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The official newsletter of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce

issue 10 October a guide to Butler County business information

"We Mean Business"

2011

Two Great Networking Opportunities in October and November INSIDE

Board Chair Message Page 2 Member News Page 3-4 Calendar Pages 5-6 Af lliates Page 7 New Members Page 9

Meet-N-Move On October 13th!

he Butler County Chamber of Commerce invites you to Meet-N-Move with other chamber members on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at Newhaven Court at Clearview, located at 100 Newhaven Lane in Butler. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. and will offer maximum networking opportunities in the standard Meet-N-Move format. Guests will move from table to table while meeting three different groups of business representatives throughout lunch enjoying their salad at one table, entre at a second table and dessert at a final table. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Due to a limited amount of spaces, walk-ins will not be accommodated. Cost is $20.00 per person and reservations can be made by contacting the Chamber office at 724.283.2222, via e-mail at Jennifer@ ButlerCountyChamber.com or by downloading a registration flyer from the Chamber website, ButlerCountyChamber.com. Special thanks is extended to the sponsor of this event, Newhaven Court at Clearview.

Regional Chambers Meet-N-Move On November 14!

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eet N Move business members of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce, the Zelienople-Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce and THE CHAMBER, Inc. on Monday, November 14, 2011, during lunch. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Pittsburgh Marriott North @ Cranberry Woods and is exclusively for members of one of the participating Chambers of Commerce. Admission is $25 per person, and the format will be the popular progressive luncheon style. Guests will develop new leads as they move from table to table. Seating is limited and reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Chamber office at 724.283.2222, via e-mail at Jennifer@ButlerCountyChamber.com or by downloading a registration flyer from the Chamber website, ButlerCountyChamber. com. Special thanks are extended to our Chambers sponsor Consolidated Communications and to ESB Bank and NexTier for sponsoring the other participating Chambers of Commerce.

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EXECUTIVE BOARD Dr. Nicholas Neupauer Joe Taylor Armstrong Tammy Schuey Butler Eagle Sherry Kyne Eisler Nurseries, Inc. Brenda Lemmon Minuteman Press of Butler BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Brautigam Clearview Mall Dr. Edward Bucha Slippery Rock University Dino Capestrani Concordia Visiting Nurses Cecelia Buechele Foster Community Health Clinic of Butler County Aubery Hulings Farmers National Bank Brian McCafferty Kenmac Rentals & Sales Glenn Miller Thompson-Miller Funeral Home Elisabeth Howard Sommers C.W. Howard Insurance Agency Brett Ligo Ligo Architects Stephanie Roskovski Butler Health System Janice Pakozdi-Luffy Bear Metallurgical Co. Ken Raybuck CDC of Butler County Daniel Swartz ESB Bank Dean Weiland Friedmans Freshmarkets Affilate Organizations: Butler County Young Professionals Kristen McKivigan-Kane Mike Lysakowski Butler Downtown Butler Human Resources Association Friday Morning Coffee Club Leadership Butler County New Visions for Butler Slippery Rock Business Association Past Chair 2nd Vice Chair Treasurer Board Chair 1st Vice Chair Butler County Community College

