Heather Hondel joined the Chamber’s staff in May as our Summer Intern! Heather was valedictorian of Cranberry High School in 2017 and is now studying Entrepreneurship at Grove City College. So far in her studies, she has taken classes such as Lean Launch Pad, Marketing, Entrepreneurial Mind, and Search Engine Optimization. Some of her interests Read More…
Meet Our Board–Cathy Kentzel
Cathy Kentzel has been serving the Venango Chamber as a board member since January of 2017. As owner of the Barnard House, a bed & breakfast in Emlenton, with her husband Paul, Cathy sees her role as directing some of the spotlight to the southern tier of our county. Originally from the Pittsburgh area, Cathy Read More…
Butler Memorial Hospital Ranked Amongst Nation’s Top 100 Hospitals
For a third year, Butler Health System’s flagship, Butler Memorial Hospital, is recognized as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson HealthTM, formerly Truven Health Analytics®. This honor acknowledges Butler Health System’s unwavering commitment to provide the highest quality healthcare to patients. The award is based on quality of inpatient and extended Read More…
Won’t You be my Neighbor?
By Kurtis Bell, ServiceMaster by Bell Our region is known for harsh winters and blue collar residents calloused by this weather, but ask anyone “Won’t you be my neighbor?” and you will see at minimum a small smile begin to form. For over three decades, Fred Rogers walked through the front door, swapped his blazer Read More…
Work-Study Pays – Benefits Local Businesses
Many businesses or organizations would love to have the help of an additional employee, especially during the summer months when staff members are busier than ever or taking vacations. Non-profit organizations often take advantage of the good weather to schedule special events and every extra hand is helpful. Interns can offer a great opportunity to Read More…