Our class met in November at the First Presbyterian Church in Oil City. The venue allowed for adequate social distancing and provided advanced technology, perfect for our first hybrid session. The session, Maximizing Clean Communications, began with Susan Hileman, NWIRC, sharing the importance of clear communication by leaders. One of the most valuable lessons of Read More…
Thank you to The Primary Health Network for holding a town hall with us on the topic of “What Happens When COVID Collides With the Flu” in November. Dr. George Garrow, Primary Health Network’s Chief Medical Officer, talked with attendees on Zoom and Facebook Live about COVID-19. He covered details on pre-cautions, testing, vaccinations, and Read More…
Venango County Human Services held a virtual version of Bridges Out of Poverty 2 with Jodi Pfarr on November 17th, with more than 200 attendees. Chamber President Susan Williams was among the attendees and shares how impactful the information shared was. “Under normal circumstances, there are many in our community who are economically challenged. This Read More…
Several Chamber members have already taken advantage of the Chamber’s Storytelling initiative. The first step of meeting with our staff has been a great start to getting a diverse group of small businesses thinking about how they are communicating to their customers, employees, and community. Some have begun meeting with our storytellers to explore different Read More…
In July, the Chamber joined with other community leaders in promoting “Mask of Wellness,” a movement to promote “COVID-Conscious” businesses. The message was simple and remains consistent, encouraging three basic impactful measures: Masks worn by all employees Personal, surface, and distance hygiene Daily health self-certification The website maskofwellness.com provides businesses with a free, printable toolkit. Read More…