2012 August Butler County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

August 2012

"We Mean Business"

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INSIDEMessage from the

President Page 2

Member News Page 3 - 4

Calendar Pages 5 - 6

Past Events Page 7

Chatham Partnership Page 8

Summer Mixers Page 8

New Members Page 9

T H E E D G Ev o l u m e 2 2 • i s s u e 8 • A u g u s t 2 0 1 2

a guide to Butler County business information

T h e o f f i c i a l n e w s l e t t e r o f t h e B u t l e r C o u n t y C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e

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"Serving the Butler County

business communitysince 1896"

This Month’s

Chamber Flyers

SiBA Mixer

Butler Downtown

Villagefest

Send Off To Summer

W hat other business organization would provide their membership the opportunity to network with twelve area chambers of commerce along with two business associations and two young professionals groups? Our mission is to promote our members to a wide region of business opportunities and you can definitely agree that we accomplish this during the month of August. So chill out with us at one or all of the summer mixers that we have

planned…they are all free to members…and they are all packed with networking and new contacts.

“Mix It Up in August”

Foxburg Mixer on Wednesday, August 8Back by popular demand after an excellent turn out the past three years, we invite you

to join for the fourth annual summer mixer in Foxburg. Network with members from five area chambers of commerce – Armstrong County, Butler County, Clarion Area, Franklin Area, Grove City Area and Venango Area - on Wednesday, August 8, 2012, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Guests are invited to stroll Main Street in Foxburg while visiting the local businesses at their individual locations.

The Allegheny Grille, Divani Chocolates, Foxburg Inn Hotel, Foxburg Pizza, Foxburg Wine Cellar, the Segway Dealership as well as Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts are participating to bring you an enjoyable evening. Walk through the historic town of Foxburg while networking with other area business representatives. A Central Registration Station will be located on the Green between the Foxburg Wine Cellar, located at 65 Main Street, Foxburg, and the Foxburg Library, which will also be used for the Door Prize Presentations at the conclusion of the event.

Admission is free; however, members are encouraged to make reservations by contacting the Butler County Chamber via phone at 724.283.2222 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Continued on Page 9

N ot the Chamber offices, but the “2012 Celebrate Business Annual Chamber Dinner.” Slippery Rock University President Dr. Cheryl Norton has graciously offered to host (ess) our dinner meeting at the newly completed Robert M. Smith Student Center. The $39-million facility, named in honor of former University President Robert Smith, connects the residential and academic portions of campus. It will officially open on September 3, 2012. The bold, smart-

designed center offers a food court, bank, bookstore, coffee bar, commuter pantry, student-meeting rooms, theatre with accordion seating and ballroom.

This premier business event last year was a sell out, and we predict 2012 will be a repeat performance. The evening, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, is dedicated to recognizing the accomplishments of local businesses, but also highlights the activities of the Chamber throughout the year in review, our programs, our volunteers and our members. Our event begins with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, and continues with a sit-down dinner and award presentations.

Our premier sponsors are Ligo Architects and Highmark, with printing sponsored by Minuteman Press, cocktail hour sponsored by C.W. Howard Insurance Agency. Desserts are sponsored by Pentony Capital Management and our additional sponsor is Shaffer Financial.

During the dinner we will present the William A. Morgan, Jr. Entrepreneur of the Year Award as well as the Chamber Business Champion Awards. Last year’s Entrepreneur of the Year Tom Graham, Frames and Pixels, will present the honored entrepreneur. 2011 Chamber Business Champions Cathy Glasgow from Butler County Ford and Jack Cohen from Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau will present the Chamber Champion Awards for 2012.

Tickets are $50 per person and tables of eight (8) may be reserved. Contact the Butler County Chamber at 724.283.2222 to make your advanced reservation now. Formal invitations will be sent shortly.

“We’re Moving!”ShafferFinancial

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Board of Directors

professional staff

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Joe Taylor Board Chair Armstrong

Tammy Schuey 1st Vice Chair Butler Eagle

Brian McCafferty 2nd Vice Chair KENMAC Rental & Sales

Aubrey Hulings Treasurer Farmers National Bank

Dr. Nicholas Neupauer Past Chair Butler County Community College

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Karen Brackett NexTier Bank

Dr. Edward Bucha Slippery Rock University

Cecelia Buechele Foster Community Health Clinic of Butler County

Dino Capestrani Concordia Visiting Nurses

Elisabeth Howard Sommers C.W. Howard Insurance Agency

Brett Ligo Ligo Architects

Robi Lombardo First Energy Corporation

Janice Pakozdi-Luffy Bear Metallurgical Co.

