A new time of year has begun—Facebook is filled with back-to-school photos, families are getting into routines, and you may be delayed a few minutes on your way to work as you get stuck behind a school bus. It’s hard not to notice the joy … READ MORE
“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
Picture this: You’ve relocated to Venango County—maybe you used to live here and you are returning or you are completely new to the area. You purchase an affordable home, obtain a job where you’ll be using your skills and education, register your children at local … 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