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Congratulations to the 2014 Business Excellence Award Winners! The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2014 winners of the Business Excellence Awards of Greater Canton. This year’s Business Excellence Award winners include 91 Restaurant Group, Ameridial, HRM Enterprises, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty, The Schauer Group, and Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway. The second annual Emerge Award for Entrepreneurs will be awarded to Todd Hawkins, president and CEO of Tesla NanoCoatings. This award honors outstanding entrepreneurs who have been in business for five years or less. Selections were made on the basis of business and employment growth, expansion of operations/efficiencies, consistent outstanding customer service, investments in capital improvements, innovation/expansion of product line(s), responsiveness to business and industry challenges and adversity, and consistent community involvement. Winners of the Business Excellence Awards will be honored on Tuesday, May 6, at a ceremony and gala dinner at The University Center at Kent State University at Stark. (continued on page six)

INSIDE: Oil & Gas Column................................................. 3 Stark Community Foundation.............................. 4 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast.............................. 5 Taste of Canton................................................... 8 Downtown Events............................................... 8 Chamber Golf Outing......................................... 10 Stir After Hours................................................. 11 HOFEF Names Committee Chairs................... 15-17 Leadership Stark County Board Matching........... 18 Leadership Strength-Based Coaching................. 19 ystark! Profile................................................... 20 ystark! Golf Outing............................................ 21 Stark County Safety Council Luncheon............... 21 Stark County Safety Council Season Passes......... 21 MCO Open Enrollment....................................... 22 Funding Partners.............................................. 22 New Members................................................... 25 BizBitz.............................................................. 26 May Calendar.................................................... 27

Seventh annual class of Twenty under 40! recipients announced by ystark! and The Repository We’re pleased to announce that ystark!, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and The Repository will recognize 20 incredible leaders at the seventh annual Twenty under 40! event, held Tuesday, June 3, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at MAPS Air Museum (2260 International Pkwy, North Canton, OH 44720). (continued on next page)

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T WENT Y UNDER 40! May 2014 - Volume XLVI - No. 5

Phil Fracassa Chief Financial Officer The Timken Company Chairman Dennis P. Saunier President & CEO Collyn Floyd Editor and Director of Marketing & Events Denise Burton Director of Membership & Sales Advertising Sales / Action 330.458.2067

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continued ... This year’s Twenty under 40! are: Mary Dawn Beddell, 29, human resource manager at Legacy Staffing Ben Biery, 37, chief executive officer of Biery Cheese Co. Corey D. Grubbs, 39, campus principal at Timken Senior High School Cheryl Henderson, 40, senior art director at Innis Maggiore Jenifer (Haller) Hill, 28, senior consultant and account manager at scitrain, Ltd. Ryan Hollingsworth, 33, director of social media at Grabowski & Co. Abigail L. Honaker, 25, assistant director of the Regula Center at University of Mount Union Matthew R. Hunt, 31, attorney with Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co. Brant Luther, 38, Board of Stark County Commissioners, county administrator Edmond J. Mack, 32, attorney with Tzangas Plakas Mannos and Canton City Councilman Tonja Marshall, 32, sports tourism director at Canton Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau Dr. Ryan McMichael, 31, doctor of chiropractic at McMichael Chiropractic Tricia Ostertag, 33, ArtsinStark community arts manager at ArtsinStark Dr. Jean Paddock, 36, vice president of academic affairs at Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Georgia Paxos, 36, director of Canton Palace Theatre Craig Sanders, 39, President of Progressive Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram

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Taylor Schauer, 27, client executive at Schauer Group, Inc. Jared Shive, 30, marketing specialist with Stark County Park District Ryan Wolfe, 37, pastor of disabilities ministries at First Christian Church Nominees were selected based on career acumen, community service and trusteeship, and personal and professional achievements. The Twenty under 40! selection committee is comprised of diverse business and community leaders representing a range of industry sectors from around Stark County. The recognition of these deserving young professionals is made possible through ystark! and The Repository, in conjunction with Aultman Health Foundation; Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.; Robert J. – Events & Catering, The Schauer Group; and The Timken Company. Visit www.ystark.org for more information and to attend the eclectic awards gala. Tuesday, June 3 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. MAPS Air Museum 2260 International Parkway North Canton, OH 44720 Cost: $50 RSVP by May 28 at ystark.org

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A new public fueling station for compressed natural gas vehicles will be built in Canton this year. Trillium CNG, with corporate headquarters in Chicago, is building the station for Frito Lay adjacent to its 16th Street SW plant in Canton, from where it operates a growing number of CNG-fueled tractor-trailers. Michael Birk, the senior national fleet sustainability manager for Frito Lay, predicted that this station would be built when he spoke last October at the Utica Summit, a conference co-produced by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Repository. Frito Lay has a program in which it asks a developer to build a CNG fueling station convenient to one of its plants. Though Frito Lay does not invest in the CNG station, it does agree to a volume fuel purchase over a number of years. The station also operates as a public facility, which allows the operator to also sell CNG fuel to other truck fleets and to individuals who own CNG-powered cars or trucks. Jennifer De Tapia, director of market development for Trillium CNG at its operations office in Salt Lake City, Utah, said her company is involved in 40 CNG projects across the country at this time. She thinks that CNG will become a national long-haul trucking fuel through the development of regional CNG centers. The Canton-Stark County area may qualify as one of those regional centers with public stations at the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority in southeast Canton, at the Smith Dairy public facility in nearby Orrville, Wayne County, and soon adjacent to Frito Lay in southwest Canton. Truck drivers can consult websites such as www.cng.now.com and www.cngprices. com that have maps of CNG stations across the country. CNG trucks cost more than diesel trucks, but the cost of natural gas is about half the cost of equivalent amounts of diesel fuel. Depending on the miles driven in a year, the payback on investment for the more expensive trucks can be as little as 15 to 18 months. The fuel savings persist.

Chairman of the Board - Philip D. Fracassa The Timken Company

Designing CNG fueling stations has become a business niche for CESO, a Dayton-based civil engineering company that came to Canton in 2012. CESO is one of several engineering companies that have established offices in Canton, Stark County and southern Summit County because of the Utica Shale exploration and midstream infrastructure work.

Sr. Vice Chairman - William C. Shivers Huntington Bank Vice Chairman - Brian Belden The Belden Brick Company Vice Chairman - John A. Murphy, Jr. Day Ketterer Ltd. Vice Chairman - Mark Fleiner LG Fuel Cell Systems Treasurer - D. William Allen Pro Football Hall of Fame

Dan Petno, senior director of strategic initiatives at the CESO office in Canton, said that his company is working to help build “about two dozen” CNG stations in 10 states, with projects coming up in an additional five states. “We understand how to get projects competed, through government regulations and permitting,” Petno said.

Immediate Past Chairman - Karen M. Brenneman Hall, Kistler & Company LLP President & CEO - Dennis P. Saunier Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Corporate Secretary - Steven J. Katz Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Most stations are being developed for truck fleets, either long-haul fleets or trucks that run a route and return to a home base every night to refuel for the next day. Some are “behind-the-fence” fueling stations to be used only by the company fleet, but a growing number are public stations for any customer who needs them.

