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'Relentless drive:' Venango Chamber names top citizen of 2024

12/23/2024

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​​"A true trailblazer and dedicated community leader, Cindy embodies the spirit of this honor with her relentless drive, compassionate service, and unwavering commitment to the Venango County
community," a press release reads from the  Venango Area Chamber of Commerce announcing Cynthia “Cindy” Urban as the 2024 Citizen of the Year.

Urban is the President and CEO of Klapec Trucking Company.

"Cindy has shattered barriers and risen to the top of a male-dominated industry. Under her leadership, the company has received numerous safety awards, including the coveted President’s Award in both 2011 and 2021." the release continued.

She was also instrumental in Klapec' Trucking receiving the chamber's  Business of
the Year title two years ago. And she was awarded the Women in Business Award in 2009 
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"A lifelong advocate for her community, she has devoted countless hours to causes that enrich the lives of others," the release continued.  Cindy’s contributions, including volunteering at St. Stephen’s Festival, serving on the board of the Oil City Chamber during the change to the Venango Chamber, or supporting the YMCA through their merger with Clarion YMCA, have made a lasting impact on Venango County."

Urban is the daughter the company's founder Bert Klapec who credits with her strong work ethic according to the release. "Cindy fondly recalls helping her father with paperwork after finishing her grade school homework, thus beginning a lifelong commitment to hard work and service." She is the mother of four and grandmother of ten.

"Through her leadership, advocacy, and generosity, she has shown what it truly means to be an engaged citizen. Her efforts have inspired countless individuals, and her recognition as Citizen of the Year is a testament to the indelible mark she has left on the lives of so many," the release stated.
She will be recognized at the chamber’s nnnual dinner on February 19 at Crosscreek Resort in Cherrytree.

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