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.
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During the conference, Susan Williams received the esteemed Keystone Award for her exceptional service as a Chamber of Commerce Executive.
Established in 1963, the award celebrates outstanding contributions to chamber management in Pennsylvania. It represents the highest honor bestowed by PACP and is only given when truly deserved. This year marked the 60th anniversary of the award, and for the first time in history, PACP acknowledged two outstanding Chamber leaders: Susan, the 29th recipient, and Bernard Dagenais, the 28th, President of The Main Line Chamber.
Gina Suydam, President of the Wyoming County Chamber and PACP Chair-Elect (pictured), spoke highly of Susan, stating, “Susan is a mentor, leader and friend in the Chamber industry. We worked together via Zoom during Covid, keeping each other apprised of business assistance and restrictions. We remain confidants 3 years after Covid is behind us. Susan embodies the Keystone Award being a true example of dedication to the Chamber profession and her community!”
Through Susan’s 19 years of invaluable leadership, the Chamber launched four innovative programs: FLEX, Be Here, Leadership Venango, and VenangoREADY. Susan also spearheaded the creation of a Chamber Foundation.
Susan’s impressive qualifications include the IOM designation, a nonprofit management training through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Institute for Organization Management. She is also a PA Certified Chamber Executive (PaCCE) designee, recognizing her significant contributions to the chamber field. As a board member of PACP for five years and Board Chair in 2013, Susan actively contributes to the growth and development of the chamber profession.
Reflecting on her journey, Susan expressed her gratitude, saying, “Serving the Chamber’s membership and the Venango community over the past two decades has been an incredible opportunity. I am continually encouraged and inspired by what we have achieved and what lies ahead.”
She humbly acknowledged her supportive staff and dedicated board leadership, recognizing their instrumental role in the chamber’s success. Susan feels honored to be recognized by her peers across the state, who share her commitment to advancing prosperity for businesses.
This article was published in the Venango Chamber’s December 2023 VenangoWorks! Newsletter.
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 events, which are all important aspects of promoting your business and connecting with the community.
Remember your employees are members too, so don’t forget to invite them to chamber events or our programs: FLEX, Be Here, Leadership Venango, and VenangoREADY.
Whether utilizing the Oil Heritage Parade as a team-building activity, upgrading your membership level, sharing updates in our newsletter, or sponsoring prominent events like the annual dinner, there are numerous avenues through which you can actively engage and contribute to our wonderful community.
Please reach out with any questions on how to boost your impact in 2024!
This article was published in the Venango Chamber’s December 2023 VenangoWorks! Newsletter.
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 Annual Holiday Party will take place Thursday, December 14, at FoxTales Pub in Franklin. Wear your best festive ugly sweater and join us for a fun evening with other young professionals. We ask each attendee to bring a nonperishable food item(s) that will be donated to the Saint Elizabeth Center in Oil City.
• Dinner & A Show Social: Join us on Saturday, January 13 for our annual Dinner & a Show social. We will meet at Bella Cucina for dinner and then go to the Barrow-Civic Theatre for the performance of Liberty Cabaret’s Unplugged. The first 20 FLEX members to register will get a free ticket to the show. Dinner will be Dutch treat. This is a popular event with limited availability, so let us know as soon as possible if you are interested!
There will be more details for all of these events on our Facebook page and in our Weekly Update email. Happy Holidays to all of our FLEX Members!
This article was published in the Future Leaders & Entrepreneurs Exchange’s (FLEX) December 2023 edition of the FLEX Your Ideas (FYI) Newsletter.
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.