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“We are excited about being in this market. It is going to break loose,” Petno said. The Canton Regional Chamber’s website, www.cantonchamber.org, is accepting registrations for a Utica midstream seminar that we are producing in partnership with shaledirectories.com. It will be June 11 at Walsh University, and it will feature presentations from many of the leading midstream pipeline and processing plant companies in the Utica. This event will be part of our 2014 Utica Capital Series Presented by Huntington Bank. For event sponsorship opportunities, contact me at the Chamber: David Kaminski Director of Energy and Public Affairs (330) 458-2059 davidk@cantonchamber.org

Emil Alecusan Brewster Cheese

Judith E. Barnes Lancaster Attorney At Law

Katrina Barton Belden Village Mall

Bradley R. McKain Marathon Petroleum Company, LP

Bruce Blaise Kenan Advantage Group David Cemate Mercy Medical Center R. Eric Dellapina FirstMerit Bank N.A. Dr. Jay Gershen Northeast Ohio Medical University Jerry Gilin Diebold Inc. Michael Graeff Koch Knight, LLC Matthew Hammond Chesapeake Energy Jason F. Haupt Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

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Dr. Para Jones Stark State College Terrance L. Jones Multi-Development Services of Stark County Dr. David A. King Malone University

Rick McQueen Akron-Canton Airport Frank Monaco Four Fifteen Group Jim Porter The Repository Stacy Radabaugh Charter One Bank Alan Rodriguez Jülz by Alan Rodriguez and Rodriguez’s House of Stones Mark J. Samolczyk Stark Community Foundation Bruce M. Soares Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Tracy Stevens Dominion East Ohio Walter F. Wagor, Ph.D. Kent State University at Stark

STARK COMMUNIT Y FOUNDATION Stark Community Foundation: A Trusted Community Partner Since 1963 On the second floor of the Foundations Centre building at 400 Market Avenue N in downtown Canton, the 12-person staff of Stark Community Foundation conducts powerful work on behalf of their donors to make Stark County a better place to work, live and raise a family. Stark Community Foundation enjoys a rich history of connecting the generosity of donors with community needs. In 1963, the Foundation began its work with initial contributions from the Edward A. Langenbach Trust and Timken Foundation of Canton totaling just over $5 million. Since those gifts over 50 years ago, the Foundation has grown to nearly 600 individuals, families, businesses and organizations, and has received thousands of gifts of all sizes. But the Foundation doesn’t just accept and redistribute gifts. They invest donor gifts into nearly 500 unique funds (at the direction of their board of directors and distribution committee), allowing these gifts to grow and multiply over time, along with other gifts to the Foundation. The income from these investments is awarded as grants to organizations working to improve Stark County. The Foundation, together with its donors, has granted more than $100 million to nonprofit organizations and in scholarship funds and community grants.

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By pooling charitable assets, the Foundation can achieve greater returns on investment, and, more importantly, greater social impact in the community. The Canton Regional Chamber has benefitted from the work of the Foundation in various ways over the years, but two in particular are worth highlighting. In 2000, the Foundation helped finance the construction and renovation of the 80,000-square-foot Millennium Centre, which houses the Chamber’s offices as well as several other tenants. The building, located at 200 Market Avenue N, serves as an “anchor” in our downtown business district, and a beautifully-restored one at that. In 2013, we received a grant from the Foundation, allowing us to fund and conduct a fiveyear strategic plan which will help guide our organization through 2018 and beyond. It is work we simply could not have done without the support of Stark Community Foundation.

The Foundation celebrated two milestone achievements in 2013. Thanks to the support of over 600 donors, large and small, their total assets surpassed the $200 million mark in this banner year. In addition, 2013 marked the second highest year in contributions, which totaled $11.8 million. “We have reached this milestone thanks to the generosity of our donors, who, one by one, have decided to give back to their community,” said Mark Samolczyk, president of the Foundation. “It’s because of this level of commitment that our foundation is in the top ten percent of community foundations in the United States.” We are thankful for the work and impact of the Stark Community Foundation and their donors in our region –over the past 50 years, today, and well into the future.

Numerous organizations in Stark County have benefitted from the Foundation – from major renovation projects to neighborhood reinvestment programs, from womens’ funds to wilderness conservation programs. There are truly too many to list.

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UPCOMING EVENTS May Fast Break Breakfast: High Performance is a Choice. What’s Yours? No one goes into business to be average, but if we’re not careful and conscious we can easily find ourselves there. This session will focus on what it takes to become a high performer…and what can get in the way. Learn the actions and attitudes you can acquire starting right now to earn your title of high performer. About Our Speaker: Dean Langfitt is a partner of Sandler Training at The Ruby Group. He works with businesses and individuals who are frustrated with the buyer’s system. Traditionally we are taught to qualify

prospects, present solutions to their needs and then close for the business. Buyers have figured this game out and as a result leverage our solutions to get better deals from the incumbent. Sandler Training at the Ruby Group teaches people how to close first. For more information, visit TheRubyGroup.Sandler.com. Friday, May 9th 7 a.m. Registration 7: 30 a.m. Program Courtyard by Marriott 375 Metro Cir NW, Canton, OH 44720 Member $18 Non-Member $25 RSVP by Wed., May 7 www.cantonchamber.org

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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS The third annual Business Excellence Scholarship Award, presented by Day Ketterer and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, will also be presented the evening of the Business Excellence Awards event. The scholarship will be awarded to the local student who writes the winning essay entitled: “The Impact of Business and Free Enterprise on the Development and the Continuing Success of the United States as a Global Leader.” The Business Excellence Awards of Greater Canton are made possible by our sponsors: Day Ketterer, Attorneys at Law; Farmers National Bank; Hall, Kistler & Company LLP; The Repository; and Stark State College. 91 Restaurant Group, Business Excellence Award Winner 91 Restaurant Group is a four-unit, multiconcept restaurant group founded and owned by Greg and Amy Goehring. Their brands include: 91 Wood Fired Oven, featuring wood fired oven pizza and California cuisine including pasta, steaks, and seafood. Their chef-driven cuisine, affordable wine list, and lively bar spaces with specialty martinis have made these spots popular. Three Brothers Corner Tavern, a family friendly, neighborhood gathering place featuring over 20 TV screens to watch and cheer on your favorite sporting event. The menu takes traditional pub food up a notch with attention to quality ingredients. Voted the best place to eat a burger in Stark County, 3B is also know for its wings and extensive craft been selection. Table Six Kitchen + Bar, the latest addition to the company. Hand-crafted cocktails, unique draft beers and an equally new and stimulating dining menu makes guests feel like they are in the heart of a big city while going out in Canton.

Prior to 91 Restaurant Group, the Goehrings owned The Irish Exchange restaurants. Newly married and just out of college, they took what seemed like a huge risk by starting their own business in 1991. After ten years of burgers, Budweiser, and a 100% guestfocused philosophy at The Irish Exchange, they set out to be the best restaurant employer in Stark County. They sold the Irish Exchange restaurants, and opened 91 Wood Fired Oven in North Canton in 2002, with the hope of a better quality of life for their family and employees. From 2002 to 2014, 91 Restaurant Group grew from one to four units, from 4,550 square feet of space to over 24,000 square feet. Their sales have grown 500% in 12 years, and their original staff of 37 employees is now 238. In addition, they have donated to and supported dozens of schools, sports teams, and local organizations. In 23 years of doing business in Stark County, their goal is to, “Always, always, always exceed our guest’s expectations,” and internally to, “Always, always, always exceed our employees’ expectations.” Ameridial, Business Excellence Award Winner Ameridial is a privately held company headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, with seven call centers in Ohio, Maine and North Carolina. Jim McGeorge, Chairman and original founder of Ameridial, started the

#BEAs company in 1987 as an outbound call center focused on boosting door-to-door campaign revenues for several nonprofits. Jim is the strategic leader behind Ameridial’s success and steady growth, beginning with just seven employees and now a market leader with more than 500 stations and eight call centers. Ameridial customers benefit from Jim’s many years of experience in direct marketing and his well-earned reputation for exemplary team building and detailed business insights. He continues to plan for Ameridial’s strategic growth while leading a team of professionals delivering measurable results for customers. As a mid-size U.S. based company, Ameridial is able to offer flexible, scalable, and cost-effective teleservices solutions for both large and mid-size clients. Ameridial business units are healthcare solutions, commercial businesses and non-for-profit services. Ameridial processes over 100 million inbound and outbound calls annually and has received the distinction of being ranked as a “Top 50” Teleservices Agency since 1992 by Customer Inter@ ctions Solutions Magazine and a “CRM Excellence” award winner since 2008 from Customer Magazine, a TMC Publication. Through leadership and innovation Ameridial continually strives to provide strategic value to their clients, by setting the highest standards and delivering cost-effective solutions for voice and data support. It is Ameridial’s mission to serve