Ken Raybuck CDC of Butler County

Stephanie Roskovski Butler Health System

Lyric Schnur Hefren-Tillotson, Inc.

Daniel Swartz ESB Bank

Dean Weiland Friedman’s Freshmarkets

Jen Whitmoyer Slippery Rock Business Assoc.

Affilate Organizations:Butler County Young Professionals Mike LysakowskiButler DowntownButler Human Resources AssociationFriday Morning Coffee ClubLeadership Butler CountyNew Visions for ButlerSlippery Rock Business Association

Stan Kosciuszko ..............................Ext. 23President Jennifer Monaco ..............................Ext. 21 Administrative Assistant

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

t has been a couple of months since I had the opportunity to write my “column” in our “Leading Edge” and so much has been happening in our community and our Chamber that pinpointing specifics will be difficult. In the heat of the summer I know many of us think that meetings, appointments, retreats and

workshops just do not spark the same interest that they do in the fall. We get bogged down in wanting to be outdoors, or be on vacation -- and that is understandable. But this is definitely not the case in Butler County.

I encourage all of you to take a drive or walk down Main Street, City of Butler, and challenge you to not believe in the power of collective business efforts. Scaffolds abound as numerous grand historic buildings get a new lease on life. As a food lover, I appreciate the new eating establishments that compliment the large selection of existing restaurants. After you take in this flurry of activity, head down to the newly christened “West New Castle Street Plaza” or the Farmer’s Market and stroll the vendors in this beautifully renovated facility.

Surveys conducted during the past four years overwhelmingly indicated that the residents of Butler County believe that our downtown is a number one priority for overall image and economic strength. As the 40,000 people on the streets for Cruise-A-Palooza, the happy partygoers at the Centre City Jams or the fact that you cannot find a place to sit in Diamond Park when the weather is accommodating (Butler Symphony Summer Concerts) can attest, Main Street Butler is “back”.

We wait with anticipation and excitement for the 2nd Annual Bantam Jeep Festival this month, and thank the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau for their tenacity and organizational skills for what will again prove to be an overwhelming success. Proof once again that Butler County is well into a successful cycle of activity and economic growth.

It is said that at some rare periods in time, the stars align and good things happen. I feel that we are fortunate to have all the players on the Butler County Team on board with one like-minded purpose – mutual success. Our Chamber’s own “Community and Business Leadership Group” represents businesses and organizations from Slippery Rock to Cranberry Township. Through their efforts and the cooperation of local, state and federal legislators we have been able to combine resources and develop strategies to advance our mutual causes. We are blessed to have the right “stars” in planning, economic development, community development, government, education and health care, willing to align and willing to shine together.

We will soon be moving into what I call the “Back to School” frame of mind, as September is around the corner and we are anxious to get down to business. Let’s not forget that the numerous alternative possibilities for doing business amongst our Chamber Members will constantly exist. Just read through this newsletter to see the many opportunities we are presenting.

But August is still summertime, and we will begin the month enthusiastically with our Annual Ladies’ Golf Outing at Conley Resort. Our Fourth Annual Mixer in Foxburg will offer you the opportunity to meet and network with members from the Armstrong County, Grove City, Clarion, Venango and Franklin Area Chambers of Commerce along with the Butler County Chamber members, and a week later we can network in Grove City with the Grove City Area, New Wilmington Area, Greenville Area, Mercer Area, Shenango Valley, Lawrence County and THE CHAMBER, Inc. along with the Slippery Rock Business Association at another “expand your business base” joint event. At the end of the month we will once again network at SiBA Restaurant as C.W.Howard Insurance Agency, Moses Jewelers and Consolidated Communications host an after-hours event.

