2018 BBQ Contest Results

Here are the results for the 11th Annual Butler Chamber BBQ Contest, September 7-8, 2018. THANK YOU TO OUR BBQ SUPPORTERS: Platinum Level Sponsors: Bates County Veterinary Clinic, Midwest Lumber, and CTC Transportation. Sonic, Family Center, Heritage Tractor, Community First Bank, Osage Valley, Corner Hardware, Noe, Miller & Miller, MAC Storage, Principal Financial, Farmers Insurance, Mullinax Funeral Home, Cook Insurance, …

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Car Show

Our second annual car show is on July 27 – join us for some family fun! We’re hosting our 2nd annual Chamber Car Show on the square. Prizes will be awarded for each category: Cars – Antiques, Classic, Custom, and Rat Rod; Bikes, Trucks, Tractors, and People’s Choice. There is a $10 entry fee for participants in the car show. …

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Scholarship Recipients Announced

Congratulations to our scholarship recipients for 2018! Allie Kay Chandler, a Butler R-5 senior, was awarded a $500 Butler Chamber scholarship during the Butler Senior Awards/Scholarship night on May 1st. Allie is the daughter of Wade and Kacey Chandler. Allie plans to attend Pittsburgh State University this fall to major in elementary education. Hume senior Emmah Fillpot also received a …

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Business of the Year

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 …

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Chamber Scholarship

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 …

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Small Business Saturday

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 …

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Burch & Liles Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations to Burch & Liles Insurance Solutions, LLC, who recognized the opening of their newly-constructed location on Ft. Scott (just east of McDonald's) with a ribbon cutting with the Butler Chamber of Commerce.   Pictured from left: Chamber Administrative Assistant Montana King, Bryan Thompson, Eric White, Jared Liles, Stetson Liles, Will Burch, Stella Liles, Jamie Liles, Denise Burch, Larry Burch, Chamber ...
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Herrell Construction Ribbon Cutting

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, …

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Complete BBQ Results

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 …

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Baby Contest

Recap: BBQ & Hucksters

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 …

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