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Heather Hondel Reflects on PFEW Experience


Written by Heather Hondel, Venango Chamber Marketing Assistant In July, I had the privilege of spending a week as a Company Advisor (CA) at Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) with a group of amazing young minds, whom I was able to see transform into business-savvy leaders in a matter of days. Kids who barely spoke Read More…

EDUCATION UPDATE


Promoting from Within: Apprenticeships Employers are increasingly seeking employees with essential skills which directly align with the VenangoREADY attributes we emphasize with students. For instance, when an employer notices an entry-level employee who exhibits a strong work ethic, takes initiative, shows drive, and functions well as a team member, they want to invest further in Read More…

Eight & 322 Receives Grant


Eight & 322‘s Richard Sayer was recently awarded a Creative Ventures Grant through ARTS Oil City and the PA Council on the Arts. The grant will be used to produce a series of stories involving the Oil City arts culture, resources, and opportunities to be distributed regionally and in some cases, nationally. Richard says, “We Read More…

FUN Bank Announces New Manager


First United National Bank – The FUN Bank – is pleased to announce the promotion of Marcy Bauer, to the position of Cranberry Branch Manager. Marcy began her career with The FUN Bank as a Customer Service Representative and most recently as the bank-wide Trainer. Marcy graduated from Clarion University with a bachelor’s degree in Read More…

Associated Contractors Welcomes Bryan Ray


Bryan Ray, Meadville native, has recently returned to the Meadville area as a Licensed Architect with Hoffman Leakey. He will be working out of the Associated Contractors office in Meadville. Bryan is a graduate of Penn State University with a bachelors degree in Architecture. He can provide design and build services for commercial buildings, building Read More…