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“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”

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September 17, 2011

Morrison Park

Seneca, PA

Celebrating Excellence

Nomination information inside

Celebrating our first years

Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org

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NEW MEMBERSNEW MEMBERSNEW MEMBERS

Bright Ideas Learning Center and Photography Greg Knox 11294 Rt. 322 Shippenville, PA 16254 Phone: 814-226-7804 Web: www.brightideas-lc.com eMail: [email protected] Published Category: Education Published Category: Photography Just Desserts Kathy Massie 308 Cowell Ave. Oil City, PA 16301 Phone: 814-673-0657 eMail: [email protected] Published Category: Caterers

BOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT NICOLE RUSSELL Nicole’s Bridal Boutique

V.P. LORI SIBBLE

Edward Jones Investments, Seneca Office

SECRETARY BOB RICHARDS Oil Region Realty

TREASURER EMILY GILL

Moxie Media

ROD ADAMS

Changing Times Telephone Service

DAN BROCKETT Penn State Cooperative Extension

DR. JOE CARRICO

Oil City Area School District

DR. KATE ECKERT Eckert Chiropractic

DAN ESTADT

Seneca Insurance & Notary

DR. RAY FEROZ

Clarion University

SALLY HARDS Webco Industries, Inc.

BUTCH HARGENRADER Pepsi Bottling Company

BETH HARMAN Northwest Savings Bank

DR. RYAN JACKSON Gonstead Family Chiropractic

BILL KAPP Action Auto Service, Inc.

ROGER MCCAULEY UPMC Northwest

PATRICK PELLETIER

Williams Insurance

DAVE SNEDDEN Hagan Business Machines-Cranberry

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUSAN WILLIAMS

[email protected]

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT DOTTIE TAWNEY

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Member Updates:

Change of address Olmes & Dickson, CPA’s

Is now located at 21 Seneca Street

Suite 200 Oil City, PA 16301

Logic Replacement recently launched it’s

new website: www.LogicReplace.com

American Cancer Society - Venango/Forest Donations and Memorials for the can be mailed to The American Cancer Society 21823 Route 68, Suite 1, Clarion PA 15767 or by calling 1-888-227-5445 then choosing option 3. Any questions can also be sent to [email protected].

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Joy Global Invests in the Future with Junior Achievement Linda Henderson, Joy Global in Franklin serves on the volunteer board for Junior Achievement in the Oil Region. Recently she presented Gail Whitney, JA Regional Executive Director, and Lisa Groner, JA Board Chair with a check to provide 4 elementary classroom programs. Joy Global supports JA throughout the country and is glad to be making an educational impact in Franklin. School Superintendent Pamela Dye encouraged Junior Achievement to expand programming to a second elementary school this year; Joy Global’s support makes this expansion possible. Junior Achievement gives young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. In conjunction with other community volunteers, Joy Global employees will deliver relevant, hands-on experiences that give students knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. JA programs empower students to make a con-nection between what they learn in school and how it can be applied in the real world – enhancing the rele-vance of their classroom learning and increasing their understanding of the value of staying in school. Joy Global recognizes how this collaboration will benefit the development of a future workforce ready to fill the positions most needed to keep them successfully competing it the marketplace. For more information, visit http://www.jaerie.org/.

UPMC Employees Give Back During the Holiday Season UPMC Northwest is proud of its long history of taking part in community events, especially around the holiday season. Beginning with Thanksgiving, UPMC Northwest donates to the Friends for Food Campaign, and then immediately begins preparations for other holiday projects including Spirit of Giving at the Cranberry Mall and the Adopt-a-Family program, both benefitting Community Services of Venango County. Other holiday projects include the Salvation Army’s Treasures for Children gift tree, and new this year, a Holiday Stocking project that will benefit several local agencies.

