Starting Monday, November 11, the Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will begin a new Lifeline bus route that will connect Titusville and Oil City. The decision to create a transit service that would connect Crawford and Venango Counties was based on a public survey as well as input from County Commissioners and service agencies that Read More…
The Derrick and The News-Herald’s 2025 Business Review and Forecast will soon be underway. Submissions are typically due in the first month or two of the year, giving you plenty of time to get started! This special edition offers a valuable opportunity to delve into your business’ narrative, reflecting on the past year and sharing Read More…
FLEX recently hosted its much anticipated annual meeting, bringing together local young professionals to celebrate our collective achievements in 2024, vote on next year’s leadership, and enjoy a relaxed evening filled with connection and fun. This year’s vibrant gathering took place at “237,” the inviting event space located between Cork N Screw and Dloniak’s Barbershop, Read More…
With Inde Hawkins, Treasurer Tell us about All Seasons Temporaries. We are a full service temporary employment agency providing short and long-term staffing needs serving Venango, Mercer, Lawrence, Forest, Clarion, Crawford and Jefferson Counties. We match quality employees to the area’s best employment opportunities. What’s the story behind your business? Founded in 1992 by Mark Read More…
With Matthew Stern, Owner Tell us about your business. Legends is a powersports dealer with three locations in Seneca, Brockway, and Saint Marys. We offer Polaris, Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kayo, Quiet Kat and more. What is the story behind your business? From the moment I could walk, I was drawn to the thrill of Read More…
The past is never dead. It’s not even past – William Faulkner “I love this quote,” says Eric Cook, the new Executive Director of the Venango County Historical Society. “This little bit of wisdom reminds us that our past, our community’s past, our nation’s past . . . it is all part of us, and Read More…
With Parker Sloan, Director of Local Affairs Tell us about Cypress Creek Renewables. Cypress Creek is an integrated solar and storage company. We develop and own solar and storage projects. We offer operations and maintenance services for owned and assets. Cypress Creek Renewables is committed to making the world cleaner and healthier. From development to Read More…
William E. Hager, III, Chair of the Board of Directors for Clarion County Community Bank (CCCB), today announced the planned leadership transition for James L. Kifer to Travis Heiser as President and Chief Executive Officer for CCCB. The announcement comes after 20 years of dedicated service as the founding President and Chief Executive Officer for Read More…
2025 marks the 40th Birthday of the Franklin Industrial & Commercial Development Authority (FICDA) and staff are looking forward to an amazing year ahead! FICDA proudly supports the tenants of the Venango Area Industrial Complex and the entire business community. To ensure that their training offerings and efforts best align with employer interests and business Read More…
Most of us find comfort and security in having others we know traveling with us. Chambers across the country have found that community members enjoy the opportunity to get to know their neighbors better, while on adventures. The Venango Chamber staff has traveled with Citslinc, the chamber industries’ leading travel provider, offering exceptional packages for Read More…
A November 15 federal court decision prevents employers from having to comply with an increase in the salary threshold for white-collar exemptions from overtime, a threshold that had been set to rise to $58,656 annually as of January 1, 2025. That means the salary threshold for white-collar exemptions is effectively back to the 2019 overtime Read More…
As we begin working on the 2025 Membership Directory & Referral Guide, it is important that you check your listings and make any changes or updates soon. Changes to your directory listing can easily be made anytime by logging in to our Member Information Center and making updates there. If you still need to create Read More…