NEWSLETTER
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Third quarter Oil and Gas update from the Canton Regional Chamber The energy business remains brisk at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. We now have two business development seminars under our belts. We are moving forward with a marketing plan to bring more energy businesses to Stark County and Greater Canton. We are continuing to work with companies that want to build oil and gas service facilities in Canton, and we are meeting new companies that want to be Chamber members and participate in the growing oil and gas economy. Meanwhile, companies that already have chosen Stark County as their home in the Utica Shale are making news: Chesapeake Energy has found its permanent home in the Utica, a nearly 300-acre tract known as the Beck Industrial Park in western Louisville, only a couple of miles east of Canton. There, Chesapeake will build a campus of buildings and facilities. Baker Hughes, the worldwide oil services company, which previously announced an enormous facility in Massillon, is on its way
INSIDE: Stir After Hours.......................................3 Vintage Canton.......................................4 Community Salute..................................4 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast..................5 Cinema in the City...................................6 HOFEF Timken Grand Parade....................8 HOFEF August Events...............................9 Leadership Golf Outing.......................... 10 Leadership Spotlight Program............... 11 ystark! Young Professional Profile.......... 12 ystark! Night Glo................................... 13 State Tourism Funding........................... 14 Safety Council Luncheon........................ 15 Safety Council Seminar.......................... 17 Funding Partners.................................. 19 New Members....................................... 21 BizBitz.................................................. 22 August Calendar.................................... 23
in preparing for operations in the Utica. Mark Morris, operations director for Baker Hughes in Canonsburg, Pa., outlined plans for Massillon when he delivered the luncheon address at the Chamber’s second Oil and Gas Business Development Seminar on June 15. Baker Hughes expects to have temporary facilities ready by around Oct. 1 and construction of permanent facilities around the end of the year. It will operate four to six fleets of 30 trucks each from Massillon. Those fleets will be involved in the hydraulic stimulation of the horizontal wells being drilled by the oil and gas exploration companies in the Utica. Stark County’s industrial leader, The Timken Co., has committed $225 million as its investment in the Utica. That is the cost of expansion of the Faircrest steel mill, so that it is more capable of meeting the demand for drill bits and other tools for the oil and gas industry that require specialty steel. The demand for truck drivers will be great, and the employment plans at the Baker Hughes facility in Massillon provides but one example. (continued next page)
SAVE THE DATE: Third annual Business to Business EXPO On Wednesday, Oct. 24, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Repository will host the third annual Business to Business Expo at the Cultural Center for the Arts in downtown Canton. Come for a day of networking, engaging breakout sessions, breakfast and lunch events featuring keynote speakers, and of course, tour more than 60 exhibitors on the show floor at the largest B2B show in the region.
Visit www.StarkB2BExpo.com later this month for more details. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this exciting event. Want to learn more? Contact Jessica Bennett, director of marketing & events, at jessb@cantonchamber.org or (330) 458-2071 for sponsorship packages and details.
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OIL AND GAS UPDATE NEWSLETTER August 2012 - Volume XLIV - No. 8
Rick L. Haines President & CEO, AultCare Chairman Dennis P. Saunier President & CEO Jess Bennett Editor & Director of Marketing Denise Burton Director of Membership and Sales Advertising Sales / Action 330.458.2067
Sarah Lutz Graphics Manager
(continued from cover) Fortunately, Canton and Stark County has Stark State College, an eager partner in the Utica. It is working with Zane State College of Zanesville to operate a joint Commercial Drivers License training program to meet the growing demand for CDL drivers. Stark State, under the guidance of petroleum engineer Kathleen Steere, also is developing a number of programs to provide qualified students with the technical education required to work in various oil and gas production occupations. And we cannot forget that Stark State has a $10 million grant from the state of Ohio to develop an oil and gas education campus in downtown Canton. At the Canton Regional Chamber, we are serious about promoting Stark County and the Greater Canton area as: Canton, the Utica CapitalTM. The Chamber was a key partner with the City of Canton and Innis Maggiore in developing the Utica Capital trademark. But a trademark and logo without a plan does not create growth. The Chamber, therefore, has decided to invest in the creation of a marketing plan through Innis Maggiore that would enable the Chamber to promote Canton around the country as a site for oil and gas business development. One tool for marketing Canton as a business location has already been crafted. Canton Inc., a site-selector magazine created by the Chamber and The Repository is in distribution to site selectors and businesses around the country. It tells the story of the diversity of industry and service companies in Canton and Stark County, and it features the burgeoning oil and gas industry as its cover story. We also have attended conferences that have increased our understanding of the wind energy industry and other alternatives to power generation, and our understanding of the development of compressed natural gas and liquified natural gas as an alternative vehicle fuel, particularly for truck fleets. If your business has interest in the subject of alternative fuels, we can connect you with people working in that area. We look forward to helping you in the energy field if we can. For more information, please contact: David Kaminski, Director of Energy and Public Affairs davidk@cantonchamber.org (330) 458-2059