Along with direct project participation, UPMC Northwest holds a blood drive in December for Central Blood Bank, and sponsors several community events in Venango County throughout the season. The UPMC Cancer Center at UPMC Northwest is hosting a Memorial Christmas Tree Celebration on December 4, and invites families of cancer victims and survivors to place an ornament on a tree in the Cancer Center in memory or honor of a loved one. The hospital’s Light Up Night is held immediately after the Cancer Center event, where the hospital’s live tree in the outdoor courtyard, as well as several trees around the perimeter of the hospital, are lit for the season.


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On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… Deer Creek Wine? That’s right! Deer Creek Winery is celebrating the 12 days of Christmas from December 1st-12th with 12 days of sales on 12 different wines! Connect with Deerc Creek on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and t h e i r w e b s i t e a t www.deercreekwine.com to find the daily deal! Perfect for Christ-mas shopping and savings! Plus their Wine of the Month card is a great gift that just keeps on giving. It’s a fantastic membership card that entitles the holder to a free bottle of wine each month. It’s valued at $160 but will be on sale for $135 through Christmas. Deer Creek Wine is the perfect gift for every holiday occasion. Contact the main winery at 814-354-7392 with questions.

DuBois Business College Appoints Colleen Coudriet as Director of the Oil City Campus

DuBois Business College is proud to announce the appointment of Colleen Coudriet as the Director of the Oil City campus. As Director, Colleen will oversee the day-to-day affairs and management of the Oil City Campus. Colleen has been a part of the DuBois Business College staff since January 2003. She started with DuBois Business College as a Financial Aid Advisor, where she was

responsible for counseling/advising students and parents regarding financial aid options and assisting them with the necessary documents required to receive financial aid. More recently, Colleen also served as an Instructor, where she assisted students in the Professional Career Planning class on the preparation of documents and learning the skills students would need as they enter the workforce upon completion of their degree programs. Before coming to DuBois Business College, Colleen was the Administrator of Financial Aid Support Services and Senior Financial Aid Advisor at Triangle Tech in DuBois.

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

Free Flu Shots Offered at Titusville Hospital Flu shots will be offered in the outpatient lab area of Titusville Area Hospital on Monday, December 3, 2012 from 3 – 6 pm. There is no charge and registration is not required. You must be 18 years or older. Flu shots are sponsored by Titusville Area Hospital, Crawford Health Improvement Coalition, and the PA Department of Health.

Oil Region Alliance Promotes Dan Twombly John R. Phillips II, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, and Tourism announced this month that Dan Twombly was promoted from Sr. Vice President of Finance and Compli-ance to the position of Executive Vice President. Dan has been with the Alliance since 2005 and was instrumental in the combining of the financial systems of the four separate organizations that merged to form the Oil Region Alliance. Dan has served in various capacities; he deals with land transactions, grant compliance, membership, administration issues, and is also in charge of all technology systems. “Dan has shown great leadership throughout this year since the reorganization of the Oil Region Alliance, and I count on his steady advice on a daily basis. I feel he is ready for new challenges and opportunities, and I want to capitalize on his marketing background and training to help accomplish the mission of the Alliance in Economic Development, Tourism, and Heritage and Recreational Development. Dan has helped me convert the Alliance from a departmental model to a team-based environment. With the reduction in staff over the years, everyone has really taken on much more responsibility. Dan truly embraces the mission of the Alliance and wakes up every morning with the sole purpose of creating a better Oil Region for all who live, work, and play here. I am sure our Board of Directors and all our stakeholders are proud that Dan does such a great job of representing this Agency.”


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First Night 2013

OIL CITY’S FIRST NIGHT® 2013 TO AGAIN FEATURE A LARGE VARIETY OF FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT

This year’s always popular First Night® Oil City will once again offer attendees a wide variety of outstanding enter-tainment complemented by two fireworks displays; a gala display at 7:00 p.m. and a “Welcome to 2013” volley at midnight. The action packed family-oriented non-alcoholic celebration also will include outdoor bonfires, hat making, a kickoff People’s Fanfare Procession, children’s events, a drum circle at the Transit Annex Graffiti Gallery at 9 p.m., great food, and shuttle busses to transport people from venue to venue. Over the years, those who attend First Night have often commented, “There’s so much to do - - you won’t be able to do it all!

