June 2018
Small Business & Tourism: Destination Butler County
Featured Stories
Center of Attention
After years with little to show for their efforts, supporters of Butler County's Main Streets begin to see success, especially for small businesses. - Page 32
Brewery Biz Hopping
In Butler County, craft breweries are on the rise. Read about the entreprenaurs behind the scene. - Page 33
See The Money
The Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau has been awarding grants for tourism related activities for 8 years. Now, officials are starting to see the investment pay off by way of increased visitors to the county. - Page 36
Other Stories
On The Job: Packing It In - Shipping services (and peach pie) help Goin' Postal find its niche
Business Matters editor Kim Paskorz learns what's happening at Goin' Postal in Butler Township. - Page 4
Your Voice: Leaving the Workforce - Transitioning to retirement can make change easier
Michaele Geibel, regional director at WoodmenLife, talks about transitioning to retirement. - Page 7
Q&A: On The Floor - Flooring ship owner wears many hats
Frank Chrobak, owner of Elegant Wood Floors & More in Butler Township, fields questions about being a small business owner and the trends in his industry. - Page 8
Sticking It Out
Time is right for Stick City's former home brewers to open doors in Mars. - Page 38
One-Stop Shop
Butler County Children's Center will become a 5-county hub for state child care services. - Page 15
Business Memories
The Right Environment
Chatham University's Eden Hall takes a holistic approach to education. - Page 12
Photo Features
St. Barnabas Founder's Day - Page 18
2017 Butler County Distinguished Service Awards - Page 24
Toast to Tourism - Page 42
Butler County YMCA 2018 Annual Celebration - Page 48
Growing Butler - Page 58
The State of the Commonwealth - Page 60
