In the Oil Region - Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

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Volume 9| Issue 8| August 2013
In the Oil Region
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS:
SEE INSERTS INSIDE
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
high wire media
Lindsay Johns
6758 State Route 38
Cranberry, PA 16319
Phone; 814-673-5987
Email: Lindsay.highwiremedia@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/highwiremedia
Published Category: Technology Support
We help businesses and individuals what computers, software and mobile devices will best
suit their needs. We also can teach you how
to use them!
PEPRO LLC
Kelly Lander
671 Colbert Ave.
Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: 814-676-5688
Email: sales@peprollc.com
Website: www.peprollc.com
Published Category: Manufacturers
PEPRO is the leading manufacturer of patented shielded enclosure systems for your
mission critical and remote communication
needs. We have provided secure, deployable
radio sites without loss or failure since 1992.
Zacherl Seneca Wash Center
Kent Zacherl
300 South Main Street
Seneca, PA 16346
Phone: 814-673-4774
Email: SenecaWashCenter@Outlook.com
Website: www.facebook.com/SenecaWash
Published Category: Car Wash
The Zacherl family has been in the car wash
business for over 10 years. Our mission is to
serve you and your investment to the best of
our abilities. Zacherl's Seneca Wash Center
boasts a laundromat, automatic car wash, and
four self service car wash bays.
Cranberry Wellness Center
Paula Bickel
6945 US 322
Suite #325
Cranberry, PA 16319
Phone: 814-677-9140
Website: www.cranberrywellnesscenter.com
Published Category: Health & Fitness
Cranberry Wellness Center is a health and wellness
center offering a variety of products and services
aimed at helping people reach their personal
health goals. We offer Nutritional Counseling,
BioMeridian Testing (computerized nutritional assessment), Autonomic Response Testing, Asyra &
Digital Homeopathy and Supplement Scans.
Venango Area
Chamber of Commerce
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Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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In the Oil Region
Employers in our region are facing unprecedented levels of competition in attracting the best employees. While
this presents a challenge to the business community, it also provides an opportunity to local students who will
make up the future workforce. In response to this workforce issue, several local organizations have teamed up as
School Counts! In the Oil Region partners to work with our education community in encouraging increased
student accountability that will bridge student education and workforce development. Those organizations who
are working together include: Forest County Community & Economic Development, Forest County Industrial
Development Corporation, Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce, Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and
Tourism, Titusville Chamber of Commerce, Titusville Community Development Agencies, Venango Area
Chamber Of Commerce and the PA CareerLink Oil Region.
School Counts! In the Oil Region offers ‘employability certificates’ to participating students in grades 9-12, who
have met the six academic and performance criteria that have been established. The certificates give credibility
to students and indicate that they are dependable and ready to go to work.
School Counts! In the Oil Region began with a pilot program at the Cranberry Area School District in the spring
of 2013. The remaining Oil Region school districts have committed to rolling this program out, beginning in the
fall of 2013.
Local businesses who value the standards of these certificates are invited to sign up in support of the program.
Even if your business does not employ high school students, we encourage your business to show your support
of the School Counts! In the Oil Region initiative. Those who do employ students are encouraged to
acknowledge the certificates when hiring. All businesses can champion the importance of building a strong
work ethic in school, as it will directly affect future employment beyond high school.
For more information about School Counts! In the Oil Region please contact any of the School Counts! In the
Oil Region partners.
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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VARHA to Host 12th Annual Auction
The Arlington Hotel
814.677.1221
877.677.1222
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1 Seneca St
Oil City, Pennsylvania
www.oilcityhotel.com
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Venango Area Riding for the Handicapped Association will host
its 12th Annual Benefit Auction, “An Evening of Making a
Difference,” on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the Commons
at Franklin, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. This year’s event
features live and silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, and a “firewater
raffle.” Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and time spent with
friends will round out the evening.
To help sponsor the event, to donate an auction item, or to
reserve tickets, please call (814) 437-7433. Your support will
enable VARHA to continue its 33-year tradition of providing
therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with
disabilities.
