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Page 2… New Members, Renewals Page 3…. Business After Hours, Chamber News Page 4…..Chamber News
Page 5…..Member News
Page 6…..Member News
Page 7…..Member Showcase
Page 8…..Member News
1255 Liberty Street Franklin, PA 16323
(814)432-5823 www.franklinareachamber.org
Jodi Lewis - Executive Director
Leigh Protivnak - Communications
Open
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BUSINESS
Connection
The
January 2020
The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce has been working on behalf of the local business community for more than a century, and we want to make sure you take advantage of all our services to make your business thrive this year! BUT, if you don’t tell us what you have going on, how will we know? You would be sur-prised how many calls we get, how many peo-ple we see, and how many walk through our door looking for YOU.
Newsletter Submissions - Simply call us and let us know what’s going on, or if you want to make sure your news is printed in our newsletter, send releases to [email protected] by the third Monday of the month. Be sure to include the who, what, when, where, why, and how; we’ll do the rest. Make a habit to do it every month, and you’ll never miss an opportunity for free publicity!
Events - Displaying your events on our calendar is free! These items are pub-lished in our newsletter, on our website, on the digital calendar in our storefront, and are included in weekly event emails. Special emails are also created for holiday events and promotions, so make sure to let us know when you schedule something!
We are currently scheduling: 2020 Membership Showcases - this is a free, full page article with color photos to highlight your business in our newsletter. Why Franklin testimonials - tell us why you love Franklin and we can share your story with others who are considering moving to the area. Business After Hours Mix-ers - each month we have one or two Business After Hours networking events at different member locations. We can help you plan your event to showcase your business and take reservations to make the process as smooth as possible. Dates fill up fast, so call our office ASAP to claim yours!
Visitor Information - Our office is often the first place people check for local goods and services when visiting Franklin. Be sure your business cards and promo-tional materials are available in our visitor’s center. Just drop them off any time!
Newsletter Advertising: Display and insert advertising in our newsletter is a great, low-cost way to let others know what you have going on. A full color, busi-ness card sized ad is just $30 per month. Inserts are a great way to send out dona-tion requests, event flyers, and registration forms. Inserts are just $25 for non-profits or $50 for for-profits. Simply drop them off at our office and we’ll include them with the newsletter mailings. Printing is also available for a small fee.
Marketing Opportunities Continued on Page 3...
Make Your Mark in 2020 with Our Help!
Our office will be closed January 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Chamber News
Franklin Service & Supply, Inc., 60 years
Elks, BPOE, Franklin Lodge No. 110, 58 years
Dale Woodard Gent McFate Law Firm, 57 years
Central Electric Cooperative, 56 years
Franklin Animal Clinic, Inc., 51 years
Voyten Electric & Electronics, Inc., 45 years
Kiwanis Club of Franklin, 39 years
The Medicine Shoppe, 39 years
Cranberry Mall, 36 years
Borough of Sugarcreek, 36 years
Northwest Hospital Foundation, 36 years
Liberty Electronics, Inc., 34 years
Beith Associates, 32 years
Clarion University, Venango, 32 years
Franklin Industrial & Commercial Development
Authority, 32 years
IA Construction Corporation, 32 years
Hartle Dental, LLC, 32 years
White, H. William., Senior Judge, 32 years
Burns & Burns Associates, Inc., 30 years
Housing Authority, City of Franklin, 29 years
Edward Jones, 29 years
Franklin Public Library, 28 years
Matric Limited, 26 years
Reck Construction, Inc., 26 years
Victorian City Art & Frame, 26 years
Williams Insurance & Travel, 26 years
All Seasons Temporaries, Inc., 25 years
Barr's Insurance, 24 years
First United Methodist Church, 23 years
Venango County Fair, Inc., 22 years
Atlantic Avenue United Brethren Church, 21 years
West Park Rehab, 20 years
City of Franklin, 16 years
HOLeY Jeans, 11 years
Vantage, 11 years
Blair's Key Locksmith, 8 years
Brenda's Salon, 8 years
First Energy/Penelec, 6 years
Antiques by Wilson, 5 years
Richards & Richards Real Estate LLC, 3 years
Edward Jones, 3 years
Jack and Millie Armant, 3 years
Joseph J. Liotta III, Attorney-at-Law, 2 years
Bobbie Jones Yoga - Independent Certified Yoga
Instructor, 2 years
North Star Behavioral Health, 1 year
Page 2 The BUSINESS Connection January 2020
Welcome, New Members
Associate Membership is a great way to stay connected to your community! Associates receive the Chamber newsletter every month and are invit-ed to attend mixers and other events!
