Congratulations! - Venango Area Chamber of Commerce

Volume 6 | Issue 3 | March 2010
Congratulations!
Save the Date
Venango Works!
Trade Show
Friday, April 23, 2010
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Board of Directors
Welcome New
Member!
Premier Power Solutions
PRESIDENT
V.P.
ROD ADAMS
Changing Times Telephone Service
SECRETARY LINDA ANDERSON
Electralloy
TREASURER NICOLE RUSSELL
Nicole’s Bridal Boutique
Lee McCracken
107 Breckenridge St.
Grove City, PA 16127
(814) 282-9241
[email protected]
www.premierpowersolutions.com
Utilities
DR. JOE CARRICO
Oil City Area School District
DR. RAY FEROZ
Clarion University
EMILY GILL
Moxie Media
LISA GRONER
CS Technologies Plus
New Brown Bag Lunch added
each month
MARK HEIM
WKQW 96.3 FM - 1120AM
DEBBIE MCNERNEY
Oil Region Alliance
With the success of the monthly brown bag lunch
series, we have decided to add a second event
each month.
Past surveys, as well as
conversations with a business’s, indicate that
effective marketing continues to be one of the
biggest challenges all businesses struggle with.
While we are continually approached with
opportunities for advertising, it can be difficult to
know where dollars are best spent. Together we
will explore and share what’s been working and
not working. Please plan to join us on the 4th
Tuesday of each month, beginning March 23rd at
noon in the Chamber’s Conference Room for
“Must-Do Marketing”.
Continuing with the “Talk Tech” theme we will
meet March 17th (3rd Wednesday) to look at free
and inexpensive ways to promote your business
or organization using video. The tools are likely
already in your hands. We’ll show you how it’s
working for the Chamber and how we want to
use it for your benefit.
Be sure to invite a friend or co-worker to join you
for either or both lunches. They’re FREE. Just
pick up lunch on the way. RSVP optional to
676-8521 or [email protected].
PAM NIEDERRITER
UPMC NW
DR. RYAN JACKSON
Gonstead Family Chiropractic
BILL KAPP
Action Auto Service, Inc.
PATRICK PELLETIER
Williams Insurance
DAN PERTZ
D & R Glass
BOB RICHARDS
Venango Real Estate
LORI SIBBLE
Edward Jones Investments,
Seneca Office
SCOTT SNOW
4 Your Car Connection, Inc.
Staff
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SUSAN WILLIAMS
[email protected]
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
ASHLEY MCCAULEY
[email protected]
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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Snow Delay in delivering
the February newsletter
Early-bird registration rate extended for
Trade Show
Unfortunately several members
received their February newsletters
very late. The newsletters were all
mailed on February 2nd but according to the post office, they were
delayed due to the extreme
weather our region experienced this
past month. We want to assure you
that we work very hard to get the
newsletter out of our office as early
in the month as possible.
The deadline for the
pre-registration discount
for the Venango Works!
Trade Show has been
extended to March 31st.
We are looking forward to
a great show on Friday,
April 23, 2010 at the
Cranberry
Mall.
Exhibitors from across the county will be onsite to display their
products and services. Is your business looking for inexpensive
exposure? Do you need assistance in marketing? Our business-tobusiness trade show gives exhibitors the opportunity to grow your
clientele by just spending the day with us. If you need additional
information, please call us at (814) 676-8521, or email
[email protected].
The newsletter is always posted on
the Chamber’s website prior to
being mailed. The online addition is
in full color and includes all of the
inserts. Several members prefer to
only view the online addition, which
is great for the environment and
saves the chamber a little money.
We are always very happy to send
out the printed copy but if you
would prefer to only view the newsletter online, please call or email
the chamber.
TJ’s Car Care offers
specials through March
TJ's Car Care is offering discounts
until March 31st. We are offering
$20.00 off complete interiors and
complete exteriors. We are also
taking $35.00 off the works. The
works is everything inside and out
on your car. Bring in Spring with a
clean shiny car from TJ's Car Care.