Bus Trip to Pittsburgh Planned
Venango Museum is planning to host a
bus trip to Pittsburgh on September 12,
2013. The bus will depart at 8:00 am
from the museum at 270 Seneca Street
and travel to the Senator John Heinz
History Center for a guided tour. The
remainder of the day will be spent on your own shopping in
the Strip District. Lunch will also be on your own.
The bus will depart Pittsburgh at 4:30 for the return trip home.
The cost of this trip is $50.00 per person. You may opt out of
the History Center tour and pay $40.00 to spend the day
shopping. Reservations must be received by August 18th.
Please call (814) 676-2007 to reserve your seat. Thank you for
supporting your local museum. Any questions should be
referred to Museum Director Betsy Kellner.
The Derrick Welcomes New Ad Exec
State Farm®
Providing Insurance and Financial Services
Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710
Sandy K Hovis Ins Agcy Inc.
Sandy K. Hovis LUTCF, Agent
857 Allegheny Boulevard, P.O. Box 310
Reno, PA 16343-0310
814 437 2716 Fax 814 437 2950
sandy@sandykhovis.com
Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®
Melissa Lyons is a new Advertising Account
Executive with The Derrick and The NewsHerald. She will be handling advertising for the
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce as well as
managing other accounts in Oil City, Seneca,
and Cranberry. Melissa is a native of the area
and is looking forward to working with her new
customers and becoming more involved in our
community. She can be reached at (814) 677-8318 or
melissalyons10@gmail.com.
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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Business Trick or Treat Planned for October
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce
will be hosting the first Trick or Treat for
Chamber members! 20 participating
businesses in the Oil City, Franklin, and
Cranberry area will provide a treat to any
Chamber member who visits their location
between October 14 and October 19. Just
take a moment to stop in with your Trick or
Treat Checklist, sign the Visitors Log and say hello! Bring
your Checklist to the Chamber Mixer on October 22nd
hosted at Seneca Lanes in cooperation with Ask Me. If you
have 10 or fewer punches, you will be entered to win a
variety of prizes, and if you have 11 or more punches you will
be entered in the grand prize drawing with prizes totaling
over $500!
225 Singh Drive
Cranberry, PA 16319
814.677.2640
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65 Rooms
Indoor Pool
Wireless High Speed Internet
Deluxe Hot Breakfast Buffett
Meeting Facility for Seating up to 60
WWW.HIEXPRESS.COM/FRANKLINPA
The Chamber Trick or Treat is a great way to network with
other Chamber members and to increase awareness of what
is available in the oil region. Visit a Trick or Treat participating
business and take the time to meet the proprietor and
employees and make contacts that will benefit your business.
A Trick or Treat Participant Application is enclosed in this
month’s newsletter. Fill out the information requested,
including a brief description of your business that will be
displayed in next month’s newsletter along with other Trick
or Treat Participants. This event is limited to the first 20 paid
entrants. Completed application and payment can be made
to the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce. Additional
information pertaining to the Chamber Trick or Treat can be
obtained by contacting Jeanne Best of Ask Me at (814) 2295479. This is an opportunity that is available to all Chamber
members including those without a brick and mortar
storefront.
Watch for the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce Trick or
Treat Checklist to be delivered to you in the October newsletter. Don’t miss the fun during the first Trick or Treat week
and the follow up Chamber Mixer for Ask Me and Seneca
Lanes on October 22nd at Seneca Lanes!
GILL
CONSULTING
Human Resource Management ▪ Strategic Planning
Business Development ▪ Customized Training Programs
Employee Relations ▪ Executive Coaching
Route 8, Reno, PA 16343
(814) 676-5566
iBelong
101 N. 13TH STREET
FRANKLIN
432-4091
iBelong
25 E. FIRST STREET
OIL CITY
676-4504
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Seneca Lanes “Where the Good Times Roll”
This year Seneca Lanes begins their second bowling season under new ownership by the
Plaza Sports Den, Inc. Last season, bowlers saw many changes that included new air conditioning, parking lot repair, signage repair, fresh paint, and new ball returns. League bowlers enjoyed new events with full to capacity bowling tournaments, FREE Open and FREE
League bowling to the winners of the 38th annual League Appreciation Tournament, and
over $2500 in Roll in Rebates to their league bowlers for recruiting new league bowlers,
awarded by Dean and Stephanie Felmlee.
