Venango County, including Franklin, Oil City, and Cranberry Township, is excited to dive deep into Phase Two of the Community Heart & Soul initiative, thanks to a grant from PA Humanities and DCED. This two-year project focuses on three key principles: involving everyone, focusing on what matters most, and fostering sustainable growth through long-term planning. Read More…
Welcome Back to School! At the Chamber, we’re excited to go back to our schools to discuss the VenangoREADY & ForestREADY designation with educators and students. We’re eager to continue connecting educators and employers to create great career experiences for students. Wishing all our local students and educators a wonderful year! Pictured right: Gina from Read More…
Ellabay Perry Reflects on Chamber Internship The Chamber created an internship experience to be emulated. Down the road, when I am at a place where I oversee an intern, I hope to create a similar environment. I never felt less than and always found the tasks I completed to be helpful to my future and Read More…
The High Above 80 band will be returning as live music for the 2024 Cranberry Festival. Your local favorites will be bringing a deep mix of classic and contemporary rock for festival attendees. The band recently replaced several members, and have a new look for 2024 and beyond. Delivering the hits are drummer Chuck Pranulis Read More…
Nonprofit organizations are making a difference every day in Venango County. Here are five simple ways you can get involved in their efforts: 1. Donate: Whether you donate cash or items, giving is one of the most important things you can do to support a cause. Most nonprofits have an online giving option on their Read More…
As young professionals starting out in our careers, we often focus on developing technical skills, meeting deadlines, and climbing the corporate ladder. While these are essential aspects of professional growth, there’s another critical element that can set you apart and accelerate your success: leadership. Leadership isn’t just about holding a management position or having authority Read More…
The Venango Chamber office is moving to 100 Seneca! We are busy preparing and sorting through our current office space to get ready for the big move. You’ll find our new offices on the 5th Floor, and visitors will enter through the door off of Center Street. Our staff will officially be working out of Read More…
Eckert Chiropractic, located in Oil City, is excited to welcome Chelsey Stoner as their newest employee. Chelsey is a recent graduate of Great Lakes Institute of Technology. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist. Chelsey was also hired at neighbor business Peaces for You massage therapy office and is looking forward to meeting new clients and Read More…
The team at DISS Restoration has taken great pride in assembling emergency “go-bags” including toiletries, blankets, coupons, and more for local families who have been displaced due to an emergency. They donated 20 of these bags to the Hermitage and Greenville Fire Departments. This article was published in the Venango Chamber’s September 2024 VenangoWorks! Newsletter.
FLEX is volunteering at Cranberry Festival this year! We invite you to join us on Saturday, September 21, at the Cranberry Mall. We’ll be helping with children’s activities, selling tickets for raffles, and more! Volunteer shifts are 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Sign up by emailing flex@venangochamber.org or by calling Read More…
The public is invited to participate in a free, physician led walking group along the UPMC Northwest walking trail hosted by the Northwest Hospital Foundation. Once a month from August through October, a different UPMC physician will lead a walk and discuss a health or exercise-related topic. Tuesday, September 17: “Techniques for Pain Relief” with Read More…
Has your business or organization been thinning about scheduling a Business After Hours Mixer with the Chamber? Our calendar is almost full through the end of the year and we are already planning into 2025. Reach out to Tessa if you would like to reserve a date or learn more about hosting your own mixer! Read More…