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…
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…
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…
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is excited to announce the launch of their new Insurance Agent Training program. NPRC and the National Association of Insurance Professionals, Inc. recently launched a virtual insurance agent training program. The seven-week program will help participants gain necessary soft skills, workplace proficiencies, and industry credentials crucial for forging successful careers Read More…
The Oil City High School Diversity Club hosted a Cultural Day at the school on April 19. Club members set up table displays of 12 different countries with information about the history, language, economics, food and dress, and other facts pertinent to their chosen region. Michelle Jones, Together We Can of Venango County Vice President Read More…
Dixie Gordon is the owner of Amazing Stitches and the Ice Cream Parlor in Emlenton, and she joined the Venango Chamber Board in 2024. Dixie is originally from Port Allegheny but has called Emlenton home for many years. Sewing is a lifelong hobby of Dixie’s, but in the late 90’s, she became interested in home Read More…
First United National Bank – The FUN Bank – is pleased to announce David Restino (pictured right) has been named as the bank’s new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. David comes to The FUN Bank with over 10 years of banking and accounting experience. Most recently, David was an Audit Senior Associate at Baker Read More…
Continuing our series from previous months – Read below about Chapters 7 and 8 of the book, 13 Ways to Kill Your Community. Chapter 7—Don’t Cooperate: Within a community, failing is as simple as refusing to cooperate with any other organizations, businesses, agencies, boards or other communities. Of course, that is a purely passive way Read More…
Lynne Marshall’s Head-Line Hair opened its doors on May 17, 1994. Owner Lynne Marshall attributes their success to an amazingly talented, kind, and dedicated staff. Their mantra has always been, “to provide superior quality cosmetology services with an attitude of complete professionalism, attention to detail, and unparalleled client comfort and service.” Head-Line Hair started as Read More…
Eli Busch of Kingdom Guard Financial Group spoke at the first FLEX Speaker Series event of 2024. The topic of his presentation was “What They Didn’t Teach You About Money.” The presentation was informative for everyone and was not limited to advice for young professionals. Eli noted the first thing everyone must determine before going Read More…
The Chamber is excited to celebrate the Leadership Venango Class of 2024 with a mixer-style graduation reception and ceremony on May 22 at Wanango Country Club. Since their two-day retreat in September, the class of 10 have been fully engaged, really making the most of the nine-month program. Invitations have been sent out with details Read More…
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…