A Letter From the BoArd ChAir Annual Dinner Welcome by Chair of the Board

t wasnt all that long ago that I wanted to become more involved in the Butler County scene. In 2005 when I was Vice President for Academic Affairs at Butler County Community College, I volunteered as a college participant for Leadership Butler County. I met tons of great people in Leadership. I also learned more about the Butler County Chamber of Commerce, its affiliates and our wonderful county as a whole. Fast forward to today. Not only have I served as proud President of BC3 since 2007, I have served on the Chamber Board of Directors during this time. And this year, I am Board Chair of the Chamber. Frankly, the experience has been both daunting and even humbling. Look at the list of past Chamber Presidents in your program. Talk about a Whos Who of Butler County? We put forth an aggressive agenda for the Chamber back in January. Please consider the following 2011 Chamber goals and what we have done to accomplish them: Provide more educational offerings. With the cooperation of BC3 and Penn State University, we offered one of the best and most well attended series of Marcellus Shale Seminars in the region. A Sandler Sales Training Series has proven to be widely attended as we offer additional tricks of the trade to enhance opportunities for business owners. Open the lines of Communication. We have done so by meeting with other Chamber of Commerce leadership teams, including a meeting at our office with 12 regional Chambers of Commerce to discuss a collective advocacy and information resource council. We have either held or will hold four joint Meet-N-Move networking luncheons with area Chambers of Commerce and three membership mixers with area Chambers. We conducted the Butler County Commissioner Candidates Debate in the spring at BC3, in cooperation with the Zelienople / Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce and THE CHAMBER, Inc. Expand information-sharing opportunities. We have taken three of our monthly Board meetings on the road to learn more about our members. Our Board has held meetings at BC3, Concordia Lutheran Ministries, the Community Health Clinic of Butler County and The Butler Eagle. Butler Memorial Hospital will host an upcoming meeting. Invited guests share news about their organizations at the start of each our Chamber Board meetings and engage our Directors in their projects. Active Board Commitment. Attendance by the Board of Directors is 90 percent. Each Chamber event, committee, affiliate and program has at least one Board member participating. Directors have been at the forefront in major sponsorships on all levels, and consistently provide not only time and expertise but financial support as well. Strategically utilize our Past Presidents and Board Chairs. They continue to provide key insights and suggestions about how we can become a better Chamber. They have assisted with sponsorships and even past-unpaid dues collections. Their interest and loyalty has been a valuable resource in the development of future successes while building on past endeavors. And the good news is we still have three months to accomplish even more! In closing, tonight promises to be another GREAT Chamber event. Congratulations to all of the award winners and enjoy your evening.

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63rd season begins with Beethoven for the Butler County Symphony
NOMINATIONS NEEDED FOR DOWNTOWN BEAUTIFICATION AWARD

he Butler County Symphony Orchestra announces A Night Of..., a revitalizing 63rd season of classic symphonies, expressive operatic arias, and exciting contemporary works. Promising enough variety to speak to every ear, the Butler County Symphony Orchestra (BCSO) prepares for a new era of Great Live Music. On October 8, 2011, Maestro Thomas Hong, currently Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony, conducts the inaugural concert of the new season, A Night of Beethoven. The concert features Egmont Overture, Romance for Violin and Orchestra No. 2, and Symphony No. 8 in F, and Les Preludes by Liszt. Immediately following the concert, a Butler Beethoven Bash reception allows the audience an opportunity to meet Mr. Hong and orchestra members. Local actor Phillip Ball portrays the creative genius, Beethoven, throughout the evening. November 5, 2011 welcomes Maestro Bruce Lauffer as he conducts this concert featuring Alvin Zhu, pianist. Mr. Lauffer is currently Music Director and Conductor of the McKeesport Symphony Orchestra. This concert will be Mr. Zhus second appearance with the BCSO. This Night of Favorites includes Light Cavalry Overture, by von Suppe, Prokofievs Piano Concerto 3 in C, Night On Bald Mountain by Mussorgsky, and 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky.

ood things are happening in downtown Butler and we want to join in celebrating it! Butler Downtown is seeking nominations of businesses, homeowners, or neighborhood groups who have made an extra effort to beautify and improve an area or property in the downtown district of the City of Butler. In appreciation of their efforts to make our city cleaner and greener they will be presented with a Downtown Beautification Award. To receive the award, the individual or group should have made an extra effort from January 2010 to present to improve a property within the downtown Butler area by remodeling, painting, landscaping, or maintaining the building and/or surrounding property. This is not a competition. It is an effort to recognize and thank those who are contributing to the revitalization of our community. Over the last year or so, a lot of remodeling has taken place in our downtown, says Steve Newcaster, Butler Downtown Design Committee Chair. We want to thank all the owners who have made improvements to their properties, and hope that groups, businesses, and property owners will also nominate themselves for this award. Each submission will be judged on its own merit by the members of the Butler Downtown Design Committee. The award will be presented at Butler Downtowns Annual Public Meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Butlers Grand Ballroom. Nomination forms can be found at ButlerDowntown. org, and must be completed and returned by October 3, 2011. Please send completed applications to: Butler Downtown, 101 East Diamond Street, Suite 116, P.O. Box 1082, Butler, PA 16003-1082; Fax: (724) 283-0224; Email: info@butlerdowntown.org.

