Do you have a vision for your business or organization? Zingerman’s defines a vision as: “A picture of the success of a project at a particular time in the future.” It is not a mission statement or strategic plan, rather a “North Star,” a never-ending piece of work that we commit to going after for Read More…
Share Your Employment Opportunities—Be Here Job Board
We often hear “there are no jobs in Venango County,” but we know there are MANY local, successful businesses seeking employees for great employment opportunities. Is that you? We invite you to share your opening on the Be Here Job Board. Any Venango County business can share their opportunities. It takes a few minutes to Read More…
Tech Tip: Having a Consistent & Recognizable Brand
Your brand is what identifies your business or organization and is your most valuable asset. If someone sees a flyer, social media post, or advertisement by you, would they recognize your brand? Elements of a brand include: Name Logo Symbols Colors Font Photos Language It’s essential that your brand is represented in anything you do Read More…
Legislative Update from State Representative R. Lee James—Laws Passed
During the 2019-20 Legislative Session, my colleagues and I worked diligently in the best interests of all Pennsylvanians. Here is a short list of laws we passed, all of which were passed unanimously by both the House and the Senate: Act 87 of 2020, which I sponsored, amends the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act to Read More…
50 Cups of Coffee—Virtually
In 2019, Chamber President Susan Williams invited anyone interested to join her for a cup of coffee, with a goal to meet or reconnect with at least 50 new people. Upon review, Susan shared that she surely had met at least 50 people that year and most definitely exceeded 50 cups of coffee, but perhaps Read More…