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April 1 2016 Quality Inn amp

Conference Center Franklin PA

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Venango Area Chamber of Commerce (814) 676-8521 wwwvenangochamberorg

Venango Area Chamber of Commerce Group

Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

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Welcome New Members

The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce builds serves and promotes regional business

Come in and see our new location in the Crawford Center~ which is the old school ~ in the historic district of Emlenton PA Fun fashions and accessories

Amyrsquos Closet Amy Whitehill 511 Hill Street Emlenton PA 16373 Ph 724-867-0693 eMail infoamysclosetpacom Published Apparel for Women

Now you can quickly and easily switch between multiple accounts on Instagram - without having to use another program This is great news for anyone managing a personal and business Instragram account (or several business accounts)

Go to your profile settings to add an additional account From there tap your username at the top of your profile to switch between accounts Once you have multiple accounts added yoursquoll see your profile photo appear in places throughout the app so you can always tell which one yoursquore using at the moment

Is your business on Instrgram Be sure to follow the VenangoChamber and wersquoll follow you back These members recently started using Instragram for business Be sure to check them out

classyexpress ( Classy Catering )

franklinoilregioncredit ( F ranklin-Oil Region CU )

gibbonsbusinesssolutions ( Gibbons Business Solutions

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CS Technologies Plus in Seneca Expands Offerings

CS Technologies Plus has expanded their service department to include the repairreplacement of cracked screens on cell phones iPads tablets and laptops Cracked screens have become a common problem with portable technologies that almost everyone owns

Customers walk-ins have increased dramatically and additional employees have been trained to keep up with the demand The most popular phone screens are kept as stock items so that customer repairs can be done in the same day Due to the large variety of screens in the industry many need to be ordered but relationships established with vendors allow for a quick turnaround for the customer CS Technologies Plus prices their

services and parts very competitively to be able to bring the customer quality repairs for a really good price

CS Technologies Plus has been in business for over 32 years and is excited to be able to evolve with the ever-changing technology industry If you find yourself with a cracked screen and need to know what it will cost you can email celldoctorcstechpluscom or call 814-677-2447

Free Smoke Alarms Available

The American Red Cross in conjunction with the Franklin Fire Department will distribute fire safety information and install free smoke alarms in the Franklin area on Saturday April 2 from 10 am to 3 pm

The American Red Cross launched the Home Fire Campaign in 2014 with the goal of reducing deaths and injuries from home fires by 25 percent in five

years Smoke alarms cut the risk of death from a fire in half and is the reason the Red Cross and fire departments are working together to install fire alarms and teach people about fire safety ldquoThe Red Cross Home Fire Campaign is designed to help reduce deaths injuries and damages due to residential firesrdquo said Mary Rogers executive director of the American Red Cross of West Central PA ldquoWersquore pleased to partner with our community groups and fire departments to conduct this campaign and install the smoke alarms where neededrdquo

As the installations take place on April 2 installation teams will be available to conduct free in-home fire safety education and preparedness checks and install smoke alarms at no charge a s needed If residents are in need of smoke alarms they can call 814-271-3060 to request installation

To learn more about the Home Fire Campaign call the American Red Cross of West Central PA at 814-677-2024 extension 0

To volunteer for this event please call 814-240-7598 or email geoffreydomowiczredcrossorg

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Cranberry Hosts Open House Business Fair

The Cranberry Township Comprehensive Planning Committee will be hosting an Open HouseBusiness Fair at the Cranberry Mall on Tuesday March 15th 2016 from 500-800pm This committee works with the Planning Commission and provides input on the direction of commercial development recreation transportation housing development and land use

During the Open House Cranberry Residents will be able to see the results of the recent township survey and provide further input as to where they see Cranberry Township in the next 10 years Using collective answers from the survey the Comprehensive Planning Committee will present additional questions to better understand the top concerns of Cranberry residents

Cranberry Township has experienced significant economic growth over the past few years Local businesses will showcase what they have to offer the community with table displays during the Open House Any township business interested in having a table display (free of charge tables are provided) please contact Koah Pentz - Cranberry Township Zoning Officer 814-676-8812 x101 by March 4th 2016 Visit the Township of Cranberry online at wwwcranberrytwporg

YWCA Antique Show Planned

The 40th Annual YWCA Antiques Sale amp Show will be held on Saturday March 5 2016 from 9 am ndash 4pm at the YWCA 109 Central Avenue Oil City PA

