Rossbacher Insurance Group is pleased to announce the addition of Alyssa Riordan as an Account Manager. Alyssa comes to Rossbacher with a background in customer service serving in branch management and retail lending roles in the banking industry. In her former role, she worked hard to create meaningful relationships with her customers while she helped Read More…
Regional Counseling Center Offers Hoarding Recovery Program
The Regional Counseling Center (RCC) wants to spread the word about their Hoarding Recovery and Maintenance program (HRMP), a unique program to the state of Pennsylvania. Shannon Neal and Kristie Ziegler developed the program, which consists of a Mental Health Therapist and a Hoarding Specialist. It is a team delivered service, currently run by Kristie Read More…
Business Tip of the Month: Benefits of Free
Think about how you feel when you get something for free. Excited? Interested? Thankful? Then, think about how you want your customers to feel. Free can be a great way to connect with customers, build customer loyalty, generate credibility, and get customers excitedly talking about your brand. Why Free? As a business, it can seem Read More…
Cranberry Wellness Center Announces Expansion of Acupuncture Services
Vince Ganoe, a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Pennsylvania since 2014, has expanded his availability in the Franklin/ Oil City area. He is now available a full day on Mondays at the Cranberry Wellness Center (inside God’s Little Garden at the Cranberry Mall) during their normal operating hours. For the past several years, Vince Read More…
Ashley Takes Be Here to Events in the Community
Community involvement is essential to building strong relationships and creating a sense of belonging in any community. This is precisely why Be Here program manager, Ashley Smith, has been prioritizing setting up resource tables and speaking opportunities to share the Be Here mission. Engaging in community events is so important. By attending events like the Read More…
Making Connections & Getting Involved
Unlock growth with FLEX: Expand your network, gain experience, and have fun. Discover new opportunities at every stage of your professional journey. Connect with FLEX involvement. Develop your skills, take the lead, and make an impact in the lives of local young professionals. Join our committees to shape events, boost promotion, attract new members, and Read More…
The Importance of Financial Strategy for Young Professionals
As young professionals, we are navigating our careers with enthusiasm and strategic vision. Beyond the hustle and bustle of the working world, the true game changer lies in the realm of financial strategy. It isn’t just about numbers; at its core, financial strategy equips us as young professionals with the tools to envision and achieve Read More…
Chamber to Host Election Event and Commissioner Forum on October 25
The Venango Chamber will host a Candidate’s Forum on Wednesday, October 25 at PennWest Clarion – Venango, beginning at 6:45PM (Meet & Greet begins at 5:30PM). County Commissioner Candidates participating in the forum are Albert “Chip” Abramovic, Mathew Beith, Samuel Breene, and Ken Bryan. The Chamber also extends a warm invitation to other municipal and Read More…
ORA Announces 2023 Oil Region Tourism Award Winners
The votes are in, and the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism is pleased to announce the winners of its third annual Oil Region Tourism Awards. The winners are: Best Dish – Breakfast Sandwich at Woods & River Coffee, Oil City; Best Drink – Cold Brew Coffee at Woods & River, Oil City; Read More…
EDUCATION UPDATE
Updating the Job Shadow Guide – Will Your Business Be Included? In 2019, a project group from the Venango Leadership Class developed a Job Shadow Guide, intended for distribution among local schools. This valuable guide serves as a resource for establishing meaningful connections between students and businesses, also aligning with the vision of the VenangoREADY Read More…
FLEX Volunteer: Trunk Or Treat
FLEX is planning to set up at Two Mile Run County Park’s “Trunk or Treat” on Friday, October 20, from 6 to 10 p.m. We will provide the candy and other handouts, but would love some young professionals to join us! If you’d like to volunteer, please contact us at flex@venangochamber.org. Can’t attend but want Read More…
Galaxy Federal Credit Union Recognizes Manager Cindy Restauri
Galaxy Federal Credit Union is pleased to recognize Cindy Restauri in her position as Manager of the credit union’s Franklin office, located at 1313 Liberty Street. Cindy began her career with the Galaxy Federal Credit Union in 2021, and has been Manager at the office since January 2022. As the office Manager, Cindy’s responsibilities include Read More…