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Financial Tip of the Month: Steps to Financial Fitness


Let’s be honest, we all know that spending money is way more fun than saving it, but what happens when the monthly bills start rolling in and the money isn’t there? Not having enough for the bills or for an unexpected expense can be overwhelming to say the least. Fortunately, there are some simple ways Read More…

NPRC Gains Degree-Granting Authority


June 3rd marks another milestone for Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC). Coming just over a week after the College celebrated their second year of operations, the Pennsylvania Department of Education provided NPRC with their degree-granting authority. This degree-granting authorization is a critical step for NPRC and will allow them to operate independently for the Spring Read More…

Growth and Expansion at FICDA


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…

Everyone is a Leader


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…