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VENANGO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER VOLUME 18 ISSUE 7JULY 20221 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
Business is hard. It’s harder alone. You are not alone.SUPPORTINGMEMBERS— VISIONARY —NEW MEMBERSKeystone SMILESContact: Joyce FosdickP.O. Box 352Knox, PA 16232(814) 797-2127jfosdick@smilesamericorps.orgStillers Meats & SmokehouseContact: Jennifer Stiller3190 State Route 257Seneca, PA 16346(814) tillersMeatsClearwater SystemsContact: Christopher Bonnell15454 Conneaut Lake RoadMeadville, PA 16335(888) stems.comDQE Communications, LLCContact: Lawrence Metts45 South 23rd StreetPittsburgh, PA 15203(412) 315-0935lmetts@dqe.comdqecom.comCHAMBER EVENTSBike ‘n Brew July 16Bike 'n Brew, hosted by FLEX, is back for2022! This year it is a hybrid event, with curbsideand in-person attendance., plus a bikingscavenger hunt Tickets are on sale now, visitohfbikenbrew.org for info.44th Annual Oil Heritage Festival July 21-24— BUILDER —Oakwood HeightsRoser Technologies Inc. (RTI)UPMC NorthwestFIND USonlineJoin us in downtown Oil City for 4 days of music,fun, food, and more! Follow Oil Heritage Festival onFacebook and check out our website atoilheritagefestival.com for more information.Chamber Steak Fry August 18Registration is open now for the Chamber’s annual Steak Fry atthe Oil City Boat Club. Enjoy river views while you grill yoursteak to perfection and network with fellow chamber members.Drinks, sides, and dessert provided as well! 40 per person.Find Chamber event and registration information at:venangochamber.org/events2 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
Stubler’s Succession Plan Promises Continued Community SupportAs we finalize plans for the 44th OilHeritage Festival, Chamber staff workto confirm each small detail thatcomes together to create a weeklongcelebration of community andheritage in our region.Planning for each year begins earlyand the first task is to invite sponsorsupport. While these generousdonations provide the income neededto purchase entertainment, supplies,and promotion for OHF, they alsoserve as a vote of confidence that thebusiness community understands thevalue of the yearly celebration.There are businesses that continue along-standing tradition of providingOHF sponsorship, and we welcomenew supporters each year, too. All areimportant to continuing the level ofactivities and entertainment.Among the long time supporters of OilHeritage Festival is Stubler’s DriveThru Beverages. Under the ownershipof Becky Stubler, the business hasenjoyed the influx of visitors whocome to town, often returning the lastweekend in July for family or classreunions. Over the years, manyvisitors have been greeted by thewelcoming smile of Ed Schossler. Ed,who has worked for the business formore than 25 years, recently becamethe new owner of Stubler’s.Pennsylvania. The next in line ofownership was Bob’s late fatherCharles “Chuck,” who is fondlyremembered for his continuedexpansion of the business, as well ashis extreme generosity throughoutthe community.That spirit extended to his employeesand set an example for Bob and hiswife, Becky. Bob was the successor toCharles Stubler and expanded thebusinesses to Franklin. Bob then tookownership of the Franklin business(which has since changed ownership)while Becky would take ownership ofthe Oil City location in 1995, with Bobcontinuing to be actively involved inthe management of operations.As the business changes ownership,little else is changing. Ed Schosslershares that he will continue thetraditions of excellent customerservice and giving back to thecommunity. When asked about hisStublers opened for business in 1878,by Peter C. Stubler, and was handeddown four generations to Bob Stubler,husband of Becky Stubler. Each of thegenerations that followed madesignificant advances to the business.Grandfather Peter C. Stubler securedthe 14th liquor license issued in3 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.orgcommitment to staying with Stublersfor all these years, Ed remarks: “Ihave always been treated well, fromthe very beginning, as a part-timeemployee. Bob trusted me and theothers who work here. Surprising tomany, the work here can be hard andlabor intensive, but it is verysatisfying. We have great customersand a community we love.”Ed is also committed to continuingimprovements, including the recentstep into social media, improvedpayment systems, and increasedproduct offerings. Among the staffthat ensures the business continueswithoutinterruptionisLarryYashinki, Assistant Manager and longtime employee.Bob and Ed are clearly friends andshare their excitement about theupcoming Oil Heritage Festival.Whether regulars, old friendsreturning to town, or visitors for thefirst time, the staff of Stubler’s (11total) are ready for the opportunity togreet those who come through theconvenient drive thru. They areperfect ambassadors for the region,providing consistent, reliable hoursand a dependable friendly greeting.
