Future Leaders and Entrepreneurs Exchange, commonly called FLEX, will celebrate young people's contribution to the betterment of Venango County.
On Friday, April 29, FLEX Presents will name its Young Professional of the Year at DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served at the event, which runs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a good chance to network and a see a presentation about FLEX and why this year’s nominees were selected for recognition.
“We’re back to a public event, after limiting our attendance last year and holding it virtually in 2020, and we’re excited to invite the community to join us,” said FLEX President Saxon Daugherty. “This is an enjoyable evening to recognize not only the 11 nominees but all young professionals who go above and beyond for our region.”
The nominees all possess what the organization celebrates, achievements of local young professionals who contribute to their community through civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and leadership. They were nominated by members of the community.
The 11 nominees are:
Becky Deeter, Ag Choice Farm Credit; Jessica Hilburn, Benson Memorial Library; Kieran Irwin, Bandit's Gambit; Jennifer Mosher-Johnson, Oil City Area School District; Will Price, United Way of Venango County; Aaron Ritsig, Northwest Commission PTAC; Andrew Ritsig, Bon Appetit at Grove City College; Ashley Smith, Venango County Planning Commission; Stephanie Staub, Oil City Area School District; Megan Weber, Komatsu Mining Corp.; and Devin Zagar, 7 Foot Productions.
The event is open to the community and tickets are $20. Learn more and register at venangochamber.org/flex-presents or by contacting the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or (814) 676-8521. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Find the form on the website or by contacting the chamber.
On Friday, April 29, FLEX Presents will name its Young Professional of the Year at DeBence Antique Music World in Franklin. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served at the event, which runs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a good chance to network and a see a presentation about FLEX and why this year’s nominees were selected for recognition.
“We’re back to a public event, after limiting our attendance last year and holding it virtually in 2020, and we’re excited to invite the community to join us,” said FLEX President Saxon Daugherty. “This is an enjoyable evening to recognize not only the 11 nominees but all young professionals who go above and beyond for our region.”
The nominees all possess what the organization celebrates, achievements of local young professionals who contribute to their community through civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and leadership. They were nominated by members of the community.
The 11 nominees are:
Becky Deeter, Ag Choice Farm Credit; Jessica Hilburn, Benson Memorial Library; Kieran Irwin, Bandit's Gambit; Jennifer Mosher-Johnson, Oil City Area School District; Will Price, United Way of Venango County; Aaron Ritsig, Northwest Commission PTAC; Andrew Ritsig, Bon Appetit at Grove City College; Ashley Smith, Venango County Planning Commission; Stephanie Staub, Oil City Area School District; Megan Weber, Komatsu Mining Corp.; and Devin Zagar, 7 Foot Productions.
The event is open to the community and tickets are $20. Learn more and register at venangochamber.org/flex-presents or by contacting the Venango Area Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or (814) 676-8521. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Find the form on the website or by contacting the chamber.