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FLEX Professional Development Tip: Virtual Etiquette


Many of us have spent the majority of this year on multiple virtual calls a day. While you may consider yourself a  “Zoom professional,” it never hurts to get a refresher on tips and tricks to being your best online. Dress your bestAlthough most of your body won’t be seen, wear a shirt that looks Read More…

Northwest Commission Introduces Relief Loan Fund


The Northwest Commission was awarded $5 million in U.S. Economic Development Administration CARES Act Recovery Assistance funding to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund. Loan proceeds can be used to provide capital for operating expenses or acquisition of COVID-19 related machinery and equipment. Requested loan amounts can be between $5,000 and $500,000 with interest Read More…

Storytelling—Why Should You Care?


Storytelling—what is it and why should you care? One thing is certain, the Venango Chamber is not the only one interested in doing it. Do  a Google search of “story telling for business” and you’ll find pages of links, books, and videos, explaining how to use stories to connect with your customers. Any of these Read More…

Goss Gas and Provanta—Transitioning to Propane Powered Vehicles


RN Goss Gas Products and Provanta, Inc. have been serving the community’s propane needs for over 85 years. They recently staged an open house to showcase their growing fleet of clean air delivery vehicles powered by propane. Dave Goss, President at Goss Gas and Provanta, explains that while most of their delivery fleet ran on Read More…