MEMBER NEWSORA Employee Graduates from HarvardOil Region Alliance RedevelopmentManager Selina Pedi recently graduatedwith highest honors from HarvardUniversity, earning her master’s degreein Sustainability with a focus onCommunity Resilience.In addition to her 4.0 grade pointaverage, Pedi’s master’s thesis, AComparative Analysis of CommunityEngagement Methodologies in Resiliencenominated for the thesis prize.Initiatives,was“We’re very proud of what Selina has achieved,” said ORAPresident and CEO John R. Phillips, II. “We always support ourstaff in wanting to continue their education.”Pedi joined the ORA part-time in May 2019 as the AlleghenyClarion River Valley Region Blueprint Community Coordinator. InOctober 2020 she was promoted to full-time RedevelopmentManager with a focus on Brownfields.Congratulations, Selina!Bob Cross Joins Wilson Real Estate TeamWilson Real Estate is excited to announce theaddition of Bob Cross to their team. Bob is anOil City resident who retired from the Firstunited National Bank this year after 18 yearsas the Branch Manager.In addition to his successful banking career,Bob is an active member of the community.He is the past president and currenttreasurer of the Oil City Rotary Club, as wellas a trustee for the First Presbyterian Church and a boardmember for Sugar Valley Lodge and the Oil Region LibraryAssociation.Bob said he “loves giving back to the community he calls home”,and is excited about his new adventure with Wilson Real Estate.Congratulations, Bob!4 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
MEMBER NEWSFranklin Library Celebrates 100 YearsThe Franklin Public Library (FPL)enters triple digits this year as itturns 100 years old! Founded in1894, FPL has had several homes,although its current location at 42112th Street has been its home since 1921; officially openingtheir doors on June 17, 1922.To commemorate 100 years of serving their community, theFranklin Library held a week-long celebration of special eventsin June. The library hosts many events, including book sales,Teen Reading Lounge, story times for children, and their muchloved Paws 4 A Cause therapy dog reading events.Find more information at ibrary.Congratulations on 100 years!Local Author Awarded Bronze Medal forBook Based on Venango Region“Rust on the Allegheny,” by local author Corey McCullough, is anIndependent Publisher Awards Bronze Medal Winner.The annual “IPPY” Awards is the longest-running unaffiliatedcontest recognizing the best in publishing from independentpublishing houses. “Rust” took home Bronzethis year in the Best Regional Fictioncategory. It is one of the few medal-winnersto come from a self-published author.“Rust on the Allegheny” is a historical fictionnovel set in western Pennsylvania. It is amulti-generation family saga that tells thestory of an industrial town on the AlleghenyRiver and features fictionalized versions ofplaces, people, and events of the Oil Region.McCullough, a native of Venango County and graduate ofCranberry High School, self-published “Rust” in 2021.McCullough’s books are available at the Oil City Library and canbe purchased on Amazon or through his website atthefallenodyssey.com/productsCongratulations, Corey!5 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
CHAMBER & MEMBER NEWSMeet Our Summer StaffYour Chamber staff has been hard at work this summer andwe’re excited to have a full team!Most recently, we welcomed Morgan Pifer as our secondintern. Morgan is specifically helping with the Be Hereinitiative and FLEX young professionals. So far she has beenpopulating our events calendar and job board, puttingtogether welcome packets, planning Be Here Ambassadorevents, assisting with FLEX events, and much more. You canread more about Morgan in this month’s FLEX Your Ideas(FYI) newsletter.We also shared an article in June welcoming back LexiHenry, who was our intern last summer, too. Lexi does avariety of tasks around the office, especially with the OilHeritage Festival. Ashley Sheffer, the Be Here Program Manager, who alsoassists FLEX Kat Thompson, our newest full-time employee whofocuses on education and membership efforts Tessa Byham, our Executive