By: Deb Eckelberger, Development Director Thus far in 2019, FICDA is experiencing business growth, building upgrades, and new tenants. Early this year, in the Franklin Industrial and Commercial Development Authority (FICDA) big Main building, manufacturing space was created to support the expansion of Wolbert Welding. This FICDA tenant is partnering with a Kentucky company to Read More…
Originally known as J. R. Gates & Sons, the company was founded in 1889 and had offices in the Latonia Block at 20 First St, Oil City. The sons were H.E. and M.S. Gates. The 1904 New York Industrial Recorder stated: “The firm represented large insurance companies due to the advantages which the people of Read More…
When many hear the word “leader,” they imagine a CEO, executive director, or president. At the FLEX Speakers Series in June, panel participants assured attendees that “everyone is a leader.” The panel consisted of six of the 13 graduates of the inaugural class of Leadership Venango, the Venango Chamber’s new leadership program. Brian McNulty, Randy Read More…
Summer is finally here and for many of us, we are fortunate to have a college intern (or two) joining us for the next few months. It may be tempting to think of extra staff as the opportunity to boost your office with some affordable help and, let’s be honest, many interns will spend a Read More…
R.N. Goss Gas Products, located in Reno, marks its 85th year serving the area. The company was established in 1934 with unassuming beginnings in Oil City. Robert Norman Goss started the company during the Great Depression. By 1933, the height of the depression, unemployment had risen from 3% to 25% of the nation’s workforce. The Read More…