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS and support their clients, employees and the communities in which they operate. HRM Enterprises, Business Excellence Award Winner From its 1939 beginning as a livestock auction started by Howard’s father, Sol Miller, to the present-day group of companies that include the Hartville MarketPlace and Flea Market, Hartville Kitchen, Hartville Hardware, Hartville Collectibles, Hartville Kitchen Salad Dressing, Top Advantage Surfaces and Hartville Tool, HRM Enterprises has always been a family-owned and oriented business.   The business had a very humble beginning, as Sol Miller purchased a two-acre plot on the corner of Market and Edison streets for $400. Sol then utilized the help of many in the community – as well as lumber cut from his father’s farm – to construct a 40-footby-80-foot sale barn for less than $1,000. The first sale was held on October 30, 1939, and the total of all livestock sold that day came to $535. A lunch stand was opened on the second floor of the barn, operated by Sol’s wife, Soloma. The auction grew and prospered, with additions in 1942 and 1947. The mid40s also marked the beginning of the sale of produce and eggs. Around this time

also marked the beginning of the flea market, as Sol started renting spaces to others to sell their merchandise. In 1952, a grocery store and service station were added. In 1958, upon Sol’s death, his son, Howard Miller, began operating the business for his mother, Soloma. Along with Moses Yoder, Howard began leasing the business from his mother the following year. The grocery was changed to a dry goods and variety store in 1962,which was open until 1966 when he opened the Country Kitchen restaurant in its place. Later in 1966, as Hartville evolved from a rural farm community to a fast-growing suburban area, the livestock auction was closed. In 1976, the egg and produce auction was closed. The next year saw the beginning of another new venture, as the company began to sell its salad dressing to stores across the area. The new Hartville Kitchen was opened at its present location in 1995, which seats about 400 people in the dining room and 500 in the banquet room. Howard Miller passed away on May 27, 2001. The name of the parent company was changed from Hartville Auction to HRM Enterprises in his memory. Today,

Howard Sr.’s dream of one campus location for his family business has become reality. Currently, the businesses are operated by five 3rd generation and thirteen 4th generation family members involved in the day to day workings of the businesses. Though time has changed the look of the family owned businesses, the values remain the same…commitment to quality, service, and community. Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffith, and Dougherty Co., L.P.A., Business Excellence Award Winner The firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. (KWGD) was founded in 1958 and currently consists of 50 attorneys, 24 paralegals and a support staff of 25.   The firm has consistently grown in size in direct relationship to the needs of their regular clients and the continued addition of new clients. KWGD has a widely diversified practice in 25 areas. Among the areas of significant concentration are corporate and professional law, health care, real estate, labor, employee benefits, banking, estates and estate planning, taxation, workers’ compensation, environmental, OSHA law, and oil, gas and minerals law.   The firm represents both corporate and individual clients on a local, regional and national level. In their general practice, attorneys have represented both defendants and plaintiffs in matters before many levels of State and Federal Courts. The firm serves as general counsel for many corporations, including corporations engaged in insurance, manufacturing, food service, real estate operations and developments, oil and gas ventures, wholesaling and retailing, newspaper publication and financial and investment entities.   KWGD has been recognized as one of the 2014 Top Ranked Law firms in the United States achieving a Martindale Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™ Rating. The firm has also been named among the top law firms in the 2014 U.S. News and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firm” Rankings, recognized regionally in 15 practice areas. Firms (continued on page 12)

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UPCOMING EVENTS 6th Annual Taste of Canton: FEAST ON LOCAL FLAVORS Join fellow foodies in downtown Canton for the sixth annual Taste of Canton, a two-day food festival that’s bigger and better than ever in 2014. Taste of Canton will be held on Wednesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Market Square (301 Market Ave. N) featuring a feast of local flavors from over 22 restaurants and specialty vendors. From grilled barbeque to gourmet burgers, from fancy crab cakes to frozen custard, this year’s list of participants includes a little something for every palate. Stark County food enthusiasts will enjoy a new look at this year’s Taste of Canton, including more seating, 12 NEW restaurants to the event, a craft beer and wine garden, preview of the Canton Farmers’ Market and more. This year’s lineup includes (to date): Almost Heaven Ice Cream, Baja Pizzafish, Benders Tavern, Bombshell Cupcakes, The Canton Club, Carpe Diem, Chocolates by Erin, Danny Boys, Deli Ohio, George’s Lounge, Kabab & Curry, Loby’s Bar & Grille, Lucca, Mack’s Custard, 91 Restaurant Group, Nom Nom Popcorn, Old Carolina Barbecue, Papa Gyros, Peace Love & Little Donuts, Tapas 218, Two Fat Guys BBQ, and more! Each will showcase their delicacies in the form of small sample plates, available for $2 to $6 each. Selections will include appetizers, entrees and desserts from a variety of cuisines. In addition to these delicious “tastes” of Canton, attendees can enjoy an expanded selection of craft beers and specialty wines. We’ll have tunes spinning all day courtesy of Thompson Entertainment, and in the evening, we’ll feature live music from The Bearded Lady with Elec Simon and Saxy Rob (Wednesday) and Yankee Bravo (Thursday). All dishes will be purchased with Taste of Canton tickets, sold individually for $1 per ticket and redeemed at each vendor booth. Tickets can be purchased onsite the day of the event, or in advance of the event at all seven Fishers Foods locations, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, or online at CantonChamber.org. Buy tickets by May 19th, and you’ll receive a discount! Taste of Canton will be held rain or shine, and the block surrounding the Market Square greenspace will be tented for the occasion. For more information about participating restaurants and other event details, visit www.TasteofCanton.com. Visit TasteofCanton.com for more information. Wed., May 21 & Thurs., May 22 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Market Square (301 Market Ave. N in downtown Canton) Cost: FREE entry and $2-6 per sample

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TIRED OF THE SAME-OLD, SAME OLD? Come downtown this spring and summer While Taste of Canton kicks off our “festival season” on May 21 & 22, there are plenty of downtown goings-on for everyone…late spring and all summer long!

Canton Blues Festival – VIP Tickets on sale NOW! June 20 & 21 Northeast Ohio’s premier free blues festival, Canton Blues Fest, has a 2014 lineup sure to strike a chord with blues fans throughout the region. The theme for this year’s festival is “Women in Blues,” and these leading ladies are sure to bring smokin’ vocals and sizzlin’ guitar grooves. The 13th installment of one of the region’s largest free summer music festivals is happening in downtown Canton on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, featuring headliners Ana Popovic and Shemekia Copeland. Music is all day, both days, from noon to 10:30 p.m., plus new this year is a second acoustical stage called the “Back Porch.” Visit CantonBluesFest.com for more details and a full lineup of performances, as well as how to secure VIP tickets.

Canton Farmers’ Market Every Saturday, June 21 – Oct. 18 The Canton Farmers’ Market returns for its 11th year in downtown Canton at the corner of Fourth St. NW and McKinley Ave. NW, in the Timken High School parking lot. This is a producers-only market that provides residents with an opportunity to buy fresh, quality products at reasonable prices directly from local growers in Northeast Ohio. Along with fresh local produce, the market offers baked goods, flowers, honey, cheese, eggs and meat, and so much more! This year’s market runs every Saturday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. On any given weekend, the Canton Farmers’ Market offers community resources, nutrition and health, cooking demonstrations, organic gardening tips, children’s activities and art projects for people of all ages! With over 20 vendors, there’s something NEW each week. Check the website at CantonFarmersMarket.com for a full schedule of events.

