Industry Leader

Attorney drows on big-firm roots
Delia Bouwers Bianchin discovered her calling on a small farm–
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Grant writers step into a widening gap
With the COVID-19 pandemic, grant writing went from a niche tool to a survival mechanism –
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From Big Ideas to Big Support
Shark Tank competition offers inspiration and resources –
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Passion turns into profit
Businesses began as side hustles–
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Area to host summer festivals and events
A list of some of the events planned–
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Community Spotlight

Portersville and Prospect
Histories highlight the region’s transformation – Page 34

Howie Pentony
Financial adviser remembered – Page 36

The Snowman
Keeps summer cool – Page 37

CarCo
Embroidering and screen-printing business grows from garage to Main Street – Page 38

Bear Run
Campground has something for everyone – Page 38

The Atrium
Wedding venue making memories for 25 years – Page 39

Features

Your Voice Matters
Jennifer Waldo & Keith Bittel: Preventing the CPA pipeline from drying up – Page 4

Q and A
Rick Yarosz: Sports tourism on the rise – Page 10

Day In The Life
Talo Capuzzi: Firefighting a way of life for Capuzzi – Page 12

Entrepreneurial Spirit
Justin Foringer & Jason Fallen: JJ’s Worl brings more options to Chicora – Page 14

Leadership Matters
Karen Dunn embraces helping people and mentorship – Page 16

Seen

Toast to Tourism
Experience Butler County held its annual Toast to Tourism event at the Penn Theater – Page 20

State of the Commonwealth
The Butler County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the Commonwealth Legislative Breakfast at the Steamfitters event center – Page 40

Distinguished Service Award dinner
The Butler County Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly mixer event at Recon Brewing– Page 42

Pittsburgh North Chamber gala
The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Awards Gala at the Pittsburgh Marriott North – Page 44

Cornerstone Award dinner
The Jean B. Purvis Community Health Center held its annual Cornerstone Award dinner at the Butler Country Club– Page 46

Employee Appreciation Luncheon
The Butler County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon at The Atrium – Page 48

Butler County Family YMCA annual meeting
The Butler County Family YMCA held its annual meeting event at ARMCO Park – Page 50

Humane Society Fur Ball
The Butler County Humane Society hosted its annual Fur Ball at the Butler Country Club – Page 53

Battle of the Businesses
The Southern Butler County Business Association held its Battle of the Businesses event at Fun Fore All Family Fun Park – Page 54