Business & Partner in Business of the Year

Business of the Year Award

Each year the Board of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes a local Venango area business that has demonstrated a continued passion for excellence and promoted the advancement of responsible business leadership and harmony within our community.

The business must be a current member of the Venango Chamber, have evidenced two or more significant business achievements, demonstrated commitment to community, and have been in business no less than three years.

Business of the Year Criteria

The 2022 Business of the Year was Klapec Trucking Company. Learn more about this business at:

2022 Business of the Year article – Klapec Trucking Company

Partner in Business Award

In additional to the Business of the Year, the Chamber names a Partner in Business, a non-profit, governmental or educational organization that has developed a close partnership with the business community as a means to achieve its mission.

The business must be a current member of the Venango Chamber, have evidenced two or more significant business achievements, demonstrated commitment to community, and have been in business no less than three years.

Partner of the Year Criteria

The 2022 Partner in Business of the Year was Oil Region Library Association. Learn more about this organization at:

2022 Partner in Business of the Year article – Oil Region Library Association

Past Recipients