Welcome to our newest Associates. Thank you
for your support of our mission, and welcome to the Chamber!
Mary Ann Beary
Marilyn and Bill Gabrys
New Associate Members
Thank You, Renewing Members!
Momentum Chiropractic offers walk-in chiropractic services in locations in
Franklin and Grove City. Their services include adult and children’s chiropractic care, nutrition services, massage therapy, and cus-
tom orthotics.
Benna Click 220 N. Broad St., Grove City
DC Salon, 1251 Liberty St. Franklin (724) 264-4667 / (724) 264-4668
[email protected] www.momentumchiropracticpa.com
Momentum Chiropractic
Chamber News
Page 3 The BUSINESS Connection January 2020
Business After Hours - Chamber Network Advantage We really jingled and mingled in December, with
two Christmas themed mixers.
Thank you to Cross Creek Resort for hosting
your annual Christmas mixer and giving us the oppor-
tunity to network with members from Venango, Ti-
tusville and Meadville area chambers.
Thanks to Stifel for sponsoring our Christmas
Business After Hours at the Chamber office. We had
some delicious goodies from local caterers, drinks,
and lots of holiday cheer! Thank you to our building
mates Myers Custom Woodworks and One of a Kind
Design and to everyone who attended!
Marketing Opportunities continued
Digital Advertising: If you’re looking to reach
beyond our region, we offer digital advertising on
our website! Full Banner, $50/month, $45/month
for three months+, $40/month for six months+;
Half Banner, $45/month, $40/month for three
months+, $35/month for six months+; Large Rec-
tangle, $55/month, $50/month for 3 months+,
$45/month for six months+.
Window Advertising - We get a lot of foot
traffic in downtown Franklin, and our digital win-
dow calendar lets people know what’s going on, no
matter what time they are in town. Ads are available
in three sizes, at affordable monthly rates.
We would love the opportunity to discuss your
membership and see what we can do for you. And
as an added bonus, if you sign up before the end of
January, we are offering 20% off to get your decade
started on the right foot! Call us today!
Director’s Report
The new decade is going to start with some changes at the office. As you know, my Execu-tive Assistant, Mike Dulaney, was elected County Commissioner and will take the oath of office on January 6.
Our receptionist, Brianna Johnson, is moving on as well. She is finishing her Junior year at Clarion University and looking to find work that is more relat-ed to her Social Services career path. Best wishes, Bri! I am excited to see where life leads you.
And, the Board will be having a make-over. Long-time Board members and contributors to our Cham-ber finished their terms in December. Rick Beith and Dave Ballard will have a free slot on their meeting schedules. I still have their emails and cell phone numbers and won't let them miss me for too long. THANK you both for all you've done for the Cham-ber, for the community, and for me. Your support has meant so much.
I am excited for all of us as we enter a new decade
and continue to work together building bigger and
better relationships as we continue to make our region
the best place to work, live, and play! ~
Chamber News
Page 4 The BUSINESS Connection January 2020
2020 is looking bright for STEM education at
Franklin Area Junior Senior High School. Building
on some recent successes in competitions and the
classroom, these kids are about to take on some
more world-class challenges! On back-to-back days
in February, the FAJSHS is going to come alive
both in the air and on the ground!