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Great Networking, Great Stays, and Great Lakes! AUGUST STIR AFTER HOURS at Courtyard by Marriott Retreat from the heat of summer with a cool pint from Great Lakes Brewing Company at this month’s Stir After Hours. On Thursday, Aug. 16, the Courtyard by Marriott, a partner and featured bar of the popular Cleveland brewery, will have a beer tasting menu for guests, including on-tap favorites like Dortmunder Gold Lager, Burning River Pale Ale, Elliot Ness and seasonal Great Lakes selections. The Courtyard will be serving up “pub grub” samples from their new, revamped light fare menu. Guests will be entered into a drawing for door prizes, and one lucky winner will take home an overnight suite stay with breakfast for two. Plus, attendees will have a chance to become the next Hot Business featured company in our Action Newsletter. The Courtyard by Marriott is a great place for meetings of all sizes – from networking breakfasts for small groups, to large conference sessions and expos, it’s the perfect place for your business needs. In fact, the breakfast staff has ranked in the top one percent of all Courtyards worldwide for service and food quality since the hotel opened in 2007.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of the Board - Rick L. Haines AultCare Sr. Vice Chairman - Karen Brenneman Hall, Kistler & Company LLP
This month’s Stir After Hours will feature tabletop exhibits. For just $25, you can promote your products and services to guests and generate sales leads in an enjoyable networking environment. Contact Molly Romig, membership and sales manager, at (330) 458-2077 or mollyr@cantonchamber.org for more information and to book your table.
Vice Chairman - Brian Belden The Belden Brick Company Vice Chairman - Philip D. Fracassa The Timken Company Vice Chairman - Kevin Kampman The Repository Treasurer - D. William Allen Pro Football Hall of Fame Immediate Past Chairman - George W. Lemon Retired President, Technical Products Group
Thursday, Aug. 16 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Circle NW in Canton Cost: $5 RSVP by Aug. 14
President & CEO - Dennis P. Saunier Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Corporate Secretary - Steven J. Katz Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kevin Bogard Marathon Petroleum Co. LP
Tim Maloney Canton Chair Rental
Timothy M. Burke, Jr. FirstMerit Bank N.A.
Rick McQueen Akron-Canton Airport
Thomas E. Cecconi Mercy Medical Center
John A. Murphy, Jr. Day Ketterer Ltd.
William R. Cook Chase N.A.
Alan Rodriguez Jülz by Alan Rodriguez and Rodriguez’s House of Stones
Darryl J. Dillenback DNS Insurance, Inc. Mark Fleiner Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Jerry Gilin Diebold Inc. Greg Harbert CharterOne Bank Jason F. Haupt Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Jan Hein Ohio Desk Terrance L. Jones Multi-Development Services of Stark County Geoff Karcher The Karcher Group Judith E. Barnes Lancaster Attorney At Law
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Mark J. Samolczyk Stark Community Foundation William C. Shivers Huntington Bank Paul E. Siegfried Siegfried Enterprises Inc. Bruce M. Soares Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Alice C. Stephens The Employment Source Walter F. Wagor, Ph.D. Kent State University at Stark David M. Wheeler AEP Ohio Mike Williams Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority
UPCOMING EVENTS SAVE THE DATE: Vintage Canton festival is ripe around the corner! Save the date for the annual Vintage Canton, happening downtown on Thursday Sept. 20. Vintage Canton, presented by the Canton Development Partnership (a department of the Canton Regional Chamber), is the chance to relax and unwind while enjoying wine from local wineries, delicacies from downtown eateries and memorable live music. The festive downtown Canton backdrop provides an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere – making Vintage perfect for gatherings among friends. In addition to an expanded lineup of eclectic wineries, Vintage will also have a fine selection of microbrews. It’s going to be a grape evening from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. along Central Plaza in downtown Canton. Tickets and more details are available online www.VintageCanton.org. Look for a feature article in next month’s issue, or turn to the center section for more details in our Downtown Developments newsletter.
Chamber seeks nominations for the 2012 Community Salute Awards Each year, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce recognizes the area’s unsung heroes at the Community Salute Awards by honoring select individuals, corporations, businesses and organizations for outstanding contributions to the greater Canton community. This year’s awards dinner will take place Wednesday, Nov. 7, at The University Center at Kent State at Stark. Nominations for this prestigious award are due by Monday, Sept. 10. Chamber members are invited to submit nominees online at www.CantonChamber.org. Nomination forms are also available by calling the Chamber at (330) 458-2073 or by emailing event manager Amy Nelson at amyn@cantonchamber. org. Awards are presented in two categories, the Award of Merit and the Award of Appreciation. Awards of Merit are awarded to single individuals for continuous civic activities and dedication that goes beyond business or professional responsibilities.
