Artist’s Attic LLC is moving to the Porch Music Store building, owned by Holly Gibbons, located at 1253 Liberty Street, in Franklin. Artist’s Attic will continue to sell art supplies, display local art, and promote art-related workshops. Heidi Whistle-Krug is the Manager of both Artist’s Attic and Porch Music Store. Consolidating both retail stores in Read More…
Congratulations Tyler VanWormer, 2024 Young Professional of the Year Every year, FLEX shines a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of local young professionals who exemplify dedication, innovation, and community spirit. This annual celebration, held on April 19, is a testament to the impactful contributions made by individuals who go above and beyond to enrich our Read More…
Stillers Meats & Smokehouse, located at 3190 Route 257 in Seneca, is celebrating their 5th anniversary this June. Over the past five years, Stillers has become a cherished part of the community, known for their quality meats, food, and homemade approach. Stillers is thrilled to announce a new addition to their services, delivery! Now, you Read More…
Kayla Camiolo started with Culligan of Oil City as the Office Manager in November of 2018. She transitioned to General Manager in June of 2023 and is reflecting on one year in her new position. Kayla says, “As I stepped into this role, I wanted to instill our company’s values into how me and the Read More…
The Oil Region Alliance will hold an auction of the contents of the former Days Inn/Arlington Hotel property in Oil City on May 11 starting at 9 a.m. with auctioneer Todd E. Beichner. This is a liquidation of restaurant and commercial kitchen equipment as well as hotel furnishings. It is not a sale of the Read More…
Travis Siegel has recently joined the Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) team as Director of Operations. Prior to starting at CATA, Travis worked at the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission where he served as the Regional Planning Manager for the counties of Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, and Warren. He has Read More…
With visitor season around the corner, it’s crucial for small businesses to gear up and present their best front. This bustling period offers a golden opportunity to attract new customers, increase sales, and build long-term loyalty. Clean Store Fronts First impressions matter. A clean, well -maintained storefront invites visitors in and sets a tone for Read More…
Due to the construction work planned for Veterans Bridge this Summer, we will not be able to hold the Oil Heritage Festival Parade along its normal route. We considered putting the parade on hold for this year, but after discussing with the Oil Heritage Festival committee, as well as the local police and fire chiefs, Read More…
Kat and the Chamber team have been actively connecting with students in Career Events and VenangoREADY interviews. This month alone, we’ve had the opportunity to engage in one-on-one career conversations with over 40 students from CLA, Cranberry, Franklin, and Rocky Grove, with more to come at other schools before the school year is through. Many Read More…
Check out the May 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 Oil Heritage Festival (OHF) committee is expecting a few changes this year as we navigate the temporary inconveniences the closing of the Veterans Bridge will bring. The Veterans Bridge, which connects Oil City’s North and South sides and is normally a part of the OHF parade route, will be closed from June through September Read More…