Assistant who manages allChamber operations and communications Susan Williams, the Chamber’s President & CEOIn addition to Morgan and Lexi, we have:It’s been a great summer so far! We’d love for you to reach Heather Hondel, our marketing assistant who shares all out or stop in to meet our team. You can contact us atchamber@venangochamber.org or (814) 676-8521.our blog and social media postsSeveral Interns Working in Venango CountySophia Wilson Oil City Main Street ProgramSophia is a junior at Regent University in Virginia, studying animation and graphic design.Sophia is utilizing her skills in graphic arts, photography, and event coordination to assist withthe Oil Heritage Festival Art Show, Oil City Uncorked, Farmers Market, Music on the Square,BridgeFest and other downtown Oil City events.Taylor Andrews & Tessa Korchak Forest Area School DistrictForest Area School District has two summer interns. Taylor is a social workmajor and Tessa is a music therapy major. They will be coordinating fourweeks of elementary summer camp, working on producing and distributingmarketing materials, and more.Komatsu Mining InternsKomatsu has a long tradition of supporting internships and this summer theyhave eight students interning with them. Pictured from left to right are: JacobWeckerly, Mark Armour, Robert Mathews, Tyler McFadden, Jonathan Fiscus,Hagan Cook, Alexis Montgomery, and Thomas Hutchins.6 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
Business Tip of the Month: Email MarketingBy Morgan Pifer, Chamber Intern Using email for your business mayseem challenging, but no matter thesector or size, there are a lot ofbenefits to using this type ofadvertising via email! Emails givecustomers updates about products, services, or information for yourbusiness. It's a great way to build acommunityandhelpconnectinformation with consumers. A subscriber list is a group of people who have given you permission tocontact them. This list wants to knowmore about your business and what itoffers! It is easy to share, and whileyour list may be limited initially, thosewho receive your email are more likely to share information with thosearound them or in their networks.Growing your email list can be hard,but it is not impossible, tips on how toincrease email subscriptions are:Send relevant content: Updatefrequently with content that iscompelling to readers, no onewants to read the same email overand over.Edit: Have concise content beforesending out your email. There isnothing more unprofessional thanhaving an unfinished section.Having a second pair of eyes ishighly beneficial.Send test emails: Having secondeyes is great but previewing anemail in a browser or on mobile isextremely important, this helpsyou see what the subscribers willbe seeing as well. Don’t spam: Your subscribers willquickly dwindle if the content isbeing reused weekly. Don’t sendthe same email, instead update itand add other important details togive it a refresh.Don’t make new subscriberswait: Your content is vital to yoursubscribers–they want to beinformed about what is occurring.Specifically,targetnewsubscribers with a welcome email!Look at analytics: Knowing youremail analytics gives you a lot ofinformation about how youremails are doing. By checkingfrequently you can see whatinformation is reaching youraudience.At the Chamber, our preferredplatform is Mailchimp! There areseveral other options out there, too,like Constant Contact. Get startedtoday on your email marketing!MEET YOUR LOCAL LEADERS: Judy Lentz, Mayor of EmlentonJudy Lentz was recently elected to theposition of Mayor of Emlenton. Wespoke with Judy recently to learnmore about her and her position.What was your path to the positionyou now hold?I retired after 36 years as Manager ofMedical Staff Services at UPMC Northwest. The positionas Mayor was not something I was seeking, but I wasrecruited and felt it was a good way to serve mycommunity.What are the key responsibilities of your position?It is my responsibility to oversee the police departmentand public safety.What do you enjoy about the work?I enjoy learning more about the community and learningthrough listening.How could others be helpful to you?By continuing to help me stay informed! And by beingopen to new ideas, especially those shared by peoplewho are new to the area.What helped prepare you for this job?What are you most looking forward to in 2022?My years working as a Medical Staff ServicesProfessional helped prepare me by teaching me goodtime management and people skills.Learning more about my role as Mayor and how I can bemost effective.7 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