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Individual business professionals: the winner must have demonstrated outstanding performance in his or her profession, which ultimately benefits the community at large.
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Individuals in Chamber of Commerce work: the winner must have consistently, and for an extended period, demonstrated outstanding performance on behalf of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, producing benefits to the civic or business community.
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Individuals in short-term activity: the winner must have initiated and completed a short-term activity resulting in widespread benefits to the community.
The 2012 Community Salute Awards will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the award presentation at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. Visit www.CantonChamber.org for more information, to nominate outstanding individuals and businesses in our community, or to register.
Awards of Appreciation honor any or all of the following for outstanding performance that benefits the community: •
Corporations, businesses and organizations: the winner must have enhanced the welfare of Stark County citizens through outstanding success in business or service.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Cleveland+ : How Healthcare Plays a Role in Marketing the Region August AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Rick Batyko The Cleveland Plus Marketing Alliance is a private sector-led regional marketing campaign that promotes Northeast Ohio for business, tourist, convention and talent attraction. The region’s strengths in healthcare/biomedicine have played a key role in positioning Northeast Ohio as a leader in medical and high tech industries. Yet, the challenge is awareness. A 2006 survey found only 10 percent of the nation associates Northeast Ohio with the healthcare industry. At the Aug. 10 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast, learn how Cleveland Plus is helping to change perceptions and grow our economy from Rick Batyko, executive director. Batyko has over 20 years of Fortune 100 and nonprofit communications, marketing and brand management experience. In his current role, he is leading corporate, civic and foundation-backed effort to market the Northeast Ohio region, including Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Youngstown, to external and internal audiences. He has served as director of communications for Babcock & Wilcox; as a director of communications and brand management for AlliedSignal, as manager, e-Media and News Management at Honeywell International and most recently as vice president for marketing & communications at The Cleveland Foundation.
built a reputation as one of the most energetic lead-producing sessions around. You’ll hear a compelling speaker, meet new business contacts and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Plus, when you bring a door prize valued at $15 or more, you’ll receive 30 seconds at the microphone to promote your business. Friday, Aug. 10 7 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Cir. North Canton, OH Cost: $18 members $21 members less than 48 hours in advance $25 non-members RSVP by Aug. 8
Batyko is a graduate of Ohio University’s E. W. Scripps School of Journalism, holds his accreditation with the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and is a master’s degree candidate in public relations at Kent State University. In 2009, he was inducted into PRSA’s prestigious College of Fellows. He has been a speaker at regional and national professional association conferences on topics including media relations, branding, marketing, public relations and social media. Beyond this important segment of the program, Fast Break attendees have the opportunity to obtain business leads through enjoyable networking activities at an event that has
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UPCOMING EVENTS Cinema in the City brings the magic of the silver screen to downtown Canton The Downtown Canton Special Improvement District and ystark! (a department of the Canton Regional Chamber) are teaming up with the Canton Palace Theatre to host the second year of the Cinema in the City movie series. Back to the Future was screened last month, and this exciting outdoor movie series continues in August and September. Each night, a jumbo movie screen is setup in Market Square, located between Third & Fourth Streets along Market Ave. in downtown Canton. This year’s silver screen favorites include: Fun for kids (and kids at heart!) with The Sandlot on Wed., Aug. 15 Fun for young adults with Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on Wed., Sept. 5 Bring your blankets and chairs, and enjoy theatre concessions on sale by the Canton Palace Theatre. In-crowd entertainment begins at approximately 8 p.m. and showtime is shortly after dusk. If buttery popcorn and candy won’t be enough to tide you over, head downtown early to enjoy dinner at one of more than a dozen downtown Canton restaurants. There’s something for every palate and pocketbook! Attendees are asked not to bring umbrellas of any kind. If the outdoor movie gets rained out, the show will go on at the Canton Palace Theatre (605 Market Ave. N). For more information, visit www. CinemaintheCity.com. Cinema in the City is presented by the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District and ystark!, and sponsors including The Repository, The Canton Palace Theatre and Buzzbin Magazine.
