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Legends of Seneca Membership Spotlight

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Legends of Seneca


With Matthew Stern, Owner Tell us about your business. Legends is a powersports dealer with three locations in Seneca, Brockway, and Saint Marys. We offer Polaris, Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kayo, Quiet Kat and more. What is the story behind your business? From the moment I could walk, I was drawn to the thrill of Read More…

Venango County Historical Society Hires Eric Cook

Venango County Historical Society Hires Eric Cook


The past is never dead. It’s not even past – William Faulkner “I love this quote,” says Eric Cook, the new Executive Director of the Venango County Historical Society. “This little bit of wisdom reminds us that our past, our community’s past, our nation’s past . . . it is all part of us, and Read More…

Member Spotlight_Cypress Creek Renewables

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Cypress Creek Renewables


With Parker Sloan, Director of Local Affairs Tell us about Cypress Creek Renewables. Cypress Creek is an integrated solar and storage company. We develop and own solar and storage projects. We offer operations and maintenance services for owned and assets. Cypress Creek Renewables is committed to making the world cleaner and healthier. From development to Read More…

CEO Transition at Clarion County Community Bank

Clarion County Community Bank Announces Retirement and Transition of Chief Executive Officers


William E. Hager, III, Chair of the Board of Directors for Clarion County Community Bank (CCCB), today announced the planned leadership transition for James L. Kifer to Travis Heiser as President and Chief Executive Officer for CCCB. The announcement comes after 20 years of dedicated service as the founding President and Chief Executive Officer for Read More…

FICDA Survey of Local Business Needs

FICDA Conducting Survey of Local Business Needs


2025 marks the 40th Birthday of the Franklin Industrial & Commercial Development Authority (FICDA) and staff are looking forward to an amazing year ahead! FICDA proudly supports the tenants of the Venango Area Industrial Complex and the entire business community. To ensure that their training offerings and efforts best align with employer interests and business Read More…

Travel with the Chamber to Italy

Travel with the Chamber to Italy


Most of us find comfort and security in having others we know traveling with us. Chambers across the country have found that community members enjoy the opportunity to get to know their neighbors better, while on adventures. The Venango Chamber staff has traveled with Citslinc, the chamber industries’ leading travel provider, offering exceptional packages for Read More…

Update to Federal Overtime Ruling

Update on Federal Overtime Ruling Set to Impact Employers in January


A November 15 federal court decision prevents employers from having to comply with an increase in the salary threshold for white-collar exemptions from overtime, a threshold that had been set to rise to $58,656 annually as of January 1, 2025. That means the salary threshold for white-collar exemptions is effectively back to the 2019 overtime Read More…

Update Directory Listing

Update Your Directory Listing


As we begin working on the 2025 Membership Directory & Referral Guide, it is important that you check your listings and make any changes or updates soon. Changes to your directory listing can easily be made anytime by logging in to our Member Information Center and making updates there. If you still need to create Read More…

FLEX Productivity Hacks by Kate Whitling

Productivity Hacks for December: Ending the Year Strong


by Kate Whitling As we approach the end of the year, it’s easy to let the holiday season take over and push productivity to the back burner. But December is the perfect time to finish strong, get ahead, and set the stage for an even better new year. Here are some quick productivity hacks to Read More…

Deb Thompson Earns Promotion at Edward Jones

Deb Thompson Earns Promotion at Edward Jones


Deb Thompson has been promoted to senior branch office administrator at the Oil City branch office of financial services firm Edward Jones. Thompson has been with Edward Jones the past four years. Donna Rapp, the local Edward Jones financial advisor, said Thompson is very deserving of the promotion. “Deb has demonstrated an outstanding ability to Read More…

Season of giving - a time of collaboration and care

The Season of Giving: A Time of Collaboration and Care


As the holiday season approaches, our community comes together once again in a remarkable display of generosity and compassion. Local organizations, businesses, and individuals join forces to support those in need, highlighting the true spirit of giving that defines this time of year. Across Venango County, businesses contribute in countless ways—through financial donations, in-kind gifts, Read More…