EDUCATION UPDATEDid you know we have career posters shared with educators?If you’re often hiring and you’d like schools to know aboutyour company, contact the Chamber or go tovenangochamber.org/career-posters, complete the form, andwe’ll create one for your business.UPMC Hosted Forest Students for Medical Explorer ProgramBefore the end of the school year, ninth grade studentsfrom East and West Forest High School visited UPMCNorthwest for a day of learning about various careershoused within the hospital, as part of UPMC’s MedicalExplorer Program.These practical (and local) experiences are importantfor students in planning their career paths. We love tosee opportunities like this that help our emergingworkforce make informed decisions for their futures.For more information about the Medical ExplorerThe program includes touring the facility and visiting Program, contact Tammy Carr at carrt6@upmc.edu orstations set up on a four-minute rotation to learn about (814) 676-7154.many different units within the hospital. Tammy Carr,Patient Experience Data Analyst at UPMC Northwest,said, “Representatives from various service linesincluding nursing, radiology, respiratory therapy andenvironmental services were on-hand to talk withstudents about all the different career opportunitiesavailable within the organization.” Students reallyenjoyed hands-on experiences like trying on arespiratory vest and tying on arm bands for phlebotomy.(Pictured left) The Cranberry Robotics Team visited the Matric Group, located inSeneca, for a “Meet & Eat!” field trip. It included meeting with the Matric team, atour of the facility, and lunch with CEO Rick Turner. To find out more about thisopportunity, go to info.matric.com/join-our-team.To learn more about the Chamber’s involvement in education, join our email list at:www.venangoready.org or view the education page at: www.venangochamber.org/educationWork Ethic Tactfulness & Manners Communication Teamwork Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Understanding Supervision & World of Work8 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
Golf Scramble ‘22Presented by Premier Sponsor:Shawgo Real EstateFind morephotos onour FacebookPage!Champion Sponsors:Hole Sponsors:Beverage Sponsors:Allegheny Tool & Supply, Clarion CountyCommunity Bank, Gravatt Painting & ServicesLunch/Niblik Sponsor:Short Street Motor CarsAgway, Allegheny Realty Settlement, AlleghenySeamless Gutters, Allegheny Tool & Supply,Central Electric Cooperative, CommissionerChip Abramovic, Community AmbulanceServices, Eden, inc., Franklin Insurance, GravattPainting & Services, Hagan Business Machines,McGill, Power, Bell & Assoc., Milliken &Company, My Benefit Advisor,North Star Behavioral Health, Northern PARegional College, Northpointe Automotive,Northwest Bank, Oil City Automotive, Paul &Ellen Flickner, Representative R. Lee James,Rossbacher Insurance Group, CommissionerSam Breene, Shaw Industries, Shawgo RealEstate, Stifel, Waste Management, WeldingTechnologies, Witherup Fabrication & ErectionWe had a fantastic Golf Outing on June 23 at Wanango Country Club. There were 26 teams inattendance representing businesses and organizations from across and beyond the Venangoregion. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success!9 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