Thursday, February 20, will be one of the first
RAD competitions held in the world! This competi-
tion sponsored by the REC Foundation and FTW
Robotics will match teams against one another and
the clock! The RAD Competitions have two com-
ponents in 2020 – Drone Racing and Package De-
livery. In Drone Racing, the object of the game is
to navigate the racecourse and land on the starting
platform faster than your opponent. In this head-to
-head simultaneous race, you will have to avoid ob-
stacles as well as your opponent! In Package Deliv-
ery, the object of the game is to navigate the race-
course, accurately delivery the payload and return to
the starting platform as quickly as possible. Students
will learn to safely operate a drone, work as a team,
and research workforce applications of aerial robot-
ic technology; all while having a blast!
On Friday, February 21, the FHS Gym will
come alive with the Clash at the Castle! This VEX
EDR robotics competition showcases student de-
signed and built robots that play against one anoth-
er in a game-based engineering challenge. Class-
room STEM concepts are put to the test as stu-
dents learn lifelong skills in teamwork, leadership,
communications, and more. Top teams from this
event will qualify for the Western PA State Champi-
onships in March where they will vie for a spot at
the VEX Robotics World Championship in Ken-
tucky!
Both events are free and open to the public.
Bright Outlook for Robotics Program One Tank Get-Away Show Planned
For the first time, the
Franklin Area Chamber of
Commerce will host a ONE
TANK GET-AWAY travel
show on Saturday, March 28,
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We
have the most beautiful region this side of the state,
and we want to spread the word.
This show is created for those who need a day
trip or a weekend get-away and can do such by visit-
ing Franklin and returning home on - you guessed it -
one tank of gas.
March is the perfect time for such an event ... we
are all itching to get out of the house and do some-
thing. Why not visit Franklin and do something with
us for the day? We'll roll out the red carpet and wel-
come everyone to the region.
Advertising for this event will be geared to those
in the Erie, Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Warren, and
DuBois area. If you are signed up by the February
1st deadline, we’ll add your name to the advertising.
If your business is a destination...whether for the
outdoor enthusiasts, for the foodies, for the shop-
pers, or for the sight-seers, you’ll want to join us!
The cost: $70.00 (if signed up by February 1,
or $85.00 from February 1 through March 1) and a
door prize. The cost includes an 8' table and cover.
Coffee and light refreshments will be available for
vendors; sack lunches will be available for purchase.
The travel show has been scheduled in conjunc-
tion with the Fly Fishing Film Tour that will be held
at Barrow-Civic Theatre, www.barrowtheatre.com.
If you would like to participate, please fill out the
enclosed form and return it to us by February 1. If
you need more information or have questions, call
Jodi at the (814) 432-5823 or email at
Member News
Page 5 The BUSINESS Connection January 2020
According to an announcement
from PA Rep. R. Lee James, The
House Health Committee made a
monumental vote to keep Polk and
White Haven state centers open in December, de-
spite Gov. Tom Wolf’s call to close them both.
James said, “Like so many people in the district,
I was appalled at the governor’s request, especially
since he had not even visited Polk to see the center
and the incredible care its residents receive each day.
From hearings to rallies, I have been actively
fighting this injustice in Harrisburg.”
As Senate Bill 906 passed the House Health
Committee, it will now advance for a vote by the full
House.
SBDC Training Scheduled
Efforts to Save Polk Center Continue PennDOT Seeking Project Input
First Step Business Training
Saturday, January 4, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Clarion
University, Barnes Center, $20 per person. Sign up
online at clarion.edu/sbdc/training.
QuickBooks Level I & II
Level I, Tuesday, January 7. Level II, Thursday,
January 9. Both levels will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. at the Clarion University, Still Hall. $199 per
session, or save $38 if you sign up for Level I & II
together. Sign up online at clarion.edu/sbdc/training
or call (814) 393-2060.
The PA Department of Labor and Industry (L&I)
is accepting applications for $6.6 million in PAsmart
Apprenticeship grants to help more workers “earn
while they learn” and gain the hands-on skills for
good jobs in high-growth industries.
