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CEO Conversations Recap: Lake Tool Inc.


Our second CEO Conversation featured Tina Lake of Lake Tool, Inc.. Find a sampling of Tina and Susan’s conversation below, all of which can be viewed at venangochamber.org/ceo-conversations. You’ve been doing business in Venango County for 19 years. Can you tell us what Lake Tool does? We receive blueprints and using the materials listed in Read More…

ZingTrain Tip: Handling Complaints


Complaints are inevitable. Even if you are doing your best to offer excellent customer service and provide quality products or services, there is always a chance something will go wrong. You have the power to turn an issue into an opportunity and build a relationship with a customer. Zingerman’s has a system for effectively handling Read More…

Legislative Update from Lee James— Working to Ensure Tourism is Booming in Pennsylvania


The American Dream is one every legal citizen should have available to them. Opportunity is one of those categories. It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted everyone, particularly the tourism industry. When tourism thrives, so does the Commonwealth. My colleagues and I understand we must continue to support the tourism industry. That’s why there Read More…

Good Hope Celebrates 150 Years


As Good Hope Lutheran celebrates their 150th anniversary on July 30, they reflect on the church’s history: Many German immigrants settled in Oil City in the 1800’s and were drawn together by common bonds of language and religion. Their religious needs were originally met by itinerant pastors, but on July 30, 1871, the German Good Read More…

Getting the Word Out About Your Events


As we get into summer, calendars are starting to fill up with concerts, festivals, and other fun events. Are you planning an event for your group or organization? There are many steps to take to get the word out, and it can be easy to forget important things to do, so we have a checklist Read More…