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FYI Newsletter – October 2023


For young professionals, by young professionals. This monthly newsletter is published by Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), the young professionals group of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce. Click here or the image below for a PDF of the FYI. Find articles from the FLEX FYI on the Chamber’s blog.

Matric’s First Employee Celebrates 50 Years


It’s a rare honor to still count your first employee among your current employees. Matric has seen numerous changes as the business has grown and flourished, and Denny Haag has seen them all. Denny’s path to his lifelong career at Matric was sparked by a single decision in high school. The job opportunity came to Read More…

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP 101 – Join our Education Efforts: Take Your Business Back to School


Through Chamber programs and membership relationships, we have established strong connections with local schools. We encourage our members to leverage these connections. By participating in our education efforts, not only can you help schools meet their career standards, you can also contribute to a stronger local economy and a brighter future for the next generation. Read More…

Northwest Hospital Foundation Funds Mural at Hillman Cancer Center


A mural by local artist Deac Mong was recently installed in the waiting area of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest. The Northwest Hospital Foundation funded the commission of this wall-size oil on canvas mural featuring the natural beauty of our area and giving peace and hope to patients and visitors. Animals and Read More…

Business Tip of the Month: Business Hours


When deciding the operating hours of a business, owners have many factors to consider. Customers, competitors, and employees all affect choosing the best hours of operation. Once selected, there is even more that goes into communicating hours. Check out our tips on business hours of operation: Choosing Hours While choosing which hours best suit you, Read More…