We are located on the Seneca Hill
on Route 257 right above B&B
Glass, or give us a call at 676-6705
or toll free at 1-877-TJS-2188 that's
1-877-857-2188.
Adobe Photoshop classes available at
CS Technologies Plus
CS Technologies Plus and Identity Studio & Design will be offering
a two-part course on Photoshop on March 12th from 8:30am–
12:30pm, and March 19th from 8:30am-12:30pm. The total cost for
the 8-hour course is $169.00. Familiarity with Windows Operating
Systems is required.
This class will give the student general knowledge of Photoshop
CS4 Functions and each Function application. There will be multiple
areas of hands-on activities and projects. The class will outline a
complete work flow for digital images, including images on a film
card, saving structure, cropping, retouching, layering, image
enhancements and outputting to a printer. Each student will be
encouraged to bring up to three (3) images of their own work for
class projects. Since there will be multiple students, the speed at
which we progress through the materials will vary. This may allow
us to add more information or may limit it in certain areas.
For more information, visit CS Technologies Plus at 2803 State
Route 257, Seneca, PA 16346, call 814-677-2447, or email
[email protected].
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Have you ever wondered if the Alpaca
Lifestyle is right for you? If the answer is
yes then come and spend a weekend on
the farm.
Get hands on
experience. Have those vital questions
answered before you make that
investment. See for yourself what kind
and gentle creatures alpacas are. This is
a 2 day seminar, April 10th and April
11th from 9:00 am - 4:00pm each day. It
will be held on the farm, Forest Glen
Alpacas, 316 McCurdy Rd., Titusville, PA
16354 The cost is $100.00, that
includes lunch both days and all
materials. Reservations are required. For more information
contact Tina Weston (814) 827-2352 or visit us online
www.forestglenalpacas.com.
www.venangochamber.org
Community Calendar of Events
The chamber’s online calendar is loaded with events that are
being hosted by chamber and community members. Visit the
chamber website to see all the details of upcoming events and
don’t forget to add yours. Here’s just a few you may want to
check out...
March
5
Sears, The Bon-Ton, JCPenney, Dunham’s Sports,
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, The Movies at Cranberry & more!
Shopping Hours:
Monday - Saturday
10am - 9pm
Sunday
Noon - 5pm
6945 U.S. Route 322
Cranberry, PA 16319
General Information: (814) 676-2353
Leasing & Management: (814) 676-3406
Humane Society Fundraiser at The Bricks!
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YWCA Antique Show & Sale
Clarion SBDC First Step: Starting a Small Business
Holey Jeans - Spaghetti Dinner
13
United Way Casino Night
15-21
American Cancer Society Daffodil Days
20
YA/CASA Texas Hold'em Tournament
27
The Red Cross Revue
www.cranberrymall.com
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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New study shows chamber of commerce
members offer safer bet when it comes to
business credit risk
A L E XA N D RI A ,
V a.
–
February 22, 2010 -- The
American
Chamber
of
Commerce Executives (ACCE)
today
announced
the
publication of a new study
detailing the credit scores and
payment behavior of ten local
chambers of commerce across
the United States, comparing
their member businesses with
other regional, state and
716 East Second St, Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: (814) 677-4005
Website: www.fscas.org
Adoption Services
Alternatives to Violence
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Drug & Alcohol Programs
Home & Community
Habilitation
Supervised Visitation
Family Foundations Program
General Counseling
The HEIGHTS Program
Oil City P.R.E.P. Program
PPC Violence Free Network
& Shelter
Venango Fatherhood Initiative
Giving strength to families since 1887
national business averages.
Produced by Cortera™, the study showed chamber of
commerce members possess an average credit score of 629,
compared to a 557 average score for businesses at large. Such
scores – the payment behavior from which they are derived -play a significant role in attracting lines of credit and securing
favorable terms from lenders and suppliers.