September will be the time to recognize business achievements at our “Celebrate Business Dinner” where the William A. Morgan Jr. Entrepreneur of the Year Awards will be announced. We will be joining the Pittsburgh Social Exchange in September for a “Send off to Summer” Mixer at Jergel’s Rhythm House and are partnering with First United Methodist Church to offer an EntreLeadership Workshop. Together we continue to advance the causes of business and community in Butler County while providing our membership maximum exposure to regional efforts, legislation and networking opportunities. Doing business the best way possible, with enthusiasm, achieving great results and having fun.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson said “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”

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Member News

H owie Pentony of Pentony Capital Management LLC in Saxonburg was recognized in the July

issue of Pittsburgh Magazine as a “Five Star Wealth Manager” in the Pittsburgh area. This is the second time in three years that Pentony has been named. FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL, an independent third party research organization, has conducted the search for each of the last seven years in Pittsburgh. There are approximately 9,770 Wealth Managers in the area. Less than 6% made the list. Also over 25,000 consumers were surveyed. Mr. Pentony is President and Client Portfolio manager with his office at 103 Pittsburgh St., P.O. Box 247, Saxonburg PA 16056. His website is howiepentony.com. Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, member FINRA/SIPC, a registered investment advisor.

Criteria include customer service, integrity, knowledge/expertise, communication, value for fee charged & overall satisfaction. Also based on 10 objective eligibility & evaluation criteria including: minimum of 5 years as an active credentialed financial professional, favorable regulatory & complaint history, accepts new clients, client retention rates, client assets administered, education & professional designations.

Travel Series: UgandaWednesday, August 22nd at 6:30PM, Susan Linville will be sharing about her time spent in Uganda. Susan traveled to Uganda to meet her friend Twesigye Jackson Kaguri with whom she co-authored the book “A School for My Village.”

Travel Series: IndiaThursday, September 13th at 6:30PM, Craig Carnihan will be at the Maridon to share about his summer spent in India. Craig traveled to Tamil Nadu in southern India to help teach English to orphaned children. Also coming November 1st, Zelda Wilbert shares on Mexico.

Space is limited, please call for reservations or more details on our programs. 724.282.0123 or www.maridon.org

What’s Going on at the Maridon

D ave Ramsey founded the Lampo Group in 1992 to provide financial counseling to people of all income levels. He began his company on a card table in his living room after learning his own

hard lessons about finance by hitting rock bottom in his real estate business. Today, the successful Lampo Group has 300+ employees and offers a variety of services. As he built his company, he started offering seminars to his own employees to develop them to help him lead. Word got out about how valuable the seminars were and employees’ friends, family and acquaintances began attending. He expanded the seminars to the weeklong EntreLeadership Master Series, and then to his book entitled EntreLeadership.

He is now offering the EntreLeadership National Simulcast that First United Methodist Church will be hosting along with the Butler County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, September 21st from 10am – 5pm at the Crossfire Campus, 1802 North Main St. EXT., Butler, PA 16001. Refreshments and lunch will be served courtesy of Concordia Visiting Nurses and D’Anthony’s Pizzeria. Reservations are necessary and can be made by contacting Lisa Gill at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001, 724.283.6160, [email protected]

First United Methodist Church has offered prior Dave Ramsey services such as his Financial Peace curriculum and his Dave Ramsey Live Event Total Money Makeover Simulcast. The EntreLeadership National Simulcast will be a great resource in developing businesses to provide leadership in their given areas. First United Methodist Church supports business, nonprofit, government and religious organizations in Butler and is pleased with this partnership.

Because First Church is hosting the simulcast, people who attend can purchase tickets for the event for only $29 as opposed to the $39 charged by ordering directly from Dave Ramsey’s website. All attendees will receive a workbook that aligns with the simulcast along with refreshments and lunch. To gain more information about Dave Ramsey and the simulcast, you can visit http://www.daveramsey.com/entreleadership.

Chamber partners with First United Methodist Church

Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership National Simulcast

Friday, September 21, 2012

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Beat the High Cost of Electricity this Summer with Energy Efficiency

Incentive Programsest Penn Power is helping businesses, governments, non-profits and schools purchase energy saving equipment with a number of cash incentives. These programs deliver robust incentives to significantly reduce the purchase costs on common energy-using

equipment, from lighting to motors. This could mean thou-sands of extra dollars to you, so don’t delay. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply today. Available programs include:

The Non-Standard Lighting Incentives for Business pro-gram provides incentives for various energy saving light-ing measures, including high-efficiency linear fluorescents, compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), Light Emitting Di-odes (LED) exit signs and lighting controls. The Motors and Drives Incentives for Business program provides cash in-centives for installation of high-efficiency motors and vari-able speed drives (VSDs). The HVAC Incentives for Business program offers incentives for installation of high-efficiency heat pumps, chillers, unitary/split systems and packaged terminal systems.