First Friday The First Friday of Each Month Since 2007, each “First Friday” of the month the Canton Arts District hosts a downtown street party featuring themed music, performance and visual arts events, delicious food from local restaurants, and always a few surprises for adults and children. This May and June, First Friday promises plenty of outdoor fun, and you won’t want to miss July when both the U.S.A. and First Friday celebrate a shared birthday. With an average attendance of 1,000 people, and dozens of participating venues, there’s something for newcomers and regulars alike. Visit www.CantonFirstFriday.com for more info.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Don’t miss our annual CHAMBER GOLF OUTING at Shady Hollow It’s sure to be a sell out event! Get your reservations in now for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing, happening on Monday June 30, at Shady Hollow Country Club. The annual Canton Regional Chamber outing is one of the best golf outings in Stark County, and it’s sure to sell out fast! The 2014 Chamber Golf Outing package includes 18 exciting holes, cart included, along with complimentary range balls, gifts and prizes, lunch and a fantastic dinner – all for $155 per person. Registration is limited to 144 players so sign up your foursome now! About the course: Established in 1925, Shady Hollow Country Club is in premier condition and offers beautiful tree-lined rolling fairways and small undulating greens. Shady Hollow is a picturesque hidden gem in Stark County. Every golfer - from beginners to experts - will find an appropriate challenge at Shady. Our major sponsors to date include presenting sponsor Cintas, along with AultCare, Huntington Bank, The Karcher Group, Mercy Medical Center, The Repository and Shady Hollow Golf Course. Monday, June 30th 9 a.m. Registration 10 a.m. Shotgun Start Shady Hollow Country Club 4865 Wales Ave NW Massillon, OH Cost: $155 per golfer Includes greens fees, lunch and dinner RSVP by June 23 at CantonChamber.org

Meet the Chairman Zachary Glass of Seifert Companies has been named Chairman of the Canton Regional Chamber Annual Golf Outing. “I love the game of golf, and it has been a great honor and pleasure serving as committee chairman for this event. I’ve always enjoyed playing in this golf outing, and I know that our committee is very excited about this year’s event and venue. I would like to thank the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce for giving me this opportunity; we are all looking forward to a great day of golf and networking.” Zachary is responsible for leading Seifert Companies’ sales, marketing and business development team, as well as optimizing efficiency in sales operations for all three divisions. Seifert Companies’ offers Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, IT Solutions and Technical Staffing Services to a diverse client base. Zachary Glass is a graduate of West Liberty State University in Wheeling, WV, with a BA in Business Administration. He is an avid golfer. He lives with his wife Sarah in Bolivar, OH.

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UPCOMING EVENTS We’re “Going Green” at May Stir After Hours No, we’re not talking about going ecofriendly (although that’s not a bad idea!); we’re talking about the putting green! Join us at the May Stir After Hours hosted at Brookside Country Club. It’s golf season, and the pros at Brookside will make sure you perfect that swing just in time for the Chamber’s Annual Golf Outing on June 30th.

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Enjoy putting contests, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar at this award-winning 18-hole golf course and banquet facility, equipped with indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a state-of-theart fitness center, Olympic-size outdoor pool with a poolside grill & bar, men’s & ladies locker rooms, overnight “home away from home” sleeping rooms and a superb culinary staff offering both casual and fine-dining options.

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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS included in the 2014 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.  KWGD operated in downtown Canton until 1992 when they relocated to a rapidly developing business district, Belden Village. Their 20,000 square foot main office offers easy accessibility from anywhere in Stark County and Northeast Ohio. In addition, they operate offices in Alliance, New Philadelphia, and Sugarcreek, Ohio. Most recently, they opened an office in downtown Akron, Ohio.  The Schauer Group, Business Excellence Award Winner The Schauer Group are insurance and risk management professionals who saw a better way. They get to know their clients and their risks, design a service plan to address a changing risk environment throughout the year (not simply at renewal), and match clients with top-rated insurance companies to support their client’s strategies.   It starts with authenticity and dependability – in the people they hire, their processes, and their insurance company partners. That builds with advanced industry education, insurance company training, and culminates with reputation, market access, commitment and 24/7 accessibility to their clients. Schauer Group offers a client-first attitude with a long-term reputation of doing business the right way. They are independent, stable, not for sale and ready for the next 100 years.  Alfred T. Schauer founded Schauer & Reed Insurance Agency in 1919, providing personal, business and life insurance in Canton, Ohio. Alfred built a successful business and was never hindered by his blindness. In fact, he thought of it as an asset, saying it allowed him to see with his intuition. After his untimely death in 1945, his wife, Marie A. Schauer, managed the business while her only son, Tom, attended college. After earning his insurance degree from The Ohio State University, Thomas A. Schauer began his career at Schauer Group in 1950. In 1953, Thomas bought the business from his mother

and quickly expanded the two-person agency into one of the largest agencies in Canton. He knew that to be successful, he would have to be savvier and more knowledgeable than the competition. Thomas also believed that the formula for success and longevity was integrity and commitment to clients and the community.

spin-off sale in 1990 by the NS to a group of investors renewed the old corporate name. The new rail system was now made up of a combination of the former W&LE, the Pittsburgh & West Virginia (PWV) and the Akron, Canton & Youngstown (ACY) lines. The 576 miles of track, combined with trackage rights acquired from NS, encompassed 840 miles.

Tom’s sons, David and Bill, have grown Schauer Group into one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Ohio. Throughout, they have remained true to the core values of advancement, integrity, independence and community commitment. With a new team of young professionals, including the fourth generation of the Schauer family, David and Bill continue to build on long-held principles and lead this nearly 100-yearold company forward.

In 1994 the company grew with the acquisition of the former Akron and Barberton Belt Railroad and part of the local Conrail “Cluster” railroad in the greater Akron, Ohio, area. The renamed company, Akron Barberton Cluster Railway, handles in excess of 10,000 carloads per year for about 25 customers, primarily consisting of traffic in aggregates, chemicals, grain, plastic products, and scrap iron.

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway, Business Excellence Award Winner The history of the Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company (W&LE) began in 1871 with the need for a rail connection between the Wheeling, West Virginia coal fields and Lake Erie port cities and facilities. Initial enthusiasm was offset by capital constraints and financial difficulties which slowed the progression of the line until 1877 when interest began again in earnest to move southeastern Ohio coal to Lake Erie, and iron ore from the Lake to steel plants in southeast Ohio. In 1913, the main offices were moved to Brewster, Ohio, where they remain today. After World War II, W&LE has had various owners — first the Nickel Plate leased the line, then the Norfolk & Western took control, and finally, the Norfolk & Western and Southern Railway merged to become Norfolk Southern (NS). The W&LE was dissolved as a corporate entity in 1989. A

W&LE now handles over 100,000 carloads per year and operates in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland. The company is private, 100% internally owned, and has 325 employees. W&LE is the largest Ohio-based railroad and is among the largest regional railroads in the country. The company has over 120 customers and a continually growing customer base. W&LE interchanges in numerous locations with three major Class I Railroads (Canadian National, CSX Transportation, and Norfolk Southern), as well as 14 regionals and shortlines. W&LE mainline tracks are rated for 286,000 pounds gross weight on rail and mainline track speed is now up to 40 miles per hour for the majority of the mainline as a result of the installation of over 170,000 new ties, and continuous welded rail, as well as improvements made to many bridges and tunnels. In 2004 Railway Age Magazine selected W&LE as Regional Railroad of the Year.

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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS Todd Hawkins, owner of Tesla NanoCoatings, Emerge Award for Entrepreneurs Tesla NanoCoatings Inc. is a protective coating (paint) formulating company. Tesla manufactures Teslan® Carbon NanoCoating in a 2-coat system that replaces a traditional 3-coat system used extensively for corrosion protection of steel. Tesla’s coating uses carbon nanotubes which self-assemble into rope structures, making them highly conductive, tough and flexible. Tesla’s coating provides unequaled corrosion control and extends lifecycle of the coat, providing cost savings and increasing safety. The U.S. Army identified Tesla’s revolutionary corrosion technology as

a “Technical Solution,” and the editors of R&D Magazine raved it as one of the “most technically significant products in 2011,” presenting them with the R&D 100 Award. NorTech, in partnership with Crain’s Cleveland Business, announced Tesla NanoCoatings as winner of its 2012 NorTech Innovation Award. Todd Hawkins is managing director and owner Tesla NanoCoatings. His extensive experience in the aerospace and defense industries led him to develop the corrosion control technologies that fuel the company. The start-up was founded in 2012, and in just two years, the corrosion fighting company has positioned itself as a global leader.

Hawkins is the inventor of much of the utilized technology and leads a world class team of accomplished specialist to create a product that can be applied like a paint with the strength to function as plating. Tesla NanoCoatings has strong connections in two of the area’s prominent universities—the offices and lab are located at Stark State College’s Advanced Technology Center in North Canton, Ohio; and the company works directly with and at the Engineering Department at the University of Akron. Tesla seeks to play an integral role in keeping smart minds in the Northeast Ohio area and to utilize the strengths here at home. Hawkins holds nine U.S. patents and several pending applications. He has a M.B.A. from Purdue University and a B.S. Petroleum Engineering and Geology from Marietta College.