"Chamber members have long been seen as responsible and
reliable members of their community," said Mick Fleming,
president and CEO of ACCE. "What this study indicates is that
the perception is right. From a credit standpoint, chamber
members on average are better businesses, and as a result they
have significant advantages in obtaining the funds they need. In
this economy and the tight credit environment we are
experiencing, that's especially important."
"The economic health of the entire supply chain is dependent
on the payment behavior of each of its stakeholders," said Jim
Swift, president and CEO of Cortera. "This study suggests that
chamber members are among the most dependable participants
in this ecosystem."
A complete copy of the study, which includes both the
aggregate findings, as well as the individual commercial credit
scores for each of the ten local chambers, is available on the
ACCE and Cortera website.
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“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
2010 Annual Dinner & Outstanding Citizen of the Year Ceremony
Left: Debbie McNerney, Chamber Board Member,
visits with Ned Goucher and Sue Smith of the NW
Commission and Dan Twombly of the Oil Region Alliance
before the dinner begins. 230 people were in attendance
to help us celebrate the chamber’s accomplishments.
Above: Members of the Barr’s Insurance family pose
for a picture prior to the dinner honoring their
beloved boss, Jim Hawkins.
Below: Pam Niederriter, Chamber Board President,
welcomes attendees and kicks off the evening by
introducing board members, ambassadors and
elected officials
Left:
2009 Cranberry
Festival Queen,
Shana Kennedy and
2009 Oil Heritage
Queen Runner-Up,
Stephanie Schneider
chat before heading
in for the presentation.
Left:
2009 Volunteer of the Year,
Mr. Daniel Feroz was awarded
the shooting star award for his
daily assistance of the
chamber staff. Thanks, Dan!
Right:
Jim Hawkins and his wife, Andrea,
are pictured with his Outstanding Citizen
of the Year plaque.
The award was sponsored by Klapec Auto
Body and Northwest Savings Bank.
VISIT
www.youtube.com/venangochamber
to view the video tribute to Jim Hawkins
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
2010 Annual Dinner & Outstanding Citizen of the Year Ceremony
Left:
Jim Hawkins is
pictured shaking
hands with Citizen of
the Year presenter,
Frank Gill.
Below: Friends of Jim
Hawkins, Rod Griffin,
Frank Gill, Roger
McCauley, and Chris
Reber visit before the
presentations.
Above: Kathy Gatto congratulates Jim
Hawkins on being named 2009 Citizen
of the Year. Many of Jim’s family and
friends took part in the celebration.
Right: Stephanie Dloniak, Molly Reddinger, and Kristen
Hindman of Farmers National Bank visit before heading
into the Emerald Room for the dinner and presentations.
Farmers National Bank and Clarion UniversityVenango Campus were table sponsors of the dinner.
Below: State Representative Scott
Hutchinson addresses the audience
while presenting a proclamation to
Jim on behalf of the state house of
representatives.
“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Census 2010: Partner with us
WHY IS THE CENSUS CONDUCTED?
• The U.S. Constitution requires a headcount of the
population be made every 10 years.
• The population totals will determine the number of seats
each state has in the House of Representatives.
• The totals affect the funding communities receive in
federal money each year : ~$400 Billion
HOW IS THE DATA USED?
The federal government uses population data to distribute
funding to:
• Title 1 Grants to Schools and Educational Facilities
• Head Start Programs / Child-care Centers
• WIC(Women, Infants, and Children) Food Grants
• Public Transportation
• Road Maintenance and Construction
• Elderly Programs
• Emergency Food and Shelter
• Empowerment Zones
Census data helps determine where jobs and job programs
are needed. It also helps potential homeowners research
median income, property values and other information
about a community.
IS IT CONFIDENTIAL?
• YES! Your answers are protected by law (Title 13 of U.S.
Code, Section 9).