Continued on page 10

First Night Buttons Available at the

Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

Because the goodwill of those we serve is the foundation of our success, it is a pleasure at this holiday time to say “Thank You” as we wish you a full year of

happiness and success.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Susan, Dottie & The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors


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SAVE THE DATE 2013 CHAMBER EVENTS

February 20, 2013 Citizen of the Year/Annual Dinner

March 22, 2013 FLEX Presents

May Business of the Year /Partner in Business

Award Mixer

June 13, 2013 Chamber Golf Outing

July 25-28, 2013

35th Annual Oil Heritage Festival

August 22, 2013 Chamber Steak Fry

September 21, 2013 Cranberry Festival

As we reach the end of 2012, we look back upon the success of not only this year but of our first 100 years. The highlights are too many to count here but the remembering inspires and motivate us for what’s to come. We encourage our members to join us in planning for another successful year in 2013. Please mark your calendars now, so that you and the others in your business don’t miss a chance to celebrate and network with your fellow members and our community.

Several member have already contacted the Chamber to find out how they can sponsor events, volunteer their service or schedule their own mixers. Please contact us to find out how we can help you plan 2013!


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Darole Pertz Honored by CASA On October 19th Venango County CASA gathered with a packed house full of supporters and volunteers and officers of the court to honor all of their volunteers. The organization honored two distin-guished volunteers: The Volunteer of the Year and The Service Provider of the Year. Venango County President Judge Oliver Lobaugh announced Darole Pertz as Volunteer of the Year. Lobaugh heaped praise on Pertz and the other dozen and half CASA volunteers telling how they focus in on one child, becoming a mentor, confidant and friend. In accepting the Volunteer of the Year Award, Darole Pertz related being a CASA volunteer was something she very nearly passed up. After her training, as she took on her first case she learned first hand how valuable CASA is to families and to the courts. She watched other service providers working hard to give families the tools to do well and live well. But she also learned of the challenges and heart rending parts of her job too. She wanted to , but with the encouragement of fellow advocates and family, she moved on and feels more effective than ever before in her job of bringing a child safely home. Wayne Burnside, of Child to Family Connections, in Franklin was honored as Service Provider of the Year.

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Celebrates 5 Years!

The Bricks of Franklin, located on 13th Street in Franklin, will be celebrating their 5th year in business this month. When Bill and Karen Carey opened in 2007, the economic pinch started to tighten. Being parents of two children themselves, they realized that when folks looked at their home budgets, dining out was usually the first thing to go. That’s why they made the menu as affordable as possible for families and even single people alike. Offering a Kid’s Eat Free option on Monday nights starts the school week out right and on budget. Customers have made this a traditional night to go out for dinner and catch up with their friends and family.

Other events have become a staple in their customer’s schedules like Trivia on Wednesday nights, Karaoke on Friday nights, and Live Entertainment on Saturday nights. The Bricks is always a fun, clean place to take your family and friends for a great time. The Brick’s cherishes their customers, old and new, and are very grateful for their business. The Bricks’ customers have shown a loyalty to their business and have become an extended family. They extend their warmest wishes for the holiday season and are looking forward to another 5 years!


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First Night Continued from page 6 The ‘Young at Heart’ events taking place during First Night this year include the Butler Clowns; magic by David Lawrence; storytelling by Linda Mertz; a Drum Circle; and, a People’s Procession at 6:45 p.m. that will make its way from the National Transit Building on Seneca Street to Justus Park just in time for the 7:00 p.m. fireworks gala display. Butler’s Clowns & balloon twisting, Magic by David Lawrence, and the Drum Circle will all take place at The National Transit Building. Storyteller Linda Mertz will perform at the Creekside Senior Center. This year’s hat making, crafting, face tattoos and mask making will all take place at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Noise-makers and “critters” will also be available.

A limited number of “Wishing Lights” will be sold in Justus Park and released at 7:15 p.m. after the first display of fireworks.