Many dealers will be present with a large variety of antiques and collectables for sale Advance tickets are $2 and can be purchased at the YWCA during business hours or $3 at the door Lunch will be available from 11 ndash 1 pm featuring homemade vegetable beef soup cold and hot sandwiches salads and desserts For additional information call 676-6528

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Klapec Trucking Co Awards Safe Drivers This yearrsquos recent Annual Safety Awards presentation held Saturday Feb 6 at Wanango Golf Club was a very special event Multi-millions of safe

driving miles along with a remarkable amount of total years of service were recognized and honored

Longtime employees Bob Davis and Mike Johnson were recognized for 25 years of accident-free driving representing a total of 5000000 miles This distance alone equates to traveling to the moon and back over 10 times Other high accident-free years of service recipients were Tim Snyder with 18 years Dale Evans 17 Dave Stover 14 Phillip McBride 11 and James Blake with 10 years As well as 25 additional drivers representing 87 more years

All totaled is an unbelievable amount of 220 years of safe driving An absolutely remarkable achievement in todayrsquos transportation industry which Klapec Trucking Co is extremely proud to announce about their team

KTC would like to express their appreciation not only for their employeersquos long term commitment to the company but also for their continued safe driving skills that are on display every day among the motoring public

In the photo from left to right Phillip McBride Michael Johnson Robert Davis James Blake Dave Stover Dale Evans Tim Snyder

Apps We Love

Google Keep is a great way to track of all your lists ideas or notes Itrsquos a lightweight note-taking application that is excellent for taking down quick notes on your Android or ios devices while ensuring theyrsquore backed up and available on other platforms including your desktop Try it and let us know what you think

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Looking for a mobile device wireless internet accessories or even a television service provider ATampT Wireless Premium Retailer can be your solution and they just joined the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

Located in Cranberry in the plaza across from Walmart as well as Franklin across the street from Giant Eagle ATampT Wireless Premium Retailer is actually run by Spring Mobile Americarsquos largest wireless retailer

Spring Mobile started in Salt Lake City Utah in 2001 as just a few mall carts offering cell phone service and has grown to 897 premier ATampT and 70 Cricket locations nationwide The business offers competitive pricing on mobile devices wireless internet premium accessories and now Direct TV too

When asked what he likes most about working in Venango County Brian Fitzpatrick global account manager at ATampT Wireless Premium Retailer told us he loves the quaint small town feeling where everyone knows one another and itrsquos easy to have close relations with customers other businesses and neighbors

If considering starting a business Brian suggest to have a clear vision on where you want your business to go then create a mission statement on how yoursquore going to get there and what key values you and your business stand for For the future Spring is looking to match their 2015 growth which was their biggest growth yet

The friendly experts at Spring Mobile offer technology product solutions while providing world-class service to customers The business aims to carry out the mission of exceeding customer expectations on a daily basis and are always looking for friendly experts who share a passion for this mission

ldquoOver my 15 years in wireless Im so lucky to work for a company that cares about their peoplerdquo said Brian ldquoThey have built the best culture Ive ever seen Plus on top of that Spring is dedicated to giving backrdquo Please join us in welcoming Brian and ATampT Wireless Premium Retailer as a new member of the Venango

Area Chamber of Commerce

FOR MORE INFORMATION ATampT SPRINGMOBILE P (814) 493-8256 E brianfitzpatrickspringmobilecom F wwwfacebookcomATT-Authorized-Retailer-Cranberry-PA-1530272763969076 W wwwspringmobilecom

ATampT SPRINGMOBILE FRIENDLY EXPERTS WORLD CLASS

SERVICE AMERICANrsquoS LARGEST WIRELESS RETAILER

VenangoWorks

ABOUT Spring Mobile The people that make up the Spring Mobile family are what fuels our growth and constitutes our greatest asset Theyre the ones who carry out the mission of exceeding customer expectations on a daily basis As the fastest-growing company in the industry were looking for friendly experts who share a passion for this mission

FAST FACTS

2 great locations servicing Venango

County

Wholly owned subsidiary of GameStop and now offers Direct TV

Ranks Highest in JD Power Wireless

Purchase Experience Study Six Consecutive Times

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New Customized Corporate Philanthropy Program Announced Community Foundation helps businesses distribute their charitable donations

The Bridge Builders Community Foundations announces the creation of their new Corporate Advised Fund a service that helps align businesses with their charitable goals The Corporate Advised Fund will take the work and burden from the business to review donation requests and accept or deny them and transfer that work and administrative duty to the Bridge Builders Community Foundations