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ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Names 2014 Key Committee Chairs Fashion Show Luncheon | Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner | Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce has named the following key committee chairs for the indoor events held at the Canton Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center for the Arts: Sherri Mosnot, Fashion Show Luncheon; Marilyn Nave, Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner; and Todd Ascani, Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable. Mosnot is a graduate of Louisville Senior High School and attended the University of Akron. An eight-year committee member, she has exceptional credentials to serve in this leadership role as the result of her position with Victoria’s Secret Centers for Operations. She is an annual volunteer for Pelotonia, a grass roots bike tour with the sole goal of ending cancer through research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, and is super active with the Coventry Youth Athletics organization. Along with husband Jim, she stays busy attending the activities of her son and two stepsons. The Fashion Show Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 1 will be a one-of-a-kind-fashion celebration! It will feature lively musical entertainment, generous door prizes, and state-of-the-art sound, lighting and video to showcase professional models featuring the season’s hottest his and her fashions. Doors will open at 11 a.m. with festivities beginning at 11:30 a.m. Great tickets are still available, as are a variety of fantastic sponsorships offering excellent promotional and branding opportunities. Assisting Mosnot with the massive details for this event is vice chairman Paula Hogue. Nave is a graduate of Bowling Green, Malone, and Kent State Universities. A retired Canton City Schools teacher who was named Canton Professional Educator of the Year, she is owner of Vista Royale

Travel & Cruises. A 25year Enshrinement Festival volunteer, she has served in leadership positions with the former Mayor’s Breakfast Committee and Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable Committee, and she currently is a member of the Drum Corps Competition Committee, while also serving as chairman of the Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner Committee. She is a Canton Rotary Club Paul Harris Award honoree and previously was active with Delta Kappa Gamma, Phi Delta Kappa, Historical Society, and Leadership Canton. She currently is active with New Life United Methodist Church, Canton Woman’s Club, and Palace Theatre. She and husband Ronald are the proud parents of four.

first as chairman. He serves on the board of Community Harvest, and he and wife Amy are the proud parents of one son and one daughter.

The Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, and features a center stage roundtable presentation featuring members of the Class of 2014 Enshrinees just hours after their emotional induction ceremonies. The roundtable will feature an unscripted, up close and personal format where they share stories and memories of their careers. Carol Hawk is assisting Ascani as committee vice chairman. Tickets for this fan favorite event are available.

The event name, Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner, appropriately reflects that the Hall of Fame Gold Jacket will be presented at this event to each member of the Class of 2014 Enshrinees. It is one of three iconic symbols of induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the other two being the bust which is unveiled at the Enshrinement Ceremony and forever showcased at the Hall of Fame, and the ring which is presented individually to each Enshrinee at his home stadium in the ensuing football season. The Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner activities will begin at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, and tickets may still be available. In addition to the Hall of Fame Gold Jacket presentation, the program will feature an emcee of national acclaim and introduction of a large number of returning Hall of Famers. Serving as vice chairman of the committee this year is John Runion. Ascani is program coordinator at the Stark County Health Department. A graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Ohio University, he has been on the committee for nine years, with this his

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ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Names 2014 Key Committee Chairs Souvenirs | Hostesses | Ambassadors | Autographs | TimkenSteel Grand Parade The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have named the following key committee chairs: Michelle Moyer, Souvenirs; Nancy Chapman, Hostesses; Richard Lutz, Ambassadors; Scott Robertson, Autographs; and Joanna James, TimkenSteel Grand Parade. Moyer graduated from the former Glenwood High School, Ohio University, and Stark State College. She is a commercial services specialty processor at Nationwide Insurance and has been a member of the Souvenir Committee for eight years, with this being her third as chairman. The mother of one son, she is a past member of the American Business Women’s Association and recipient of their 1999 Business Woman of the Year Award. She remains active as a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Plain Local and Ohio University Alumni Associations, and Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. She and her team of highly-energized volunteers are responsible for selling official souvenir and commemorative items at the majority of the 23 events throughout the two and a half weeks of the Enshrinement Festival. Many of this year’s souvenir items, including the collector’s pin, will depict the Enshrinement Festival logo, and all items provide lasting memories of the festivities. Moyer will receive extensive assistance from vice chairman Rich Wilder. Chapman retired from Medical Mutual of Ohio Insurance Company in 2013 after 25 years of service and is currently employed in the audiology department at Ohio Head and Neck Surgeons. She

has served as an Enshrinement hostess since 1998, and this is her sixth year in the chairmanship role. She is a member of American Health Insurance Plans and Toastmasters of America. Nancy and husband Thomas are parents of two daughters and one son, and proud grandparents of six. Chapman will be assisted by vicechairman Daisy Suggs in selecting and preparing the numerous volunteer hostesses who are given various assignments. Each member of the Class of 2014 Enshrinees and their presenters will have a hostess assigned to his family while in Canton, and other hostesses will also be used to assist returning members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and their wives. Lutz, a Canton native, is a registered architect with Kent State University Office of the University Architect. In addition to his degree from Miami University, he completed the MBA Highlights program at Kent State University Stark, as well as studies at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. He was the First Play vicechairman at its inception, with this year being his seventh consecutive year as chairman of what is now known as the Ambassadors Committee. Lutz is a Canton Rotary Paul Harris Fellow and graduate of Leadership Stark County. He shares his time and talents as a member of the Meyers Lake YMCA board and American Institute of Architects. He and

wife Laura are the parents of daughters Krista and Jenna. Ambassadors Committee vice chairmen are Matthew Petit, Laura Weisgarber, and Evan Hannon. The Ambassadors Committee is responsible for the First Play event, Ambassador Program, and Welcome Ambassadors. The Ambassador Program works with the returning Hall of Famers to visit and speak at various community locations. The Welcome Ambassador program has been entrusted with the responsibility of welcoming and assisting our thousands of visitors. This can include helping everyone from the paying customer to a returning Hall of Famer or other dignitary. The First Play event will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 31. Nearly 2,000 enthusiastic youngsters will pass an official NFL football through a threemile child link chain, from the site in downtown Canton where the NFL was founded in 1920, to the steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Emphasizing the importance of physical fitness starting at an early age, it is also a great ceremonial kick-off to an incredible weekend of football. Robertson has served on the Autograph Committee for many years, and this is his first as chairman. A graduate of Marlington High School and University of Akron, he is president of Robertson Heating Supply. He is an active participant with Greater Alliance Foundation, Alliance Area Development Foundation, American Supply Association, and North American Wholesalers Association. He and his wife Cheryl have five children. (continued on next page)

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ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL Together with the help of vice chairman Frank Leopold, the committee oversees the sessions where fans have the opportunity to preserve football memories with autographs from the current Class of Enshrinees as well as some of the previous inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. James, a graduate of Tri-Valley High School in Dresden, obtained her bachelor’s degree from University of Akron, and an MBA from Ashland University. She is the executive director of Project REBUILD, Inc. and is a graduate of the 17th Class of Leadership Stark County.

She will be assisted with parade duties by committee vice chairman Pete Truemper. The TimkenSteel Grand Parade will step off at 8 a.m., Sat., Aug. 2. It will be enjoyed by nearly 200,000 spectators along the 2.2 mile route, as well as by millions more via the television broadcast. The parade will feature the current Class of Enshrinees, a large contingent of Hall of Famers, marching bands, giant helium balloons, fabulous floats, and animal and specialty units. Call 330.458.2048 now to guarantee a bird’s-eye view of all the units by purchasing reserved chairs or bleacher seats for only $9 each.

This is her first year as chairman of the TimkenSteel Grand Parade. She previously served as the committee’s sub-committee chair of bands, and since 2010 she has been on the Board of Directors of the Canton Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps.

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LEADERSHIP STARK COUNT Y BOARD MATCHING: How the Process Works At almost 20 small tables scattered around the room, men and women are intently engaged in conversation. At the signal, half of the participants quickly rise and move to the next table where introductions are made and the conversations resume. If you assume this is a “speed dating” event, you’d be wrong. Mostly. This was the scene at Leadership Stark County’s recent Board Matching event where participants do a form of “speed boarding” where graduates and participants of Leadership programs meet with non-profit organizations’ executive directors and board members to find their fit for service on a non-profit board. Through the ten-minute conversations the parties assess mutual interest so that the non-profit board’s needs are met and the Leadership participant is fully engaged in the organization’s mission. Leadership Stark County uses participant and agency rankings to find the most advantageous matches.

