The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce has selected the Venango Regional Airport as the 2008 Business of the Year. This annual honor is awarded to a local business that meets several criteria in recent years, including the ability to overcome adversity, marketing achievements, expansion or quality improvements and commitment to the community. Established in 1946, Read More…
There’s No Better Time…
There is no doubt that these are tough times for business, but I had a few experiences this week that really made me think about their strategies. The first was a call I received from a regional pharmacy that proposed a service they wanted to offer to small businesses. It sounded like a worthwhile benefit Read More…
Getting Ready for Summer
I’m thinking about the shift in gears that takes place about now at the Chamber. There is a note-able change that occurs in our office that seems to permeate everyday. Festival Season is here! Every other phone call we receive seems to be related to the whens and the wheres of what will go on Read More…
Arts in Venango
Arts in Venango County are nothing new. The communities that scatter Northwest PA have a long history of all genres from Painters and Potters to Singers and Dancers. Creative Writers have found the serene setting to provide a great background for their Art, often enhance by a colorful history to provide a subject for their Read More…
Oil Heritage Festival 2009 Plans Underway
Plans are well underway at the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce for the 31st annual Oil Heritage Festival. A festival of this size requires year around planning. A few changes are in store for this year. Community volunteers are at the heart of the festival and this year they will be adding new events and Read More…