The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism commissioned a Diversity Study project to uncover lesser known and unknown stories within the Oil Region National Heritage Area. The Study focused on the histories of women, African Americans, Asian Americans, Jewish Americans, and transient workers throughout the region from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th Read More…
by Deanna Wolfgong Many people have heard the sayings “Music soothes the savage beast” or “Where words fail, music speaks.” But how many people have actually thought about why? Why is music such a powerful medium? As a music therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how music can change lives. Whether it’s helping someone who is non-verbal Read More…
By Devin Zagar, President of FLEX As the president of FLEX, I’m excited to share that we’ve been hard at work developing a marketing plan to grow our organization and better connect with young professionals across Venango County. This initiative is still in progress, but we’ve already begun laying the groundwork to ensure that FLEX Read More…
Duffers Indoor Golf is excited to announce they will be adding a third golf simulator at their 6674 US 322 location. This will be a larger simulator with a private party room, perfect for practicing your swing during the winter months. They also want local golfers to know their league starts December 2 and registration Read More…
The Oil Region Library Association (ORLA) is excited to announce the official merger of the Clarion and Venango Library catalogs! This exciting development means that library patrons in Venango County can now use their library cards at any Clarion County library, including the Clarion Free Library, Eccles-Lesher Memorial Library, Foxburg Free Library, Knox Public Library Read More…
Core Goods, a market located at 2 East 1st Street in Oil City, opened their new Community Space at the end of September. The business’ goal with the Community Space is to bring people together, especially around local food. They will host their own events and classes and also open it up to the community Read More…
Old buildings can be nostalgic reminders of history, culture, and architectural art. They evoke a sense of charm and character that modern structures sometimes lack. However, there are moments when the business community and general public must grapple with the challenging decision to demolish these structures to pave the way for progress. Despite their charm, Read More…
Looking for a simple but impactful way to inspire the next generation workforce? We invite your business to create a free career poster! It’s a great way to showcase the variety of opportunities in your industry. These posters are shared widely with local schools, helping students (and even their families) explore local career paths. Interested? Read More…
Leadership Venango is a nine-month program designed to identify, educate, involve and motivate individuals who desire to become more effective leaders. The program engages citizens from a broad range of geographical, institutional and economic backgrounds, with the goal to ensure that new leadership will continuously be added to the community.Learn more at: leadershipvenango.org Class of Read More…
Written by Marcy Hall, Makerspace Manager Have you ever wanted to bring that wild idea in your head to life? Maybe you’ve got a half-built birdhouse, a robot sketch, or a masterpiece you’re itching to paint but need the right tools to make it happen. Well, guess what? The Venango County Makerspace at 100 Seneca Read More…
Check out the November 2024 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.