Oil City Artist, CJ Hurley, had a painting accepted into the Erie Art Museum’s Biennial Exhibit featuring the works of Northwest PA Artists Association members. CJ is a juried member of the association and his painting “Rabbits and Moon” will be on exhibit at the museum through March 17. The exhibit is in the wing Read More…
FLEX Presents is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of local young professionals who contribute to their community through civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and leadership. We encourage you to pay careful attention to those “under 40” that you encounter each day and help us celebrate the future of our region. This year’s event is scheduled Read More…
Action Auto Service celebrates their 29th Anniversary on March 6. To keep pace with industry advancements and customer’s needs, they have implemented cloud-based software allowing them to communicate in real time with customers, using photographs to keep them apprised of their vehicle’s needs and their recommendations regardless of where they happen to be. One of Read More…
Nominations Open for YP of the Year—Due March 8 Do you know a young professional who volunteers for a non-profit? Or maybe someone who serves on a board of directors for a local organization? Or perhaps a young professional who recently opened a business in our area? We are constantly amazed by those young professionals Read More…
As workforce remains a prominent topic of discussion, local educational institutions respond by providing various career training opportunities. Just two examples are: • Northern PA Regional College provides opportunities in business, focusing on skills in accounting, marketing, human resources, and small business entrepreneurship. • Venango Technology Center offers a one-year nursing program with hands-on experience Read More…
Hope 21 Boutique, a ministry offering free clothing and shoes to community members, is excited to announce their new location. The shop is now housed within Grace United Methodist Church at 100 Central Avenue in Oil City. Lisa Swartz, who started Hope 21 in 2016, said, “We are loving the new space. It has been Read More…
The following article was submitted by the Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS), a member of the Venango Chamber. Local Observatory Invites Public to April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Event The Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS) will be hosting an Eclipse 2024 event that is open and free to the public (http://www.oras.org/). “If you miss this Read More…
Check out the March 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.
In January, the Leadership Venango class met in Franklin at the Venango County Courthouse Annex in the morning and had a tour of Courthouse in the afternoon. In addition to presentations on FLEX, Boardsmanship, and a panel with local leaders, the class had a chance to meet with the County Commissioners over lunch. The newest Read More…
As the workforce continues to be a prominent and evolving subject of discussion, local educational institutions are proactively responding by offering a diverse range of career training opportunities to cater to the needs of individuals seeking to enhance their skills and expertise for the job market. This strategic approach aims to bridge the gap between Read More…
The Raymond James office on Route 257 in Seneca added Jordan Hall to their team in December. Jordan filled the position vacated by Sharon Johns, who retired at the end of November. Jordan will be assisting Sandi Young and Ashlee Goodman in the day-to-day operations of the business and assisting clients with their needs. Jordan Read More…