Bella Cucina is thrilled to announce a momentous occasion—its 20th anniversary! This milestone not only marks two decades of exceptional dining but also celebrates the return of beloved Executive Chef, Shaun Alcorn. Shaun, who co-founded Bella Cucina with Ava Rumpler in July 2004, played a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s culinary identity during its Read More…
The votes are in, and the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry & Tourism is pleased to announce the winners of its fourth annual Oil Region Tourism Awards. The winners are: • Best Dish: Porchetta Cubano at The Titusville Mill, Titusville • Best Drink: Chocolate Peanut Butter Latte at Coffee Days Co., Titusville • Best Read More…
As the upcoming election approaches, it’s essential for community members to create a voting plan. This includes deciding whether to vote in person or by mail, identifying polling locations, and understanding voting hours. Individuals should also take time to research candidates and ballot measures to make informed choices. Encouraging colleagues and friends to participate can Read More…
The Venango Chamber office has moved to 100 Seneca! You’ll find our new offices on the 5th Floor, and visitors can enter through the door off of Center Street. Our staff is now officially working out of the new space, and a ribbon cutting has been planned for October 10 at 11 a.m. Please join Read More…
The Chamber has a longstanding tradition of recognizing excellence in the Venango Area. From citizens and young professionals, to businesses and nonprofits, 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…
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.
Check out the October 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.
In August, Kat Thompson completed her third year at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management (IOM), a four-year nonprofit leadership training program. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. Read More…
The Oil Region Alliance (ORA) is pleased to announce the hiring of two new staff members. Mark Kerr, retired PA Fish & Boat Commission Waterways Conservation Officer (WCO), joins the team as a part-time Outdoor Recreation Project Coordinator with a focus on waterways. Seth Herrick comes to the Oil Region Venango Campus as Executive Director Read More…
Juliet Hilburn, Annual Giving Officer for the Northwest Hospital Foundation, recently earned a Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM) from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Juliet holds a bachelor’s degree from Mercyhurst University and a master’s degree from Arkansas State University. She joined the Foundation as Annual Giving Officer in January 2023. Read More…
September marks 50 official full-time years in the family business for Dave Goss. Dave grew up working around the family business, which in the early years, was all under the Goss Gas umbrella. He started by painting gas cylinders and propane bulk tanks, and later worked as a delivery driver and installation technician. He worked Read More…
The Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS) will host ASTROBLAST 2024 on October 1 – 6 at the Oil Region Astronomy Learning Center located at 4249 Camp Coffman Road. This year will mark the 30th Anniversary of the event, and ORAS is pulling out all the stops. They will bring in a variety speakers, and will Read More…