FLEX - Venango County's Young Professionals Organization

09/05/2026

Young professionals don't just work here.

We live here.

That's why community involvement is such an important part of FLEX.

Volunteering is a chance to meet people, support the organizations that make our region special, and have a hand in shaping the place we call home.

Looking for an easy way to jump in?

Join us at the Cranberry Festival, September 19 between 11a-4p to volunteer for an hour or any time you can give! 💚 Email [email protected] or call 814-676-8521 if you would like a FREE FLEX tshirt to volunteer in!

09/04/2026

Great vibes and conversations at this morning’s Coffee Chat at Woods & River Coffee! If you’re in the area, be sure to check out their new seating area on the 2nd floor of 100 Seneca. ☕️

09/03/2026

Networking before work, but make it coffee. ☕😎

We're hanging out Friday morning in the second-floor loft at Woods & River for our September FLEX Coffee Chat!

No agenda. No presentation. No pressure to "work the room." Just grab a drink, pull up a chair, and get to know some other young professionals in the area.

Sometimes your next friendship, idea, opportunity, or connection starts with a cup of coffee.

Come hang out with us tomorrow! 💚

09/02/2026

🏛️✨ FLEX members, you’re invited!

Did you know that because FLEX is a program of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, FLEX members are welcome to attend Chamber mixers too? Consider this your invitation! 🙌

Join the Venango Chamber and Franklin Chamber on Thursday, September 10 from 5–7 p.m. for a Business After Hours Mixer hosted by the Venango County Historical Society at the Becoming America 250 Exhibit in Franklin.

Come meet local business and community leaders, make some new connections, and explore this limited-time exhibit featuring rare artifacts, historical paintings, and American history spanning the 17th through 19th centuries. 🇺🇸

📅 Thursday, September 10 | 5–7 p.m.
📍 Becoming America 250 Exhibit | 200 12th Street, Franklin

FLEX is all about making connections around Venango County, and Chamber mixers are another great way to do exactly that. 💚

FLEX members can RSVP through the Venango Chamber https://members.venangochamber.org/events/details/business-after-hours-with-the-venango-county-historical-society-2026-2551!

Step into history at our next Business After Hours Mixer!

Join the Venango Chamber and Franklin Chamber on Thursday, September 10, from 5–7 p.m. for a special evening hosted by the Venango County Historical Society at the Becoming America 250 Exhibit, located at 200 12th Street in Franklin.

This limited-time exhibit offers a unique look at American history through rare artifacts, beautiful historical paintings and an immersive experience spanning the 17th through 19th centuries.

It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow business professionals while experiencing an exhibit you won’t want to miss!

📅 September 10 | 5–7 p.m.
📍 Becoming America 250 Exhibit, 200 12th Street, Franklin

RSVP to the Venango Chamber or Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce to attend!

09/01/2026

New month. New people to meet. New reasons to get involved. 💚

September is packed with opportunities to connect around Venango County, whether you want to grab coffee, check out a local business, volunteer, or just meet some new people.

You don't have to come to everything. Pick something that sounds like you and come hang out!

📅 This month:
• FLEX Coffee Chat at Woods & River – Sept. 4 from 7:30-9a
• Venango Historical Society Mixer – Sept. 10 from 5-7p
• Cranberry Festival – Sept. 19 from 10a-4p

Which one will we see you at? 👋

08/31/2026

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu

🌱 Big things rarely start big. 🌱
A new career starts with an application.
A business starts with an idea.
A friendship starts with showing up.
A stronger community starts with someone deciding to get involved.

You don’t have to have the whole path figured out. You just have to take the first step. For FLEX, that might mean coming to your first event, introducing yourself to someone new, sharing an idea, volunteering, or finally going after something you’ve been thinking about for a while.

Whatever you’re working toward, start somewhere. 👟✨

☕ Maybe your next step is FLEX Coffee Chat - Oil City. Join us this Friday, September 4 from 7:30–9:00 AM at the Woods & River Coffee Northside 2nd Floor Loft!

Stop in, grab a coffee, meet someone new, and see where one conversation might lead.

08/27/2026

Don’t forget, FLEX is a program of the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce, which means Chamber events are for you, too!

You’re always welcome and encouraged to join Venango Chamber mixers, networking events, and other opportunities to connect with our local business community. 🙌

And there’s one happening TONIGHT!

The Venango Chamber is teaming up with our friends from the Franklin Chamber for a special Business After Hours Mixer at J.M. Warren Buildings.

🏗️ Check out J.M. Warren’s new space
🤝 Meet members from BOTH Chambers
🍻 Make some new connections
👋 Get more involved in the local business community

📅 Tonight, Thursday, August 27
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 1715 Pittsburgh Road, Franklin

Consider this your invitation, FLEX! Come hang out, meet some new people, and make the most of being part of the Chamber community. 💚

We’re teaming up with our neighbors at the Franklin Chamber for a special Business After Hours Mixer at J.M. Warren Buildings on Thursday, August 27 from 5–7 PM!

Come check out J.M. Warren’s new space, learn more about Western PA’s Premier Post-Frame Builder, and connect with fellow Chamber members and community members from both chambers.

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 1715 Pittsburgh Road, Franklin

RSVP today to the Venango Chamber at 814-676-8521 or [email protected]

08/25/2026

📬 Have you read the latest FYI?

Every month, FLEX puts together FLEX Your Ideas (FYI), our newsletter created to highlight the people, ideas, and opportunities shaping Venango County’s young professional community.

🌟 This month, we’re excited to feature Elsa Tovar of Matric Group in our Member Profile! Our profiles are all about getting to know the young professionals who live, work, lead, and make an impact right here in our region.

FYI is a way to recognize success, inspire one another, and share ideas with our community.

We’re always looking for FLEX members who want to:
💡 Write an article or share an idea
🙌 Offer advice or perspective for other young professionals
📣 Suggest someone we should spotlight
🌱 Talk about the future of Venango County
📸 Help create content for FLEX

Want to get involved? Join us by sending us a message or email [email protected]. We’d love to have some new voices at the table! 💬

Check out past newsletters here: https://venangochamber.org/leadership-connections/flex-young-professionals/fyi-newsletter/