The grant program is designed to build a diverse
talent pipeline into the building and construction
trades; expand registered apprenticeships and pre-
apprenticeships in non-traditional industries with an
emphasis on health care, manufacturing
and information technology; and support registered
apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships through am-
bassador networks across the Commonwealth.
Eligible applicants include organizations that
serve as sponsors or intermediaries of registered. The
deadline to apply is January 10, 2020. Grant materials,
requirements and information about the bidder’s
webinars are available online at
https://www.dli.pa.gov/
Apprenticeship Grants Available
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
(PennDOT) invites the public to an open house meet-
ing to review options developed through the Liberty
Street (Route 62) and 12th Street Intersection Im-
provements Study in Franklin.
The purpose of the meeting is to share safety and
geometric improvement options for the intersection
and gather feedback from attendees on which options
best meet the safety needs of the project.
Study information and improvement options will
be available for review and comment at the open
house. PennDOT representatives, along with the de-
sign consultants, will be available to answer questions
and explain the various options.
The open house will be held Tuesday, January 7,
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist
Church fellowship hall. (Enter the red, street-level
side door off 11th Street)
The information will also available online at
www.penndot.gov/district1 by clicking on the Public
Meetings link under the Resources heading and then
choosing the Venango County – Liberty and 12th In-
tersection Study tile.
Member News
Page 12 The BUSINESS Connection January 2020
As we end one year and begin
both a new year and a new decade,
let’s all resolve to be more positive on
social media in 2020.
The world is filled with enough
contention and negativity without
multiplying it on social media. These
serve only to magnify and expand the
effects on even more people. It can
also affect our personal, supporter
and client relationships.
Whether you use social media for personal, work
or volunteer purposes, keep in mind the image that
you are portraying to the world and who is going to
see what you post. Employers and future potential
employers, co-workers, clients and potential clients,
current and potential supporters, friends, family, pro-
fessional peers…these are just some of the people and
relationships that can be affected by what they see and
read on your social media.
Some people will say, “I don’t care, it’s my page
and I’ll share what I want. If they don’t like it, they
don’t have to follow me.” While this is true, why
would you want to alienate people? Why damage or
ruin existing or possible new relationships? If you’re
not worried about hurting others, at least worry about
how you will hurt yourself with negative and contro-
versial posts.
Social Media has the potential to be a great tool
for you to build relationships, both personally and
professionally, if you use it properly. It is the ultimate
networking and relationship building tool – when you
can’t connect in person – making it easy to keep in
touch and share things that matter to your crowd.
Take a look back on your posts in 2019. What
kind of impression did they give your followers? What
kind of attitude did they project? Do you like what
you see in those posts? You may find
that you see ups and downs in your
tone, which is emotionally normal for
most people, but not good on social
media. If you are feeling down or an-
gry, call or visit your best friend or a
family member, but keep your mes-
sage on social media positive.
As we enter the year 2020, let’s all re-
solve to keep our posts positive,
cheerful and uplifting. Use it to make people feel bet-
ter about you and their relationship with you. Use it to
make them feel better about themselves. Use it to gain
customers and build better relationships, goodwill and
community. Share the happy, positive, funny, uplift-
ing, inspirational, educational, entertaining, feel-good
kind of messages that can turn social media into your
greatest brand builder.
In 2020, Gibbons Business Solutions, LLC is go-
ing to take its positive social media efforts a step fur-
ther. We are going to pay-it-forward by committing to
one free paid social media post for 20 businesses/
organizations who need a boost in 2020. These posts
will focus on the positive and help them promote
their business or organization.
If you know of a business or organization that
would benefit from a Pay-it-Forward post in 2020, tell
us about them. And look for ways you can help others
by sharing positive posts on social media in 2020 and
beyond!
Wishing you prosperity and growth in 2020!