There were a few additional highlights of last year, too! Professional Bowler Rhino Paige attended a High School
Bowling match and provided some bowling tips to high school bowlers from Franklin, Oil City, and Cranberry
High School during a practice session. Also, Ebonite International sent two regional Professional Bowlers to
Seneca Lanes to assist local bowlers with instruction and gave the bowlers a chance to roll newly released
bowling balls during the Ebonite Demo Days, which is scheduled for this season on Saturday, February 22, 2014.
The staff at Seneca Lanes enjoyed introducing the #1 participating sport in the United States to the community
with new events like Penny a Pin and Monte Carlo on Friday nights. Families took to the lanes with events that
make it economical to have a night out and dinner with your family for $30 during Family Time Combo. Bowling
is great for all ages and abilities, and it creates memories for the whole family.
Group outings, fundraisers and birthday parties connect the staff with the community. Seneca Lanes can host
parties as small as a group of 8 or as large as functions with an excess of 100 people. Events can be customized
to fit your needs.
During the last few months, Seneca Lanes has gotten a new appearance with
a fresh look outside and a new sign from Ultra Graph-X. Four Your Car Connection has also been inviting bowlers to experience all the changes coming
this season. League bowlers will be returning next month and two new formats are being introduced to invite new bowlers—8 for 8 and Bad Bowlers. 8
for 8 is targeted to youth 13 yr and younger, in which they can bowl for 8
weeks at $8 a week and get a FREE bowling ball! The Bad Bowlers is an adult
two person team mini league, with a main goal of having FUN. Prizes, music
and everyone receives a t-shirt to wear proudly that they are a Bad Bowler at Seneca Lanes.
Keep up to date with events on the website, www.senecalanes.com, or friend the Seneca Lanes Facebook page.
Also, competitive bowlers are invited to join the Bowling Blast Facebook group to stay on top of tournaments in
a tri-state area. Experience the fun and join the party at Seneca Lanes, “where the good times roll”.
FLEX Events in August
The August Flex First Friday Lunch is Friday, August 2nd at Primo Barones at the Franklin Airport. Dutch treat,
RSVPs are not necessary. Hope to see you there and be sure to bring a friend!
This month Flex will once again sponsor the annual Intern Luncheon at Wanango Golf Club on Friday, August
16th at Noon. We would like as many Flex members to attend as possible and if you are able you may RSVP to
the Chamber at (814) 676-8521. If you know or work with any interns in Venango County please invite them and
encourage them to RSVP to the Chamber as well!
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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Labor Day Weekend Family Camp
August 30-September 2, 2013
In the midst of deadlines, meetings, to-do lists and the hectic pace of life, it's easy to lose sight of the most
important ministry God has entrusted us with—our families. You will be challenged spiritually by gifted
speakers. You will have ample time to relax, refuel, and reconnect with God and those who matter most to
you—your family. During Chapel and Missions, children can join our very own Kids Club, a five session program full of treasure hunts, Bible stories, silly songs and crazy games.
Choose the lodging accommodations that best fits your family by either reserving a room in our retreat
center, taking a cabin on the hill or setting up camp with electricity or without electricity in our campground.
You can choose to cook your own food or purchase our meal plan.
Register Online at https://senecahills.wufoo.com/forms/family-camp-day-guest-registration/
Or call (814) 432-3026
Governor Corbett Invites Small Businesses to Apply
for DEP’s Energy Efficiency, Pollution Prevention Grants
Governor Tom Corbett recently encouraged Pennsylvania smallbusiness owners to apply for DEP’s Small Business Advantage Grant to
finance pollution prevention and energy efficiency projects.
