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Workshop offers practical tips for develoing your brand

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs offers a free workshop on branding, at 8:30 a.m., Friday, April 14, in the Bluffton town hall.

The workshop follows the April Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

Marathana Prothro, Bluffton University assistant professor of communication, leads the workshop.

About branding, she says:
Branding can seem like a daunting task for small-businesses and entrepreneurs who know something needs to be done.

But what? When? How? Do you have to have a huge budget to make it happen?

Lewis Family McDonald’s is giving people a break on tax day. Participating locations will be offering a special promotion for its guests on Tuesday, April 18. Customers who buy a Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with Cheese can get the second for just 18 cents.
 
“Our customers look forward to our tax day special every year,” said Jerry Lewis, local McDonald’s owner/operator. “This promotion is just another way we offer great value.”
 

Pirates now stand 7-1

The Bluffton High School softball team continues in winning streak, as is stopped WBL Ottawa-Glandorf 6-3 earlier this week.

Highlights in the win were Averey Rumer scoring 3 runs and going 3-4 at bats. Katie Prater went 2-3 at bat, including a double and 3 RBIs.

Libby Schaadt extended her pitching record to 7-1, which is also Bluffton’s record. O-G had 10 hits to Bluffton’s 8.

You'll have an international experience, meet famous people, see students and their future careers

The Bluffton Middle School will host its annual Night at the Museum on Monday,  May 1, from 6-7 p.m., in the cafetorium. All are welcome to attend.

Sixth grade students have chosen a country to display and show its culture. Seventh grade students have chosen a famous person to display and share why that person is famously remembered. Eighth grade students have chosen a career of their interest to research and display.

Watch the Icon for more details coming soon.

A program of National Inventors Hall of Fame

Bluffton University recently held its eighth annual Cabaret for a Cause. The semi-formal event for undergraduates features student performances of songs from a wide genre of musical styles.
 
Each year a different organization is selected to receive the proceeds from ticket sales. This year, a donation of $1,300 was given to Camp Invention, a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
 

Explore park's trails and meet some creatues living along the creek

Transition Bluffton hosts a river walk along the Little Riley on Sunday, April 23. Naturalist Anne Coburn-Griffis will lead the walk exploring plant and animal life in the Motter Metro Park just outside of Bluffton.

The walk will start at 6 p.m. and last 1-1.5 hours. Walkers will explore park trails and be introduced to creatures that make their home in and along the Little Riley. Participants will need good walking shoes and should bring binoculars and magnifying lenses.

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