The Chamber is excited to celebrate 23 years of the Cranberry Festival in 2024. Scheduled for September 21 at the Cranberry Mall, we are actively looking for sponsors, volunteers, and vendors for this years festival. Live music, food vendors, and activities for children and families are all part of the plan for the annual event. Read More…
We had two successful events in July— Bike ‘n Brew and the Ice Cream Social— both part of the Annual Oil Heritage Festival! A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to these events through volunteerism, sponsorship, donations, and attendance. Your efforts made a significant difference and ensured the success of our festivities. We especially Read More…
The United Way’s Back to School: Hair Affair provides children aged 3-18 with free haircuts and necessary school supplies. The program will take place the week of August 19, with haircuts being donated by 10 stylists at five different salons: Branda’s Salon, Clark’s Clippers, DC Salon, Razors Edge, and Underground Beauty Lounge. Pre-registration for the Read More…
Internships are much more than a stepping stone toward a future career; they hold immense value in shaping lives, fostering growth, and enriching community. At FLEX, we believe that highlighting internships in our community is crucial because of the profound impact these opportunities can have on young professionals. As the summer comes to a close, Read More…
Ausome Cre8ions with Maddie is thrilled to announce the exciting expansion of their baked goods offerings! In addition to custom orders, they now have a walk-in bakery featuring a stocked case of delightful treats. From cakes, cupcakes, and cookies to hand pies and more, Maddie combines her creativity and passion to produce beautiful and delicious Read More…
The Venango Campus, previously a branch campus of PennWest University, formerly Clarion University, is now under the authority of the Oil Region Alliance following approval of the transfer of ownership by the state legislature and governor. Seth Herrick, an alumnus of the campus, former UPMC project analyst and Leadership Venango participant, has been named Executive Read More…
Check out the August 2024 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.
The PA Chamber and the PA Association of Chamber Professionals welcomed nearly 100 representatives from chambers of commerce around the Commonwealth to the 2024 Chamber Day at the Capitol in June. An annual highlight for Pennsylvania’s chamber community, Chamber Day encompasses a full day of networking and engaging conversations with lawmakers and policy experts on Read More…
Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon. The small, front‐yard book exchanges can be found from Iceland to Tasmania. Now, a new Little Free Library at 395 Seneca Street in Oil City will join the movement. This Little Free Library project was the result of a lifelong passion of reading and sharing by Lisa Beach, Read More…
The Northwest Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of a new outdoor fitness station at UPMC Northwest. This exciting addition aims to promote health and wellness in the community, providing an inclusive space for teens and adults to engage in physical activity. Located conveniently behind the pavilion along the walking trail, the fitness Read More…
We love it when businesses work together and it’s even better when they understand that competition is good and can be a tool for encouraging collaboration. A Shop Hop is a great example, one that Chamber member, Amazing Stitches, helped coordinate. On July 28, shoppers will meet at Amazing Stitches in Emlenton and then proceed Read More…