So often the term “Millennial” carries a negative connotation. You hear about lazy Millennials, entitled Millennials, Millennials that will never move out of Mom and Dad’s basement, etc. One thing you may miss while stereotyping Millennials is the fact that we are constantly and consistently out-networking our elder counterparts. How is this possible though? How Read More…
Advocacy – Your Chamber, Your Voice
By Jim Marshall Often when I tell someone that I am the Chairman of the VACC Advocacy Committee, I’m met with a quizzical look—but most are too polite to ask what that means. The mission of the committee is: “To work with our elected officials and community partners to establish regulations and policies that will Read More…
Adopt a Grandparent for Christmas
It’s that time of year when we want to do something to help make the holidays special for people in our community. For the past five years, the local Mary Kay unit has adopted the residents at the Oil City Health Care and Rehabilitation Center & Oakwood Heights and has presented each of them with Read More…
Don’t Forget to Thank Your Network
By Kurtis Bell In this month of November, we will spend time reflecting on the things and people for which we are thankful. I’ll start off by expressing how thankful I am for the way networking was presented and taught to me. I have been actively “networking” now for the better part of six years, Read More…
November 2017 Young Professional Profile: Chett DeLong
Chett Delong You may recognize Chett DeLong from FLEX events—he’s been behind the camera taking beautiful photos for us at Bike ‘n Brew and our Annual Meeting. You may not know, though, that Chett also works as a Material Analyst for the Federal Government through McManis & Monsalve Associates. Chett was born in Maine and Read More…