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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Community First 20th

      Community First Bank celebrated 20 years on September 7 with a meal, drawings and giveaways. Congratulations! 

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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. …

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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 …

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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.

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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.  

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