The Specialty Equipment Incentives for Business pro-gram offers incentives for high-efficiency refrigera-tion, food service and miscellaneous equipment. The Cus-tom Incentives for Business program supports projects not fitting into other programs.

Past projects are still eligible for incentives! Did you in-stall energy efficient equipment on or after October 28, 2009, without applying for PA Act 129 incentives? West Penn Power is still offering cash incentives to eligible* cus-tomers who have purchased and installed energy efficient equipment on or after October 28, 2009. Don’t miss this great opportunity to receive incentives for work already completed. Call them at 866.554.4430, or visit the For Your Business section of www.energysavePA.com for applications and more information.

New Business Designation in Cranberry Offers Benefits for Being Sustainable

B usinesses in Cranberry Township now have a new incentive to be sustainable. The Township government is working with Sustainable Pittsburgh to develop a Sustainable Business Designation for those companies

that are working to contribute to a Healthy Cranberry. This program is an initiative of the Township’s Business Hub, and is the result of a recommendation in the Township’s Sustainability Assessment, which was completed as part of The Cranberry Plan. The program encourages the Township’s sustainability principles, as set forth in The Cranberry Plan – Be Distinctive, Be Prosperous, Be Engaged, Be Healthy, and Be Committed. Sustainable Pittsburgh has already rolled out this program in the city of Pittsburgh and other surrounding areas, and more than 100 businesses in those areas have received the designation. Businesses in Cranberry have the opportunity to apply for the designation – and best of all, the process is simple and free.

How Does it Work? Company representatives simply visit the Cranberry Township website and complete the on-line checklist. To achieve the designation, a company must either check off one criterion in each category, or check off an overall total of 15 criteria. Once the checklist is submitted, the

business will be informed if they have achieved the designation. All designated businesses will receive promotional materials, a certificate, and recognition from Cranberry Township and Sustainable Pittsburgh. Additionally, businesses will have the opportunity to participate in future educational workshops. Any businesses that do not achieve designation on their first try will receive assistance in working towards the distinction.

To learn more visit www.cranberrytownship.org/sustainablebusiness and complete the checklist today.

About the Business Hub – The Cranberry Township Business Hub is the local point of contact for all local businesses. We are available to assist current and prospective business owners to identify local business resources, share information, easily progress through Township processes, and find the necessary data to make the best business decisions. Learn more at www.cranberrybusinesshub.org.

About Sustainable Pittsburgh – Sustainable Pittsburgh affects decision-making in the Pittsburgh region to integrate economic prosperity, social equity, and environmental quality bringing sustainable solutions to communities and businesses. Learn more at www.sustainablepittsburgh.org.

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I n 2003, the Butler County Chamber began recognizing local organizations that impact the community through a cooperative project or initiative, with the presentation of the Community Champion Award. 4-Most Group, Inc.

Architects has designed and sponsored the award certificate since its inception. This year’s Community Champion Award luncheon was sponsored by ARMSTRONG and presented in cooperation with the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau.

Main Street lighting, flowers and signage earned the Butler Shade Tree Commission the first inaugural award. Butler AM Rotary Club received well-deserved honors for the handicapped playground at Alameda Park. Slippery Rock Area Development Association followed the next year for the Main Street renovations in Slippery Rock. We were pleased to recognize the Parking Authority of Butler for the parking deck and surface lot improvements in downtown Butler.

Butler Downtown had worked for numerous years to successfully establish the “Main Street” Program and was deservedly recognized followed in 2008 by the Community Health Clinic of Butler County, for establishing a visionary facility for health care. Historic Pullman Park Commission received the 2009 recognition, 2010 recognized the Historic Strand Theater Committee in Zelienople for their community preservation efforts and the Butler-Freeport Trail in 2011.