(continued) Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties NAMI Stark County ORMACO Pegasus Farm Phoenix Rising Behavioral Healthcare and Recovery, Inc. Project REBUILD, Inc. Stark County Hunger Task Force Voices of Canton, Inc.

The Board Matching Process also included the opportunity to attend the “Building Better Boards” seminar that was held two weeks earlier and featured presentations on ‘The Role of the Board’, ‘Legal Responsibilities of Board Service’, and ‘Servant Leadership’. Non-profit organizations in need of board members can contact Leadership Stark County about taking part in a future board matching event. The following non-profit organizations were matched with Leadership Stark County participants for prospective board membership: ABCD, Inc. AHEAD, Inc. Alzheimer’s Association Canton Palace Theatre Association Canton Symphony Orchestra Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health EN-RICH-MENT Friends of Stark Parks

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LEADERSHIP STARK COUNT Y Strengths-based Coaching Enriches Leadership Programs Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to become better. —Bill Bradley, former U.S. Senator, Rhodes Scholar, and professional basketball player for the New York Knicks The idea of leading with ones’ strengths has become a global phenomenon that has sold millions of books and helped millions of people discover their natural talents. Leadership Stark County has been using the strengths-based leadership model, based on thirty years of research by Gallup, Inc. the world renowned performance-management consulting company, since the inception of their Government Academy and Spotlight for young professionals programs. It has also been used in custom training and programming for individual organizations. StrengthsFinder 2.0 Profile provides strong curricular benefit and boosts personal leadership capacity. The StrengthsFinder 2.0 profile is based on the number one international bestseller by Tom Rath. The web-based assessment reveals one’s talents with a strong focus on your personal growth. Stephanie Werren, Leadership Stark County assistant director, is working toward Gallup certification as a strengths coach. This February, she attended the first of three Gallup Strengths Coaching certification courses in Washington D.C. The insights she gained are essential to the promotion of Leadership Stark County’s Strengths based curriculum. As we continue to use the StrengthsFinder 2.0 profile and book in our Spotlight, Government Academy and custom programs, having Stephanie as a trained facilitator will bring added credence to Leadership offerings. Staff facilitates StrengthsFinder 2.0 for Leadership Medina’s inaugural Young Professional program Stephanie Werren put the investment from attending the Gallup Organization training to immediate good use in March as she and Fran Wells facilitated four hours of strengths programming for a new program offered by Leadership Medina. Leadership Stark County staff provided two interactive training sessions for the 20 participants in Leadership Medina’s program for young

professionals that is patterned after the Spotlight Stark County program. Fran Wells reported that she and Stephanie were pleased to learn that one class member immediately put the StrengthsFinder learning into action by having her office team take the profile.

People who focus on their strengths are:

Stark County District Library implements StrengthsFinder 2.0 Tena Wilson, executive director of the Stark County District Library and member of the 27th Signature Class, participated in the 2013 Government Leadership Academy. The StrengthsFinder 2.0 is an integral part of the curriculum. She implemented the StrengthsFinder profile with her staff at the library: “Discovering StrengthsFinder 2.0 really opened my eyes to the power that comes from focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses. Not only did I become more familiar with my own strengths by ‘unlocking’ all 34 strengths, my entire administrative team of nine professionals identified their five dominate strengths. The personal and team awareness was so powerful, we had all of the supervisors and coordinators at the library discover their top five strengths.”

Have more positive than negative interactions with coworkers

3 times more likely to report having an excellent quality of life 6 times as likely to be engaged in their jobs

Achieve more on a daily basis, and, look forward to going to work At its core, strengths-based development is based on three assumptions: 1) Only some behaviors can be learned. 2)The best in a role deliver the same outcomes using different behaviors. 3) Weakness fixing prevents failure, strengths building leads to success. To learn more about StrengthsFinder 2.0 and opportunities for your organization, call Stephanie Werren, Assistant Director at 330-458-2093.

Stephanie shares the learning and philosophy of the StrengthsFinder 2.0 profile: Do you ever wonder why you make certain choices? Why you do what you do or why you like certain things? There’s a reason. It’s your talents. The popular or conventional approach to learning is that you can excel at anything if you try hard enough, or at least that’s what we tell ourselves. But every person is unique with their own set of strengths. While we can and should try anything we wish to, long-term success will elude us unless we have a basic talent for the endeavor. Strengths-based development is unique in that it is based on the notion that a person’s talents- the way in which we more naturally think, feel and behaverepresent our innate power and potential.

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Stephanie Werren Assistant Director

YSTARK! Young Professional Profile: Brett Benko Where did you grow up? In what cities have you lived and worked? I’m a Stark county native and went to high school at Canton South. I’ve lived in Cleveland and worked there for a brief stint. I interned at the Cleveland Orchestra and worked full time in jewelry sales at Ashcroft & Oak in Strongsville. Now I’m happy to say that I live and work back in my hometown. Why have you chosen to live in Canton? It’s an area that has a lot of vibrancy, and it all starts in downtown. What type of dwelling do you live in? What do you think of the housing choices for YPs in the Canton area? I live in an apartment in North Canton. I think the selection isn’t too bad. There are a lot of options, that’s for sure! Editor’s note: In keeping with the ystark!’s mission – to attract and retain talented young people in Stark County – ACTION will feature a monthly profile of an individual who represents the group (ages 20-40) that ystark! is targeting. Name: Brett Benko Age: 26 Occupation/Title/Place of work: Account Executive/ 1480 WHBC & Mix 94.1 Why are you interested Canton’s Young Professionals initiative? I’m able to make a noticeable impact and difference in a community that’s done so much for me. What is your impression of ystark!, what do you think of their events, etc.? My initial impression – passion. From the top down, everyone has passion for the community and genuinely want to make Canton a better place to work, play and live.

What do you like MOST about Canton? Everyone is connected and there is a real sense of community and pride from growing up here. What do you like LEAST about Canton? That we’re only known for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. There’s a lot more going on here than meets the eye. What are the opportunities for YPs in Canton when it comes to career opportunities, cultural access, leadership or community involvement opportunities? In certain fields, there are slim pickins’, so to speak when it comes to careers. But anything sales oriented is available. With both Aultman and Mercy in our immediate area the healthcare industry shows a lot of promise too. And let’s not forget about the food industry! There are entrepreneurs all over the place opening new restaurants for sit down and catering options. It’s all about finding something you’re passionate about, and making it work where you live. Creativity is never in short supply here. Culturally, I’d say the businesses and people are very accessible. Meaning, if you want to make a change, get involved, or find a career that suits you, all you have to do is put yourself out there and ask.

What’s missing from Canton that would attract more YPs? That’s a tough question! A real head scratcher. I’d say awareness. People spreading the word and inviting more YPs to events and mixers to have everyone mingle and get to know one another. What do you do in the evenings or on the weekends for fun in Canton? I’m pretty boring on the weekdays. I’m usually at the gym after work for a couple hours. Then after that I wind down and catch up on TV shows or work on proposals for work. On the weekends I like to spend time with my friends or family. I like to mix up where I go so that one place doesn’t become stale. What would you change about Canton if you could? I’d bring more industry here! That, and a large arena to host concerts/events. Could you see yourself spending your lifetime in Canton? If I can stay financially happy and have the opportunity to travel some, absolutely! I have such an amazing network of friends/ family, it’s hard not to be fulfilled with everything here. What would cause you to want to leave Canton? What other cities in the United States would be appealing to you as a home base? Why? The prospect to take my skills and apply that to a national client would be pretty cool. I’m into both advertising and music, so a place blends both of those together would be interesting to be a part of. Seattle and New York City both come to mind. When I think of places that have a global impact not only on music and advertising; but in our daily lives, those two cities stand out. I mean, who doesn’t like Starbucks or Rolling Stone Magazine? Both places are iconic to me as a 20-something guy who grew up watching MTV and now watch reruns of Frasier and How I Met Your Mother on Netflix.