Weve heard from the business community that with so many requests for donations or funding that it is challenging to stay on top of each request Theres a

lot of work in communicating with each charity reviewing requests and determining where each request falls under the businesss philanthropic budget and priorities

How it works

The business can identify granting priorities and select the programs they would like to support as long as the beneficiaries are tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3) or otherwise eligible to receive grants

As requests come in to the business the business would refer those funding requests to the foundation The foundation will gather the information and be the liaison between the charities and the business This process is designed to minimize the effort on the business and maximize the impact of their charitable giving The foundation will charge a nominal service charge to manage requests on the businesss behalf

Additionally the Community Foundation operates in full compliance with state and federal regulations related to grants and contributions There are no additional tax returns or audits required for a corporate advised fund managed under the foundation The foundation can ensure a maximum allowable tax deduction for charitable donations on behalf of the business

Each business will receive a quarterly statement about their giving Any for-profit business that would like to give to local or national or international causes is encouraged to contact Trenton Moulin at the Community Foundation

The Bridge Builders Community Foundations is dedicated to making our area a better place The Community Foundation manages more than 100 funds which benefit more than 100 different organizations scholarships and charitable purposes More than $5 million has been awarded since the organization was established in 1975 For more information about making a gift or seeking grant support for a project write the Bridge Builders Community Foundations 206 Seneca Street Oil City PA 16301 phone (814) 677-8687 or visit them on-line at wwwbridgebuilderscommunityfoundationsorg

Whatrsquos for Dinner

Tastefully Simple has started a client rewards program that solves your dinnertime dilemmas with meal plans that are Simple Delicious and Fun You save time money and the meals can be prepared ahead They now have selections for eating at home 1-2 times weekly 3-4 times weekly and entertaining collections You just need to choose the collection that matches your needs Meals feed 4-6 people and are less than $3 a serving including the proteinproduce

Tastefully Simple sends you products recipes grocery lists and more for simple meals and entertaining every other month With this hassle free plan you have the flexibility to change collection choices with no long term commitment and no membership fees or penalties Tastefully Simple has a satisfaction guarantee on all products and a promise to relieve your what should we eatrdquo headache

Contact Marjorie Gray at 814-677-3161 to learn how you can earn savings on ldquoTS to Yourdquo meal collection orders and earn free shipping and save $40 on your first 30 Meal Collection

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Doug amp Carol Williams

Ted amp Gail Welch

Photos by

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Tom Surman

Vantage

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You are cordially invited to attend the Sixth Annual celebration of FLEX Presentshellip An Award Gala recognizing the accomplishments of young professionals

in Venango County

Friday April 1 2016 The Quality Inn | 1411 Liberty St | Franklin

630 pm | Reception amp Cocktail Hour 730 pm | Award Presentations

$15 per person | Cocktail attire suggested

Reservations available online at wwwvenangochamberorgcatalog or by calling the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce at 8146768521

What is Responsive Web Design (and why do you care) Responsive Web Design makes your web page look good on all devices (desktops tablets and phones) Your web page should look good and be easy to use regardless of the device

We are pleased to share that the Chamberrsquos website is now responsive making it easier for you to find members in the directory view our calendar of events and search for any information on the website

Here are a couple of before and after screen shots Please grab your favorite device and see how easy it is to find what you need at wwwvenangochamberorg

Next up Soon wersquoll be adding Facebook and Google Maps widgets to the online directory Be sure to check your address in our listing to make sure it is accurate and be sure your business ldquolikerdquo the Venango Chamber Facebook Page so we can easily find you on Facebook

before after after before

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Business Program Excites Local Students

There is an exciting summer program that for nearly four decades has been exciting the imaginations of high school students throughout Pennsylvania about the world of business and private enterprise That program Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) will be marking its 38th storied year this July and August PFEW was founded specifically to teach rising high school juniors and seniors about the American private enterprise system and what it means to our country Starting with an initial class of fewer than 100 students for a single one-week session in 1979 PFEW now annually holds five sessions in July and August four on the campus of Lycoming College in Williamsport and a fifth on the campus of Pennsylvania

College of Technology both located in Williamsport PA

The focus of each session is to group the participants (strangers at first) into ldquomanagement teamsrdquo of junior executives who have inherited imaginary ldquocompaniesrdquo These teams under the guiding hands of ldquoexecutives-on-loanrdquo called Company Advisors operate their firms for a computer simulated three-year period of time They work with balance sheets statements of income market share surveys etc etc and must also react to a variety of external factors as well Sound familiar