Gold Sponsors:Silver Sponsors:Thursday on the Plaza Sponsors:Bronze Sponsors:Bert Klapec, Inc., Clarion County CommunityBank, Electralloy, First United National Bank,Friedhaber’s, Good Hope Lutheran Church,Morrison Funeral Home, Oil City HousingAuthority, Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory,Ron & Pat Black, Rotary Club of Oil City,UFP Parker, Villa Italia RistoranteCar Show Sponsors:Patron Sponsors:Agway, Barbara Crudo, Cranberry 10 Minute Oil Change, Dr.Robert M. Pilweski, Galaxy Federal Credit Union, Gates & BurnsRealty, Gunter Financial Group of Raymond James, H & R Block,Klapec Auto Body, Laurel Eye Clinic, Lifelong Learning Programs- Skills for Success, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College, OilCity Vineyard Church, Wilma Johnson4 Your Car Connection, Caldwell Brands,Central Electric Cooperative, Cranberry Mall,Edward Jones Oil City, Franklin - Oil RegionCredit Union, Moonlight Packaging, NationalFuel Gas, Northpointe, Northwest Bank,Oakwood Heights, Oil City Automotive Center,Oil City Eagles, Rossbacher Insurance Group,Stifel, USA Choice Internet, Virgile Iron & SteelSee the full schedule of events at: oilheritagefestival.com10 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:Trilogy WellnessWith Jessica Zavilla, Regional ManagerTell us about Trilogy Wellness.We are an addiction treatment center. At TrilogyWellness, our mission is to bring the highestquality of care to individuals suffering fromOpioid Use Disorder (OUD). Each person withinour organization has seen patients with OUDtreated poorly, and we want to create a businessthat cares for the patients above all else.What do you love most about working inVenango County?Everyone we have encountered is so nice andsupportive. Getting involved in the community,healing individuals, and making the communitybetter as whole is what we are here for!What is your favorite part of working atTrilogy Wellness?Showing everyone what caring andcompassionate care looks like. Many of our staffhave personal connections to patients sufferingfrom addiction and we’re here to support you,and your families.What is one thing about your business thatwould surprise people?We currently have locations in seven cities inPennsylvania, including Franklin. Trilogy is excitedto provide services to the residents of multiplecounties throughout PA. Healing individuals ishealing our communities as a whole.What steps do you plan to take in the futureto improve or further your business?We plan to become even more involved in thecommunity, participating in community events assponsors and vendors. We are looking forward tobeing involved in the Oil Heritage Festival thismonth!150 Prospect Avenue(877) 446-6331Suite 104recovery@trilogywellnesscenters.comFranklin, PA 16323trilogywellness.org11 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
Save the DateSaturday, September 17Brad Allen Celebrates 25Rossbacher Insurance GroupYearswithBrad Allen, CIC, CRM, CPIA, AIS, AINS ofRossbacher Insurance Group was recentlyrecognized for 25 years of professionalleadership and advanced knowledge by theSociety of Certified Insurance Counselors.Brad was awarded a certificate cessfullymaintaining the Certified InsuranceCounselor (CIC) and Certified Risk Manager(CRM) designations. The CIC and CRMdesignations require annual continuing education ensuring thathis education is always up-to-date and relevant.Brad’s ongoing allegiance and support of the CIC and CRMprograms are a testament to the value he places on "real world"education and professional growth. "Your clients, associates andthe insurance profession as a whole benefit from such leadershipand a strong commitment to continuing education," statedWilliam J. Hold, MBA, CRM, CISR, President & CEO of The NationalAlliance for Insurance Education & Research.The CIC and CRM programs are nationally recognized as thepremier continuing education programs for insuranceprofessionals, with programs offered in all 50 states.Congratulations on 25 years, Brad!12 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
