Porch Music Store opened at 409 13th Street in Franklin in June of 2016, sharing space with sister company, Gibbons Business Solutions (GBS). Both grew so quickly that GBS soon needed its own space. In June 2018 the store doubled in size, adding studio lesson space at 411 13th Street, which has enabled more significant Read More…
Over the years and throughout the world, membership in chambers of commerce has offered business owners credibility to consumers looking to purchase products and services. The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce has provided its members with the seal of approval from the early days when hand typed, mimeographed membership directories were distributed within the community Read More…
In early 2016, Venango Chamber President and CEO Susan Williams met with a few Chamber board members about a problem we were facing in Venango County–people talking negatively about our area. Fast forward to January 26, 2017, and the launch of Be Here, focused on changing the narrative of our region and attracting and retaining Read More…
By Rachel Stiller, FLEX Events & Fundraising Committee Co-Chair As a young professional, it is inevitable that at some point you will be networking. The difference is—will you do it well or poorly? Here are a few tips to start practicing now so that at you’ll feel confident and prepared at your next networking event: Read More…
As a new year kicks off, many people will make resolutions. Keeping some resolutions can be difficult, but many are attainable by taking small steps. We talked to some local business on how to set and achieve attainable New Year goals related to wellness. Winter Blues Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression Read More…