The Chamber is proud to support PFEW and encourages our local companies and civic organizations to provide sponsorship for our students and if possible volunteers for the sessions Every student attends PFEW on a fully tax-deductible $575 scholarship (the actual value of the scholarship is about $1500) which is provided by a local firm Each student wears the name of their sponsor throughout the week and writes them after graduation to report on what they have learned PFEW is also an approved organization through the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program through the Department of Community and Economic Development

If you would like to learn more about this award-winning program and how you can help please call the Chamber directly or contact John Trombetta president of the Foundation for Free Enterprise Education at (814) 833-9576 or e-mail him at johnpfeworg PFEW is open to all current sophomores and juniors in Pennsylvania and information on attendance as well as program applications can also be found on the website Questions can be directed to Ms Amber Goss Schools Assistant for PFEW by calling her office at (814) 833-9576 ext 103 or emailing her at amberpfeworg

Picture Caption Members of PFEW 2015 team LevaSkate prepare for their Stockholdersrsquo ldquoAnnual Meetingrdquo

Celebrate Young Professionals - Nominations Due

We encourage you to pay careful attention to those ldquounder 40rdquo that you encounter each day in you community your work and even in your home and help us to celebrate our most valuable assets and the future of our region Nominate them to be recognized at this years FLEX Presents to be held on April 1st 2016 Nominations will be accepted through March 4th All nominees will be recognized at FLEX Presents on April 1st at the Quality Inn amp Conference Center

You can find a nomination form online at httpwwwvenangochamberorgflex-presents or by contacting the Chamber office

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Volunteers Needed for Statewide Cleanup Beautification Effort

The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Environmental Protection (DEP) are seeking volunteers for this yearrsquos Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania that begins March 1 and runs through May 31

The cleanup is sponsored each year by PennDOT DEP Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and other partners Groups participating in PennDOTrsquos Adopt-A-

Highway (AAH) program which involves volunteers cleaning roadsides year round are also encouraged to participate in the cleanup

Interested individuals can find a listing of cleanup events resources for organizing a cleanup and other information about the effort online at wwwgacofpaorg Groups interested in adopting a section of highway are encouraged to contact their local PennDOT County Maintenance office and ask for the AAH coordinator or visit wwwpenndotgov under ldquoAbout usrdquo Groups interested in adopting a locally maintained road contact Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful wwwkeeppabeautifulorg under ldquoKeep Itrdquo

Dress to Impress by Kurtis Bell ServiceMaster by Bell Wersquove heard it a million times ldquoDress to impressrdquo but what exactly does that phrase mean Does it mean you must don your best tuxedo or ball gown each and every day Some might argue that to ldquodress to impressrdquo one must be stunning wearing only the best I say that to ldquodress to impressrdquo one must be well dressed Note I did not say that you must be slathered in Brooks Brothers from head to toe or look like you spent thousands of dollars on that one look Being well dressed is wearing attire that is 1 Clean 2 Of proper fit and 3 Appropriate for season and occasion

Whether we want to admit it or not we all form judgments on those we see based on their attire We may not externalize these thoughts but how many times have you noticed someone across the street with ripped up jeans that are all the hype and thought ldquowow they actually paid money for those jeansrdquo

Proper fitting clothing is paramount in dressing to impress Get to know a tailor if you do not already Nothing kills a look quite like a pair of pants that are way too long or a shirt that could double for a parachute with all the excess fabric Spending the extra money to have the sleeves of a jacket taken to the proper length makes a world of difference in your appearance

Please please please make sure you keep in mind the time of year and the occasion when it comes to picking your outfit for the day Save the seersucker for summer and for Petersquos sake chinos and your Chuck Taylors are not acceptable formal wear

This may seem like a lot of ticky tacky fashion nonsense but dressing to impress can go a long way in people taking you seriously in business Whether your daily wardrobe consists of polo shirts and khakis or a shirt and tie wear it well and wear it with confidence Yoursquoll be surprised by the impact it can make in your day to day dealings with people

Friday April 29 2016 5 - 8 pm Downtown Oil City - South Side Wine Tasting Complimentary Hors DrsquoOuevres

Free Wine Glass amp More

$20 advance | $25 day of event (while supplies last)

Tickets available now at the Oil Region Alliance amp

the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

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Richards Named ldquoRealtor of the Year