• All answers are confidential. It is illegal for the Census
Bureau, or its employees, to share personal information
with any other agency, governmental
department or court of law.
• Census workers must pass security and employment
reference checks.
• Census Bureau employees are subject to a $250,000 fine
and/or 5 year prison term for
d i s cl o su r e
of
p e r so n a l
information that could identify a
respondent or household.
"You can make a difference in
Venango County's future by
completing the 2010 census survey
and encouraging clients, customers,
neighbors and
others to do
the same".
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Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-1151
Financial Advisors
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Rte 257, Seneca Commons
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Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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Child Development Centers improves lives with
Educational Improvement Tax Credit
Local businesses and industries: would you rather send your
taxes to Harrisburg or put this money to good use right here in
Venango County?
You can keep your tax dollars close to home when you take part
in Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)
program.
Here’s how the EITC program works: any C or S corporation or
partnership that must pay one or more of several taxes* may contribute to a scholarship organization, education
improvement organization, and/or pre-kindergarten scholarship organization. When the gift is given, the
company becomes eligible for a tax credit of 100 percent of the amount that is donated.
The EITC program benefits the donor company in two ways: the business gets credit for paying its taxes and it
contributes directly to the education of the community’s young people. One local organization that benefits
from the EITC program is Child Development Centers (CDC), which provides child care and/or early childhood
education for more than 600 infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children at five centers in Franklin, Oil
City, Cranberry and Meadville.
This fiscal year more than 25 companies have made EITC contributions of almost $100,000 to CDC’s Guardian
Angel Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to income-eligible families who enroll children at
CDC.
These gifts will cover tuition costs this year for more than 15 students – maybe more than 20 – in CDC’s
preschool program, according to CDC executive director Rina Nerlich.
“These companies are community-minded, and they’re helping provide a prekindergarten education for children
who otherwise might not get this opportunity,” Mrs. Nerlich says. Because of the EITC program, “the businesses
win, the children win, and local education wins.”
To find out how your company can write a check in support of education – instead of the state revenue
department – contact CDC or visit www.newpa.com and conduct a search for “Educational Improvement Tax
Credit.”
* Personal Income Tax of S Corporation shareholders or Partnership partners, Corporate Net Income Tax, Capital
Stock Franchise Tax, Bank & Trust Company Shares Tax, Title Insurance Company Shares Tax, Insurance Premiums
Tax, and Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax.
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“Building a Future for Venango Area Business!”
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Venango Community Concert Association launches
subscription campaign
Chamber
Blog
The Venango Community Concert Association Subscription Campaign for the
2010-2011 Season is underway. The concerts are held at either the Franklin or
the Oil City High School Auditorium and begin at 7:30 p.m. The Season’s Concerts
will include:
LEGACY OF FLOYD CRAMER -- Jason Coleman, keyboardist, performing exciting
songs, nostalgic memories and music of his famous grandfather
GREG GIANNASCOLI -- Marimbist and percussionist performing celebrated works
by Gershwin, Paganini, Liszt
ANDY STEIN DUO – Violinist, of Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion
fame, along with piano accompanist, Conal Fowkes
BRONN AND KATHERINE JOURNEY -- Harpist and keyboardist performing
Broadway, movie themes, Celtic tunes and classical favorites
A subscription also allows members to attend concerts at the five associations
with which we have reciprocity agreements. These are Alliance, Ohio; Beaver
Falls, Clearfield, Dubois and Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. That’s a potential of
15-20 additional concerts! Reciprocity selections and schedules are announced in
our concert brochure in the fall. WOW … What a Deal!
If you join prior to May 1st, you may be our guest at our final concert of the
2009-2010 Season – The Canadian Tenors, May 5th, 7:30 p.m. at Franklin High
School Auditorium.
Share the excitement! Share the experience!
Share this information with family and friends!
Your great
job– Just a
network
away...