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ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL Enshrinement Festival Timken Grand Parade steps off Aug. 4 at 8 a.m. The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Timken Grand Parade will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4, beginning at 8 a.m. The first grand parade was held in 1963. It has since become one of the largest of the 19 events over a twoweek period, celebrating the induction of the newest Class of Enshrinees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This year’s celebration will include many returning Hall of Famers who will ride in the parade, along with the Class of 2012 Enshrinees, including Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin and Willie Roaf. Parade spectators will be treated to the sights and sounds of 16 giant helium balloons, 18 marching and military bands, nine floats and 30 specialty units, as well as antique vehicles, animal units, and much, much more. The growth of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival over the years is the result of extraordinary support from entities such as The Timken Company, which this year marks its seventh consecutive year as the main sponsor of the parade. Among the specialty units sure to thrill the spectators are the giant walking flag, South Shore Drill Team, Magical Train, and Al Kaf Youth Group, along with many clowns and costumed characters. The Timken Grand Parade will enjoy a wide television viewing audience on Fox Sports Net Ohio, available to almost six million households saturating Ohio and reaching into portions of West Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania and New York. It will be broadcast on Sunday, Aug. 12, from approximately 6 to 8 p.m. (immediately following the Cincinnati Reds post-game show), and will re-air on Monday, Aug. 13, from approximately 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. (unless there is a Reds make-up game due to previous weather cancellation). The Timken Grand Parade can also be seen on Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. on Time Warner Cable Channel 989; WIVM Channel 39; and Massillon Cable Channel 128. Viewers can also enjoy the parade on Time Warner Cable – Local On-Demand channel 411 beginning Sept. 15.
Dan Dierdorf, Canton native and 1996 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will bring his extensive knowledge of the game to the broadcast booth for the 14th consecutive year, serving as commentator along with Dionne Miller, sports anchor/ reporter for FOX Chicago News. Prior to joining WFLD, Miller served as host/reporter with Fox Sports Ohio and the Big Ten Network. Ray Crawford returns for a third year for man-onthe-street interviews with the Class of 2012 Enshrinees and many returning Hall of Famers. For the last four years, Crawford has served as an anchor and reporter for Fox Sports Ohio, mainly covering Blue Jackets hockey. In order to maintain safety and assure the enjoyment of participants, the following shall apply and will be strictly enforced by parade marshals and safety officials: • Spectators are absolutely prohibited from coming onto the street and/or approaching any of the units for photographs, autographs or any other reason. • Likewise, parade participants are prohibited from approaching spectators and/or throwing anything into the crowd. • The Enshrinement Festival “Policy on
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Politics” prohibits distribution of political information and/or materials within the event boundaries. • All vendors (even if licensed by the City, County and/or State) are prohibited from selling on the parade route; any vendor sales or solicitation for sales must occur outside of the event boundaries/ barricades. Parade units step off at Sixth St. and Cleveland Ave. SW, and move north to 25th St. NW, where they will begin to disband. For Enshrinement Festival and football fans wanting to see the parade live, great reserved chair and bleacher seats are still available for only $8.50 by calling the Chamber at (330) 458-2088 or stopping in at 222 Market Ave. N from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. In 2012, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Enshrinement Festival will mark the 49th anniversary of honoring the legends of professional football, which includes conducting a world-renowned festival celebrating the annual enshrinement of football players, coaches and contributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The collaborative efforts of this leadership team, combined with the professional staffs at the Canton Regional Chamber and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the dedicated team of more than 4,200 volunteers, will ensure the success of 19 diverse events over two weeks from July 20 to Aug. 6, 2012. The Enshrinement Festival activities, attended by nearly 700,000 people, are expected to produce an economic impact of over $31 million for the Canton/Stark County area and $56 million for the State of Ohio. In addition, millions will experience aspects of the Enshrinement Festival as events are televised and covered by other media. The central focus and highlight of this year’s Enshrinement Festival will be the Aug. 4 Enshrinement Ceremony for the Class of 2012 Enshrinees, comprised of cornerback Jack Butler, center Dermontti Dawson, defensive end/linebacker Chris Doleman, defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy, running back Curtis Martin and tackle Willie Roaf. For the complete schedule of events, ticket information, and latest news, check the web sites periodically: www.profootballhofef. com or www.profootballhof.com.
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Ribs Burnoff Join an enthusiastic crowd of more than 130,000 people over three days to enjoy finger-lickin’ fabulous ribs from local and national vendors, plus a variety of specialty foods. Family-friendly entertainment includes a master sand sculptor, face painting, caricaturists, balloon twisters, Fantasy Football Zone of interactive inflatables, and free musical entertainment all day on the daytime stage. Then head for the grandstands each night for concerts by regional and nationally renowned recording artists
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday Aug. 1, 2 and 3 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. daily Stark County Fairgrounds 305 Wertz Ave. NW in Canton Details: ProFootballHOFEF.com
Thursday, Aug. 2 10 a.m. Downtown Canton Details: ProFootballHOFEF.com
First Play Nearly 1,600 excited youngsters line a two-mile route to pass an official NFL football from the site in downtown Canton which was the birthplace of the NFL in 1920 to the front steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Fashion Show Luncheon The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Fashion Show Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 3 will deliver on its promise to provide a high level of fashion and fun!
