In January we will start accepting nominations for the Chamber Business of the Year award. You may vote for any business in Butler – not just those who are members of the Chamber. Watch for ballots in the local papers, and for more details on our Facebook page. We are also seeking nominations for board members. Please contact our office …
Do you have a senior bound for college? The deadline is nearing for local high school seniors to apply for our annual Chamber scholarship. The Butler Chamber of Commerce scholarship is awarded to a Butler High School senior, or a Chamber member’s son or daughter, or the employee of a Chamber member’s son or daughter. Complete rules and submission guidelines can …
We’d like to share this exciting announcement from Electric City Downtown: Small Business Saturday was started by American Express in 2010 and is now a day officially recognized by the U.S. Senate. This event encourages individuals from as the country to support small, local businesses. Small businesses play a key role in helping communities thrive. Electric City Downtown applied and …
Congratulations to Jimmie and Thomi Herrell who recognized the grand opening of Herrell Construction with a ribbon cutting. HCI provides a wide variety of construction services, both commercial and residential, including decorative concrete and hardscapes. Present to witness the Herrells’ grand opening (from left): Mayor Don Malan, Chamber Administrative Assistant Montana King, Chamber President Janelle Armentrout, Augey Armentrout -helper, Thomi Herrell, …
We want to thank each of the 27 teams who competed this year, as well as our judges and many volunteers. Thanks also to our sponsors, including Platinum Sponsors: Bates County Veterinary Clinic and CTC Transportation. It was a great competition for our 10th, we hope you’ll join us again in 2018! Overall Chicken, Pork, Pork Ribs, Brisket Results from …
What a great weekend for a fall festival! This year’s BBQ & Huckster’s Day kicked off last Friday night with our 10th annual BBQ competition, and a street dance with the Breakaway Band. They always deliver a great time! Saturday’s events included a Baby Contest and a Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, entertainment by the Nostalgia Band, a petting zoo thanks to …
Community First Bank celebrated 20 years on September 7 with a meal, drawings and giveaways. Congratulations!
On Friday, July 28, the Butler Chamber of Commerce held its second annual car show on Butler’s Historic Downtown Square. Live music was provided by the Country Duo, and a Kids Car parade was enjoyed by all, especially the 10 kids who participated. Sheriff Chad Anderson started off the race, and while there was some chaos, it was extremely entertaining. …
The Butler Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a big thank you to so many people who helped make the 2nd Annual Butler Chamber of Commerce Car Show a huge success! A special thank you to Sheriff Chad Anderson, the Bates County Sheriff’s Department, and the Butler Police Department for helping with the Kids Car parade. Thanks also to …
