“When furious, get curious.” This quote from Paul Saginaw, co-founder of Zingerman’s Deli out of Ann Arbor, Michigan, can be applied to multiple situations, including thriving in Venango County. What started as Zingerman’s Delicatessen in 1982, has become 10 different businesses over the years, including … READ MORE
We’d like to give a HUGE thank you to those who submitted photos for the Be Here Social Media Contest. We appreciate your support of this initiative and your help spreading the word about the many great ways to live, work, and play in the Venango Area. … READ MORE
Join us on Friday, January 26, at Karma Coffee Co to celebrate one year of the Be Here initiative (details at the bottom of this blog post) It’s hard to believe it has already been almost one year since we introduced the Be Here initiative … READ MORE
Oil City, Franklin, Cranberry, Emlenton, Barkeyville, Polk, Rouseville, Utica, Kennerdell—just some of the communities located in Venango County. The only thing separating these areas is distance. There are no physical borders, fences, or anything of the sort. Why, though, does it sometimes seem like each … READ MORE
Home is more than a place you live. Home is where you grew up, made memories, spent time with family and friends, and where your roots will always be. When you think of home, do you think of Venango County or the surrounding areas? If … READ MORE
You can now sign up to receive emails from Be Here! We’ll occasionally send updates on the initiative, such as exciting news, upcoming events, contests, and more. If you’d like to join the list, please click the button below: JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST All past emails … READ MORE
Ever visited somewhere and thought “why don’t more people know about this?” Whether it’s a scenic area, unusual business, historic spot, or more, tell us what you think are the hidden gems in the Venango Area! Our goal is to create a list and continue … READ MORE
A couple weeks ago, the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce held the 39th Annual Oil Heritage Festival in downtown Oil City, with entertainment, food, a parade, arts and crafts, children’s activities, and more. This was my fifth Oil Heritage Festival since working at the Chamber, … READ MORE
This article was written by Marissa Dechant and published by The Derrick. & The News-Herald in July of 2017. Photo by Richard Sayer. Find the original article here. Late last month, Gavin and Kimberly Fish and their five children packed up their belongings and left … READ MORE
Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with about 20 students ages 13-19 from the Venango Area at the Oil Region Youth Entrepreneur Program. These students spent two days learning about becoming entrepreneurs and hearing from local business owners and leaders. My presentation was … READ MORE