Friday, Aug. 3 11:30 a.m. Civic and Cultural Centers 1001-1101 Market. Ave. N in downtown Canton Tickets: ProFootballHOFEF.com
Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner The spotlight will be shining brightly on the Class of 2012 Enshrinees during the prestigious Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner on Friday night, August 3, 2012, when Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin, and Willie Roaf will receive their Hall of Fame gold jacket.
Friday, Aug. 3 5:15 p.m. Civic and Cultural Centers 1001-1101 Market. Ave. N in downtown Canton Tickets: ProFootballHOFEF.com
Friday Night Reception at the Hall of Fame Enjoy dinner stations along with a beer and wine bar in the Grand VIP Tent on Hall of Fame grounds. Then, on large screen television monitors throughout the museum, watch an exclusive live broadcast of the Class of 2012 Enshrinees as they receive their Hall of Fame gold jackets at the Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner.
Friday, Aug. 3 6 p.m. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2121 George Halas Dr. in Canton Tickets: ProFootballHOF.com
Timken Grand Parade We hope to see you and sunny skies for the Timken Grand Parade! Nearly 200,000 spectators will line the 2.2 mile route to congratulate the Class of 2012 Enshrinees who will be joined by a large contingent of returning Hall of Famers. Watch as giant helium balloons, marching bands, specialty units, and fabulous floats entertain the crowd in the heart of downtown Canton.
Saturday, Aug. 4 8:00 a.m. in downtown Canton Tickets: ProFootballHOFEF.com
Enshrinement Ceremony It’s sure to be a night of emotion, humor, and gratitude on Saturday, August 4th when six new members take their rightful place among pro football’s greatest players, coaches, and contributors when they are inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Saturday, Aug. 4 7:00 p.m. at Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium Tickets: ProFootballHOF.com
Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable This annual event is indeed a football fan’s fantasy! An enthusiastic crowd of football fans will enjoy lunch, followed by a center stage roundtable presentation featuring the members of the Class of 2012 Enshrinees.
Sunday, Aug. 5 12:30 p.m. Civic and Cultural Centers 1001-1101 Market. Ave. N in downtown Canton Tickets: ProFootballHOFEF.com
NFL/Hall of Fame Game The Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints will kick off the preseason on Sunday, August 5th, in the 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.
Sunday, Aug. 5 8:00 p.m. at Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium Tickets: ProFootballHOF.com
Drum Corps International Competition The 2012 Drum Corps International Competition promises to be an exciting show featuring eight of the best drum corps in America, including five of the top twelve. Precision formations of highstepping marchers and vibrantly colored costumes are sure to thrill music fans of all ages.
Monday, Aug. 6 6:30 p.m. at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium Tickets: ProFootballHOFEF.com
Tickets Available Online: www.profootballhof.com or www.profootbalhofef.com
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LEADERSHIP STARK COUNT Y Spotlight Stark County program accepting application through Sept. 7
Applications are available now for Leadership Stark County’s Spotlight Stark County program for young professionals. The Spotlight Stark County course is ideal for building professionalism of your younger employees. It’s also the perfect way to invest in young employees and build their value with your organization. Each of the classes will build their leadership skills by introducing a strengths-based model for work relationships, hone their networking ability, and strengthen their ties to Stark County. The six sessions are generally held from 4-6 p.m. every other week beginning Sept. 24 and concluding Dec. 4. Topics covered include: Topics covered include Speed Networking, Downtown Canton-–Then & Now, Discovering and Applying Your Strengths*, Introduction to Community Service Projects, Community and organizational engagement*, “Speed-Boarding” for introduction to non-profit board service and The Arts Scene. *Facilitated by The Corporate University, Kent State University at Stark Applications can be completed online at LeadershipStarkCounty.org for young professionals age 24 to 34. The applications are due by Sept. 7, 2012.
Learn more about Spotlight and other programs at the Information Breakfast At the FREE information breakfast on Aug. 15, you’ll learn all the details on getting involved with Spotlight Stark County, along with our other programs, including the personal and professional benefits, time commitment, application procedures and costs for each program. Upcoming Leadership Stark County programs include:
• Spotlight for Young Professionals – begins Sept. 24, taking applications now • Encounter Bus Tour – Tuesday, Oct. 16, taking reservations now • Government Leadership Academy – Begins Jan. 2013 • Signature Program – Next course runs Sept. 2013 through June 2014
If you’ve ever thought about one of these programs for yourself or your employees, come to the Information Breakfast and learn more. Wednesday, Aug. 15 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Sirak Financial Services 4700 Dressler Road in Canton RSVP to joyw@leadershipstarkcounty.org
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YSTARK! Young Professional Profile 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: Rob Steinberg Age: 34 Occupation/Title/Place of work: Managing Director, Canton Marathon Why are you interested in Canton’s Young Professionals initiative? I love the idea of not only attracting young talent to our area, but also keeping talent that has been raised here. If you’re from Stark County, you take pride in the progress our area continues to make in this community. What is your impression of ystark!, what do you think of their events, etc.? I love taking part in ystark! activities such as monthly meet ups, events and even the recreation leagues. It’s a great way to network while enjoying some time away from the office. I have always encouraged YPs to take advantage of these opportunities as they are a means to meet, greet, and learn from likeminded people with similar goals, backgrounds and experiences. Where did you grow up? In what cities have you lived and worked? I am a Stark County native, born and raised in North Canton, lived in Plain Township for two years, and now my wife and I have recently purchased a home in Uniontown. Why have you chosen to live in Canton? Simply put—it’s home, and I’m very proud of this community. I want to make a difference in a positive way for a community that has given me everything over the years and has been so very wonderful to my family. I see a lot of potential for growth right here both personally and professionally, and have always believed in serving your community. Big cities have lots to offer, but most people don’t give enough credit to our city and its opportunities.
