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Leadership Venango Class of 2022 Partners with United Way


Leadership Venango, the Chamber; 9- month leadership program, includes a mandatory group project. One of the groups from the Class of 2022 recognized a need to involve children and youth in volunteering, and partnered with local businesses to help students in middle school acquire various skills to prepare them for volunteer opportunities. The group was Read More…

Business Tip of the Month: Owner Designations


Owner designations are becoming a more frequently promoted characteristic for businesses. At the Chamber, we encourage you to look into the benefits such designations can bring with them. Benefits Making your owner designation known brings with it the potential for a variety of benefits. There are often funding opportunities and recognitions specific to certain designees. Read More…

VenangoREADY Testimonial – Ice Cleaning and Painting


Attribute Focus: Tactfulness & Manners In my business, we provide services to people inside their homes, often taking over tasks that the homeowner can’t manage any longer. That is a very vulnerable position for them, so it is crucial that my staff demonstrate tact and kindness, while also being efficient and conscientious about getting the job Read More…

MEET OUR BOARD: Pete Calenda


Pete Calenda is the Director of Clinical and Ancillary Services at UPMC Northwest, and joined the Venango Chamber Board in 2023. Pete grew up and still lives in Greenville, with his wife of 21 years and 3 children. In addition to his work with the Chamber, Pete also serves as a member of the Cranberry Read More…

Help Us Welcome People to Venango County!


Welcome to Venango County! Moving to a new community can be overwhelming, but our Be Here team is here to help newcomers feel right at home. We’ve put together “Welcome Packets” filled with helpful resources and information about Venango County. What’s inside? Inside each folder you’ll find: • A warm welcome note from the Be Read More…