The Cranberry Festival will offer festival-goers of all ages a chance to sample great cuisine by local vendors, caterers, and non-profits. The festival fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Wednesday, September 16th from 5-7pm at the Christian Life Academy Cafeteria. The dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs, fresh salad, rolls, beverages, and dessert. The Read More…
So Much to Do at 2009 Cranberry Festival
The 2009 Cranberry Festival will be held September 19, 2009 at Morrison Park in Seneca, PA.
Cranberry Festival Children’s Activities
The 8th Annual Cranberry Festival offers games and activities to area children at no cost to their parents and families. All festival events take place on Saturday, September 19th at Morrison Park in Seneca, unless otherwise noted. Prior to the festival, the Cranberry Mall will feature “Jungle Terry’s Traveling Zoo” on Tuesday, September 15th from Read More…
Maven or Connector?
During a meeting I attended today a reference was made to someone being a maven. A quick explanation reminded me of Malcolm Gladwell’s use of the term in “The Tipping Point”. You can check out the reference in Wikipedia for further explanation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maven. I’ve always had a bit of a tendency to seek out information Read More…
I Just Don’t Have Time! Not to…
I attended a Social Networking workshop this morning, coordinated by the Small Business Development Center and the Northwest Commission. There were about 25 attendees and their experience ranged from beginner to very experienced. OK, I admit that I count myself the latter. Even at that the amount of information exchanges was overwhelming. I left the Read More…
Cranberry Festival Better than Ever!
The Venango Chamber is busy making plans for the Cranberry Festival on Saturday, September 19th. The festival committee is excited to offer some fun new events to this year’s festival. The 1st Annual Scarecrow Contest is being planned. This event is free to any area business, non-profits, families, or individuals. Wooden mounting posts will be Read More…
So Many Mixers!
The Venango Chamber has a busy month of September with three mixers scheduled. Make sure you RSVP to the Chamber for these fun (and free!) networking events. Call 676-8521 today! Clarion University-Venango Campus (September 2 5-7PM) Celebrating the addition of two new residence halls and the renovation of the West End Pond. Joint mixer with Read More…
Social Networking Brown Bag
The Venango Chamber continues to take a lead role in teaching businesses how to use Social Media applications such as Twitter,Facebook and YouTube. Not everyone is comfortable with these new technologies but it is hard to deny that they continue to grow in popularity. Chamber members are invited to stop by the Chamber conference room Read More…
Better Together
I was fortunate this morning to once again be able to meet with representatives from across the region to discuss how to work together to promote our area’s assets. This was the 6th meeting specific to how to market the rich concentration on Arts related businesses that exist across the Venango Area and Oil Region. Read More…
2009 Festival in Review
It’s hard to believe that another Oil Heritage Festival is behind us. Most of the events from years past were held as usual and a few new events were added. The first ever “Chalk the Bridge” was held during the Oil Heritage Festival Parade. FLEX held the Second Annual Ultimate Frisbee Tournament. Despite a forcast Read More…
Oil Heritage Festival Thursday Concert
This evening’s Oil City Idol Concert will be held in Justus Park. While there is a chance of rain, we are optimistic that it will be minimal. Please come prepared with an umbrella, jacket and lawn chair and ready for a great evening of entertainment!
Oil Heritage Festival Basket Raffle
Each year the Chamber holds the Oil Heritage Festival Basket Raffle. Always a favorite fund raising event, the Basket Raffle gives Festival goers the chance to win beautiful gift packages valued at $200-over $500. Chamber members and Community business donated all of the items, which include promotional items, merchandise and gift certificates. The baskets can Read More…