The Board of Directors and Past President’s Advisory Council of the Butler County Chamber, along with the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau, were pleased to honor The Little Theatre Group of Butler as the 10th Butler County Chamber of Commerce Community Champion Award recipient at a luncheon at the Little Theatre on July 18. Currently planning for the 71st season of great entertainment, the Butler Little Theatre has been an anchor for our cultural community, offering live shows, classes for children and involvement in numerous events and activities. We congratulate them for their efforts and add The Little Theatre Group of Butler to the deserving list of Community Champions.

Community Champion Award Luncheon

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theatre W e knew one Butler County team would win. The over 110 guests enjoyed a balmy summer evening of food, fun and networking at Jack Critchfield Field on the campus of Slippery Rock University where Green met Blue. If you have never had

a “dugout” dog from Luigi’s, you are missing a great specialty. Beverages courtesy of North Country Brewing Company were the perfect compliment to a night at the ballgame, and we thank Bob McCafferty for his generosity. Pyrotechnico provided a spectacular fireworks display to top off the evening, sponsored by ARMSTRONG. The Butler County and Grove City Area Chambers along with the Slippery Rock Business Association thank our other sponsors, Slippery Rock University, C.W. Howard Insurance and County Market for making this Friday the 13th a lucky one for all who attended.

Blue Sox over the Sliders

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T he Pittsburgh Social Exchange (PSE), in partnership with The Butler County Chamber of Commerce, announces a “Send off to Summer” networking event to be held on Thursday, September 6th at the Jergel’s Rhythm House Grille in Warrendale,

PA from 6:00 to 8:00pm.

Join PSE and the Butler Chamber for food, music, and beverages, as they bring together hundreds of Butler and Allegheny County’s’ business owners and professionals for an exciting evening of networking that won’t soon be forgotten. Live music performed by the Jimmy Buffet Band is also in store for the evening. Hawaiian Shirts or business casual is recommended to match the theme.

Registration is limited to 250 attendees and ticket prices are $10.00 for pre-registered PSE & Chamber members & $35.00 for pre-registered non-members ($50 for late registration and at the door). Find us on Facebook. Call Tyler Houldin at 774.573.3185 to register for the event by phone today or visit the website www.PittsburghSocialExchange.com

The Pittsburgh Social Exchange (PSE) is Pittsburgh’s Premier Networking Organization and their goal is to help others build their businesses by connecting them with other local professionals. PSE specializes in high-caliber events that are designed to bring together local professionals and help them increase their professional opportunities through business networking.

Visit us at www.PittsburghSocialExchange.com for more information or to register for events.

“Send off to Summer”

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Ernst & Young LLP announced that Michael P. Robb, Executive D i r e c t o r o f C e n t e r f o r Community Resources, Alliance for Nonprofit Resources

and Nonprof i t Deve lopment Corporation received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Award, Nonprofit Category, in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstra te exce l l ence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Mike was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special gala on June 22nd at the Wyndham Grand Downtown Pittsburgh.

As a Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia award winner, Mike is eligible for consideration for the National Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 Award. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the National Entrepreneur of the Year Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 17, 2012. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

Michael also has been recognized as a 2012 Pittsburgh Pacesetter. The Pacesetter Award, initiated by Smart Business, recognizes some of the most innovative leaders in our region. He is the first person ever to win the Pacesetter Award three years in a row. Mike and other Pacesetters’ accomplishments will be featured in a cover story in the October 2012 issue of Smart Business Pittsburgh. He will be presented with the Award at the 26th annual St. Barnabas CEO Leadership Conference on September 17, 2012. As one of the 2012 Pacesetters, he is being considered for a “Best Story” award in the Emerging category.

Michael P. Robb is the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Award Winner

And also receives his third “Pittsburgh Pacesetter” Award

T he Board of Directors of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a newly approved partnership with the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University (CWE) and their new CWE Connect

program. CWE Connect is an online, members-only community for busy women business owners and managers.

This program takes the knowledge that CWE has put together over the years and delivers it online through recorded workshops and virtual question-and-answer sessions. In addition, members can access an online library that contains both video recordings of events offered at Chatham University and helpful links, articles, presentations, documents, and templates on many subjects such as small business finances, legal issues, marketing, growth, development, and resources.

The Chamber Board of Directors is anxious for Butler County businesses to take advantage of this regional resource. “Why reinvent the wheel when we have the expertise of Chatham University on hand to assist women owned and managed businesses navigate through a wide variety of issues” said Joe Taylor, Chair of the Chamber Board. The Butler County Chamber partnered with Butler County Community College in meeting with Chatham University to discuss this partnership. Future offerings will be in the form of workshops, seminars and a speakers’ series to be held at Butler County Community College.