Maestro Matthew Kraemer, currently the Associate Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic, leads the orchestra in A Night of Joy on December 3, 2011. Holiday music includes Canadian Brass Christmas, The Feast of Lights by Samuel Adler, Christmas A La Valse by Wendel, Fantasia on Christmas Carols by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sleigh Ride, and Joy to the World. Joining the BCSO as soloist for this performance will be the Slippery Rock University Choir Director, Dr. Stephen Barr. On February 11, 2012, Maestro Lauffer returns to conduct A Night of Song. International and Metropolitan Opera star, Michael Forest, tenor, is the featured guest artist. Selections include Portsmouth Point: An Overture by Walton, English Folksong Suite by Ralph Vaughan Williams, a Mozart concert aria, and vocal music from George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein. The evening also includes a medley of Stephen Foster audience favorites. A Night of Beginnings on March 10, 2012, features the BCSO Young Artist Competition Winner, high school age, and returning guest conductor Maestro Hong. The program includes Academic Festival Overture by Brahms, Coplands An Outdoor Overture, the Wizard of Oz Orchestral Suite, A Hollywood Salute by Wendel, and Danzon No.2 by Marquez. A Night of Remembrance is the theme of the last concert of the season on April 14, 2012. Aaron Patterson, alto saxophone soloist and 2002 winner of the BCSO Young Artist Competition, performs Sonata in C# for Saxophone and Orchestra by Decruck under the baton of Maestro Kraemer. The Pearlfishers Overture by Bizet and Titanic by Peter Boyer are included in the program, as well as Mussorgskys Pictures at an Exhibition. All concerts are held at the Butler Intermediate High School Auditorium. To order tickets, and for pricing, call 724-283-1402. Or go to www.butlersymphony.org.

A programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers who share their skills and personal and professional experiences to make learning come to life. To run programs in the Butler community, JA currently needs the assistance of 250 community volunteers who deliver programs to over 6,000 students. The Butler County Junior Achievement Leadership Board is looking for individuals who are excited to share their life experiences with students from all over the county. Volunteering is fun, easy, and convenient. JA provides the training and materials, and you add your real-world spin. For more information about volunteering for Junior Achievement programs, please contact Megan Julius, District Operations Manager at 412.208.4747 ex. 124 or by emailing mjulius@jawesternpa.org.
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2nd Annual

Helicopter Ball Drop

First National Bank Expands Presence in Butler Grand Opening Reception & Ribbon Cutting on October 18, 2011
he American Red Cross and Butler County Humane Society will host their 2nd Annual Helicopter Ball Drop on Saturday October 22, 2011, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Hotel Beacon located in Penn Township. An amazing site, WPXIs Chopper 11 will drop 1,000 golf balls onto a field from high in the sky. The ball closest to the hole or first one in the hole will win $1,000. In conjunction with The Hotel Beacons annual fall celebration, this family friendly event will also include activities for the kids before and after the golf ball drop. Come by and paint a pumpkin, take the kids through the corn maze or enjoy several other family events. For $10 the ticket holder has a chance at winning $1,000. There will be other 50/50 and basket raffles including a chance to win a Steelers Basket with 4 game tickets, $100 gift card to the Steelers Store and other Steelers gear. Food will be available at The Hotel Beacon and is not included in the cost of the ticket. Proceeds benefit programs of both agencies. For questions or to purchase a ticket, please call the American Red Cross at 724.283.2810 or the Butler County Humane Society at 724.789.1150. Email snydersc@usa.redcross.org or eventshumanebc@ zoominternet.net