Businesses can apply for 50 percent matching funds of up to $9,500 to
adopt or acquire energy-efficient or pollution-prevention equipment or procedures. “Supporting projects that
promote energy efficiency, especially in small businesses, will help keep Pennsylvania on the path to energy
independence,” Corbett said.
Applicants must be a for-profit corporation, limited liability corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or
other legal entity with 100 or fewer full-time employees. The grant-supported project must be located in
Pennsylvania, be owned by the applicant and save the business at least 25 percent plus $500 in annual energy
consumption or in pollution handling or prevention related expenses.
Applicants may be manufacturers, retailers, service providers, mining operators or agricultural businesses.
Eligible projects include HVAC and boiler upgrades, high-efficiency lighting, solvent recovery systems, waste
recycling systems, and auxiliary power units deployed as anti-idling technology for trucks.
The application deadline is Sept. 6. Eligible applications will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis
from July 8 through Sept. 6 or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first. Funding is eligible for those
costs incurred between July 8, 2013 and June 30, 2014.
Applications must be mailed to the Department of Environmental Protection’s Grant Center,
P.O. Box 8776, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8776 or hand delivered to DEP’s Grant Center, 15th Floor,
Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market St., Harrisburg, PA 17101-2301. Faxes or electronic submissions will not be accepted. For more information and to view the application package, instructions and application form, visit www.dep.state.pa.us and click on the “Small Business Advantage Grant” button. To contact the Small Business Ombudsman’s Office, call (717) 772-8909 or
email epadvantagegrant@pa.gov.
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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Photos submitted by,
Greg Knox, Bright Ideas Learning Center,
Katie Ragon, Ashley Cowles and
Dottie Tawney
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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The Power of Doubt and Excuses
So, now that we are on the back half of 2013 and are crawling through this hot, hot heat, I am sure you have made
it out to at least one Venango Chamber event. At that event, did you have a great time meeting new people, putting a face to the voice you hear over the phone at work, or even reconnecting with an old friend? If you were like
me at my first “networking event” you probably brought someone along with you so you would know at least one
person there, posted up somewhere, and quickly mapped your escape route.
If you find yourself laughing along and empathizing with me because you have been there, or are there now, I have
some great ideas to pass along to you. These ideas come from Josh Linkner: a master at creative thinking for business. Check them out and if they seem interesting, be sure to read the full article on his blog. I have included the
link below.
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“Others will laugh. I don’t want to be judged”
“It’s too risky; I’ll probably fail”
“It isn’t worth the effort”
“I’m just too busy”
“If I stumble, I can’t handle the setbacks”
“I’m too___________”
Those are some pretty powerful phrases that will strike doubt in to your mind. Change your mind set from that of
a doubter, to that of a doer. Make some change, shake the branches, and you might be surprised at what falls
from the tree. Be sure to check out Josh’s full article here: http://tinyurl.com/kedtd9e
Thanks again for reading!
Kurtis, ServiceMaster by Bell, Inc., kurtis.smbybell@gmail.com
The Barrow Books Hunter Cook and Billy “Crash” Craddock
The 2013 Rock’n Labor Day Weekend at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin, PA is sure to be an event that can’t be missed,
with energetic performances by up-and-coming country singer Hunter Cook on August 30th and country legend Billy
“Crash” Craddock on August 31st!
Hunter Cook took the community by surprise shortly after realizing that he enjoyed singing
when he began entering contests such as the 4-H Talent Competition and Franklin’s “Taste of
Talent” and winning first place awards. With his newfound confidence, he travelled to Nashville to win first place at the ICM (Inspirational Country Music) Awards and gain national recognition as a new artist to keep an eye out for. He has recently finished his first album, and his
single “Pray” is quickly climbing the country charts.
For the second night of our Rock’n Labor Day Weekend, we will be featuring Mr. Country Rock
himself, Billy “Crash” Craddock, on August 31st at 7:30! Crash is a country phenomenon, with 17 Top
Ten singles and 9 singles that reached #1 on the country charts, including “Rub It In,” “Broken Down
in Tiny Pieces,” and “Ruby Baby.”
