Join us for an incredible group trip to Italy from October 18-26, 2025! We’ve teamed up with chamber travel expert, Citslinc International, to take us to some of Italy’s most iconic spots—think Rome, the Vatican, Florence, Venice, and more. You’ll get to visit amazing landmarks like the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, and more, all Read More…
Submitted by Hagan Business Machines With the rapid pace of technological advancements, businesses are continually adjusting to new tools, software, and processes. This makes regular reviews of IT infrastructure a key part of staying competitive. One important area to monitor is data security, as cyber threats are constantly evolving. Ensuring your business has up-to-date security Read More…
After nine years of dedicated service to the Venango Regional Airport, Bill Buchna is retiring as manager, leaving behind a legacy of growth and efficiency. During his tenure, Bill led major projects, including the rehabilitation of the fuel farm—now featuring self-serve fueling that boosts revenue—the terminal apron, and the modernization of airport equipment. His business-minded Read More…
The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism (ORA) is purchasing the Venango Catholic High School property at 1505 W. 1st Street, Oil City, from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie Thursday. The Diocese operated the school since 1962, but closed it at the end of the 2023-2024 school year due to low enrollment. Read More…
The City of Franklin, the Franklin Industrial & Commercial Development Authority (FICDA), and the Northwest Commission are hosting a free training session on March 27, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., for businesses looking to expand into the profitable world of Government Contracting. The session will cover: • What is an APEX Accelerator? Learn how this Read More…
In March 2025, North Star Behavioral Health will celebrate 20 years in business. Founded in the fall of 2004 by Dawn Vonada, MA, LPC, and Jay McLeod, MS, LBS, the organization began as a joint venture with the support of the Business Innovation Alliance grant for small businesses through the Venango Chamber. This grant provided Read More…
VenangoREADY Educator Expo • April 10 The Venango Chamber is excited to host the 4th Annual VenangoREADY Educator Expo on Thursday, April 10, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Oil Region Venango Campus. Designed to bridge the gap between educators and employers, the VenangoREADY program helps students discover meaningful career opportunities right here in Read More…
The Venango Chamber welcomed around 250 guests to Cross Creek Resort in Titusville on February 19 for their Annual Dinner. Photos by Identity Studio & Design. Find more photos from the event at facebook.com/VenangoChamber The Chamber created videos of each honoree, which can be viewed on our YouTube channel by clicking here. Congratulations to the Read More…
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce has joined 59 other local chambers and economic development organizations in urging Governor Josh Shapiro to prioritize funding for child care teacher recruitment and retention. The coalition applauds the Governor’s 2025-26 budget proposal, which includes $55 million in funding to support licensed child care providers in strengthening their workforce. Read More…
The Northwest Hospital Foundation would like to congratulate their Annual Giving Officer, Juliet Hilburn, on being named the 2025 Chamberlain Scholar! The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) of Northwest PA is proud to announce that Juliet Hilburn has been selected as this year’s Chamberlain Scholar. Her passion for fundraising stood out to the selection committee, Read More…
Williams Travel Plus (WTP) is thrilled to announce the addition of a fourth full-time staff member, Monica Marshall. A 2012 graduate of Oil City High School, Monica is returning to her roots after several years soaking up the sun and sights of Phoenix, Arizona. Monica isn’t just a local returning home; she’s a seasoned traveler Read More…
Mark your calendars for the Venango Chamber’s annual Golf Scramble, scheduled for June 26th at Wanango Country Club. Join us for a fun day on the course featuring games, prizes, drinks, lunch, and a steak dinner. Plus, a pre-golf trade show! More information coming soon! Contact the Chamber to register. Click here to register or Read More…
Venango Heart & Soul hosted the first of their story gathering events in February, focusing on outdoor recreation in the Venango region. The event, held at Trails to Ales II, was a great success with about 60 people in attendance. The next story gathering event will be held in Oil City and will focus on Read More…
On the afternoon of Saturday, September 28, 2024, Hickman Lumber in Scrubgrass Township faced a significant challenge when a fire broke out in the main sawmill along Route 208. With no employees on site at the time, there were no injuries, but the fire resulted in the loss of the main saw and an edger, Read More…
Check out the March 2025 edition of our VenangoWorks! newsletter, published by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce. Click here or the image below for a PDF of the full newsletter.(This is a large file & may take a moment to download) Find articles from VenangoWorks! on our blog.
For young professionals, by young professionals. This monthly newsletter is published by Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange (FLEX), the young professionals group of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce. Click here or the image below for a PDF of the FYI. Find articles from the FLEX FYI on the Chamber’s blog.
In January, Chamber staff began delivering 2025 Proud Member decals, like the ones pictured below on member businesses. Also, we celebrated the grand opening of the new location of Baked Goods From Heaven with a ribbon cutting! This article was published in the Venango Chamber’s February 2025 VenangoWorks! Newsletter.
Senior Helpers of Warren is inviting communities in the regions they serve to share the love this Valentine’s Day through their Valentine’s Card Drive. Schools, community groups, and local organizations are encouraged to create handmade cards with heartfelt messages to brighten the day of seniors who may feel lonely or isolated. “For many seniors in Read More…
FLEX is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Young Professional of the Year. Nominations are open to the public. Nominees must be 18-40 years of age and live and/or work in Venango County. A review committee will choose the honoree based on their overall civic engagement and community impact, as well as how their lives are Read More…
The Derrick will publish their annual Business Review & Forecast this month. Instead of publishing as one large edition, this year the sections will be broken up and published over a few weeks. The first three sections are available now – Section H features Clarion, Section G features education, and Section F features tourism. Throughout the Read More…