Thu Feb 26, 2015. From The Derrick staff reports Brenda Carll, a longtime public health nurse at the Pennsylvania State Health Center on Route 257 in Cranberry Township, was named the Citizen of the Year in December. “She was selected for her dedication in working for the community as a volunteer,” said Susan Williams, executive Read More…
10 Easy Ways to Increase Sales
One of the most obvious ways to boost revenue in your business is to make more sales. Here are ten ways you can start doing that today: 1. Do You Have A Sales Strategy? Most businesses think they have a strategy, but they don’t. Now is a good time to develop one. You need to Read More…
Annual Dinner Reservations Due
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Reception 5:30pm Dinner 6:30 ~ 8:30pm Emerald Room, Cross Creek Resort Honoring Brenda Carll 2014 Citizen of the Year The Annual Dinner reservation form is available at www.venangochamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Mail-Invitation.pdf or reservations can be made using the online event registration at venangochamber.org.
Chamber Mixer at 4Your Car Connection this Thursday
So What is a Hashtag Anyways?
The sign commonly known as the pound or number sign is now one of the most popular symbols on social media. The hashtag originated on Twitter, but has moved to Instagram, Vine, and other social media platforms, and is represented by the “#” symbol with words following. It’s used regularly, but many users aren’t aware Read More…
Expert offers tips to businesses on handling shocking electric bills
By JENNIFER BUTCHARTStaff writer Small businesses looking to save money often switch to third-party electric suppliers that promise low rates, but the businesses later find their rates have doubled or tripled. The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a lunchtime learning session Tuesday for chamber members looking to regain control of their electric bills. Erin Read More…
6 nominees chosen for FLEX Young Professional award
By JEREMY JOHNSONStaff Derrick Staff Writer Six nominees have been chosen for the region’s Young Professional of the Year award, which will be presented at the fourth annual FLEX Presents dinner March 28 at Wanango Country Club. FLEX, which stands for Future Leaders’ and Entrepreneurs’ Exchange, is a committee of young professionals working under the Read More…
Forever Broadcasting to Host Career Expo
CAREER EXPO You are invited… WHO: Manufacturing, Business Services, Healthcare, Social Services, Retail, etc… WHEN: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10AM to 4PM WHERE: Cranberry Mall, Route 322 Why: To create an open venue for local businesses and organizations to present employment opportunities to job seekers. HOW: Contact: Kim Vacanti Forever Broadcasting 484 Allegheny Blvd Suite Read More…
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The components of a cluster are usually connected to each other through fast local area networks (“LAN”), with each node (computer used as a server) running its own instance of an operating system. Computer clusters emerged as a result of convergence of a number of computing trends including the availability of low cost microprocessors, high speed Read More…
Five tips for better organization
The components of a cluster are usually connected to each other through fast local area networks (“LAN”), with each node (computer used as a server) running its own instance of an operating system. Computer clusters emerged as a result of convergence of a number of computing trends including the availability of low cost microprocessors, high speed Read More…
A night like this
The components of a cluster are usually connected to each other through fast local area networks (“LAN”), with each node (computer used as a server) running its own instance of an operating system. Computer clusters emerged as a result of convergence of a number of computing trends including the availability of low cost microprocessors, high speed Read More…
Computer Clusters and how they work
The components of a cluster are usually connected to each other through fast local area networks (“LAN”), with each node (computer used as a server) running its own instance of an operating system. Computer clusters emerged as a result of convergence of a number of computing trends including the availability of low cost microprocessors, high speed Read More…
Chamber Announces the 2013 Business and Partner of the Year
Chamber honors Wagner Family Eyecare, Oil City Area School District From staff reports The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce has named Wagner Family Eyecare, located along Route 257 in Seneca, as the 2013 Business of the Year, and Oil City Area School District as the 2013 Partner in Business. The two recipients will be honored Read More…
BNI Schedules Visitor Day
Want to Grow Your Business? Let Us Help You! BNI (Business Networking International) VISTOR DAY NETWORKING EVENT WED. APRIL 17TH 7 – 9 AM THE QUALITY INN 1411 Liberty Street Franklin, PA Cost: $15.00 Per Person and Includes Open Network Marketing Opportunity, Program & Continental Breakfast. SPACE IS LIMITED & RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY APRIL Read More…
FLEX Presents 2013 Nominees Named
Young Professional of the Year Award nominees announced By JEREMY JOHNSON Staff Writer A young professionals group out of Venango County has released a list of the nominees for this year’s Young Professional of the Year Award. The award will be presented at the Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange’s third annual “FLEX Presents” event, which Read More…
Nominees sought for Young Professional of Year
By JEREMY JOHNSON Staff writer The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the third annual Venango County Young Professional of the Year, according to Chamber director Susan Williams. Nominees will be invited to attend the FLEX Presents event Friday, March 22, at the Commons at Franklin, where one nominee will be recognized Read More…
Future Leaders moving forward with new president, strategies
By JEREMY JOHNSON The Derrick Staff writer Matt Caldwell of Oil City has taken over as the new president of the Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX) group. He is pictured here with Susan Williams, director of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce. (By Jerry Sowden) The new president of a local young professionals group Read More…
2013 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Presentation
Wednesday night, February 20, 2013, the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce held it’s Annual Dinner at Cross Creek Resort. Executive Director Susan Williams addressed the crowd of 250 attendees, sharing the Chamber’s Mission, Values and Vision, along with the top three priorities for 2013. View the presentation in Prezi (without narration)
More of the Same but Different!
In our recent member survey we confirmed that one of the top reasons members belong to the chamber is for networking and business connections. While the Venango Chamber has long offered many networking events, 2013 started full tilt with four consecutive weeks of business after hours mixers. While the theme has been the same, four Read More…
Cranberry taking lead in School Counts! program
By KRISTI RUNYAN Staff writer School Counts! in the Oil Region A pilot program beginning this spring in Venango County will aim to arm high schoolers with the tools to become employable in the Oil Region and will tackle a problem facing employers everywhere — finding employees who can pass a drug test. The “School Read More…