Written by Ashley Cowles, Be Here Program Manager “When furious, get curious.” This quote from Paul Saginaw, co-founder of Zingerman’s Deli out of Ann Arbor, Michigan, can be applied to multiple situations, including thriving in Venango County. What started as Zingerman’s Delicatessen in 1982, has become 10 different businesses over the years, including a bake Read More…
Small Business Jump Start – Fall Session Begins
Small Business Jump Start, an exciting training program for entrepreneurs, will begin it’s fall session in September. The program is for people wanting to start businesses or grow their existing business. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. from September 11 through November 6, at Northwest Bank on Liberty Street Read More…
YMCA Corporate Memberships
Did you know a Corporate Membership Program is available through the Scenic Rivers YMCA, which includes the Clarion County YMCA and the Oil City YMCA? The YMCA will partner with local businesses and offer your employees a great savings on a YMCA membership! The Corporate Membership Program is a great way to incentivize health and Read More…
Leadership Program Applications Due September 7
Venango County’s rural communities, like others across the country, are competing to recruit and retain individuals who will not only live here, but will work and be actively engaged in contributing to making this a better place. More than ever, our communities need to be developing local leaders, those who have the best interest of Read More…
Why Hold a Community Festival?
Hundreds of volunteers, thousands of hours, and tens of thousands of dollars are committed to the planning of festivals throughout Venango County. Much of the Chamber’s staff time over the last few months has been focused on Oil Heritage and Cranberry Festivals. Business support for these local events has continued to remain strong, through sponsorships Read More…