This
morning I’ve
been
watching The Early Show’s
special edition on finding (or
keeping) a job. They’ve called
in the experts for advice. I
watch with great interest as I
have friends and family who
are unemployed and almost
daily encounter community
members who are on the job
search. There’s is a resounding
message in this news segment.
To read more of Susan’s blog,
please visit:
www.venangochamber.org
Let the snow fall...
For more information on becoming a member of the Venango Community
Concert Association, please call Cheryle Scott at 677-5357.
Business of the Year & Partner in Business Awards
presented at Venango Works! Trade Show
This year the chamber is beginning a new tradition. We will be presenting the
Business of the Year and the Partner in Business Awards at a mixer on Thursday,
April 22nd at The Movies at Cranberry, as a kick-off to the 2010 Venango Works
Trade Show. The mixer will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM and will also include
the presentation of Visionary Awards to chamber members who have opened a
new business this past year, relocated or opened an existing business under new
management. We invite you to come celebrate with us as we honor those who
are proving that “Venango Works”.
No school today! I don’t think
anyone was surprised by the
announcement this morning.
We had sufficient notice that
the snow was coming, allowing many people to prepare by
stocking up in groceries or
rescheduling meeting and
appointments yesterday. How
great is it that we can so easily
communicate with one
another so easily at times like
this.
To read more of Susan’s blog,
please visit:
www.venangochamber.org
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484 Allegheny Blvd. Suite A | Franklin, PA 16323
Phone: (814) 432-2188 | Fax: (814) 437-9372
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FRANKLIN
814-437-5758
OIL CITY
814-676-8647
CRANBERRY
814-678-1115
Offices also in Fryburg, Clarion and New Bethlehem
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce ● (814) 676-8521 ● www.venangochamber.org
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Oil Heritage Festival unveils changes to parade, artisan craft festival
By now you’ve no doubt heard that there are several changes in
store for the 2010 Oil Heritage Festival. The biggest changes
includes a two-day Artisan & Fine Craft Festival to replace the
Arts & Crafts Show; and a 5:00 p.m. Parade instead of the
traditional noon step-off. These changes are being made in an
effort to draw high-quality artisan and crafters, as well as, allow
people an extra day to visit the artisan and craft festival.
The artisan and craft festival would take place on Friday, July
23rd from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 24th
from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The parade will begin promptly
at 5:00 p.m., and the route (West First Street to Seneca Street)
would remain the same. Parade-goers will still be able to setup
their chairs and blankets along the parade route, but should
wait until after 4:00 p.m. as to not interfere with the vendors tearing down booths.
The time change of the parade offers a number of additional benefits. The fireman’s 5K race will now be held on Saturday,
July 24th at 10:00 a.m., allowing plenty of time for parade participants to line up in the afternoon. With a full day of
activities, visitors can plan to arrive in Oil City and the morning and spend the entire day, without the “lull” in activities
from the past.
The admission fee of $1 that was collected in Justus Park last year has been added to the festival entertainment budget,
and additional bands have been secured for this year. The lineup is still being finalized, but headlining bands thus far
include Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers (formerly the Iron City Houserockers) and the Earthquakers.
How can your business or organization be involved in this year’s festival? The Parade theme is “Dancing Across the
Nations”, a theme that should provide plenty of inspiration for floats and groups of entertainers. There is no cost to
participate in the parade and it is a great way to get your name in front of thousands of people.
Would you be willing to send us a small group of staff members, suited in your businesses colors or T-shirts to assist with
one or more of our events. There is always room for more volunteers! Perhaps you’d like to host your own event within
the festival, like bringing back the bed races, Paddle, Peddle and Hoof or something completely new. Just contact the
chamber and we’ll put you into the schedule.
As Festival nears, event details will be added to the chamber’s website at www.oilheritagefestival.com. Facebook users
can now “become a fan” of the festival by searching “Oil Heritage Festival”. We’ve been posting videos and photos from
past festivals and getting plenty of comments about our new changes. This has proved to be another good way to share
what we’re up to. In three weeks the fan page has attracted nearly 1000 fans.
