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ORA Announces 2022 Oil Region Tourism Award Winners


The votes are in, and the people have spoken. The 2022 Oil Region Tourism Award Winners are chosen! Nearly 500 voters selected from more than 50 nominations in eight categories to select the best of the best in the Oil Region. And the winners are: Best Dish: Liberty Street Burger at Trails to Ales in Read More…

Caring Place Appoints New Administrator


Kendra Hartman has recently taken on a new role with The Caring Place, a senior care community in Franklin. After 13 years with the company, Kendra accepted the role of Assistant Administrator in July. “I’ve aways wanted to move into an administrative role, and when the opportunity presented itself I was ready for the change! Read More…

Celebrating Our Local Manufacturers


October is Manufacturing Month, a great time to recognize and promote the industry and the local businesses that are critical to Venango County’s economy. There is often a focus on what manufacturing used to be, but our members remind us that there continue to be great careers and many advancements that promise a strong future Read More…

Governor Wolf Supports October as Local Chamber of Commerce Month


Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, has announced his support of declaring October 2022 as Local Chamber of Commerce Month in Pennsylvania. Wolf said: “Since its inception, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry has served and advocated for Pennsylvania businesses. Our local chambers of commerce play Read More…

Leadership Venango Kicks Off Year Five


The Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Venango (now in it’s 5th year) kicked off with a retreat at Whitehall Camp in Emlenton on September 22-23. Leadership Venango is a 9-month program designed to identify, educate, involve and motivate individuals who desire to become more effective leaders. This year’s class features 16 professionals ranging in age from Read More…