Tickets to both of these shows can be purchased by calling our Box Office at (800) 537-7769 or (814)
437-3440, or by visiting our website, www.barrowtheatre.com. The Barrow-Civic Theatre is located at
1223 Liberty Street in Franklin, Pennsylvania.
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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Navigating the New Healthcare Law
Manda Sanders of Highmark, Inc. and Angela Shields (CPA) of O'Polka and Company will discuss the
Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is moving closer to full implementation. This workshop on Federal Healthcare Reform will help you navigate the ACA. Take this opportunity to learn about significant changes to healthcare delivery and what they mean for your small business and employees.
Register Online Now or call the Clarion University SBDC at (814) 393-2060 or toll free at 1 (877) 292-1843, or
email sbdc@clarion.edu
100 Seats available—first come first served. So register now!
Cost: $20.00
Speakers: Manda Sanders of Highmark, Inc. and Angela Shields (CPA) of O'Polka and Company
Date: Friday, September 6, 2013
Where: Cross Creek Resort, 3815 State Route 8, Titusville PA 16354-7373
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon (Registration at 8:30 am)
Colleen Stuart of The Venango Training & Development Center, INC. Named to
Board of Newly Formed State Association
Colleen Stuart, C.E.O. of Venango Training & Development Center, Inc., has been
named to serve on the board of directors of the Rehabilitation and Community
Providers Association (RCPA), a new association that will be among the largest
state health and human services trade groups in the nation. RCPA was created by
a merger between the Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (PARF)
and the Pennsylvania Community Providers Association (PCPA). Members of the
two organizations met separately and voted unanimously to approve the merger,
which takes effect July 1st. The two associations, which share a long history of
cooperation and partnerships, began exploring the merger in 2009.
As a single entity, RCPA will continue the associations’ joint missions to enhance advocacy and education,
project support, public information and policy development for the benefit of individuals with mental health
and intellectual disabilities, addictive diseases and rehabilitation needs, and expand networking and training
for association members.
Founded in 1972, PCPA is a statewide association that promotes a community-based, responsive and viable
system of agencies, providing quality services for individuals receiving mental health, intellectual disability,
addictive disease and other related human services. PCPA represents more than 225 community-based
agencies that provide mental health, intellectual and developmental disability, and substance use disorder
services for children and adults. Members operate in all 67 counties and serve more than 1 million
Pennsylvanians per year.
For more information about the groups, visit www.paproviders.org.
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Cranberry
Franklin
Oil City
7029 US 322……………….…(814) 676-8600
1301 Liberty St……………….(814) 432-2195
259 Seneca St…………….…(814) 676-5736
105 Petroleum St.………....(814) 676-5648
Northwest Direct: 1-877-672-5678
www.northwestsavingsbank.com
Member FDIC
QUALITY INN & CONFERENCE CENTER
1411 Liberty Street (Route 8)
Franklin, PA 16323
Reservations: 800.535.4052
Ph: 814.437.3031
Liberty Street Ale House
Restaurant and Bar
Deluxe Continental Breakfast
Wireless High Speed Internet
King, Queen & Jacuzzi Suites
Largest first class banquet & meeting facilities in the
area; seating up to 400 in our Grand Ballroom
WWW.CHOICEHOTELS.COM
GLENVIEW APOTHECARY, INC.
WHERE PHARMACY IS STILL A PROFESSION
2 SPRING STREET
OIL CITY, PA 16301
814-676-3731
JAMES M. HIMES RPh, President
LINDA HIMES-SHUTTY CPhT, Vie President
OPEN MON-FRI 9-6, SAT 9-5
Closed Sundays & Holidays
Emergency 814-676-6169
12th Annual
Cranberry Festival
September 21, 2013
Morrison Park, Seneca
Arts & Crafts Show
Car & Motorcycle Show
Free Children’s Activities
Entertainment and more!
https://www.facebook.com/CranberryFestival
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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The Eye Care Center Offers Choices
Dr. Edward Resler, Optometrist, has been in business in the
Oil City Area for 42 years with his 43rd year coming up on
September 8, 2013. Dr. Resler has 4 employees, 2 full-time
and 2 part-time. His office is located at 112 Center St. Oil
City, PA. His office hours are: Monday and Thursday 7:307:00, and Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30-5:00.