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Eric G. Fackler, M.D.,F.A.C.O.G.
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Easy Unloading & Setup | One-Day Show
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SHOW DETAILS
GOLD LEVEL - $1,000
Opportunity to display company banner | Prime booth location
at the show | Included in all advertising for the trade show |
Sponsorship Sign at Booth | PSA mentions at the trade show |
Listing on www.venangochamber.org
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SILVER LEVEL - $500
Prime booth location at the show | Included in all advertising
for the trade show | Sponsorship Sign at Booth | PSA mentions
at the trade show | Listing on www.venangochamber.org
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BRONZE LEVEL - $250
Included in all advertising for the trade show | Sponsorship Sign
at Booth | PSA mentions at the trade show | Listing on
www.venangochamber.org
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PATRON LEVEL - $100
Sponsorship Sign at Booth | PSA mentions at the trade show |
Listing on www.venangochamber.org
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814.676.8521
www.venangochamber.org
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Setup will be Friday, April 23rd from
8am - 10am
Sorry, no sales are permitted.
Every chamber member has the
opportunity to participate - whether it is
exhibiting at the show or attending the
show as a visitor.
The chamber will have a booth
displaying business cards from our
members - make sure you bring in your
cards prior to the trade show.
You don’t have to be an exhibitor to be a
sponsor or donor - fill out the
sponsorship or donation lines on the
reverse side.
If you never participated in a trade show,
contact the chamber to learn how it can
benefit your business.
A table can be shared by more than one
business - contact a friend today!
REFERRALS | PUBLIC EXPOSURE | NETWORKING
REGISTRATION FORM
“Venango Works!” Business-to-Business Trade Show
Friday, April 23, 2010 | 10 am – 9 pm
Cranberry Mall | 6945 Route 322 | Cranberry, PA 16319
EXHIBITOR CONTACT INFORMATION
THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE ON THIS APPLICATION WILL BE USED ON ALL MARKETING MATERIALS FOR THE
VENANGO WORKS! BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS TRADE SHOW. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE.
INFORMATION WILL BE ENTERED AS PRINTED.
Company Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Person: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________City, State, ZIP: _________________________________
Telephone: (_______) _______ - _________
Fax: (_______) ________- _________
Website: _______________________________________ __ EMAIL: _________________________________________
**IMPORTANT** Business Description: Please provide 2 - 3 sentences of information describing in detail your services
or products you offer. Information will be printed as stated on this application.
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EXHIBITOR DETAILS
PLEASE CHECK (
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Prior to February 28th
After February 28
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PRE-REGISTRATION FEE:
□ $75 (For Members Only)
□ $100
NON-MEMBER FEE:
MEMBER FEE:
Additional tables are available at reduced rates:
MEMBER FEE:
□ $50
NON-MEMBER FEE:
□ $150
□ $175
NON-MEMBER FEE:
□ $100
□ Y □ N (Limited Availability—please provide your own power strips and extension cords)
Do you need internet connectivity: □ Y □ N (Wireless Only)
PRIZES & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Do you need electricity:
EACH EXHIBITOR MUST PROVIDE A DOOR PRIZE WORTH AT LEAST $25.
YOUR BUSINESS MUST CONTACT THE WINNER AND ARRANGE DELIVERY OR PICK-UP OF THE PRIZE.
Description of door prize item(s):_______________________________________________ Value: $ _______________
WE ARE SEEKING DONATIONS FOR A GRAND PRIZE GIVE-AWAY. WE WILL ACCEPT ITEMS OR MONETARY DONATIONS.
A donation is not required, but appreciated. Please indicate your donation:_____________________________________
IF YOU WISH TO BE A TRADE SHOW SPONSOR, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERENCE:
□ GOLD LEVEL - $1,000
□ SILVER LEVEL - $500
□ BRONZE LEVEL - $250
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ __________________
PAYMENT DUE UPON REGISTRATION.
