A project group of the Leadership Venango Class of 2022 is pleased to present the addition of a Little Free Library in Oil City’s Justus Park. The Little Free Library is made from a recycled newspaper vending machine, graciously donated by The Derrick. It was then cleaned up and repainted by local artists Heidi Whistle Read More…
The Northwest Commission in Oil City has been awarded a 2023 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for their Environmental Impacts of Long Range Transportation Planning in Northwest Pennsylvania project. The Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards showcase organizations for noteworthy projects and practices in rural and small metropolitan Read More…
SMS group, a global company headquartered in Germany in the metals industry, is celebrating 150 years of business! In honor of this huge milestone, all 14,000 or so SMS employees at over 150 locations worldwide are celebrating the occasion, including right here in Oil City. SMS group has had a facility in Oil City for Read More…
In August, Kat Thompson completed her second year at Institute for Organization Management (IOM), a four-year nonprofit leadership training program through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Kat was awarded a National Institute Scholarship which recognizes each recipient for their involvement in industry professional organizations, community service, and professional background. “National Institute scholarships offer executives the Read More…
In 1873, Wilson R. Barr became one of the very first contract agents of the newly formed Traveler’s Insurance Company, with authorization to sell accidental death insurance to travelers on the somewhat wreck-prone railroad trains of the time. He helped in the founding of the Oil City Hospital, became one of the first directors of Read More…
by Susan Williams, President/CEO As a member of a volunteer board, you are tasked with a significant amount of responsibility, and with that comes certain legal obligations. It’s not just about showing up to meetings and participating in decisions. Three main duties must be upheld: Duty of Care, Duty of Loyalty, and Duty of Obedience. Read More…
Century Arts Design & Fine Art Studio invites the community to the Opening Reception on September 8 for “The Lyrical Landscape” at Graffiti Gallery’s new location, 228 Seneca Street in Oil City. The Lyrical Landscape is an exhibition of recent paintings by Oil City artist, CJ Hurley. CJ is a nationally known artist and a Read More…
Famoore’s Family Restaurant, located at 18 East 1st Street in Oil City, has announced new extended hours that began in August. The restaurant is now open every day from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Famoore’s also continues to expand their menu, with the recent addition of boba drinks including bursting boba and tapioca boba (pictured Read More…
Chris McNerney, owner of McNerney’s Tavern in Oil City, is excited to announce that McNerney’s will be re-opening Bud’s Pizza in September. Chris will be working with local chef Shaun Alcorn, the original co-owner of Bud’s, to re-open the takeout pizza and sub shop, located at 236 Elm Street in Oil City. Bud’s reopened on Read More…
Check out the September 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.
by Susan Williams, President/CEO Board service comes with many responsibilities, but they need not be burdensome. When all board members and staff recognize their roles, these responsibilities provide clear direction and protect everyone involved. 1. Determine and advance the organization’s mission and purposes. Has it been provided and is it clear? 2. Select the chief Read More…