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Summer Interns: Start Looking Now


Summer seems so very far away, especially as we are spending our days shoveling snow. It will be here sooner than we can imagine, though! Among our favorite things at the Chamber (and we have a lot of favorite things) is welcoming our intern back for the summer. While we may think we have plenty Read More…

Northwest Hospital Foundation and United Way Kick off Reading Program


The Northwest Hospital Foundation and the United Way of Venango County have partnered to ensure all babies born at UPMC Northwest have the opportunity to register for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library if they live in Venango, Clarion, and Forest counties. Babies and children who are enrolled in the Imagination Library program from eligible counties receive Read More…

RTI Acquired by German Company, KME


Jack Roser, President/CEO of Roser Technologies Inc. (RTI), confirms that RTI and KME Special Products GmbH &Co. KG (KME Special) have entered into an acquisition agreement through its subsidiary, KME Special Products America Inc., on January 1. RTI is a premiere provider of continuous caster maintenance services to all major steel producers throughout the United Read More…

Cranberry High School Launches VenangoREADY


Cranberry High School staff—Mrs. Motter, Mr. Hubler, and Mr. Godinich—have thoughtfully worked together to create a checklist of lessons and activities focused on the six VenangoREADY attributes, which are important to employers when looking to hire. The criteria are a combination of ongoing CHS and new VenangoREADY curriculum, that demonstrate students’ knowledge and application of Read More…

Oil City FUN Bank Announces New Branch Manager


First United National Bank – The FUN Bank – is pleased to announce Laura Nelson has been named the new branch manager at their Oil City branch, effective January 10. She replaces former branch manager, Bob Cross, who retired January 7. Laura comes to The FUN Bank with over 12 years of banking experience, several Read More…