Sears, The Bon-Ton, JCPenney,
Dunham’s Sports & much more!
6945 U.S. Route 322
Cranberry, PA 16319
General Info: (814) 676-2353
Leasing Info: (814) 676-3406
www.cranberrymall.com
Dr. Resler has a variety of frame choices at affordable
prices and the available lenses include the most advanced
technology available. They also offer polarized prescription
and non-prescription sunglasses with anti-reflection to
reduce glare. All glasses come with 100% UV protection.
Polarized lenses will cut the glare that can cause eye strain
and fatigue.
Dr. Resler also specializes in contact
fittings that include single vision,
astigmatism, and multi-focal lenses. He
also provides a multi-focal contact for
astigmatism, and will fit gas permeable
contacts.
Come and SEE us soon, you only get
one pair of eyes! Our phone number is
(814) 677-3022.
The Oil Region’s Best Mix
96.3 WKQW
&
ESPN Radio 1120 AM
www.venangocountydailynews.com
806 Grandview Rd, Suite C
Oil City, PA 16301
Ph: 814-676-8254
Fax: 814-677-4272
The FUN Bank
First United National Bank
FRANKLIN
814-437-5758
OIL CITY
814-676-8647
CRANBERRY
814-678-1115
Offices also in Fryburg, Clarion and New Bethlehem
Donna Rapp
105 East First St
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-1151
Financial Advisors
Lori Sibble
Rte 257, Seneca Commons
Seneca, PA 16346
(814) 677-4880
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Welcome to Membership: Kirby Neubert of North Country Creations
This month we would like to welcome Kirby Neubert and his business North Country Creations to membership in the
Chamber! North Country Creations is Kirby’s wood-carving business that, in his words, “captures the beauty of
America’s wildlife in wood in a way that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.” Kirby does heirloom quality
woodcarving work that is hand-carved, hand-painted, and unique for each customer. His “functional art” takes form as
curio cabinets, bookcases, desks, mirrors, murals, beds, coffee and end tables, plaques, clocks, and more! He also
carves scenes into rifle, shotgun, and handgun stocks. He creates taxidermy display products for taxidermists, e.g. habitat bases and panels, and garden ornaments for the home or business landscape.
Kirby was apprenticed in the art of power carving with Dremel tools and rotary
grinders and has been a professional woodcarver since 1992. He is an
accomplished woodcarver with commissions from the National Rifle Association,
Safari Club International, National Wild Turkey Federation, Ruffed Grouse Society,
Ducks Unlimited, and the Pennsylvania Game Commission. His work is displayed in
at least 17 states and as far away as Peru! Kirby is a native of Western
Pennsylvania and is very involved in the outdoors community here. Kirby is active
in the Friends of Oil Creek State Park and serves as a Hunter/Trapper Education
teacher as well.
Kirby is also an accomplished outdoor photographer and specializes in wildlife, plants, and landscapes. To learn more
and see more of Kirby’s beautiful functional art visit his website at www.northcountrycreations.com. You can also contact him at (814) 677-4633 or kirby@northcountrycreations.com. Please join us in welcoming Kirby to membership!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
LORI SIBBLE
Edward Jones Investments, Seneca
V.P.
DR. RAY FEROZ
Clarion University
SECRETARY
EMILY GILL
Moxie Media
TREASURER
ROGER MCCAULEY UPMC Northwest
484 Allegheny Blvd. Suite A | Franklin, PA 16323
Phone: (814) 432-2188 | Fax: (814) 437-9372
ROD ADAMS
Changing Times Telephone Service
MATT CALDWELL
Caldwell Printing Services
DR. KATE ECKERT
Eckert Chiropractic
DAN ESTADT
Seneca Insurance & Notary
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.
