Each year, as part of their participation in the Leadership Venango program, the class is divided into groups and each must develop a project. There aren’t very many rules or guidelines, we just ask that they choose a project based on a conversation we have at the retreat, document their process, and then present about Read More…
North Star Becomes Licensed and Earns Provider of the Quarter
North Star Behavioral Health Services, opened in 2005 by Dawn Vonada and Jay McLeod, has had the privilege of working with many children, adolescents and their families with mental health and behavioral needs over the years in Venango, Clarion, and Forest Counties. As most businesses, they have faced some challenges, growth periods, and changes over Read More…
Chamber Advocacy: Bridge Tolling
The P3 (Pennsylvania Public Private Partnership) Board was created by Act 89 of 2013 in conjunction with the increase in Pennsylvania’s gas tax, the second highest in the country. On November 12, 2020, the P3 Board approved the Major Bridge Initiative, to use the P3 delivery model for nine bridges in need of rehabilitation or Read More…
FLEX to Recognize Young Professionals – Friday, April 29
Our annual young professional recognition event, FLEX Presents, is set for Friday, April 29, at the DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. At the event, we will celebrate all nominees (listed below) and their efforts to make our region better through entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and leadership, and name one young Read More…
Career Events at Local High Schools
In March, the Chamber enjoyed participating in two career events at our local high schools. Oil City hosted a Career & College Fair and Rocky Grove held a Search & Work event. We love seeing students connecting with employers as they start planning for their futures. There are two upcoming career events, with opportunities for Read More…