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YSTARK! & SAFET Y COUNCIL ystark! 7th Annual Golf Outing Join us for a day of golfing, food and networking at one of the County’s best golf courses! The field will fill up quickly, so register now. Don’t forget your $20 Super Pass. It includes: a mulligan, skins, and entry into the putting contest. Friday, May 9 Quarry Golf Club 8:00 am start time $100/person Register on-line at ystark.org

May Safety Council Luncheon: “So you think you work in a Zoo?” Many folks have heard the word “zoo” used to describe a work environment that is fast paced, and in some way overwhelming or chaotic for the employees who work there. With this presentation, Doug Piekarz, vice president, planning & conservation programs for the Akron Zoo, will challenge that idea, and discuss both safety and security aspects of managing a professional accredited zoo in the 21st century. Not every organization needs a DART team, but we all have similar and at times unique risks and concerns that need to be addressed and drilled. Doug holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science from Rutgers University and a Master’s Degree in Biology, Ecology and Evolution from Montclair State University. He has worked in the Zoo industry for over 25 years, spending the first decade of his career at the Bronx Zoo in New York, and the last 16 years at the Akron Zoo. Doug has worked as a part of international conservation efforts in Venezuela, Brazil, and Spain focused on waterbird conservation. He is an instructor for the Association of Zoo and Aquariums’ professional development school and an Adjunct Professor in the graduate program in zoo management through George Mason University.

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Reserve your season pass now! STARK COUNTY SAFETY COUNCIL FY15 season pass books are now available. Cost per book is $160. Individual luncheon cost is $16. By purchasing a season pass, you will get 12 luncheon tickets for the price of 10. The passes are good for the regular monthly luncheons only. Anyone welcome to attend the luncheons. Purchase your season passes online at www.cantonchamber.org.

Doug has worn many hats over the years having also been responsible for facilities, animal care, vet care, maintenance, horticulture, and security in the past. His current job responsibilities include Manage the Akron Zoo’s Master Plan and Construction. Represent the Akron Zoo through participation in collaborative conservation efforts with other zoos and organizations. Offer expertise on animal welfare, exhibit planning, design and construction. Thursday, May 8 11:30 am to 1 pm Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St., N.W. Canton, OH 44708 Cost: $16 RSVP by May 5

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Thank you to our ADVANTAGE CANTON funding partners: AEP Ohio AultCare Aultman Health Foundation The Belden Brick Company Charter One Bank Chesapeake Energy Corporation The City of Canton Dominion East Ohio

MCO Open Enrollment: Now through May 23 The state of Ohio requires that every employer have a Managed Care Organization (MCO) to manage health care services for workers’ compensation claims. And once every two years, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation provides employers the opportunity to select a new MCO. Open enrollment for MCO providers is happening now, between April 28-May 23, 2014, giving employers a window of opportunity to switch MCOs or stay with their current provider. If you are happy with your current MCO, you don’t need to do anything. However, if you are considering a change, the open enrollment period gives you an

opportunity to contact MCOs directly and learn more about their services and approach to care. Chances are, they will be contacting you as well. The Ohio BWC has also produced an objective scorecard to help employers evaluate the performance of MCOs, which you can find on their website (www.bwc. ohio.gov). The Canton Regional Chamber is proud to endorse three MCOs: AultComp MCO www.aultcomp.com 330.830.4919 CareWorks Consultants, Inc. www.careworksconsultants.com 800.837.3200 The Health Plan/HomeTown Region www.healthplan.org 330.834.2289

FedEx Custom Critical Fifth Third Bank FirstMerit Bank NA Hilscher-Clarke Electric Huntington Bank Kenan Advantage Group KeyBank The M. Conley Company Mercy Medical Center Northeast Ohio Medical Univ. PNC Bank The Repository

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NEW MEMBERS WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in March. We encourage you to patronize their businesses. If you know of other businesses that would benefit from Chamber membership, please contact the Membership Department at (330) 458-2067. Advanced Employment Connection (EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEVELOPMENT DISABILITY) Nathan Oakes 1500 Market Ave. N Ste 3 Canton, OH 44714 (330) 452-1808 www.aeccanton.com American Cancer Society Region #2 (SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES) Jamie Bell 525 North Broad St. Canfield, OH 44406 (888) 227-6446 www.cancer.org B.A.D. Obstacle Challenge (RACES - OBSTACLES) Brett Pegler 5690 Wolff Rd. Medina, OH 44256 (330) 441-4255 www.badassdash.com Beyond The Fringe (BLINDS - WINDOW COVERINGS) Marci Held 2540 Royal County Down Unit A Uniontown, OH 44685 (330) 206-0663 www.windowsbymarci.com BobTown Brokers (AUCTIONS - ONLINE) Rochelle Steiner 3176 Deuble Ave. East Canton, OH 44730 (330) 280-2324 The Buck Saver, LLC (ADVERTISING - MENUS) Jan Thomas 1234 Tremont Ave. SE Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 412-2155 Jeff Burner - Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty (REAL ESTATE) Jeff Burner 4580 Stephen Circle NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 806-9743 www.jeffburner.com

Cohen Brown Management Group (BUSINESS CONSULTING) Cynthia Griffith 116 Ryan Ridge NE Navarre, OH 44662 (330) 879-5474 www.cohenbrown.com Dirt Deputies (CLEANING SERVICES) Brandy Holley 1336 - 16th St. NW Canton, OH 44703 (234) 207-5996 www.dirtdeputies.com Elite Security Consultants (SECURITY GUARD & PATROL SERVICE SELF DEFENSE - CONCEAL & CARRY) WEAPON - CLASSES Timothy P. Boyle 1340 Market Ave. N - #2 Canton, OH 44714 (855) ESC-OHIO www.escohio.com Kurt C. Garren, M.D., Inc. (PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS) Kathy Keim 515 Union Ave., Suite 157 Dover, OH 44622 (330) 343-9600 www.kurtgarrenmd.com The Habegger Corporation (HVAC DISTRIBUTORS) Jeffery Zofchak 7580 Whipple Ave. North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 499-4328 www.habeggercorp.com I CAN Schools - Canton College Prep (SCHOOLS - CHARTER) Nina Houston 2215 3rd St. SE Canton, OH 44707 (330) 455-0498 www.ICANschools.org

Petrarca Landcare Inc. (LANDSCAPING - LAWN CARE SNOW REMOVAL) Andrew Petrarca 4612 13th St. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 933-0562 www.PetrarcaLC.com Quass Sheet Metal, Inc. (SHEET METAL) Joyce & John Angerer 5018 Yukon St. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 477-4841 Tapas 218 (RESTAURANTS) Gillian Kaschak 218 Court Ave. NW Canton, OH 44702 (330) 456-3888 www.tapas218.com Troll Hole / Art Emporium (ART GALLERIES) Jay Groom 228 E. Main St. Alliance, OH 44601 (330) 596-1157 www.thetrollhole.com U S BANK - Fulton Fishers (BANKS) Heather Sullivan 5215 Fulton Dr. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 494-0134 www.usbank.com The Willow Bistro Al-Don Investments (RESTAURANTS) Tracie Warren Pastore 1212 30th St. NW Canton, OH 44709 (330) 492-2007

Jenny.Can (CLEANING SERVICES) Jennifer Bolyard 1428 McGregor Ave. NW Canton, OH 44703 (330) 704-1021

