Ray Feroz Ph.D. has been named the Interim President for the Venango Region Catholic School (VRCS) system, which includes St. Stephen Elementary and Venango Catholic High School. The VRCS system provides high quality academic education and moral and ethical development for 155 students from the Oil City, Franklin, Clarion, and Titusville areas. VRCS has launched Read More…
The Chamber has a longstanding tradition of recognizing excellence in the Venango Area. From citizens and young professionals to businesses and non-profits, we find it extremely important to identify those in the community who continually go above and beyond. We are now accepting nominations for our Outstanding Citizen Award. The nominating committee is looking for Read More…
In the dynamic and ever changing world of insurance, where financial security is paramount, a new star is on the rise. Shining brightly in the realms of work ethic and compassionate guidance stands Joseph Shields. Joe joined Kingdom Guard Financial in April and has emerged as a beacon of excellence. Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to Read More…
October is National Manufacturing Month, and the team at NWIRC is celebrating! They’re working on several initiatives to showcase the “Marvels of Manufacturing”, including a social media campaign to run throughout the month. This campaign will highlight success stories manufacturing can bring. They also continue “Exploring the Marvels of Manufacturing” with teachers and students, an Read More…
The second Oil Heritage Energy Security Conference is scheduled in the Oil Region for October 12 and 13. Under the compelling theme “Back to the Future? Energy’s past and its lessons for powering a sustainable and prosperous tomorrow”, this event will bring together industry leaders, subject experts, officials, and community leaders. They will engage in Read More…
Venango Regional Airport is set to be showcased in Business View, and their industry publication, Aviation View Magazine. These publications focus on current industry trends and best practices. The spotlight will be on our airport’s diverse range of capabilities and services, catering to commercial, charter, business, and General Aviation needs. It will also highlight recent Read More…
The Chamber’s leadership program, Leadership Venango (now in it’s 6th year) kicked off with a retreat at Whitehall Camp in Emlenton on September 21- 22. Leadership Venango is a 9- month program designed to identify, educate, involve and motivate individuals who desire to become more effective leaders. This year’s class features 14 professionals ranging in Read More…
Check out the October 2023 edition of our VenangoWorks! newsletter, published by the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce. Click here or the image below for a PDF of the full newsletter.(This is a large file & may take a moment to download) Find articles from VenangoWorks! on our blog.
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.
It’s a rare honor to still count your first employee among your current employees. Matric has seen numerous changes as the business has grown and flourished, and Denny Haag has seen them all. Denny’s path to his lifelong career at Matric was sparked by a single decision in high school. The job opportunity came to Read More…
Through Chamber programs and membership relationships, we have established strong connections with local schools. We encourage our members to leverage these connections. By participating in our education efforts, not only can you help schools meet their career standards, you can also contribute to a stronger local economy and a brighter future for the next generation. Read More…
A mural by local artist Deac Mong was recently installed in the waiting area of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest. The Northwest Hospital Foundation funded the commission of this wall-size oil on canvas mural featuring the natural beauty of our area and giving peace and hope to patients and visitors. Animals and Read More…