irst National Bank of Pennsylvania, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (FNB), has opened a new branch location at 110 Butler Commons in Butler, PA. First National Bank has more than 230 locations throughout Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, and the newly opened branch is the ninth in Butler County. Chamber members and guests are cordially invited for cocktails, hors doeuvres and entertainment on October 18, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The new First National Bank branch is located in a heavy retail area across from the Veterans Administration Hospital and adjacent to retailers including Target, Chilis and Walmart. The 3,000 square foot location, which is currently undergoing renovations, will be equipped with drive through and drive up ATM services. In addition to a full range of retail and business banking products and services, the branch will be equipped to serve the wealth management, investment, private banking and insurance needs of clients. Jeffrey A. Daniels will serve as Manager of the new Butler banking office. He has 30 years of experience with First National Bank, most recently as Manager of the Banks Prospect location. Daniels, who resides in Butler, has served in several community leadership roles including Lieutenant Governor and President of the local Kiwanis and board member of the United Way of Butler County. A graduate of Leadership Butler County, he currently serves on the Finance Committee for the Butler County Childrens Center, Inc. About F.N.B. Corporation F.N.B. Corporation, headquartered in Hermitage, PA, is a diversified financial services company with total assets of $9.8 billion. F.N.B. Corporation is a leading provider of commercial and retail banking, leasing, wealth management, insurance, merchant banking and consumer finance services in Pennsylvania and Ohio, where it owns and operates First National Bank of Pennsylvania, First National Trust Company, First National Investment Services Company, LLC, F.N.B. Investment Advisors, Inc., First National Insurance Agency, LLC, F.N.B. Capital Corporation, LLC, Regency Finance Company and F.N.B. Commercial Leasing. It also operates consumer finance offices in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Lifesteps Fifth Annual Star Gala

ifesteps and Lead Sponsor, Seubert & Associates, present the Fifth Annual Star Gala event, benefiting the Lifesteps Family Caring Fund. The Gala will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011, at The Atrium in Prospect with doors opening at 6:30 pm and musical entertainment by Dancing Queen, Pittsburghs own 70s and 80s cover band. Other major sponsors include The Atrium and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Butler Health System, NexTier Bank, Bells Custom Interiors and Future POS of Pennsylvania. The event features a grazing social by Medures Catering, auctions and unique raffles, and complimentary beverages, gifts and guest photos. The evening will also honor Lifesteps 2011 Star Award Recipient, Joseph N. DeChellis, a former recipient of Lifesteps Child Check: a FREE Developmental and Autism screening service for children birth to age five. DeChellis will be honored for overcoming lifes challenges to make dreams a reality. DeChellis graduated this past May from Moniteau High School and will pursue higher education in Motor Sports Engineering from the University of North Carolina. To reserve tickets to the event, call Lifesteps at 800225-1010 or log onto www.lifesteps.net.

Michael P. Robb is a Pittsburgh Pacesetter Award Winner - Again!

ike Robb has been recognized as a 2011 Pittsburgh Pacesetter. The Pacesetters Award, initiated by Smart Business Pittsburgh, recognizes outstanding business and community leaders who have made a significant impact on the region and its future. During the past decade, Smart Business has recognized corporate executives as well as nonprofit, educational and civic leaders who have reached far beyond the boundaries of their own companies or organizations to build and nurture our region. Mike was nominated by Smart Business Pittsburgh and is one of only 11 individuals to receive this award in 2011. He is one of only a handful of people who have won the Pacesetter Award two years in a row. Mike and other Pacesetters will be profiled in the October 2011 issue of Smart Business Pittsburgh and will be recognized at the St. Barnabas CEO Leadership Conference. Please join fellow Chamber Members in congratulating Mike on this well-deserved honor! 4
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Largest Leadership Butler County Class

he Board of Directors of Leadership Butler County, an affiliate of the Butler County Chamber of Commerce, is proud to introduce the participants in this years program. The Class of 2012 began with a two day educational and team building session at Conley Resort, including a get to
Kris Bowser Kelly Conger Jen Dunaway John Garing Lisa Gill Frank Girardi Debbie Goehring Jamie Goehring Keith Graham Linda Graham-Greek Steven Green Julie Hays Ed Keller Debbie Lindewirth Shawn Maley Sally Mills Tina Moser Jeff Roberts Susan Rockburn Rick Shaffer Kim Smith Tracie Williams