The Allegheny Valley Board of Realtors nominated Bob Richards as the 2015 ldquoRealtor of the Yearrdquo recipient The AVBR was required to undertake some major changes in 2015 due to the new requirements that were mandated by the both the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors The members selected Bob

Richards for his outstanding leadership while facilitating the new requirements as the 2015 President of the AVBR The Allegheny Valley Board of Realtors mainly encompasses Venango Clarion and Forest Counties along with the Titusville area

Cascio Joins Staff of Hagan Business Machines

Hagan Business Machines recently hired John Cascio as their new Managed Network Sales Specialist Cascio will be consulting with businesses to determine the best suite of solutions based on the clientrsquos long-term goals and functional needs as it relates to Managed-Network-Services(MNS) Managed-Print-Services(MPS) and Multi-Function-Products(MFP)

Cascio graduated from Edinboro University in 1998 and attended Gannon prior to that During his time at Gannon John was playercaptain of the Knights baseball team where he received numerous athletic awards John lives in Greenville and enjoys being the head baseball coach for Greenville High School

Cascio comments ldquoIrsquove been a sales consultant for 16+ years and I truly enjoy getting to know my customers Itrsquos very satisfying to help clients accomplish their business goals and provide them with solutions to make their life easier Itrsquos going to be a pleasure to work for such great peoplerdquo

Cascio can be reached at (814)724-4601 or via his email jcasciohagan1com

Be sure to add your events to wwwvenangoplaysorg Wersquoll email the upcoming weeks events each Wednesday morning to more than 850 subscribers

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HealthSouth Erie Introduces Director of Marketing Operations

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie has named Barbara Ruscitto as director of marketing operations

Ruscitto will oversee the hospitalrsquos admission process marketing services and staff She comes to HealthSouth Erie with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare Most recently she served as

the director of business developmentphysician recruiting at Saint Vincent HospitalAllegheny Health Network in Erie Pennsylvania and as an independent marketing consultant and professionalism coach Ruscitto is actively involved with multiple boards and committees including the International Olympic Committee ndash Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games She holds a bachelorrsquos degree in communications with a marketing concentration from Gannon University and is in the process of completing a masterrsquos degree in communications and media studies at Edinboro University

ldquoBarbararsquos combined experience in the healthcare industry and marketing proved to be an ideal fit for our teamrdquo said HealthSouth Erie CEO John Papalia ldquoWe look forward to the positive impact her expertise will have in the high-quality and patient-centered care offered by our hospitalrdquo

Rick Capozzi Webinar Planned Developing a Survival Mindset

Preparing for an Active Shooter

Tuesday March 29 from 100 pm ndash 215 pm $55site WEBINAR

Visit wwwcapozzigroupcom for more information and to register

middot Review strategies recommended by Homeland Security

middot Move from condition white (oblivious) to condition yellow (aware)

middot Discuss the numerous response considerations and how to choose the most appropriate option for your scenario

middot Review FBI statistics and why they should be a concern to you

middot Create an individual and group response plan to an active shooter threat

middot Develop a survival mindset

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Wellness Tip of the Month- March

Essential Oil Basics

There are hundreds of ways to use essential oils in your home You can use them for aromatherapy (diffuser simmer pot etc) topically or for making DIY cleaning and personal care products When using topically be sure to dilute a small amount of essential oil in a carrier oil (ie almond olive jojoba etc) When purchasing essential oils be sure to check the label carefully They should be 100 pure extracts and the label should read pure essential oil Below are some common essential oils and their uses

Eucalyptus- Used as an ointment for muscular aches and pains Repels insects Improves lung function (This one is great in a humidifier)

Frankincense- Helpful for asthma and breathing Anti-inflammatory (Can be applied topically to help relieve minor pain)

Lavender- May reduce situational stress Helps promote relaxation and calm (Perfect for a bath)

Tea Tree- A potent a n t i b a c t e r i a l antimicrobial and fungicide Good for athletes foot and dandruff May reduce gingivitis and help support healthy gums

Taste of Talent Registration Packets Available

The Franklin Fine Arts Council will sponsor the 7th Annual Taste of Talent Vocal Competition this summer at Bandstand Park in Downtown Franklin The competition is open to individual soloists ages 16 amp up

Registration packets may be submitted through the beginning of May Competitions will be held on Wednesdays June 29 July 6 13 20 amp 27 at 7 PM

