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Krysta Carson Celebrates 10 Years at VCAB


The Venango County Association for the Blind (VCAB) celebrates their Executive Director Krysta Carson’s 10 year anniversary this month. Krysta began work at the VCAB in 2014 as the Administrative Assistant. During this time, she put countless hours into upgrading and streamlining many of the important operations that keep the agency running, allowing them to Read More…

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Exploring VenangoChamber.org: Be Here Community Calendar


Summer has arrived, and with so much to do we really love to Be Here in the Venango region! In this month’s video, we’ll explore the Be Here community calendar. We’ll demonstrate how to search for events and get all the details you need. Plus, we’ll show you how to subscribe to weekly emails about Read More…

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Exciting Changes on the Horizon for the Venango Chamber!


When we moved from Main Street, we anticipated our current location would be temporary while we looked for the office that would most fit our vision for who our organization would be. At that point, we were transitioning into programming that would be impactful to our members and the business community, including our work around Read More…

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OHF Update


Where to Find OHF Updates The 46th Annual Oil Heritage Festival schedule is coming together nicely, with many events already confirmed including family favorites like Junior Olympics and the Children’s Fun Fair. For the most up-to-date information, as well as forms and flyers, visit our website at oilheritagefestival.com Secure Your OHF Sponsorship Today Promote your Read More…

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Meet Our New Interns!


We are so excited to welcome two new interns this summer. Ellabay Perry will be assisting with Oil Heritage Festival and general Chamber duties. Tori McClelland will be working with Ashley Smith on the Heart & Soul Initiative. Learn more about Ella and Tori below! Ellabay Perry Where are you from? I am from Venus, Read More…

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FLEX Summer Kickoff


Join FLEX Young Professionals of Venango County on Friday, June 7 for an evening of fun, food, and fantastic live music! Come for as much or as little as you can. We are meeting at Bibo’s for dinner and ice cream from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. to mingle. After dinner, we’ll head over to OARS Read More…

Mark Your Calendars… Bike ‘n Brew is Back!!


Oil Heritage Festival Bike ‘n Brew is back this July! The event will be held on Saturday, July 20. The “Brew” portion of the festival event will be from 4 to 7 p.m. This year’s event will also feature a Biking Scavenger Hunt, where participants will ride their bicycles to stops along the trail in Read More…

VenangoWorks! – June 2024


Check out the June 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.

FYI Newsletter – June 2024


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.

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Chamber Staff Featured on Podcast, Radio Show


Chamber staff Kat Thompson and Susan Williams were recently guests on a podcast and radio show. Kat was featured on the Titusville Iron Works On Tap podcast, where she sat down with hosts Danny Wescoat and Mason Levi and discussed her Titusville roots and love of the Oil Region. The episode can be viewed on Read More…

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Exploring VenangoChamber.org: FLEX Young Professionals Group


In this month’s video, we’re diving into one of the key programs of the Chamber: the Future Leaders’ and Entrepreneurs’ Exchange (FLEX). FLEX serves as the premier network for young professionals in the Venango Area, focusing on fostering connections and professional growth. Discover what FLEX entails, its objectives, and how you can connect with and Read More…

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Two Local Clubs Hold Regional Trainings


The Oil City-Franklin Zonta Club and the Franklin Rotary Club both held regional trainings in April. Oil City – Franklin Zonta Club members Kammi Stiller, Betsy Kellner, Susan Williams, and Deb Lutz recently attended the Zonta District Summit held April 20 at Cross Creek Resort. The theme of the Summit was Membership & Marketing and Read More…