know the class Alumni Mixer on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Now in its 20th year, the program has graduated close to 400 business professionals who have used their training and knowledge to advance their careers and who serve on numerous boards of directors in the area and region.
Butler Health System Alliance for Nonprofit Resources Butler Health System Calumet Penreco Butler First United Methodist Church Northwest Savings Bank ESB Bank New York Life Eagle Printing Co. Hudson Business Service Mars Home for Youth C. W. Howard Insurance Agency, Inc. BASF Masterpiece Kitchens Stantec VA Butler Healthcare PASSHC / Slippery Rock University Seneca Valley SHS ARMSTRONG Butler County Prison Butler County Community College Mars National Bank

Development Specialist, Events Grants & Communication Specialist Outreach Marketing Coordinator Process Engineer & Operations Scheduler/Planner Director of Outreach for Ministry Center Branch Manager Vice President, Asst. Regional Financial Svcs. Mgr. Agent, Sales Director of Advertising Human Resource Specialist Director of Community Based Services Certified Insurance Representative Business Group Controller Owner Senior Associate, Res. Architect Human Resource Specialist Assistant to the President Assistant Principal Marketing Manager for Customer Service Center Deputy Warden of Security Asst. Director Records / Registration Human Resources Officer

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A Celebration of Businesses Butler County Chamber of Commerce Tradition Continues

Jay Shaffer

here was electricity in the air on September 14, 2011 at the Butler Country Club when close to 300 guests (our largest attendance ever), representing 90 member businesses gathered to honor three Butler County Businesses for achievements deserving of recognition. Presenting the William A. Morgan, Jr. Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 award was 2006 award winner Lee Ligo of Ligo Architects, our premier dinner sponsor. Lee reflected on the great accomplishments Butler County entrepreneurs have made not only on our region but also internationally. Tom Graham graciously accepted this honor, thanking his family and employees who contributed to his success. Ken DeFurio, President and CEO of Butler Health System and last years Chamber Business Champion Award Recipient presented the 2011 Chamber Champion Award to Jack Cohen and the Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau. His agency has grown since its founding in 2001 into the number one marketing and promotional voice for our county, bringing millions of dollars of revenue into our area. The Bantam Jeep Festival 2011 exceeded all expectations, and Jack predicted that the Pyrotechnics

Guild International Convention in 2013 will overwhelm all others. General Manager of the Butler Eagle, Ron Vodenichar, Chamber Champion 2010 Award Recipient, presented the second 2011 Chamber Champion Award to Cathy Glasgow and Butler County Ford. Connections and community involvement were quickly evident, as anecdotes and personal commentary were injected into the presentations. Cathy thanked her family for the opportunities and support, and her staff for assisting in their success. As a female in a male dominated profession, Cathy has risen to a level of excellence that we can all be proud of. Board Chair Dr. Nick Neupauer reflected on his term and the diversity of activities and outreach that our chamber has achieved. He presented a certificate of appreciation to Past Chair Brenda Lemmon for her service and dedication to our Chamber. It was a perfect evening, as the photos depict, celebrating our past achievements, connecting with those present and recognizing their achievements and providing a brief glimpse into our bright and progressive future.

William A. Morgan, Jr. Entrepreneur of the Year Award winners. L-R: Lee Ligo, Bill McCarrier, Tom Graham, Dick Musko, David Lloyd

L-R, Dr. Nick Neupauer, Brenda Lemmon Chair Dr. Nick Neupauer presents Past Chair Brenda Lemmon with certificate of appreciation.

Jack Cohen, Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau, Butler County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Champion 2011 Award Winner.