Semi ndash Finals will take place on Saturday August 6 at 7 PM and the finals will be held Sunday August 7 at 4 PM immedi-ately following Taste of Franklin The winner of the competi-tion will receive $1000 sponsored by Lamb amp Webster Prize monies totaling $200 ($100 cash and $100 in Franklin Retail Gift Certificate) will be awarded to the 3 semi-finalists The Taste of Talent competition has been a huge success with au-diences of 800 to 1400 Competitors are quite popular and in demand in performing venues

The Taste of Talent Application packet is available at wwwfranklinpagov FestivalEvents Tab ndash Taste of Tal-ent or call 814437-1619 ext 123 or email rbeithfranklinpagov

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Ride Through the ldquoValley that Changed the World with Peter Cottontail

March 26 - Peter Cottontail Express Leaves the Perry Street Station in Titusville promptly at 1 pm This is a special event and we expect to be busy so plan to arrive 45 minutes to 1 hour prior to departure boarding starts at 1230 pm

Perry Street Station 409 S Perry St Titusville PA 16354 Reservations recommended 814-676-1733

UPMC Northwest Behavioral Health Unit Adds Wall Mural

The staff in the Behavioral Health unit at UPMC Northwest have spent years caring for some of the communityrsquos most vulnerable individuals those who have experienced severe trauma various types of abuse addiction loss illness and financial strain Their goal is to look at the whole patient while treating both physical and emotional symptoms

The recent addition of a large wall mural in the unit enhances the care provided to patients in the Behavioral Health unit on a daily basis Because hospital environments can be somewhat sterile and uninviting the addition of a colorful interesting focal point can have a major impact of a patientrsquos mood and treatment success

A growing amount of scientific literature supports and confirms that the conventional way hospital units are designed may be linked to increased stress levels of patients Research supports the idea that improved physical settings can be an important tool in making hospitals safer aid in healing and even be better places to work

The colorful five foot by 20 foot mural painted by local artist Deac Mong was produced in his studio and later installed in a commons area within the Behavioral Health unit at UPMC Northwest in Seneca ldquoThis project has been very rewarding for me as an artist and to know that my work can help someone heal is extremely fulfilling I am thankful that I was given the opportunity to be part of such an important endeavor for the communityrdquo says Mong

The project was a collaborative effort between the artist and hospital staff who proposed the idea for the mural developed the theme for the artwork and provided a meaningful quote that appears within the design lsquodifficult roads often l e a d t o b e a u t i f u l destinationsrsquo Sharing their

ideas throughout the process the hospital employees were able to incorporate design elements that they believed would enhance both the beauty and treatment value of the artwork

Northwest Hospital Foundation and Behavioral Health staff will unveil the newest addition to their unit for hospital employees when they host an open house during Behavioral Health Awareness week in May

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PAID PERMIT 280

David Snedden Pres Greg Merkel VP Frank Hajduk Sec Matt Caldwell Treas Rebecca Beach Dr Kate Eckert Dr Roxanne Gonzales Shari Hamilton Butch Hargenrader Jeannie Henry Jake Hickman Deb Lutz Ashley McCauley Joyce Morgan Trenton Moulin

STAFF Susan Williams Dottie Tawney Ashley Cowles

41 MAIN STREET PO BOX 376 OIL CITY PA 16301

Address Service Requested

MARCH 8 OCHS Career Exploration Fair 11 Legislative Breakfast - 730AmMOil City YWCA 17 Board of Directors Meeting 8AM 23 Business After Hours Mixer - C amp S Hardware 5-7PM APRIL 1 FLEX Presents - Quality Inn Franklin 630 PM 14 Business After Hours Mixer - Venango CASA 5-7PM 17 Board of Directors Meeting 8AM 21 Business After Hours Mixer - Clarion University Venango College 5-7PM

Chamber Events Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS AVAILABLE AT WWWVENANGOCHAMBERORGCALENDAR

Hagan Business Machines

Mcfate amp Merkel Law Office

SCORE

Caldwell Printing Services

Clarion County Community Bank

Eckert Chiropractic

Clarion University

Friends of Drake Well Museum

Pepsi Bottling Company

Urban Insurance Agency

Hickman Lumber

Oil Region Alliance

Northwest Savings Bank

UPMC Northwest

Bridge Builders Community

Foundations

Executive Director

Executive Assistant

Intern Kent State University

Board of Directors

ldquoThe Future of Venango Area Businessrdquo

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Donrsquot Be Imprisoned by the Conditions Around You By Ashley Cowles

