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FLEX Feature: Electralloy with Quinn Mitchell


Our FLEX Feature articles have been a mix of nonprofit organizations and businesses, and we’re excited to introduce a local manufacturer this month! Tell us about Electralloy. We make specialty steel, nickel, and copper alloys for the aerospace, shipbuilding, energy production, and industrial products industries. The material starts as scrap and is melted in our Read More…

Planning Underway for 2022 Bike ‘n Brew—July 16th


The Oil Heritage Festival Bike ’n Brew Committee is excited about a day of biking activities and local, craft beer for the event in July. Similar to 2021, this year’s Bike ’n Brew will include a curbside package full of beer and other swag, as well as a VIP tasting for a limited number of Read More…

Foundations for Effective Communication


“We communicate to understand each other, form meaningful connections, and inspire change.” Hind T. Karns, Managing Director of Wemanigit, a new local business consultancy, spoke to young professionals at the FLEX Speaker Series in May on the importance of communication and how to do it effectively. One important takeaway from the evening was how to Read More…

Addressing the Shift in Workplace Dynamics


From My Benefit Advisor The past few years have seen drastic shifts in the workplace environment. Today’s workforce has taken on a look different from that of the past, with employee demographics more diverse than ever before, including an ever-widening range of ages, racial groups, and ethnic backgrounds. Many of these groups, notably including women, Read More…

Izaak Walton League Celebrates Centennial


The Izaak Walton League of America, created in 1922, is celebrating its centennial this year! The Ike’s is one of the oldest of the country’s conservation and shooting sports organizations. The Oil City Chapter is just four years younger, having been founded in 1926. The Oil City Chapter remains a local voice for conservation, the Read More…