L-R: Bob & Gerri Graham, Tom & Barb Graham Butler County Chamber of Commerce William A. Morgan, Jr. Entrepreneur of the Year award winner Tom Graham (Frames & Pixels) Tom & Barb Graham and Toms parents Bob & Gerri Graham

L-R: Mary McFarland, Peggy Johns, Dinah Kettredge, Cathy & Dennis Glasgow, Butler County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Champion 2011 Award Winner Cathy Glasgow (Butler County Ford) Cathy and Dennis Glasgow, her mother Peggy Johns and sisters Mary McFarland and Dinah Kettredge
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Business GROWTH EXPO November 1 8am - 4pm Greentree Radisson
pecial offer for Butler County Chamber of Commerce Members Save $10 as a chamber member. Simply use promotion code BUTLERCC.

Something OldSomething New Young Professionals Announce Fall Events

Attend the Business Growth Expo on November 1, 2011 and hear new ideas for managers, entrepreneurs and marketing professionals to improve sales creativity, customer service, marketing, time management, leadership and much more. Hundreds of Pittsburgh business executives will gather to learn how to become more successful. This years expo has a great lineup of speakers, networking opportunities and a businessbuilding tradeshow. Presenters include: Steven Schussler - A successful entrepreneur, author of Its a Jungle in There and founder of 45 Rainforest Cafe Restaurants, Steven shares his secrets to success (with VIP fullday admission). Cliff Quicksell - Keynote speaker and published author of one of the best-selling marketing books, Going for the Gold, Cliff will share creative communication and marketing strategies. Doreen Welsh - The flight attendant on the back of the plane during the Miracle on the Hudson, Doreen gives her takeaways on how to use your survival skills when you need them. Steve Gilliland - A top-rated business speaker and accomplished author, supported by his best-selling book Enjoy The Ride, Steve will discuss how to provide superior customer service To Register, please visit pittsburghbusinesstimes.com/bge or contact Kelli Komondor at kkomondor@bizjournals.com. Become an exhibitor or sponsor of the Business Growth Expo today! Contact Dena Trusiak at 412-208-3814 or dtrusiak@bizjournals. com.

Get ready to tee off at the BCYPs Shot In The Dark Night Golf Event at Aubreys Dubb Dred Golf Course on Friday, October 7, 2011. Event registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. with tee off at 7:00 p.m. Enjoy 9 holes of golf with glow in the dark balls and glow sticks, hors doeuvres, drinks, networking and fun for only $20.00 per golfer. This event is generously sponsored by ARMSTRONG and Farmers National Bank. On Wednesday, October 26, 2011, the Butler County Young Professionals are sponsoring a Halloween Blood Bash with the American Red Cross from Noon to 6:00 p.m. at the Butler Days Inn, Heritage Hall. All donors will receive a Halloween giveaway! Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1.800.RED CROSS to schedule your appointment. Join in 60 seconds. New this year is a membership recruitment mixer on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Chop Shop, 108 N. Main St., Butler, PA. Chamber members are encouraged to send employees whom they feel will benefit from this group of young professionals while networking with area businesses. Music and photo booth will be provided courtesy of Wedding Solutions, LLC, and beverages courtesy of Dutton Distributor and signature cocktails provided by Clique Vodka. An assortment of food prepared by Chef Bob at the Chop Shop will be on hand. Attendees will be registered for prize drawings donated by Chamber Member businesses. As an added bonus sign up that night and you will be offered a free one-year membership to the Butler County Young Professionals group. The Butler County Young Professionals wish to thank their signature sponsor, C.W. Howard Insurance Agency. For more information or to register for any of these BCYP events, please contact the Chamber at 724.283.2222 or via e-mail at Jennifer@ButlerCountyChamber.com.

he Butler County Young Professionals invites all members and prospective members to participate in some exciting fall events.

Save the Date..You are Invited Tuesday, October 25, 2011 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

etwork with members of the Slippery Rock Business Association, the Butler County and Grove City Area Chambers of Commerce and Butler County and Grove City Area Young Professionals as we tour the new Fairfield Inn & Suites, Marriott in Slippery Rock. Hosted by the Fairfield Inn & Suites, the event is designed to showcase their newest facility in our area. Refreshments and hors doeuvres will be provided as well as tours of the location. Located at 1000 University Parkway, Slippery Rock, PA 16057, this long awaited asset to Slippery Rock will provide much needed services to the area. The event is being coordinated by the Butler County Chamber of Commerce and affiliate organization Slippery Rock Business Association. Members of participating organizations are encouraged to attend and although there is no charge, reservations are encouraged. Please contact the Butler County Chamber of Commerce at 724.283.2222 or via emai Media@ButlerCountyChamber.com.

