Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

In Western PA, nearly 600 blood drives were cancelled since April 1, due to the pandemic, and 19,000 anticipated blood donations were lost. Consider donating blood at an upcoming drive: Wednesday, January 6 12 5 p.m. Christ UM Church, Franklin Monday, February 8 1-6 p.m. Transit Building, Oil City Thursday, February 25 1-7 p.m. Cranberry Mall... Visit Vitalant.org or call 877-25- VITAL (877-258-4825) to save your spot. While all blood types are needed, there’s an urgent need for type O blood donations. All blood donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies. For more information visit https://venangochamber.org/vitalant-to-host-blood-drives-i/

Each Year, the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the Citizen of the Year, and this year we are excited to announce our 2020 Citizen of the Year as Lisa Winger. The 2021 Annual Dinner and Recognition will look a bit different this year. There will not be a dinner. We’re making a shift from our usual designations of Business and Partner of the Year, instead taking the opportunity to recognize community heroes. Learn more about Lisa, what it means to be a community hero, and how to nominate your heroes at https://venangochamber.org/recognizing-heroes-and-citizen-/

With restaurants closed for in person dining, take out orders may be the difference between businesses being able to reopen in 2021. Let’s inspire each other by sharing photos of our food, with #VenangoTakeout.

Happy New Year from the Chamber Staff!

Our January newsletter is out! The cover article features recognition of Venango Community Heroes and focuses on Lisa Winger, the Chamber's 2020 Citizen of the Year. Also inside: Spotlight of The Primary Health Network, updates from FLEX - Venango County's Young Professionals Organization & news from many other businesses and organizations. Find the newsletter at: https://venangochamber.org/venangoworks-january-2021/

Check out this amazing looking pizza from Bud's Pizza! #venangotakeout