Nick Cianci a young professional from Greenville PA spoke at TEDxErie last year about his vision for regional development Cianci attended Mercyhurst University and then took a job at his high school alma mater where a coach he had as a student said to him ldquoThatrsquos an interesting ideamdasha young person comes back to the area to workrdquo

If yoursquore a young professional who has returned to the area you may have heard comments like this Cianci also often heard something along the lines of ldquoYoursquore so talented and you have so much potential go somewhere where it can be put to good use I would hate to see you waste it hererdquo He also mentions that often times when he would tell people he chose to live at home people acted like he was nuts

It is so unfortunate that people have this mindset especially when yoursquore a young professional excited to come back and make an impact on your hometown Cianci compared this to a concept many may be unfamiliar withmdashLake Erie surfing When the seasons change and the weather gets cold people all along the Great Lakes including Lake Erie take advantage of the waves produced by high winds and actually surf The waters are freezing and conditions are dangerous but these surfers tough it out ldquoThey stop at their geography and their rationalityrdquo Cianci said ldquoThey essentially create their own wavesrdquo

Cianci then tells the story of his grandfathermdashan immigrant from Italy who settled in in Greenville known as a ldquorust belt townrdquo He imagined America as a place for opportunity but arrived during the hard times of the Great Depression Ciancirsquos grandfather worked hard and opened multiple businessesmdasha barber shop convenience store restaurant and motel ldquoMuch like the Great Lakes surfers he refused to be imprisoned by the conditions around himrdquo Cianci said

Many young people in Ciancirsquos hometown much like our own hometown look at the conditions and rather than find opportunities and work to make a difference they leave Cianci encourages people to look at their area no matter how impossible the conditions may seem and be the type of people who may have their backs against the wall resources limited and doubters all around them but open their heart and mind and create

So Venango County young professionals why allow yourself to be imprisoned by the conditions around you Instead we encourage you to create your own waves

You can hear Ciancirsquos full TED Talk at FLEX Presents on April 1 2016 630 pm (see page 4)

FLEX (814) 676-8521 wwwvenangochamberorgchamberflex

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Brian Hoffman Brian Hoffman a design engineer of Haulage Systems at Joy Global is a young professional who was born and raised in Venango County and continues to work in the area Brian grew up in Nectarine a small village in southwestern Venango County where he attended Franklin Area High School and then pursued his bachelorrsquos degree in Mechanical Engineering from Grove City College After graduating college he worked at the US Office of Personnel Management in Boyers PA and then returned to Franklin in 2006 where he started working at Joy Global

Brian is proud of many aspects of his life including the person he has become the area he is from his career accomplishments and his bicycle collection In his free time he enjoys cycling listening to music eating good food spending time with friends and family and traveling especially to Breckenridge Colorado If entertaining a visitor in Venango County Brian would introduce them to delicious food at Amazing Foods Catering amp Cafeacute and then enjoy some outdoors at the Kennerdell Tract bordering State Game Land No 39 In the future Brian hopes to be able to look back at his life and be happy with it His professional life is important to him but he does not want to lose focus on his personal life either Brian is proud to call Venango County his home and wersquore happy to have yet another great young professional in our area

Photos from

FLEX Social Fridays


3 Cara Stockdale We love when young professionals move to our areamdashone of those being Cara Stockdale Cara is the new Executive Director of the Venango County Historical Society and is excited to share her passion for history with our area

Cara grew up in Dayton Pennsylvania located in Armstrong County She attended Indiana University where she received her bachelorrsquos degree in history and while in college she volunteered at the Jefferson County History Center in Brookville After graduating in 2013 Cara attended Clarion University where she received her masterrsquos degree in journalism and public relations and fulfilled her internship at the Jefferson County History Center

Cara graduated in 2015 and was hired full-time by the Jefferson County History Center as Outreach Coordinator Overall Cara spent four years with the history center where she learned collections management heritage tourism public relations marketing event planning board relations grant writing volunteer coordination exhibition development from concept to implementation archival techniques research techniques and more

Cara became executive director of the Venango County Historical Society this past December and we are very excited to have her working in our area She hopes to bring more awareness to the history of Venango County by showcasing the rich history of the area and bringing it to the public in exciting new ways

Cara also plans to begin writing new publications which explain some of her favorite characters and their lives and she has a major goal to become a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg in which shersquos been studying the battle most of her life and is ready to take on the challenge