Register Now
Employee Wellness Seminar
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Findley Auditorium in the Tower at Butler Memorial Hospital
8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. continental breakfast no charge

RSVP required 724.283.2222

Coordinated by Butler Memorial Hospital Sponsored in part by Highmark

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SiBA Mixer wraps up the summer

hat better way to end the summer than on the patio of SiBA Restaurant in Seven Fields, enjoying hors doeuvres and cocktails, listing to the sounds of Santana and viewing a mini art exhibit by chamber member Eileen Stroup (of mural and Jeep sculpture fame). Over 100 area businesses networked and socialized during our

final summer mixer sponsored by C. W. Howard Insurance Agency, Moses Jewelers and Consolidated Communications. Guests had the chance to win prizes donated by the three sponsors and by SiBA Restaurant. As you can see from the photos, it could not have been a more perfect way to say good bye to summer.

New Members Invited To Orientation Breakfast On November 9

ew, current and prospective members are encouraged to attend the Chambers Fall Member-Guest Breakfast Orientation on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at the Chamber office located at 101 E. Diamond Street in downtown Butler. The breakfast, sponsored by Friedmans Freshmarkets, will give members the opportunity to bring a guest and network with other Chamber members, while learning
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about our organization. Enjoy a delicious continental breakfast while participating in a Chamber 101 lesson in membership. New members are strongly encouraged to attend. Reservations are requested and can be made by contacting the Chamber office at 724.283.2222 or via e-mail at Jennifer@ButlerCountyChamber.com.

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Coffee with Congressman Kelly

hree chambers of commerce partnered on September 7, 2011 at the Legacy Banquet Center in Grove City to meet and discuss national issues with Congressman Mike Kelly. Sponsored by the United States Chamber of Commerce, over 60 business members from the Butler County, Grove City Area and Meadville-Western Crawford County Chambers of Commerce met for breakfast and discussion. Topics ranged from international trade to Marcellus Shale as Congressman Kelly offered his views on our federal government and national condition. Always frank and open, those in attendance agreed that it was informative and indicative of his accessibility and knowledge of government issues, as well as the needs of his constituents in our area. We jointly thank the United States Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring this event, and appreciate the cooperation and collective planning of the area chambers of commerce.

Welcome New Members

We welcome the following new members to the Butler County Chamber of Commerce.

HR Equip, LLC
Contact: Lara Major 203 N. Pine Aire Dr. Butler, PA 16001 P: 724.841.3800 Lmajor@HREquip.com www.HREquip.com
Human resources outsourcing and consulting company providing HR solutions to small businesses and organizations.

Banner & Sechler, Attorneys at Law

Contact: Timothy Sechler, Partner 318 South Main Street Butler, PA 16001 P: 724.841.0004 F: 724.841.0024 Sechler@bannersechler.com bannersechler.com
Attorneys at Law

L-R: Ben Taylor, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Congressman Mike Kelly; Beth Black, Executive Director Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce; Kathleen Bishop, President & CEO Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce; Stan Kosciuszko, President Butler County Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate The Season Holiday Gathering

Friday, December 2, 201 1 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Atrium 1031 New Castle Road Prospect, PA 16052 $10.00 per person Reservations Requested 724.283.2222 or Jennifer@ButlerCountyChamber.com Sponsored By:

Victim Outreach Intervention Center

Contact: Margie Wolfe, Executive Assistant P O Box 293 Evans City, PA 16033 P: 724.776.5910 F: 724.776.6781 Voice@voiceforvictims.com www.VoiceForVictims.com
VOICE is a system change organization providing free & confidential services to individuals & families who are victims of violence.

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