Industry Leader

From 2 orphans to 60,000 served
145 Years – Concordia steadfast in its goals –
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Opening Doors
130 Years – Butler County Chamber of Commerce fosters growth –
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More than a farm
100 Years – Eisler Farms family runs wedding venues, distiller and more –
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Decades Later, Same Mission
Nonprofits change with the times –
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85 Years
Butler Little Theater keeps arts tradition alive –
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75 Years
C.W. Howard transitions to new name –
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60 Years
BC3 eyeing campus upgrades and looks to raise $6M –
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50 Years
Father and son keep Browns Country Kitchen running –
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45 Years
United Plate Glass built on hard work –
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15 Years
SurfSUP keeps on making waves –
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10 Years
Bonus Accounting focused on relationships –
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Community Spotlight

On the Verge of a Merger
Mars and Adams Township move toward a new chapter – Page 40

Mike Tylka
Many benefits to proposed merger – Page 42

Purvis Brothers
Dealing in fuel and food – Page 43

Mars Brew House
Owner help shape community – Page 44

Mars-Bethel Golf
Cornhole game a hit – Page 45

Quality Gardens
Grows with the area – Page 46

Features

Your Voice Matters
Mary Danielson: Jeep fest preserves history and invests in the future – Page 4

Q and A
Jim Chiprean: Shoe store and family proud to serve – Page 10

Day In The Life
Tim Tarcha: Club director responsible for coaching, operations and more – Page 12

Entrepreneurial Spirit
Gabriel Pawloski: Customer feedback essential for grower – Page 14

Leadership Matters
Ali Sedwick: Still teaching, but not in a school – Page 16

Seen

Summer Social
Butler County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Summer Social event at Hearth & Home Furnishings – Page 47

Woven in Leadership
The Manufacturer & Business Association held its third annual Women in Leadership: Mix, Mingle and Mocha event at the RLA Learning and Conference Center – Page 49

Children’s Advocacy Center golf outing
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Butler County hosted its Annual Golf Outing at the Butler Country Club – Page 50

Birdies for Books
Butler Area Public Library held the second annual Birdies For Books golf outing at Aubrey’s Dubbs Dred Golf Course – Page 54