NEWSLETTER
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XLVII TWO
Message from the Chairman: William C. Shivers I am truly honored to have the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Board for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2015. As we embark upon the Chamber’s 101st year of servicing our 1,600 plus members and the community, we must focus our efforts on the numerous opportunities before us: the Utica Shale play, the Hall of Fame Village initiative, the potential Route 30 project and many more exciting endeavors within our reach that will assist in enhancing our community’s economic landscape. With the launch of the new 5-year strategic plan, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is poised to improve our community by fostering economic growth enabling us to attract new businesses to our region while retaining and supporting the prosperity of our existing businesses. I am confident our President & CEO, Dennis Saunier, his dedicated and talented team, along with my fellow CRCC Board of Directors, will effectively execute the strategies we have outlined for growth. (continued on page four)
Message from the CEO & President: Strategic Plan Update for 2015
INSIDE: Oil & Gas Column................................................. 3 Business Excellence Award Nominations.............. 4 Golf Outing......................................................... 4 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast.............................. 5 ystark! Profile..................................................... 6 Stir/Table Top Expo.............................................. 6 CVB Complimentary Services............................... 7 Enshrinement Festival Queen Applications........... 8 Leadership Building Better Boards....................... 8 Leadership Signature Applications Due................ 9 Funding Partners.............................................. 11 Stark County Safety Council Luncheon............... 12 Safety Council Prospective Billing Breakfast....... 12 CEO/Senior Management Breakfast................... 12 AC-3 Form......................................................... 15 New Members................................................... 17 BizBitz.............................................................. 18 February & March Calendar............................... 19
The mission of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, as redefined during our strategic planning process, is to lead the region in business and community development through collaboration and innovation. We are now in our 101st year of Chamber leadership; it’s a not only a new century, but a new organizational approach to “the way we’ve always done it.” In 2013 and early 2014, the Chamber held a series of conversations with you - our members - as well as our Chamber board and business and community leaders to discuss how our organization could better serve you and better serve the region. This collaborative planning process resulted in a forward-looking five-year plan for the Chamber, comprised of six broad goals that would lead our Chamber toward a strong future.
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