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Volunteer for Cranberry Festival

Volunteer Opportunity: Cranberry Festival


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…

Doctors Erin and Kyle

Northwest Hospital Foundation Hosting Walk with a Doc Series


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…

Dr. Kassandra (Martin) Espy and Taylor Pellerin, new staff at Oil City Eye Associates

Oil City Eye Welcomes New Staff


Oil City Eye Associates is excited to announce they have welcomed two new staff members, Dr. Kassandra (Martin) Espy and Taylor Pellerin. Dr. Espy (pictured right) was born and raised in Franklin and graduated valedictorian of the Rocky Grove High School Class of 2011. She attended Gannon University for the accelerated 3+4 optometry program, and Read More…

Venango Chamber upside down triangle logo and text about exploring leadership venango on venangochamber.org

Exploring VenangoChamber.org: Leadership Venango


Whether you’re considering joining an upcoming class, currently participating, or are an alum looking to reconnect, this video is your ultimate guide to engaging with the Leadership Venango site. Check out how to apply and scholarship opportunities, meet our leadership alumni network, and view past class projects. Follow this link: bit.ly/VenangoChamber This article was published in Read More…

Cranberry Business workers standing in front of moody pond

Local Business Owners Bring New Events to Cranberry Festival


Cranberry Festival will look a little different this year, with an expanded schedule of events, spanning the week. Long-time favorites that will return this year include the King/Queen competition and fireworks! This year marks the 23rd year of the Festival, coordinated by the Chamber for the last 19 years. Initiated by Cranberry businesses in 2001, Read More…

VenangoWorks! – September 2024


Check out the September 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.

FYI Newsletter – September 2024


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.

Franklin Economic Development Team

Meet the Community and Economic Development Team of the City of Franklin


Who is the face of Community and Economic Development at the City of Franklin? WE ALL ARE! From grant administration to the Franklin Industrial & Commercial Development Authority (FICDA), to family-friendly festivals, and events, this team is working together to facilitate a variety of programs that create a healthy balance of strategic economic growth and Read More…

Laura Nelson and Levi Woodcock

FUN Bank Announces New Oil City & Franklin Branch Managers


First United National Bank – The FUN Bank – is pleased to announce the promotion of Levi Woodcock to the position of Oil City Branch Manager. Levi began his career with The FUN Bank as a Teller, was promoted to a Customer Service Representative, and will now serve in the capacity of Branch Manager and Read More…

TWC of venango county

Together We Can of Venango County Holds Ally Meet and Greet


Together We Can (TWC) of Venango County board members hosted a “Greet and Meet” event on July 18, to meet with local community members who signed up on their website to become allies of our nonprofit organization. The event provided an opportunity for the allies to discuss their reason for choosing to become a partner Read More…