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…
Board Service Recognition
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…
New Owner of Tri-County Pest Control
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…
Marketing Update: New Flex Video!
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 Places Unveils New Name for Personal Care Unit
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…
Venango Democrats Spread Holiday Cheer with Free Christmas Meals
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…
County Planning: Subdivision and Land Development | Part 2 of 3
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…
Bridge Builders Welcomes Tessa King
Tessa King has recently joined Bridge Builders Community Foundations as their new Office Administrator. She attended the University of Pittsburgh and recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication science in April. While attending college, Tessa gained experience planning events, creating programs, and working with a variety of different personnel and professionals. At Bridge Builders Read More…
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP 101: Plan ahead for 2024
As we approach the end of another year, it’s time to start looking ahead and planning for 2024. As a member of the Venango Chamber, you have access to a variety of benefits and resources that can help your business grow and thrive in the new year. These benefits include sponsorship, advertising, and participating in Read More…
Be Here: Heart & Soul—Going Far by Going Together
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to receive PA Community Heart & Soul’s designation. The Heart & Soul initiative is a community engagement program facilitated by Pennsylvania Humanities. This initiative is designed to empower communities to explore, celebrate, and amplify their unique stories, values, and aspirations. Every town has its own unique heart Read More…
LEADERSHIP: Changes for Success
Have you recently made changes to a policy, process, or practice? Did you find it difficult for employees to accept or implement the change? If you would like to improve your chances of success… First, ensure you have buy-in. Achieving buy-in only results if people have an opportunity to shape the way the change will Read More…
Events: Holiday Happenings
We invite you to join us at one or all of these events: • Barrow-Civic Theatre Christmas Tree: Stop by to see the FLEX Christmas Tree at the Barrow-Civic Theatre, and cast your vote for your favorite tree! Trees will be displayed in the theatre lobby through December 22. • Ugly Holiday Sweater Party: Our Read More…