Written by Holly Gibbons, GBS Web Services Alt Text is a valuable tool for businesses and individuals alike, whether you’re crafting a website or bolstering your social media presence. Beyond facilitating swift navigation, it serves as a gateway to inclusivity, ensuring that your content—and consequently, your message—is accessible to a wider audience. Here are some Read More…
The results are in for the long-awaited ATV (all terrain vehicle) feasibility study commissioned by the Oil Region Alliance. Through the more than 1,200 responses to surveys and input during public meetings, the majority are in favor of ATV trails in Venango County. However, no private landowners came forward as willing to have trails developed Read More…
Continuing our series from previous months – Read below about Chapters 5 and 6 of the book, 13 Ways to Kill Your Community. Chapter 5—Shop Elsewhere: Did you know every dollar spent within a community reaches seven other hands before it leaves the community, which keeps the local economy advancing? Each dollar spent outside the Read More…
FLEX is volunteering with the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce staff for the 12-4PM shift for Oil City’s Clean-Up Day on Wednesday, April 17th. We invite you to join us for a short time during your lunch break, or during the whole shift! If you can volunteer, please email us at flex@venangochamber.org. If you can Read More…
Our annual young professional recognition event, FLEX Presents, is set for Friday, April 19, at the Wanango Country Club in Reno, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Join us in celebrating our region’s talented young professionals who deserve recognition for their entrepreneurial spirit, dedication to improving our communities, and exemplary leadership. The highlight of the evening Read More…
JM Warren Buildings has purchased property in Franklin, and will be relocating its headquarters from Guys Mills, with plans to build later this year. Owner, Matt Warren, says, “Our company has grown every year, and we are investing in a brick-and-mortar office/showroom space and equipment storage building in Franklin. This expansion will allow us to Read More…
Jesse Seymour joined the pastoral staff of Oil City Vineyard Church (OCV) in March as a full-time associate pastor. Jesse and his wife, Cassie, are originally from central Ohio but have spent the last several years in Hilton Head, South Carolina. OCV Pastor Charlie Cotherman says, “Jesse has already shown a tremendous heart for God, Read More…
Thank you to all 116 attendees of the VenangoREADY Educator Event, including educators, employers, and partners! Special thanks for the location host, Pepro, LLC and to SMS group and Electralloy for providing tours. Pictured right to left: Dixie, Renée Thompson & Arien Morgan from GVM with Miranda Heller from NPRC. Local Schools Get Creative to Read More…
The Blue Canopy Marketing owner, Mandy Mahoney, CDMP, was recently featured as a guest on The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, where she shared invaluable advice on how pharmacies/businesses can effectively use their online presence to inform and educate their communities about the services they offer. In addition, she shared tips and tricks to fully utilize Read More…
Shawgo Real estate is excited to announce their newest team member, Clayton Karns. Clay is a Venango County native, and recently completed his Active Duty service commitment with the United States Air Force, and he is excited to be back home and working with clients. “My passion for helping others and wanting to go the Read More…
There is no conversation we have more often than the one about finding employees. Everyone is talking about it – small businesses, manufacturers, healthcare providers and our elected officials. And we’ve been talking about it for the last two decades. Parents and educators continue to encourage our youth to be thoughtful and prepared for careers, Read More…
Octavia Ice, owner of Ice Cleaning & Painting, will be doing two free basic cleanings for low income senior citizens in the month of April. She would like to expand this program and be able to help more individuals, but is looking for sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring, contact Octavia by phone at Read More…