The Butler County Chamber of Commerce feels that this program has great value for our members, and highly recommends that you join! As an additional incentive, Chamber members will receive a discount of $25.00 (for one year) from their annual Chamber Dues when they enroll in CWE Connect, and CWE Connect members who join the Butler County Chamber of Commerce will receive the same one time discount.

CWE Connect is currently accepting registrations for a one-year membership costing $150.00, and you can either contact CWE at 412.365.1253 or [email protected] or simply visit the CWE Connect website at www.chatham.edu/cwe/connect to learn more about this great program.

Partnership Announced

O n July 17 the Atrium hosted businesses from the Four Corners of Butler County for our Business Showcase 2012. The heat did not keep the exhibitors from being cool and collected, as they networked and shared their

knowledge and offerings. Special thanks to our premier sponsors ESB Bank, the Atrium and Eisler Landscapes along

with ARMSTRONG and Minuteman Press and cocktail party sponsors Hearth & Home Furnishings and General Rental Center. In addition, we thank Fairground Market for turning what was planned as a cocktail party mixer into a full business networking dinner. We thank those members who spend the afternoon with us at this joint event.

“We Mean Business in Butler County”

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Multi-Chamber Mixer at the Legacy in Grove City!

You are invited to a Multi Chamber Mixer being held at and hosted by the Legacy Banquet & Conference Center, located at 1946 Mercer-Grove City Road in Mercer, on Thursday, August 16, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Join the Butler County Chamber of Commerce, Slippery Rock Business Association, Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce, Greenville Area, New Wilmington Area, Mercer Area, Shenango Valley and Lawrence County Chambers of Commerce, THE CHAMBER and the Grove City and Butler Young Professionals for an evening of summer networking.

Enjoy delicious food and drinks around the Legacy’s new pond and fountain, courtyard and patio, and expansion of their main banquet room. General Rental Center is providing tents for a more pleasurable outdoor networking experience. For detailed directions, log on to www.legacybanquetcenter.com. For more information or to make reservations, contact the Chamber at 724.283.2222 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Join Us “Business After Hours” At SiBAGreat Networking Opportunity On August 28

The Board of Directors of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us at the 3rd Annual “Business After Hours” on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Network with other area businesses on the outdoor patio of SiBA Restaurant, located at 530 Northpointe Circle in Seven Fields. Guests will have the opportunity to visit our sponsors, Moses Jewelers and C.W. Howard Insurance Agency.

The evening’s activities will include hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, a mini art exhibit open house and a cash bar. There is no charge to attend this event, but reservations are requested.

Welcome and registration will be located in Moses Jewelers, where you can register for prizes and receive your complimentary drink ticket. The event has been overwhelmingly successful the past two years, and is the perfect way to end the summer.

The Chamber would like to thank their sponsors, C.W. Howard Insurance Agency, Moses Jewelers, and Consolidated Communications for hosting this event. To make your reservation or for more information, you can contact the Chamber via phone at 724.283.2222, via e-mail at [email protected], or log into our website at ButlerCountyChamber.com to download registration forms for any of the above events.

“Mix It Up in August”Continued from Page 1 Welcome

New MembersWe welcome the following new members to the

Butler County Chamber of Commerce.In Flair Form Design Co.

Contact: Tasha Eakin Rodgers, Owner371 North Main Street

The Market House on MainButler, PA 16001P: 724.290.1110

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Custom-designed jewelry specializing in bridal jewelry. Also, sales consultant for Thirty-One Gifts, Stella & Dot Jewelry and Scentsy.

GFWC Junior Women’s Club of ButlerContact: Tanya Ambrose

PO Box 1749Butler, PA 16003P: 724.991.4064

[email protected] www.butlerjrwomens.com

GFWC Junior Women’s Club of Butler, founded in 1929 and comprised of women ages 21-50, is a community service organization with common goals of community improvement and personal development. Membership in GFWC provides women of all backgrounds an opportunity to take an active role in community, state and world events.

AflacContact: Jeremy Plaisted, District Sales

Coordinator525 North Main Street

Butler, PA 16001P: 724.427.8575F: 724.287.4479

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