CHECKS SHOUL D BE MADE PAYABLE TO:
“VENANGO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE”.
NO REFUNDS UNLESS CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED BY MARCH 31ST.
□ PATRON LEVEL - $100
If paying by Credit Card, Please print Credit Card Numbers
on the lines provided below:
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3-digit Verification Code: ___ ___ ___
Expiration Date: ___ ___ /___ ___
PLEASE MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION WITH PAYMENT TO:
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce | 41 Main Street | P.O. Box 376 | Oil City, PA 16301
If you have any questions, please call 814.676.8521
O I L H E R I TA G E F E S T I VA L
Please consider sponsoring this fun summer
festival. It can only continue with support
from you, the business community!
See reverse side for Sponsorship Form
Gold Level
Sponsor
$3,000
Silver Level
Sponsor
$2,000
Bronze Level
Sponsor
$1,000
Overall Festival
Sponsor
$500
Raft Race Event
Sponsor
$300
Children’s Events
Sponsor
$300
Heritage Events
Sponsor
$200
Car & Motorcycle
Cruise-In Sponsor
$200
Patron of Festival
$100
Friend of Festival
$50
Sponsorship
Anticipated Attendance: 50,000+
Audience Demographics: Everyone
Vendors: Arts, Crafts, Food, NonNon-Profits
Date: July 22 - 25, 2010
A community festival celebrating 31 years of oil heritage.
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Considered major overall festival sponsor
Company name will appear on all media advertisements
Company name & logo will appear on major festival sponsor banner placed over Justus Park Band Shell
Company name will appear in chamber windows
Special recognition in Business Connector newsletter
Special recognition on chamber website www.venangochamber.org
Company banner displayed at premier locations throughout festival
Special distinction on all festival promotional materials
Public Service Announcements mentioning Major Festival Sponsors throughout the festival
Four (4) Tickets to Chamber Steak Fry [August 19, 2010]
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Company name will appear on major festival sponsor banner placed over Justus Park Band Shell
Company name will appear in chamber windows
Special recognition in the Business Connector Newsletter
Special recognition on the Chamber website www.venangochamber.org
Special distinction on all festival promotional materials
Public Service Announcements mentioning Major Festival Sponsors throughout the festival
Company name will appear on all media advertisements
Company name & logo will appear on major festival sponsor banner placed over Justus Park Band Shell
Company name will appear in chamber windows
Special recognition in the Business Connector newsletter
Special recognition on the Chamber website www.venangochamber.org
Company banner displayed at premier locations throughout festival
Special distinction on all festival promotional materials
Public Service Announcements mentioning Major Festival Sponsors throughout the festival
Three (3) Tickets to Chamber Steak Fry [August 19, 2010]
Company name & logo will appear on major festival sponsor banner placed over Justus Park Band Shell
Company name will appear in chamber windows
Special recognition in the Business Connector Newsletter
Special recognition on the Chamber website www.venangochamber.org
Special distinction on all festival promotional materials
Public Service Announcements mentioning Major Festival Sponsors throughout the festival
Two (2) Tickets to Chamber Steak Fry [August 19, 2010]
Company name will appear on t-shirts given to rafters
Company name will appear in chamber’s windows
Special recognition in the Business Connector newsletter
Special recognition on the Chamber website www.venangochamber.org
Special distinction on all festival promotional materials
Company name will appear on a children’s events banner that will be displayed at all festival children’s events
Company name will appear in chamber’s windows
Special recognition in the Business Connector newsletter
Special recognition on the Chamber website www.venangochamber.org
Special distinction on all festival promotional materials
Company name will appear on a heritage events banner that will be displayed in Pipeline Alley
Company name will appear in chamber’s windows
Special recognition in the Business Connector newsletter
Special recognition on the Chamber website www.venangochamber.org
Special distinction on all festival promotional materials
Company name will appear on t-shirts given to Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In participants
Company name will appear in chamber’s windows
Special recognition in the Business Connector newsletter
Special recognition on the Chamber website www.venangochamber.org
Special distinction on all festival promotional materials
Company name will appear in chamber’s windows
Special recognition in the Business Connector newsletter
Special recognition on the Chamber website www.venangochamber.org
Special distinction on all festival promotional materials
Special recognition in the Business Connector newsletter
Special recognition on the chamber website www.venangochamber.org
Special distinction on all festival promotional materials
O I L H E R I T A G E F E S T I VA L
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Sponsorship
The 32nd Annual Oil Heritage Festival will be held in Oil City from Thursday, July 22nd thru Sunday, July 25th and
promises lots of summer fun for everyone. Daily evening “Concerts in the Park” along the scenic Allegheny River are
complemented by a host of food vendors, fireworks display on Sunday evening, inflatable games and over two dozen
additional events that take place throughout the community.
