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Unemployment Challenges


Business owners are facing the challenge of having to furlough or lay off employees due to business slow-down or shutdowns. Equally challenging is the decision to call an employee back to work, after a lay-off. Many businesses have secured Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Loan Assistance, others are now in the process of reopening. Employees who Read More…

Susan’s Letter to Governor Wolf


Sent on May 4, 2020 Governor Wolf, As you know, Venango County is among those counties in the state with the lowest confirmed cases of Covid-19. I respectfully suggest that this is not luck, but as a result of the responsible compliance of our residents and our business community to the recommendations of you and Read More…

Action Auto Shifts, Sustains & Succeeds


As most businesses are faced with challenges during this time, it is essential to shift your business to navigate the circumstances, identify what is most important to sustain your mission, and plan for success in the future. We recognize businesses doing this, including Action Auto Service in Seneca, who is not only pushing forward, but Read More…

FYI Newsletter – May 2020


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 the image below for a PDF of the full newsletter. Find articles from the FLEX FYI on the Chamber’s blog.