~Holly L. Gibbons, Gibbons Business Solutions, LLC
Gibbons Business Solutions hosts a free social
media workshop once a month at the Franklin
Area Chamber. The next session will be at 8 a.m.
Friday, January 10. Call (814) 432-5823 to sign up.
Resolve to be Better on Social Media in 2020
Member Events
Page 11 The BUSINESS Connection January 2020
The Quality Inn Event & Banquet Center is
pleased to present the return of The Bridal Extrava-
ganza, Sunday, January 19, from noon to 2 p.m.
Prospective brides are encouraged to come enjoy
an afternoon with a variety of local vendors. There
will be Door Prizes Galore, Fun, Music, Drinks, and
Complimentary Hors D’ Oeuvres.
Free Registration, contact Alexis Foster at (814)
437-3031 x. 255, message us on Facebook, or email
Plans for the popular 4th Annual
Divine Intervention fundraiser are
being finalized by Franklin Preserva-
tion. The event will be held at One
Park Way in historic Miller Park in
Franklin, January 11, from 5 to 9 p.m.
This party is a warm and welcom-
ing event which is open to the public.
Admission is by donation. Funds raised will benefit
the restoration of the 1886 Stick Style building locat-
ed on the corner of Buffalo and 11th Street, formerly
known as the Old Lutheran Church. Valet parking
will be provided.
The evening will offer sumptuous appetizers,
both naughty and nice drinks and heavenly music
provided by pianist Dennis Geib. Raffle tickets for
winning either $1000, $300 or $200 will be will be
sold. Winners will be drawn at the end of the even-
ing. One does not have to be present to win.
Restoration work on the exterior of the building
was begun in July of 2019. A new roof will be in-
stalled this summer. The structure is the home of
Franklin Preservation and is the site of SAVED! A
Sale of Cast-Offs and Collectables and a Tiki BBQ
Party.
A Divine Intervention Planned
Liberty Cabaret - One Hit Wonders
Liberty Cabaret One Hit Wonders is an original
Off-Barrow production with laugh-out-loud skits
and a soundtrack that will celebrate some of the
most well-known one-hit wonders of all time!
Shows will be January 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, and
February 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Barrow Little Theatre.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the box
office, by calling (814) 437-3440, or online at
www.barrowtheatre.com.
Venango Catholic High School is planning a
Shop Your Girlfriend’s Closet event for February 8,
and they need your help!
They are accepting donations of dresses, pants,
tops, shoes, purses, jewelry, scarves, etc., (please no
bathing suits, t-shirts, sleepwear, loungewear, or un-
derclothes). All items should be free of holes or
stains. Donations will benefit Venango Region
Catholic Schools and can be dropped off at St. Pat-
rick School in Franklin, St. Stephen School in Oil
City, or Venango Catholic High School in Oil City.
For more information, contact Katie McNulty at
(814) 493-5217.
Shop Your Girlfriend’s Closet Request
Snowflake Ball Fundraiser Set
DeBence Antique Music World will
host its annual Snowflake Ball Friday,
February 7, 2020, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Relive the music of the 1930s and
40s with The Bugle Boy Swing Band.
Tickets are $20 each, $35 for a couple, and $15
for students. For tickets, please contact the museum
at (814) 432-8350. Dress is business casual.