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What type of dwelling do you live in? Having lived in an apartment for the previous two years and purchasing a home recently, I’d say there are plenty of options for YPs to find something that fits both their lifestyle and budget. The housing market is affordable and there are plenty of amenities. What do you like MOST about Canton? I like that there is progress being made in many areas that will continue to attract both business and residential growth. This is a very desirable place to live and work. Our dollar stretches further than almost anywhere else in the country. What do you like LEAST about Canton? I’m not overly fond of the “it’s never been done before, so why start now” way of thinking. Unfortunately, that small-minded mentality is still somewhat present in our culture. Some of the industries have taken a beating in this area, and jobs have declined as a result. But that leads me to believe even more in thinking “outside the box” and creating new endeavors, new opportunities, and doing things in a new way is key. In my humble opinion, that is how we move forward and regain prominence on a regional and national scale. What are the opportunities for YPs in Canton when it comes to career opportunities, cultural access, leadership or community involvement? There is never a shortage of opportunity, culture or community involvement. With so many wonderful events that call Stark County home, so many initiatives within the community to give back, and the ability to explore new areas of interest – Stark County has it all. Whether it’s volunteering for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival festivities, the Canton Marathon, Habitat for Humanity, the Canton Blues Fest or Vintage Canton. Or getting involved in the arts explosion taking place in this area, any of ystark!’s initiatives, the growing oil and gas industry, the technology boom, we have everything in our backyard. The key is deciding what interests you, taking initiative to reach out and simply becoming involved. From there, the possibilities abound. But it comes down to making a decision to be involved and following through.
entertainment?” My responses range from a show at the Palace, the Canton Charge, our affinity for festivals in the summer, some of the best golf, trails and paths the country has to offer. But we need to continue to educate both new and existing members of the community that all of these exist here. Our Convention & Visitors’ Bureau does a wonderful job, but I think it is everyone’s responsibility to tout our community’s amenities. What do you do in the evenings or on the weekends for fun in Canton? Because work takes up a lot of my time, I like to take my wife to dinner, as well as see friends and family on the weekends. Time is something that none of us ever seem to have enough of, so making the most of it seems the most worthy pursuit for now. I run on our trails and roads every weekend. The outdoor life is so tremendous thanks to Stark Parks! We utilize them for walks and runs with family and friends several times each week. What would you change about Canton if you could? I’d like to see more of a collaborative approach to new opportunities in any form. Standing still means falling back in this day and age. We have the resources and ability to make big things happen for Canton/Stark County, and many are doing just that in just this way. It would be great to see everyone approach life and work this way. Could you see yourself spending your lifetime in Canton? Yes! It is our home. Our families and our careers are here. This is where we belong. 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 only way I would ever even consider leaving Canton and Stark County is a.) if I couldn’t be of practical service to this area, and b.) if opportunities in my area or skill set ceased to exist. Since both rely largely on my efforts, I’m not willing to let either of those things occur!
What’s missing from Canton that would attract more YPs? Probably a true night life. Most commonly I hear “other than bars and restaurants, what does Canton have for
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YSTARK! Night Glo YP Golf Scramble ystark! is teaming up with jax, the Jackson/Belden young professionals, for Night Glo, an evening of night golf, food, drinks, fun and camaraderie! Put your foursome together for this exciting event, held on Friday, Aug. 24, at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. The event begins with dinner at 7 p.m., followed by an 8:45 p.m. “flashlight” start. Don’t worry about losing your ball – each glow ball burns brightly on the green!
