October 2024
Technology & Communication
Industry Leader
‘Golden Rule guides W.K. Thomas’
50 Years – Construction firm started in 1974 –
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Gift of Gab
Podcasting aims to serve communities and beyond –
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Modern Mode
Cutting-edge technology reshapes workplaces and lives –
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Technology improves 911 response
Jobs made easier for dispatchers and police officers –
Page 26
Business Insider
Event a tribute to Emily Roebling
CID encourages women to pursue careers in STEM –
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Features
Your Voice Matters
AI, communication and the classroom – Page 4
Q & A
Great computing requires greater security – Page 06
Day In The Life
Auctioneer making a name for herself – Page 08
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Blazing a trail in video production – Page 12
Community Spotlight
Fresh faces highlight Slippery Rock, Harrisville and Grove City communities – Page 20
Seen
The Friends of Preston Park Foundation
The Friends of Preston Park Foundation hosted Dining Under the Stars on September 12th – Page 14
Chamber honors business leaders
The Butler County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Celebrate Business Dinner event on September 4th – Page 17
Beer, Bourbon, Wine and Cigars
Robin’s Home hosted its fourth annual Beer, Bourbon, Wine and Cigars event on September 17th – Page 18
Blind Associations’ Chip in or Sight golf Outing
The Blind Association of Butler and Armstrong counties hosted its second annual Chip in for Sight Golf Outing on August 24th – Page 25
Chamber of Commerce Women’s Alliance event
The Butler County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Women’s Alliance event on September 10th – Page 33
Salute to Service Golf Classic
Alliance for Nonprofit Resources, Nonprofit Development Corporation and Jean B. Purvis Community Health Center hosted the annual Salute to Service Golf Classic on September 9th – Page 53
October Advertisers
- ARC – Butler County 11
- Armco Credit Union 5
- Armstrong Business Solutions 56
- Arris Construction, LLC 27
- BC3 30
- CDC of Butler County 30
- CID Associates 35
- Dambach Lumber & Supply Co. 31
- F. L. Crooks & Co. 7
- Ford Office Technologies 3
- Gateway Engineering 19
- Glassmere Fuel Service 9
- Harrisville Memorials 23
- Langer Material Handling, Inc. 27
- Lifesteps 10
- Ligo Architects 5
- Metal Fence Supply 21
- Molloy Law, LLC 22
- Mystery Mayhem Escapes 22
- NexTier Bank 2
- Outside Virtual Counsel, LLC 10
- Pitt Penn Recycling LLC 4
- Shafer’s HVAC, Inc. 13
- Steamfitters 15
- Thompson Miller Funeral Home 4
- Tri-County Workforce Investment Board, Inc. 55
- Turner Insurance 23
- United Plate Glass Co. Inc. 2
Women in Business
- Accurate Solutions Group 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 51
- Amy’s Dance Academy 38
- ARC – Butler County 43, 44, 45, 46, 48
- Armstrong 42, 43
- Ashlar Architecture & Engineering, LLC 41, 45, 47
- Baird 47
- Batch 39
- BC3 41, 43, 44
- Believe N–U Fitness 39
- Butler Chamber of Commerce 47
- Butler County Tourism 46, 48, 50, 51
- Butler Eagle 40
- CDC of Butler County 38
- CID Associates 37, 38
- Clear Choice Enterprises 51
- Community Care Connections 43, 44, 45, 47
- Concordia 50
- Etzel Engineer & Build 43
- Eva Bryn Shoetique 41
- EverGreen Accounting 41
- Executive Financial Planning 47
- Gaiser Addiction Center 48
- HF Sinclair 46
- Independence Health System 41, 42
- Kristen Kane Events 41
- Lifesteps 48, 49
- Lightning Hair Lounge & Lifestyle Co. 38
- Live Painting Pittsburgh 39
- Molloy Law, LLC 48
- NexTier Bank 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50
- Outside Virtual Counsel 51
- Pentony Capital Management 49
- Quality Life Services 45, 49, 51
- Robin’s Nest Healing & Apothecary 40
- Saxonburg Coffee & Tea 40
- Saxonburg Heritage Wine Cellar 40
- Saxonburg Tearoom on Main 38
- Small Town Tans 39
- South Butler Community Library 40
- Specialized Staffing 46
- Stepping Stones 39
- The Kollection Company 38
- Top Tier Federal Credit Union 51
- Total Business Solutions 50
- Tre’ Chic Hair Design 40
- Turner Insurance 44, 48
- Wiest Audiology 49
- WoodmenLife 49
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