In a world where instant gratification often takes the spotlight, don’t forget the timeless truth: good things take time. We find projects that have a long-lasting impact don’t happen overnight. They unfold gradually, step by step. In today’s fast-paced society, distinguishing truth from fiction, particularly on social media, can be challenging. Facebook, with a variety Read More…
Junior Achievement is thrilled to announce that their JA Inspire® Entry and Advanced virtual career fair will be returning, and they would like to invite all school districts to participate. The free virtual event aims to provide students with valuable insights into various career paths and opportunities available to them. By attending the fair, students Read More…
Venango Chamber Staff, Ashley, Susan, and Kat, recently attended the Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP), the largest network of chamber professionals in the state. This year’s conference was held at the Bedford Springs Resort and included two and a half days of professional development workshops, along with plenty of time Read More…
Oil City Arts Council’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration, First Night® Oil City, will take place on Sunday, December 31, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. The theme for this year’s gala event is: “Back to the Future!” This fun-filled, family-oriented, non-alcoholic New Year’s Eve festivity will again offer an array of wonderful live Read More…
Celebrating Excellence: VTC Student Wins 3rd Place in Welding Competition The Project MFG Maritime Welding competition recently took place at Pittsburgh Technical College in partnership with the Philadelphia Talent Pipeline Program. This competition emphasized the critical skills required in today’s maritime industry. The competition brought together 38 talented students from the local region, each demonstrating Read More…
A newly formed non-profit organization, known as Together We Can of Venango County, has been working in collaboration with the Oil City Area School District in an effort to help students learn how to respect diversity and cultural differences represented by the myriad of students at the Junior and Senior High School. The 501(c)(3) organization Read More…
The Venango Chamber would like to sincerely thank the following Board Members who will have completed their board service at the end of this year: Fred Terwilliger of Central Electric Cooperative Thank you, Fred! Would you like to know more about the opportunities to serve in Chamber Leadership? We’d be happy to share our Venango Read More…
Ian Schilk is the new owner of Tri-County Pest Control, a family owned business celebrating over 35 years in business. Ian is a 2nd generation owner and has an extensive background in Quality Control. This experience includes assuring pest control services meet commercial regulatory requirements for food, medical, and many other industries. Ian purchased the Read More…
Over the past year, Devin Zagar, through his business 7 Foot Productions and Media, has captured videos of FLEX members in various settings, including events, volunteer activities, and in their workplaces. We were thrilled to have unveiled this new video during our annual meeting last month. Stay tuned on the release of our video on Read More…
The Caring Place held an Open House and Ribbon Cutting ceremony with the Chamber in November to formally unveil the new name for the facility’s personal care unit, The Purple Iris. The Purple Iris at The Caring Place offers worry-free living for today’s active seniors while providing a safe and supportive community. The facility blends Read More…
The Venango County Democrats, in collaboration with the Venango-Clarion Chapter of the NWPA Area Labor Federation, are once again bringing warmth and joy to the community this holiday season. Continuing their annual tradition, they will be delivering free Christmas meals to elderly, shut-in, and homebound members of the Venango County community. Delivery of meals will Read More…
by Susan Williams, President/CEO We continue our series on the Venango County Regional Planning Commission (VCRPC), this month focusing on their role in land development. A Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) is a set of regulations that govern both the division of land into smaller lots and new development processes. This includes both residential Read More…