With a rise in need for pet groomers in the area, Amanda Drechsler decided to open her own pet grooming business in May to serve the Augusta community and beyond. Working as a dental technician for 8 years, Drechsler was able to switch careers and pursue her dream of animal care full time in June and recently moved to a new location.
Small Business Saturday is a holiday dedicated to encouraging holiday shoppers to spend their dollars at their local businesses instead of at big box retail stores the day after Black Friday. In turn, it creates an impact on the local economy instead of sending money to an unknown place. Originally brought about by the credit card company American Express in 2010, it’s now turned into a marketing strategy for small businesses around the country. Adopted as a national holiday in 2011 by President Obama, the recognition has brought small business sales up by 8% by the year 2015, according to Farm Bureau Financial Services.
Do you have old Christmas decorations that you no longer want or use? Do you need or want new Christmas decorations? If so, the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce invites you public to their Christmas Decoration Exchange on Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. Central.
Graphic Concepts, Inc (GCI) has been helping to make Thanksgiving a little better for families in Butler County for 16 years, according to GCI Sales Representative Ally Helferich. On Tuesday, Nov.
This week we will be introducing a new guest column by our friends at Heartstrings Animal Advocates in El Dorado. With shelters filling up more than ever before, a pet of the week column seemed fitting to a shelter that works so hard for our community.
Members of the Freya Study Club met at the Sundgren Realty Office on Friday, November 18, 2022. Hostesses were Kelsey Sundgren, Dana Brooks, and Jann Ziegler. The tables were beautifully decorated in a fall theme. Hostesses served a decadent pecan pie dessert, coffee, and water.
Butler Community College In compliance with the Kansas Open Meeting Act, this is notification that the Board of Trustees of Butler Community College will meet as follows: Monday, November 28, 2022 @ 4:30 p.m. Work Session of the Board of Trustees for Budget Update and Policy Review Discussion Dankert Board Room – Hubbard Welcome Center 901 S.
With Christmas just four weeks away, the communities of Butler County are gearing up by lighting their communal Christmas trees, visiting with Santa and celebrating the holiday season. Below you'll find Andover, Augusta, El Dorado and Leon tree lighting ceremony information.
Donations Needed to Provide Holiday Gifts to Local El Dorado Kids in Foster Care El Dorado, Kan.– Holidays can be an especially difficult time for children in foster care. They are away from friends, family and everything they know during Christmas—a time focused on spending time with loved ones.
This article won't be my normal work I submit every week. It's going to sound more personal and less news-like. It's not about the newest business around Butler County or one of my favorite spots to eat being highlighted. It's not about breaking news or a fun event I had the opportunity to cover. This time I'm slowing down and writing about what I'm thankful for. I hardly do this, even though mental health experts say it's good to do to keep yourself grounded... or at least that's what I hear.