Community First Bank celebrated 20 years on September 7 with a meal, drawings and giveaways. Congratulations!
Car Show Memories
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. …
Thank you!
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 …
Update: Night Golf
Our second annual 4-person scramble Night Golf Tournament at the Butler Country Club is now scheduled for September. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for the date! Form your teams now – $50/person includes dinner, t-shirt and a glow-in-the-dark golf ball! Contact Lee McLain to register your team: 660-679-0071, or call the Chamber at 679-3380.
Farmers Market
The Butler Chamber of Commerce sponsors a twice-weekly Farmers Market located on the south side of the Historic Downtown Square. Vendor spots are free! Don’t miss this! Vendors, if you would like to sell EGGS, please contact our office at 660-679-3380.
2016 Huckster’s Day Memories
BBQ teams started pulling into the square on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, and in spite of a little rain, spirits weren’t dampened by Friday evening for the Breakaway Band’s performance. Beautiful weather on the 17th helped make the contests, games and BBQ cookoff a day to remember. Thanks to all of our Chamber Board & members who pitched in a …
2016 BBQ in Review
What a great weekend! Sept. 16-17, 2016 was our 9th annual KCBS BBQ, and it was a SMOKIN good time! Thanks to all of our Chamber Board & members who pitched in a helping hand, the City of Butler, and our major sponsors: Gordon Brown Insurance, Bates County Veterinary Clinic, Midwest Lumber and Spirit Commercial Auto Group! And a very …
Teacher of the Year
The Butler Chamber of Commerce was honored to present Teacher of the Year awards to Stephanie Nelson (4th grade) and Gina Magruder (HS Art) at Butler R-V’s awards ceremony. Congratulations to these deserving teachers! Stephanie Nelson, presented by Chamber Director Lee Anna Schowengerdt Gina Magruder, presented by Lee …
Golf Tournament
The Chamber’s 23rd Annual 4-Person Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 15 was a beautiful day! Thanks to the following sponsors: Bates County Memorial Hospital, Osage Valley Electric Cooperative, Casey’s – Ft. Scott, Casey’s – Orange St., Citizens Bank, Corner Hardware, Medicalodge, Security Bank, Midwest Lumber and Flaming Lantern. Coming soon – our 1st Annual Night Golf Tournament, July 30, 2016! Details to …
Biggest Loser Challenge
Join the MOVEment! The Biggest Loser Community Challenge is an 8-week program sponsored by NBC’s The Biggest Loser and the Butler Chamber of Commerce. You do not have to be a Chamber member to participate. More importantly, you do not have to weigh in, or strip down to your skivvies at any point during this competition! Here are the basics: …