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…
CATA Welcomes Travis Siegel
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…
Thriving Through Visitor Season
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…
OHF Update—Parade Route Changes
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…
EDUCATION UPDATE
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…
VenangoWorks! – May 2024
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.
FYI Newsletter – May 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.
Oil Heritage Festival 2024 – What to Expect
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…
Travel with the Venango Chamber
In the fall of 2019, the Chamber began taking reservations for a trip to China, with several members of the Chamber and community committed to the trip planned for 2020. While this trip could not happen due to COVID-19, we have continued to have many inquiries as to when we will resume a Chamber Travel Read More…
Exploring VenangoChamber.org: VenangoWorks! Newsletter Online
Dive into this month’s video to navigate through our digital collection of Chamber newsletters. Additionally, we will delve into the FLEX Your Ideas (FYI) 4-page supplement, showcasing the endeavors of our young professionals. As a bonus, we’ll discuss the appropriate place for different content (informational, promotional, events) and how to submit. Access the video at: Read More…
Landscaping Connections Now Offering Portable Deluxe Restroom Trailer
Landscaping Connections is now offering deluxe portable restroom trailer for your outdoor event needs. This top of the line, full service portable toilet trailer will bring style and grace to your next outdoor event. The temperature-controlled unit offers a family friendly large interior with great interior lighting and large mirrors to freshen up. These trailers Read More…
FSCAS Welcomes Amy Awosina
Amy Awosina recently joined Family Service and Children’s Aid Society (FSCAS) as their new HR Director. She holds two Associates Degrees from DuBois Business College and spent eight years as an Administrative Assistant before transitioning to the Human Resources field, where she has held various roles. Hitting the ground running, Amy is currently working to Read More…