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BIZ BITZ 3-D Business Accelerator, an entrepreneurial resource center, and BDeWees Consulting, a business consulting firm, are thrilled to announce Rob Johnston as partner in both companies. Johnston brings more than 15 years of experience in consulting and new business development to the team. Previously, Johnston was partner at StrongBase Consulting. In February 2014, StrongBase merged with BDeWees Consulting. Johnston completed his bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration from Malone College. “I could not be more excited to be named a partner at 3-D Business Accelerator and BDeWees Consulting,” said Johnston. “My experience will complement BDeWees Consulting and add value to 3-D Business Accelerator as we expand our co-working concept, allowing early stage business to leverage our exclusive growth model.” Paul White, Owner of Medicine Center Pharmacies in Canton, Louisville, Minerva and New Philadelphia. was elected Chairman of the Board for Chain Drug Marketing Association (CDMA) at its 88th Annual Trade Expo in Tampa, FL, January 28-31, 2014. Medicine Center Pharmacy joined CDMA in 2001. White has served on the CDMA Board of Directors since 2001 and on the CDMA Strategic Planning Committee since 2005. White is taking over as Chairman from Jack Walker, President of Walker Drug based in Grand Junction, CO. Chain Drug Marketing Association (CDMA) services regional drug chains, independent pharmacies, regional drug wholesalers and specialty distributors, who collectively serve more than 6,000 drug stores, grocery stores and convenience stores across the United States and internationally. Since 1926, CDMA has been providing Products, Programs, Services and Information that will help members to become more Profitable & Efficient. Westfield Bancorp, Inc., Westfield Center, Ohio, and Valley Savings Bank, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, announced today they have signed a definitive agreement under which Valley Savings Bank will merge with and into Westfield Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westfield Bancorp and affiliate

of Westfield Insurance. The transaction will bring together two financially strong, growth-oriented community banks which brings Westfield close to $1 billion in consolidated assets. When the pending merger is complete, the two Valley Savings Bank locations in Cuyahoga Falls will operate under the Westfield Bank name, bringing the number to eight of Westfield Bank locations in Northeastern Ohio. Existing Westfield Bank locations include Westfield Center, Medina, Fairlawn/West Akron, Brecksville, Canton and Wooster. Both Westfield Bank and Valley Savings Bank have earned Five-Star Superior ratings from BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading bank rating firm. Residents of Ohio nursing homes and assisted living facilities have rated their providers to determine their satisfaction with the care they are receiving. The survey that was conducted by the Ohio Department of Aging names the top 25 Ohio Skilled Nursing Care Centers and Residential Care Facilities in Ohio. The Laurels of Massillon was named as #1 in Stark County for overall resident satisfaction. Also, The Laurels of Massillon was named as #16 in the state and Aultman Transitional Care Center was named as #19 on the top 25 list. They are the only two facilities listed from Stark County in the official press release from the Department of Aging. The survey was conducted at 953 Skilled Nursing facilities across the state with 27,085 residents being interviewed. The Laurels of Massillon received an Overall Resident Satisfaction score of 96%. Aultman College announces the appointment of two new board members, Harry MacNealy and Gregory Colaner, who are serving three-year terms that began in January 2014. It also announces new roles for current board members Father Robert W. Kaylor, John McGrath and Adam Luntz. Kaylor, principal of Canton Central Catholic High School, assumes the role of board chair after previously serving as vice chair/ secretary. McGrath, executive director of the Health Foundation of Greater Massillon, is the new vice chair/secretary. Adam Luntz, vice president of finance at Aultman Health Foundation, is the board treasurer. Harry MacNealy, CEO of MacNealy Hoover Investment Management, Inc., and Gregory Colaner, president of Altercare of Ohio, Inc., bring vast knowledge of serving on numerous committees and boards in the community.

The Karcher Group (TKG), a North Cantonbased web development, online marketing and hosting firm, has announced the hire of two web marketing specialists: Chellsea Mastroine and Daniel Bridenstine. Chellsea and Daniel each bring a strong business skill set as well as a wealth of experience in web marketing. Chellsea most recently managed an e-commerce site for a large company, where she had a chance to really dig into web marketing. She specializes in e-commerce, web marketing strategy, SEO and Google Analytics & AdWords. Daniel previously worked in web analytics and marketing for a software provider/ web design company. He specializes in lead generation, PPC marketing and landing/conversion page optimization. In addition, TKG has added Michael Perkins as account coordinator. Michael specializes in business communication, development and strategic planning and will be a strong asset to the growing team at TKG. He brings more than 12 years in sales and supervisory experience. BL Companies is pleased to announce that Carolyn Stanworth, president and CEO, has been named a winner of Hartford Business Journal’s 2014 Women in Business Awards. Each year, the publication profiles women who have demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities, as well as a commitment to community service. The winners are nominated by readers and chosen by a panel of independent judges. Carolyn was selected as one of eight women who demonstrate a business savvy, confidence in themselves and their organizations, and a strong track record of success in the business world. The State of Ohio’s Treasurer’s Office has unveiled a new Ohio Strong Award. The purpose of this award is to bring heightened pride and profile to men and women throughout our state who are excelling in careers in manufacturing and the skilled trades. These individuals should demonstrate an excellent work ethic, high integrity and a passion for what they do to contribute to our economy. The Ohio Strong Award is intended to raise public awareness of Ohio’s need for more dedicated men and women working in manufacturing and the skilled trades. If you know a worker within your organization who has gone above and beyond the call of duty or a teacher who has excelled in training Ohioans in these types of jobs, please fill out the nomination form and they will be considered for our Ohio Strong Award and featured on our website at: OhioTreasurer.gov/OhioStrong.

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First Friday: Cycle of Art Think big wheels and small sacrifices; adventures in cycling and recycling. Ride your bike to work and pitch in to make Canton and the planet healthier. And enjoy the first outdoor First Friday of the season with the return of the big yellow tent.

First Friday, May 2 6 to 10 pm Downtown Canton Arts District Cost: Free!

Business Excellence Awards Join the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate six outstanding area businesses, as well as one entrepreneur, at this distinguished dinner and awards celebration.

Tuesday, May 6 5:30 pm The University Center at Kent State University at Stark Cost: $55 per person RSVP by May 1

Monthly Meet-Up: Kanetworking Networking and kayaking collide into one at this unique Monthly Meet-Up! (more copy?)

Tuesday, May 6 5:30 to 7:30 pm Jerzee’s Sports Grille 2531 Fulton Dr. NW Canton, OH 44718 Cost: Free! RSVP by May 2

So You Think You Can Work in a Zoo? May Safety Council Luncheon Join Doug Piekarz, VP, Planning & Conservation Programs from the Akron Zoo as he talks both safety and security aspects of managing a professional accredited Zoo in the 21st century.

Thursday, May 8 11:30 am to 1 pm Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St., N.W. Canton, OH 44708 Cost: $16 RSVP by May 5

Enshrinement Festival 2014 Queen Pageant A queen and seven court members will be chosen on May 8, 2014, at the Canton Palace Theatre. The number of Court members coincides with the number of football greats in the Class of 2014 Enshrinees.

Thursday, May 8 7:00 pm Canton Palace Theatre Canton, OH 44702 Cost: various Buy tickets online at www. profootballhoffestival.com

High Performance is a Choice. What’s Yours? May AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Dean Langfitt No one goes into business to be average but if we’re not careful and conscious we can easily find ourselves there. This session will focus on what it takes to become a high performer and what can get in the way. Learn the actions and attitudes you can acquire starting right now to earn your title of high performer.

Friday, May 9 7 am registration 7:30 am program Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Cir. in North Canton Cost: $18 members • $25 nonmembers RSVP by May 6

ystark! golf outing Join us for a day of golfing, food and networking at one of the County’s best golf courses! The field will fill up quickly, so register now. Don’t forget your $20 Super Pass. It includes: a mulligan, skins, and entry into the putting contest.

Friday, May 9 8 am The Quarry Golf Club 5650 Quarry Lake Dr Canton, OH 44730 Cost: $100/player RSVP by May 6

Stir After Hours Enjoy putting contests, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar at this award-winning 18-hole golf course and banquet facility, equipped with indoor and outdoor tennis facilities, state-of-the-art fitness center, Olympic-size outdoor pool with a Poolside Grille & Bar, men’s & ladies locker rooms, overnight “home away from home” sleeping rooms and a superb culinary staff offering both casual and fine-dining options.

Thursday, May 15 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Brookside Country Club 1800 Canton Ave NW Canton, OH 44708 FREE to members RSVP by May 13

Taste of Canton Enjoy two days of foodie fun with over 22 participating restaurants and specialty vendors, a beer and wine garden, live entertainment, and a Canton Farmers’ Market preview. With over 10 NEW restaurants in the lineup, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

Wednesday and Thursday, May 21-22 11 am – 9 pm Downtown Canton – Market Square (301 Market Ave N) Buy in advance: Get $30 worth of tickets for $25 www.cantonchamber.org

ystark! Twenty Under 40! Awards Gala ystark!, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and The Repository will recognize 20 incredible leaders at the seventh annual Twenty under 40! event.

Tuesday, June 3 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm MAPS Air Museum 2260 International Parkway North Canton, OH 44720 Cost: $50 RSVP by May 28

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