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Membership Directories Coming Soon


We are excited to debut our 2021 Membership Directory with an updated look. Due to shipping issues last year, we decided to change our format and go with a new magazine-style directory. This allows your listings and advertisements to be bigger, and easier to find. We have also included information about the Chamber and our Read More…

CEO Conversations Recap: Witherup Fabrication & Erection


Our third CEO Conversation featured Jason Woolcock, one of the owners of Witherup Fabrication. Here we’re sharing a sampling from the conversation, all of which can be found at venangochamber.org/ceo-conversations. Tell us a little about Witherup Fabrication: We’re a tank manufacturer, located in Kennerdell. Witherup started as a family owned business over 60 years ago, Read More…

Drake Well Welcomes Erin Wincek


The Friends of Drake Well, Inc. recently hired Erin Wincek as their Associate Director. In this role, Erin oversees the nonprofit that supports Drake Well Museum and Park, Historic Pithole City, and McClintock Well #1, including fundraising, grant writing, event planning, and marketing. She is excited to join the team at Drake Well and told Read More…

Goss Gas Employee Celebrates 50 Years


Gary Witherup started working for RN Goss Gas Products in August of 1971 as Accounting Manager. Back then, Goss Gas was much smaller, and Gary remembers monthly sales were only a fraction of what they’ve grown to today. Initially, Gary worked closely with Elizabeth Goss, wife of RN Goss, who founded the company in 1934. Read More…

New Venango County Map Advertising


Through the Be Here initiative, the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is creating a new Venango County map! The map will show the entire county, with sections focused on Franklin, Emlenton, Cranberry, and Oil City. Advertising opportunities will be available. Find details in next month’s newsletter or by contacting Program Manager Ashley Sheffer at asheffer@venangochamber.org Read More…