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty, R.G. Smith Company and Siegfried Enterprises. Friday, Aug. 24 7 p.m. dinner, 8:45 p.m. golf Tam O’Shanter Golf Course 5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NW in Canton Cost: $120 per foursome $40 individual player, $15 spectator ticket RSVP online at ystark.org
This memorable evening will conclude with plenty of door prizes and a special grand prize award for the winning team! Mulligans are available for purchase at the event. Event sponsors (to date) include: Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Jackson-Belden Chamber of Commerce,
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CONVENTION & VISITORS’ BUREAU New pilot program to fund state tourism In a strong showing of solidarity for the travel industry, Convention & Visitors’ Bureau directors and other tourism officials from across the Buckeye State descended upon both the Rock and Roll and the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday, July 5, to celebrate the tourism provisions of the Ohio General Assembly’s Senate Bill 314. Governor John Kasich led a ceremonial signing of the bill at the Rock Hall, and then his entourage came down I-77 for a press conference attended by over 100 guests in the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s brand new event and conference center. Hall of Fame president Steve Perry introduced the Governor, followed by the two State Representatives who sponsored the house-version of the bill, Mike Dovilla of Berea, and Stark County’s own Christina Hagan. Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau executive director John Kiste had the honor of concluding the conference and then the Governor took numerous questions on a wide variety of state topics.
the provisions that could enable Ohio’s state tourism division, now called TourismOhio, to double its funding to a cap of $10 million. This funding, assessed through a pilot program, would increase from a base appropriation as sales tax attributed to increased tourism spending continues to rise across Ohio. “Such a funding mechanism gives everyone in the industry the incentive to continue actively and creatively promoting travel and tourism to our neighbors,” said Kiste. “We cannot bring out-of-state guests to our own cherished local attractions if we cannot first bring them to Ohio.” “The tourism industry currently brings $40 billion in revenue to the Buckeye State’s coffers. Working together, we can increase this number to $50 billion in the not-too-distant future,” said Kiste.
Senate Bill 314 is an extensive document dealing with jobs and development across the state spectrum, but the many fans of the bill at this press conference were travel partners excited by
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SAFET Y COUNCIL Hazards of Combustible Dust | August Stark County Safety Council Luncheon At the August Safety Council Luncheon, Tom Kling, operations manager for Bio Kill, will introduce you to the hazards of combustible dust and how it can endanger your business. Kling will offer a report on recent occurrences of combustible dust in the workplace, as well as a detailed case study of an event at West Pharmaceutical. He will also provide an analysis of combustible dust in the workplace, and how you can mitigate the threat. Kling is a graduate of the University of Dayton with bachelor’s degrees in
biology and chemistry. He currently serves as the operations manager of Bio Kill, a U.S. specialty chemical company formulating minimally hazardous insecticides. Previously, he was a partner at Nexteq LLC, developing and testing bio-surfactants for waste water treatment and soil adjuvants. Kling was a co-presenter at the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Safety Congress in 2010; VPPPA Region V Conference in 2010, 2011 and 2012. He served as a panelist at LEPC Cuyahoga County Emergency Management’s Combustible Dust: A Workplace and Emergency Response Hazard seminar in 2011. In addition, he has made presentations to numerous engineering
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Thursday, Aug. 9 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St., N.W. Canton, OH 44708 Cost: $16 RSVP by Aug. 6
firms, area fire marshals and insurance risk managers.
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SAFET Y COUNCIL Rig it right and you won’t be wrong: Lifting a load is like planning an event Featuring: Al Abel, lifting specialist for Mazzella Lifting Technologies On Wednesday, Aug. 22, the Stark County Safety Council presents a “safety first” seminar on proper lifting techniques. Most workers, at one time or another, have had to handle materials on the job. Material handling, whether done manually or with mechanical equipment, can be a major source of occupational injuries. There are many different devices that can be used to “move loads,” however special care and training must be employed to ensure the protection of your employees and property. This presentation will cover safe crane operation, but will also address the proper care, use and inspection of slings and below-the-hook lifting devices. Even if you do not have cranes and/or slings in your workplace, you will find the “safe lifting concepts” discussed will be effective for your workplace as well.
Abel has been a lifting specialist for Mazzella Lifting for over 15 years. He travels throughout a multistate area promoting safe lifting practices for companies of all sizes. He is a regular presenter at the BWC Safety Congress. Abel is a Certified Inspector for rigging gear and hardware. He was recently recognized as one of the country’s Top Trainers in the annual competition held by Maximum Capacity Media. Wednesday, Aug. 22 7:30 a.m. registration 8 to 10 a.m. breakfast and program McCall’s Restaurant & Banquet Center 130 Faircrest Ave. SW in Canton Cost: $15 members, $20 non-members RSVP by Aug. 19
Abel will discuss the various forms of lifting devices available to you and reference the specific OSHA and ASME standards that apply.
