eating


Written by Ashley Sheffer, Owner of Core Goods The short, gloomy days of winter will soon transition to a sunny and green spring, bringing opportunities to fill your plate with fresh, local food. Here are some ways to focus on your health this season: Eat local & seasonal foods: We were meant to eat with Read More…