‘Theater and Dance’ oriented activities include Community Playhouse, Inc. performing at the Trinity United Meth-odist Church on the second floor. Musical entertainment includes The Elmonics performing Doo-wop at the YWCA; Umojah Nation performing Reggae at the Christ Episcopal Church; the blues music of Rocky Lawrence at the Masonic Hall; Wurlitzer organist Dennis James at the Venango Museum; vocal duo Small Potatoes at the Trin-ity United Methodist Church Sanctuary; Jim Helmetzi’s guitar favorites at the Mosaic Café’; Matt Gavula singing vocals and playing the keyboard at Famoore’s Restaurant; Eddie St. Clair performing 70’s & 80’s music at the Trin-ity United Methodist Church, second floor; the Weckerly Family Band performing bluegrass and old-time favorites at the Calvary United Methodist Church; and, Dennis Geib playing piano selections at the Spilling the Beans.

Shuttle bus service will be provided by Baker’s Transportation and stops and pickups will take place at the Ma-sonic Hall, Calvary United Methodist Church, Spilling the Beans, the rear entrance of the Mosaic Café (drop off only), Venango Museum and at the National Transit Building. Balloon artist, The inKrEdible Ike will be riding on one of our buses, creating balloon art from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Aubrey’s Adventure Fountain Project will hold a Spaghetti Dinner at the Free Methodist Church on the South Side from 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Admission to First Night Oil City events requires the purchase of a button.

Attendees may choose to attend any of the 15 indoor events by purchasing and wearing a First Night Button. A schedule accompanies each button sold. It contains all of the information you need regarding the events taking place on First Night. The fee for purchasing a button is $8 if buttons are purchased prior to December 25. Buttons purchased after December 25 or on the night of the show will sell for $10 each. Admission for children of age 5 years and under is FREE.

Button sale sites after 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve will include The Arlington Hotel; located at 1 Seneca Street; Spill-ing the Beans Gourmet Coffee House, located at 2 W. Front Street; and, The Transit Fine Arts Gallery located at 206 Seneca Street.

The members of this year’s First Night Committee are Nancy and George Cooley, Jeff Corbett, Dan Feroz, Robert Flath, Lynn Pacior-Malys, Robin and Bill Moon, Gretchen McGinley, Mary Morgan, Kate Newman, Libby Williams and Susan Williams. In order to continue the event from year-to-year, the Committee is always in need of additional members and community volunteers. If you are interested in joining the committee, serving as a volunteer, or need additional information, please contact Susan Williams at the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce at (814)676-8521 or at: [email protected].

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The Commons Plans Special Events for December and January DECEMBER

15 Small Business Holiday Party with DJ Vincent Entertainment 6pm-11pm $20 per person menu available at thecommonsatfranklin.com 21 End of the World Comedy Show 8pm-9:30pm $10 admission $8.99 buffet Comedian details at thecommonsatfranklin.com JANUARY

19 FOUR COURSE BEER & WINE DINNER 25 & 26 RETRO 50’S VALENTINES PHOTO SHOOT

Thank You! 2012 Business After Hours Mixer Hosts

Advanced Chiropractic BNI-Business Network Professionals

C&S Hilltop Hardware Candice Whites All American Store

Cross Creek Resort Eckert Chiropractic

Foxburg Hi Level Golf Course

Lydia's Stitches Mandy's Gift Boutique

Somers Dentistry State Street Furniture

Stone Construction Venango College Clarion University

2013 Scheduled Mixers H & R Block, January 16, 2013

Tropical Tanning, January 23, 2013 Millers Design, February 7, 2013

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS AVAILABLE AT WWW.VENANGOCHAMBER.ORG/CALENDAR

December 5: Mixer - Cross Creek Resort 5-7PM December 7: FLEX First Friday Lunch December 11: Mixer - Candice White AAS - 5-7PM December 19: FLEX Meeting 5:30 PM Chamber Office December 20: Board of Directors Meeting - 8AM December 24: Christmas Eve - Chamber Office Closed December 25: Christmas Day - Chamber Office Closed

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