Bridal Extravaganza Returns
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January 1…HAPPY NEW YEAR! January 1...108 Sun Salutations Yoga Class, 9:30 a.m., Impel Pilates Studio, www.impelpilates.com January 4...New Rhythm: A Theological Discussion, 11 a.m., Bossa Nova Café January 4 & 5...Auditions for Youth Theatre, Aladdin and His Wonderful, Magical Lamp, 2 p.m., Barrow-Civic Theatre, www.barrowtheatre.com January 7...PennDOT input meeting for the 12th Street/Rt 62 Intersection in Franklin, 5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church fellowship hall January 9...Bunco tournament and lunch at Franklin Public Library, sign up at the circulation desk or by calling (814) 432-5062 January 10...Gibbons Business Solutions social media discussion group, 8 a.m., Franklin Area Chamber office, call (814) 432-5823 to register January 11 & 12...Auditions for Anne of Green Gables, 2 p.m., Barrow-Civic Theatre, www.barrowtheatre.com January 11...Divine Intervention Cocktail Party fundraiser, 5 p.m., Miller Park B&B, proceeds benefit Old Lutheran Church Restoration January 11...Wine and Design Painting Class, 4:30 p.m., Olde Liberty, $25, (814) 518-5504 January 12...Women of Country Music program, 1:30 p.m., DeBence Antique Music World January 13...Pickin’ on the Porch open music jam, 6 p.m., Porch Music Store, Space is limited. Call (814) 493-7329 January 16...Yoga for a Cause, 6 p.m., Impel Pilates Studio, www.impelpilates.com, donation only class to benefit Marci Cirell January 17...Croakey Karaoke, 9 p.m. to midnight, Liberty Street Ale House January 17...Winter Looped Yarn Wreath Class, 6:30 p.m., Olde Liberty, $35, (814) 518-5504 January 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 & February 1...Liberty Cabaret presents One Hit Wonders, Barrow Little Theatre, www.barrowtheatre.com January 18 & 19...Venango County Photographs: Past & Present displays, National Transit Building, Oil City January 19...Bridal Extravaganza, noon to 2 p.m., Quality Inn & Conference Center, 437-3031 ext. 255. Details on Page 7 January 20...NEWSLETTER DEADLINE! Submit your news and ads by the third Monday of the month for the next month’s newsletter! January 22...Sip N’ Paint, 6:30 p.m., Dawndi’s, Call (724) 988-9662 January 25...Beans N’ Babies song and story time for kids, 10 a.m. to noon, Bossa Nova Café January 25...Pour Painting Class, 4:30 p.m., Olde Liberty, $35, (814) 518-5504 January 25...Beginner Yoga Workshop, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $25, Impel Pilates Studio January 31...Sock Snowman Family class, 6:30 p.m., Olde Liberty, $20, (814) 518-5504 January 31...Live Music by CareyOn, 9 p.m., Liberty Street Ale House February 8...Mark your calendars for Franklin On Ice! Find the full schedule at www.franklinpa.gov ONGOING EVENTS Sunday: Live music, Deer Creek Winery, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday: Live music, Bossa Nova Café, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday: Live music, Bossa Nova Café, 10 a.m. to noon; Movie night at R Bandana Winery, 7 p.m. Wednesday: 1/2 price smoothies at Edible Arrangements; Live music at Bossa Nova Café, 10 a.m. to noon; Open Mic at R Bandana Winery, pre-sented by West Park Guitar & Music Thursday: Live music at Deer Creek Winery, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Friday: Game night, 3:30 to 9 p.m., Neverending Stories; Live music, Deer Creek Winery, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Live music, R Bandana Winery, 7:30 p.m.; Cosmic Bowling, Buffalo Street Lanes, 9 and 11 p.m.; NEW! Kids Yoga at Impel Pilates starting January 10, www.impelpilates.com Saturday: Live music, 9 p.m. to midnight, Foxtales Pub; Live music, Deer Creek Winery, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Cosmic Bowling, Buffalo Street Lanes, 7, 9 and 11 p.m.; Live music, R Bandana Winery, 7:30 p.m. HOLeY Jeans is planning a four day, three night bus trip to New York City for June 25-28, 2020, and they have room for more people to join in! Price includes bus, accommodations, three breakfasts, three dinners, tours and tickets - "Frozen" Broadway show, Broadway workshop, city tour including Little Italy and Chinatown with tour guide, West point, Backstage Tour, 911 Memorial site, Ferry, and some surprises! Cost is $656 each for 4-per room, $687 each for 3 people per room, or $742 per person for 2 people per room. For more information, call (814) 677-9989.
Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce
1255 Liberty Street
Franklin, PA 16323
