Festivals and events have been canceled across the region and the state, understandably so. With so much uncertainty, the investment of resources, time, and money into planning a celebration that may become impossible to hold is a huge risk. But another risk is the passing of time without opportunities to come together as a community, Read More…
Can you deduct golf expenses when you’re a business owner? Yes, but it isn’t quite as straightforward as other entertainment expenses. That’s because the IRS assumes that any discussions with your fellow golfers while on the course is never business-related. Even if you are talking business while playing, you likely cannot use that nonbusiness setting Read More…
NWPA Job Connect was awarded the State/Local Internship Program (SLIP) grant from the PA Department of Labor and Industry to support youth internship throughout Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Venango, and Warren counties. Local employers will have the opportunity to provide internships to youth ages 16-24 to expose them to local career opportunities in High Priority Read More…
By Dan Flaherty, Oil Region Library Association As a frequent attendee of the Shift. Sustain. Succeed. virtual meetings, I’ve been able to gather a lot of useful information. I am thankful that the Chamber launched this series to provide businesses with relevant resources and useful tools to make more informed decisions. During this time—full of Read More…
On May 12, the Venango Chamber hosted a virtual soft launch of VenangoREADY, a program designed to assist educators to better prepare students for the workplace. The Chamber partnered with Centre County’s Chamber who has already successfully implemented the program. More than 100 educators, Leadership Venango participants, and business representatives participated in the soft launch Read More…