MEMBER NEWSNorthwest Commission Names ChairmanAt the June meeting of the NorthwestPennsylvania Regional Planning andDevelopmentCommission(NorthwestCommission) Board of Directors, LawrenceCounty Commissioner Dan Vogler waselected Chairman of the Board. Effective July1, Vogler succeeds Albert “Chip” Abramovic,Venango County Commissioner, who hasserved in the role for the past two years.”Commissioner Vogler is a champion for Lawrence County and theNorthwest Region. His leadership, insights and energy will begreat assets to the Northwest Commission. The upcomingChairman’s tenure on the board began just before the pandemicand his input and guidance were invaluable to serving our eightcounty region,” said Jill Foys, Executive Director, NorthwestCommission.Congratulations Commissioner Vogler!New Driving Range to Open in TitusvilleDeb and Eric Thompson, owners ofDuffers Driving Range (near theCranberry Mall), are excited to announcethey have recently acquired and will beopening a new driving range inTitusville.The Titusville Driving Range, located at 3560 State Route 8, willopen on July 4. Conveniently located near the Oil Creek FamilyCampground and Cross Creek Resort, the Titusville Driving Rangewill offer the same services as Duffers. Services include all dayrange access with an automated ball dispenser, club repair andregripping, golf lessons and more.Deb and Eric are transplants to the Oil Region, though they bothhave family with roots here, and have made Venango County theirhome and invested in the region, opening Duffers Driving Range inMay of 2021. Congratulations to the Thompson family and thankyou for your continued investment in the Venango area!For more information on the Titusville Driving Range, call (814)882-0556 or visit their Facebook page.13 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
CHAMBER & MEMBER NEWSAn Introduction to Government ContractingBy Aaron Ritsig, Government Contracting Specialist, Northwest Commission PTACHow much our governments – federal,state, and local – spend is a constanttopic of conversation in our society. TheFederal government spends hundredsof billions of dollars via contracts eachfiscal year, making it the world’s largestpurchaser of goods and services by awide margin. And combined, state andlocal governments across the U.S. spendbillions more. These contracts run the gamut frombattleship components to office supplies andlandscaping services. But as a business owner, have youever thought about getting some of those contracts foryourself?Here are the key elements you should have in placewhen selling to the government:Some business owners discount the idea of working forthe government, as they think that a small business can’tcompete with huge contractors like Raytheon andLockheed Martin, or that government contracting is toocomplicated. But in the 2020 fiscal year, smallbusinesses received 26.02% of all federal contractingdollars! In Pennsylvania, small, small diverse, andveteran-owned businesses received 17.9% of stategovernment contracting dollars. An Identifiable Product or Service: Above all else,you need to offer a clear solution to whateverproblem the government is trying to solve Commercial Success and Stability: A stable businessinfrastructure and a secure financial foundation arevital to showing the government you’re a responsibleand trustworthy supplier Past Performance: Good past performance ongovernment contracts also helps to establishtrustworthiness, but commercial performance ofsimilar size and scope can help as well Time, Resources, and Commitment to Succeed inGovernment Contracting: Government contracting isjust like any business venture – it requires time,energy, drive, resources, and support fromleadership to see a good return on investmentAs for the idea that government contracting is toocomplicated – the Northwest Commission is here tohelp! Funded by a cooperative agreement with theDepartment of Defense, we’re dedicated to connectingAs previously mentioned, those contracting dollars local area businesses with potential government buyers.weren’t just for defense projects. The government The best part? Because we’re publicly-funded, all(federal, state, or local) buys a wide variety of goods and services are offered to you free of charge. To learn more,services. You’d be surprised to learn what constitutes a visit northwestpa.org/government-contracting.small business, not to mention how many small This is a shortened version of an article. Find the fullbusinesses are well-positioned to win government article at: ernment-contracting/Chamber Steak Fry August 18 Register Now!Join us at the Oil City Boat Club in Rockmere for the Chamber’sAnnual Steak Fry on August 18. Grill your own steak and enjoy theriver views while networking with other Chamber members.All sides, beverages, and dessert will be provided at this familyfriendly event. Registration is open now and the cost is 40 perperson. Visit venangochamber.org/events or call Tessa at (814) 6768521 to reserve your spot.14 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
