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Williams Travel Plus Welcomes Monica Marshall to the Team


Williams Travel Plus (WTP) is thrilled to announce the addition of a fourth full-time staff member, Monica Marshall. A 2012 graduate of Oil City High School, Monica is returning to her roots after several years soaking up the sun and sights of Phoenix, Arizona. Monica isn’t just a local returning home; she’s a seasoned traveler Read More…

Save the Date: Chamber Golf Outing


Mark your calendars for the Venango Chamber’s annual Golf Scramble, scheduled for June 26th at Wanango Country Club. Join us for a fun day on the course featuring games, prizes, drinks, lunch, and a steak dinner. Plus, a pre-golf trade show! More information coming soon! Contact the Chamber to register. Click here to register or Read More…

Venango Heart & Soul Hosts First Story Gathering Event


Venango Heart & Soul hosted the first of their story gathering events in February, focusing on outdoor recreation in the Venango region. The event, held at Trails to Ales II, was a great success with about 60 people in attendance. The next story gathering event will be held in Oil City and will focus on Read More…

Building Resiliency: Hickman Lumber’s Strength in the Face of Adversity


On the afternoon of Saturday, September 28, 2024, Hickman Lumber in Scrubgrass Township faced a significant challenge when a fire broke out in the main sawmill along Route 208. With no employees on site at the time, there were no injuries, but the fire resulted in the loss of the main saw and an edger, Read More…

VenangoWorks! – March 2025


Check out the March 2025 edition of our VenangoWorks! newsletter, published by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce. Click here or the image below for a PDF of the full newsletter.(This is a large file & may take a moment to download) Find articles from VenangoWorks! on our blog.

FYI Newsletter – March 2025


For young professionals, by young professionals. This monthly newsletter is published by Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), the young professionals group of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce. Click here or the image below for a PDF of the FYI. Find articles from the FLEX FYI on the Chamber’s blog.

Member Decal & Ribbon Cutting Photos – January 2025


In January, Chamber staff began delivering 2025 Proud Member decals, like the ones pictured below on member businesses. Also, we celebrated the grand opening of the new location of Baked Goods From Heaven with a ribbon cutting!  This article was published in the Venango Chamber’s February 2025 VenangoWorks! Newsletter.

Senior Helpers Organizes Valentine’s Card Drive for Seniors


Senior Helpers of Warren is inviting communities in the regions they serve to share the love this Valentine’s Day through their Valentine’s Card Drive. Schools, community groups, and local organizations are encouraged to create handmade cards with heartfelt messages to brighten the day of seniors who may feel lonely or isolated. “For many seniors in Read More…

FLEX Presents: Nominate a YP Today


FLEX is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Young Professional of the Year. Nominations are open to the public. Nominees must be 18-40 years of age and live and/or work in Venango County. A review committee will choose the honoree based on their overall civic engagement and community impact, as well as how their lives are Read More…

Business Review and Forecast Out This Month


The Derrick will publish their annual Business Review & Forecast this month. Instead of publishing as one large edition, this year the sections will be broken up and published over a few weeks. The first three sections are available now – Section H features Clarion, Section G features education, and Section F features tourism. Throughout the Read More…

Venango Chamber Seeks Summer Intern


The Venango Chamber is looking for a Summer intern! We are currently looking for candidates. The ideal candidate will be a college student majoring in business, communications, community development, or related fields. This position would be starting in May and ending in August. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event Read More…

Venango Heart & Soul Engages Community


Venango Heart & Soul is fostering community connections with “Sip & Share” events and online Heart & Soul Huddles – Lunch Break Conversations, providing opportunities for residents to shape the future of the region. The Sip & Share events invite community members to enjoy a warm drink while engaging in meaningful discussions about local issues, Read More…