Since she was little Cararsquos greatest passion has been military history so in her free time she reads a lot on the subject especially works related to the American Civil War and World War II She has also been collecting Civil War and WWII militaria for quite some time but her collection of Civil War era photography is her pride and joy along with an original 1943 Norman Rockwell version of Rosie the Riveter She also has two Labrador retrievers Brook and Samson who she says are like her children and she spends a lot of time walking the trails in the area with them

Being fairly new to the area Cara enjoys meeting people who are passionate about Venango Countys history and culture Making those connections is truly inspiring to her and we hope to help her make even more as a young professional in our area

YPrsquos Enjoy FLEX Social Fridays

In January FLEX gathered at Dawndirsquos Restaurant in Franklin for the first FLEX Social Friday of the year About 18 young professionals were there to network eat great food and talk about the many great events and projects planned for the year

In February FLEX met at Wanango Golf Club where the hospitality was at an all-time high Members enjoyed Chefrsquos flatbread creations which included the grouprsquos favorites Sicilian style pizza and breaded buffalo chicken flatbreads The group was given a personal tour of the facility and shown many hidden unique spaces

Interested in hosting a FLEX Social Friday at your business location Let us know at FLEXvenangochamberorg


FLEX Confirms TEDx Speaker for Annual ldquoPresentsrdquo Event

FLEX Presents celebrates the achievements of Venango Countys young professionals those under 40 who contribute to their community through civic engagement leadership development and networking

The event will be held on April 1 630-830 pm at the Quality Inn in Franklin and will feature networking hors drsquooeuvres beverages and Nick Ciancirsquos 11-minute thought provoking TEDx talk discussed in this edition

Nick is a native of Greenville PA and the Director of Enrollment for the Kennedy Catholic Family of Schools a Pre K ndash12 system in Hermitage PA He earned dual BA degrees from Mercyhurst University and is pursuing a Masterrsquos of Educational Leadership from Edinboro University His professional interests include regional development entrepreneurship community partnerships and youth development

ldquoI am a firm believer our regions return to greatness will only occur with the action and investment of young professionals with vision I am excited to share a message of grit and opportunity with Venango County an area built upon innovation and hard work rdquo says Cianci

The cost to attend is $15 and you can reserve your ticket online at VenangoChamberorg Nomination are still being accepted through March 15th for Young Professionals of the Year To help you nominate a YP wersquove made the process easier Visit the Chamberrsquos website to use the new online and printable forms

OUR MISSION FLEX represents the needs and interests of Young Professionals by positioning ourselves

as leaders entrepreneurs and advocates for the sustainability of the Venango Area through civic engagement leadership development and networking

VenangoFLEX email flexvenangochamberorg

Where yoursquoll find FLEX

Tuesday March 8 745 am - Oil City High School Career Exploration Fair Friday March 18 6 pm - Bike lsquon Brew Planning Meeting at Liberty St Ale House Friday April 1 630 pm - FLEX Presents reserve your ticket now Chamber events Check out the Chamberrsquos Calendar of Events at wwwvenangochamberorg

Event News

Bike lsquon Brew Planning Meeting Set for March 18

The countdown to the First Annual Oil Heritage Festival Bike lsquon Brew event set for Friday July 22 is underway and less than 5 months away FLEX members have been busy searching for the right downtown Oil City location to host the brew portion of the event and putting a variety of behind the scenes tasks to rest A location will be confirmed this month and the group will kick into high gear to finalize biking routes tasting glasses sampling cards and more Now is the time to get involved in this high energy planning crew They plan to meet at Liberty Street Ale House in Franklin at 6 pm on March 18 Anyone interested is welcome

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Venango Area Chamber of Commerce Group

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Welcome New Members

The Venango Area Chamber of Commerce builds serves and promotes regional business

Come in and see our new location in the Crawford Center~ which is the old school ~ in the historic district of Emlenton PA Fun fashions and accessories

Amyrsquos Closet Amy Whitehill 511 Hill Street Emlenton PA 16373 Ph 724-867-0693 eMail infoamysclosetpacom Published Apparel for Women

Now you can quickly and easily switch between multiple accounts on Instagram - without having to use another program This is great news for anyone managing a personal and business Instragram account (or several business accounts)

Go to your profile settings to add an additional account From there tap your username at the top of your profile to switch between accounts Once you have multiple accounts added yoursquoll see your profile photo appear in places throughout the app so you can always tell which one yoursquore using at the moment

Is your business on Instrgram Be sure to follow the VenangoChamber and wersquoll follow you back These members recently started using Instragram for business Be sure to check them out

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