Oil Heritage Festival certainly offers something for people of all ages and features abundant community, heritage,
sporting and children’s events. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to enjoy the Children’s Parade; Kids Fun Fair;
Summer Harvest Fest with the YWCA Spaghetti Supper and Ice Cream Social; the Large Arts & Crafts Show; the
annual Oil Heritage Festival Parade; the 10th Annual Car and Motorcycle Cruise-In ; the Annual Hop Homan & Chop
Cunningham Memorial Softball Tournament; the children’s events; the special dinners, street-side cookouts; the St.
Stephen Summer Festival; the Arts & Crafts Show performers; or, the many other festival events planned for your
entertainment.
The ongoing success of the festival is a credit to the Festival Sponsors and Committee Members and to the hundreds
of dedicated volunteers who make it happen. Your financial support will ensure the continued success of the
32nd Annual Oil Heritage Festival!
SPONSORSHIP FORM
Please fill out this sponsorship form and fax or mail to your Chamber. We sincerely appreciate your support of our initiatives.
Business Name: ________________________________________________
Contact Person:________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________
Major Levels
Your contribution supports Justus Park & Arts and Crafts Show Entertainment,
Oil Heritage Festival Parade, and the fantastic fireworks displays.
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Gold Level Sponsorship $3,000
Silver Level Sponsorship $2,000
Bronze Level Sponsorship $1,000
Overall Festival Sponsorship $500
Event Levels
Depending on which event you choose to sponsor, your contribution supports awards
and prizes for the Raft Race; awards, prizes and entertainment for children’s events;
awards , prizes and t-shirts for the Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In.
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Raft Race Event Sponsorship $300
Children’s Events Sponsorship $300
Heritage Events Sponsorship $200
Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In Sponsorship $200
Support Levels
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Patron of Festival $100
Friend of Festival $50
Please return sponsorship form to:
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce
41 Main Street
P.O. Box 376
Oil City, PA 16301
Ph: 814.676.8521
Fx: 814.676.8185
Total Amount of Sponsorship $_________
□ Please Invoice Me □
Check Enclosed
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Credit Card
If paying by Credit Card, please fill out the following information:
Please print Credit Card Numbers on the lines provided below:
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3-digit Verification Code: ___ ___ ___ Expiration Date: ___ ___ /___ ___
Thank you for your continued support of the
Venango Area Chamber of Commerce!
ROUTE 8
STORAGE
SPRING CLEANING DISCOUNT FOR
CHAMBER MEMBERS!
Chamber members who are new customers will
receive a 50% discount on their first three months of
storage!
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Storage space sizes include: 10’ x 10’, 10’ x 15’,
10’ x 20’, and 10’ x 30’
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10’ X 30’ is a full-length unit with doors on each end
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Call now for price and availability while they last!
814.677.5515 * Next to Electralloy in Oil City