JULY 2022COMMUNITY EVENTS3Jolly July 3rd6Taste of Talent8Emlenton Summer Festival8Something Rotten5 - 10 p.m. Justus Park, Oil CityWednesdays at 7 p.m. Bandstand Park, FranklinJuly 8 - 10 Emlenton, PAJuly 8 - 17 Barrow–Civic Theatre, Franklin9Wildcatter Day14Community Conversation10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Historic Pithole City5 - 6 p.m. Franklin Public Library16 Bike ‘n Brew2 - 7 p.m. Venango Chamber, Oil City21 Oil Heritage FestivalJuly 21 - 24 Downtown Oil CityFind more event details & post your own event at: beherevenango.org/eventsChamber Staff Attend Chamber DayMore than 80 chamber professionals and business leaders fromacross the Commonwealth gathered in Harrisburg for the 2022Chamber Day at the State Capitol on June 7.The annual event, co-hosted by the PA Chamber of Business andIndustry and the PA Association of Chamber Professionals,included policy discussions with key public officials andprovided an opportunity for chambers to advocate on behalf ofthe employer community to improve the Commonwealth’sbusiness climate.When reflecting on the event, Susan said, “Chamber Dayprovides us with an opportunity to be heard in Harrisburg,while we learn how other chambers and regions are impactedby state government.”Pictured: (Below) Speaker of the HouseBryan Cutler addresses the attendees(Right) Susan Williams and Kat Thompsonwith Senator Scott Hutchinson15 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
24 SENECA STREET P.O. BOX 376 OIL CITY, PA 16301PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGEPAIDPERMIT # 280Address Service RequestedBOARD OFDIRECTORSMatt Deal, ChairRyan Bell, Vice ChairJake Davis, TreasurerGreg Plowman, SecretaryDoug EberleDan FlahertyCindy GrantHope LinemanJoyce LutonCathy KentzelAnn RicharDana ShawgoDavid SneddenFred TerwilligerPam WatkinsLisa WingerMorrison Funeral HomeWebco IndustriesNew York LifeScierka’s TavernAgwayOil Region Library AssociationForever MediaClarion University VenangoUPMC NorthwestThe Barnard HouseRichar, Shields & Co. PCShawgo Real EstateHagan Business MachinesCentral Electric CooperativeWatkins HR StrategyAseraCare HospiceSTAFFSusan WilliamsTessa ByhamAshley ShefferKat ThompsonHeather HondelLexi HenryMorgan PiferPresident / CEOExecutive AssistantBe Here Program ManagerMembership & Education ManagerMarketing AssistantChamber InternBe Here InternCHAMBERCHECKLISTWe’d love for you to engage with the Chamberand there are many ways to do so! Here aresome ideas: Review your listing in the online membershipdirectory (members.venangochamber.org/list) Contact us to create an account to update yourown listing (chamber@venangochamber.org) Sign up as a supporter of VenangoREADY(venangoready.org) Add your job opening to the Be Here Job Board(beherevenango.org/jobs) Add your event to the Be Here Calendar(beherevenango.org/events)Have questions? Contact us at (814) 676-8521or chamber@venangochamber.org16 Venango Area Chamber of Commerce venangochamber.org
Volume 10 Issue 7 July 2022Get Involved—FLEX Summer HappeningsAs we officially welcome summer, weare in the middle of planning avariety of fun community events, andwe invite you to get involved!First up is the Oil Heritage FestivalBike ‘n Brew, taking place onSaturday, July 16.This year’s event features a BikingScavenger Hunt from 2 to 4 p.m.,where participants will ride theirbicycles to up to 10 stops along thetrail in Oil City and take a photo atea
Sophia is a junior at Regent University in Virginia, studying animation and graphic design. Sophia is utilizing her skills in graphic arts, photography, and event coordination to assist with the Oil Heritage Festival Art Show, Oil City Uncorked, Farmers Market, Music on the Square, BridgeFest and other downtown Oil City events.