WENDY LINEMAN
PNC Bank
DEB LUTZ
Oil Region Alliance
DAVE SNEDDEN
Hagan Business Machines
SCOTT STAHL
Oil City Area High School
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
SUSAN WILLIAMS
swilliams@venangochamber.org
EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT
DOTTIE TAWNEY
dtawney@venangochamber.org
SUMMER
INTERN
ASHLEY COWLES
acowles@venangochamber.org
Visit our website: www.nextsteptherapy.net
Email: nextsteptherapy@csonline.net
814-677-1390
MEMBERSHIP KATIE RAGON
kragon@venangochamber.org
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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SCORE Counseling – is it for you ?
We’ve completed our introduction to SCORE in the last several
months by covering the background of SCORE, the services we
provide, the interaction with other organizations, and last
month we introduced Trail Towns and how SCORE can help
them to develop.
I briefly mentioned that a Business Plan Contest would kick off on May 15 th, with the objective of encouraging the development of new businesses that would complement the trails that are being completed in our
area. As part of the contest, 2 additional informational meetings are being held to help the participants in
the contest successfully develop business plans. Our SCORE Chapter has offered to help the participants with
free business advice at the end of the contest to help them become successful.
This brings me to the topic of this month – SCORE Counseling. There appears to be almost 20 new businesses
that are interested in the contest, which is a great thing! However, this creates a challenge for our SCORE
resources – we need more people to help with the mentoring that will be required in the fall as the contest
winds down.
Should you be a Counselor ?
SCORE provides a great service to people interested in starting or growing their small business and the SCORE
Counselors are critical in making that happen. The SCORE counselors offer the vast business and life
experience they have to the clients we serve. None are paid to do this. All are interested in giving back
some of their knowledge to the next generation of business people and that’s what motivates us. While you
can volunteer your time in many ways, we know it can be a very rewarding experience when you become a
SCORE Counselor! You not only help the people you serve, but you constantly learn new things and get to
interface with other counselors who are both interesting and also very giving of their time and talents.
Do you have what it takes ?
SCORE Counselors come from all areas of business – private companies, large corporations, non-profits, and
government professions. They represent all different business professions from accounting to marketing,
from sales to engineering, human resources to law. You can be a generalist or specialist – all can contribute
in a meaningful way because we have over 13,000 counselors nationwide to support us in the event we do
not have the all the skills we need to help a client in a specific area.
If you have knowledge in any area of business, you can help. You just need to have the desire to help others,
and a willingness to share your knowledge.
How do I find out more ?
Contact the Oil Region Alliance at (814) 677-3152 for information on the trails and the Business Plan contest.
To get a further overview of SCORE, and the services that it offers, go to the website www.SCORE.org. If you
are interested in receiving counseling or becoming a score counselor, go to www.SCOREERIE.org and
“request a meeting” or contact Frank Hajduk or Mary Cochran at the SCORE office in Oil City
at (814) 677-3152.
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August 2: FLEX First Friday Luncheon - Noon
Primo Barones at the Franklin Airport
August 14: Mixer - Foxburg 5 - 7 PM
August 15: Board of Directors Meeting
August 16: Intern Appreciation Luncheon
Wanango Golf Club - Noon
August 21: FLEX Meeting 5:30PM
August 22: Chamber Member Steak Fry
Oil City Boat Club
August 28: Community Meet & Greet with
US Senator Pat Toomey
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2803 State Route 257 Seneca (814) 677-2447
September 6: FLEX First Friday Luncheon - Noon
September 12: Mixer - Pleasantville Volunteer
Fire Department
September 19: Board of Directors Meeting
September 21: Cranberry Festival
September 25: Mixer Victorian City Art & Frame 5 - 7 PM
COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS AVAILABLE
AT WWW.VENANGOCHAMBER.ORG/CALENDAR
The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce builds, serves and promotes regional business.
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org