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…
Inde Hawkins recently returned to the area after living in Virginia for the last 14 years. She is a joint owner of All Season Temporaries, Inc. in Franklin, along with her sister Tiffany and brother Cory. Inde spent her childhood in Farmington, New Mexico, before moving back to Franklin when she was 12. She says Read More…
Local journalism outlet Eight & 322 recently published its first print edition. Thanks to a Creative Ventures Grant issued through Arts Oil City, who distributed Pennsylvania Council on the Arts funding for art related business ideas locally, Eight & 322 was able to put together a 12-page prototype magazine. The initial run of 200 magazines Read More…
Continuing our series from previous months – Read below about Chapters 11 and 12 of the book, 13 Ways to Kill Your Community. Chapter 11—Ignore “Outsiders”: Outsider are a special and powerful group. They weren’t born in your community so they aren’t there by default like you. Every single one of them chose your community Read More…
Join us in downtown Oil City for 5+ days of music, food, fun, and more! With the bridge closure and work in Justus Park, we will be shifting some events to new locations, and we are optimistic these changes will allow us to provide the same family fun festival you’re used to! Follow Oil Heritage Read More…
In June, five local students competed in the SkillsUSA national competition in Atlanta, Georgia. Congratulations to these students who have excelled in their VTC programs!Pictured from Left to Right: Lori Heller OCHS, Lauren Caralla OCHS, Tryton Rarer RGHS, Lillian Hargenrader OCHS, Mrs. Osborne, Dental Assisting instructor and Mr. Moore, SkillsUSA advisor VenangoREADY & ForestREADY Now Read More…
Sunshine is more than just a mood booster—it’s a vital element for overall well-being, especially for young professionals who often find ourselves indoors. Exposure to sunlight triggers the production of Vitamin D, essential for bone health, immune function, and mood regulation. Regular time in the sun can enhance mental clarity and productivity by reducing stress Read More…