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NEW MEMBERS WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in June. 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. Accelerated Benefits (INSURANCE) Dave Petno 80 W. Case Hudson, OH 44236 (330) 294-1085 www.davepetno.com Active Spine Center (CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS (D.C.) Dr. Jay D. Smith 2716 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, OH 44709 (330) 453-7800 Basil Asian Bistro (RESTAURANTS) Tony Ly 585 Market Ave. N Canton, OH 44702 (330) 452-3888 Black*Bear Energy Services (OIL & GAS SERVICES) Joe Kovacic PO Box F Finleyville, PA 15332 (888) 302-BEAR www.blackbeares.com BridgeStreet (HOUSING - TEMPORARY - CORPORATE) Pat Ridolfi 1035 Medina Rd., #600 Medina, OH 44256 (800) 234-2454 www.bridgestreet.com Robert V. Buonaspina, Inc. (ARCHITECTS) Robert Buonaspina 821 S Main St. North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 494-9391 Business Assistants (PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT) Michael L. Palmer 1661 Manor Ave. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 478-3279 Castlebar Corporation (MANUFACTURERS - METALS MANUFACTURERS - CARBIDE OIL & GAS - SUPPLIERS) John Adamski 831 Market Ave. N Canton, OH 44702 (330) 451-6511 www.castlebar.us
Compass Media, LLC (ADVERTISING - AGENCIES) Doug Kish & Matt Graber 203 10th St. NE North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 418-3274 www.followcompass.com Cracker Barrel (CATERERS - RESTAURANTS) Douglas Harshaw 6940 Sunset Strip North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 966-1144 www.crackerbarrel.com Dawood Engineering, Inc. (ENGINEERS - SURVEYORS) Pamela Deering 220 Market Ave. S #650 Canton, OH 44702 (717) 732-8576 www.dawood.cc Douglas A. Cummings CPA, Inc. (ACCOUNTANTS ACCOUNTING CONSULTANTS) Douglas A. Cummings 1370 S. Sawburg Rd., Suite A Alliance, OH 44601 (330) 821-5490 www.dacummingscpa.com Fairway Labs, Ohio (ENVIRONMENTAL LAB) Valerie Arena 1303 1/2 Woodlawn Ave. Cambridge, OH 43725 (740) 630-8040 www.fairwaylaboratories.com Ferraro’s Family Restaurant & Bakery (CATERERS - RESTAURANTS) Frank Ferraro 3822 Navarre Rd. Canton, OH 44706 (330) 478-8010 www.ferrarosrestaurantandbakery. com Fin Feather Fur Outfitters (SPORTING GOODS - RETAIL AND/OR WHOLESALE) Lana Bell 4080 Belden Village St. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 493-8300 www.finfeatherfuroutfitters.com
J D Energy Solutions, LLC (TITLE - EXAMINATIONS & ABSTRACTING) James D. Pham, JD 2799 St. Clair St. East Liverpool, OH 43920 (949) 500-0909 Kraft Power Corporation (ENGINES - INDUSTRIAL NATURAL GAS & DIESEL) Robert Schleifer 4039 Millennium Blvd. SE Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 830-4158 www.kraftpower.com M. A. Cuppy Cakes (CUPCAKES) Martha Gray & Amanda Haney 9373 Maple Ave. East Sparta, OH 44626 (330) 546-3870 www.macuppycakes.org Pregnancy Support Center of Stark County (SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES) Jill Taylor 4500 22nd St. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 455-7500 The Ridge Project (SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES) Debra Martin 123 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, OH 44702 (330) 705-0923 www.theridgeproject.com The Soul Care Center (SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES) Jim Roberts 6360 Promler Ave. NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 312-1568 www.soulcarecenter.org Stanley Staffing (EMPLOYMENT SERVICES) Gretchen Himes 4328 Dressler Rd. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 409-0325 www.stanleystaffing.com
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BIZ BITZ In The Round Design Group has added its first user interface design resident, Joshua Elek. Currently working toward certification in programming for Crestron Control Systems, Elek designs multimedia control systems so that when you hit a button, everything does what you think it should. Elek has a master’s in religion from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in history from Malone University. Most recently he has worked with the Oriental Institute in Chicago, photographing and archiving ancient cuneiform tablets. In addition, Tim Wiseman has joined In The Round as a visual designer. With over 15 years in marketing and design, he has had numerous opportunities to strategize and execute successful marketing campaigns. For more information, visit www.intheround.com. Rettew, a design firm providing engineering, transportation, environmental consulting, planning and surveying services, has announced seven employees as associates. The following seven individuals are RETTEW’s newest associates: Jeffrey S. Case, PE, director of transportation engineering services; Geoffrey Fix, CPSM, senior market director, oil and gas division; Christopher G. Foreman, general manager for Rettew Flowback Inc.; Jonathan P. Kasitz, account manager, oil and gas division; Jason A. Snyder, PE, project manager, transportation engineering services division; Patrick M. Walko, PE, program manager, oil and gas division; and Craig R. West, PLS, survey group manager. Amanda Quan, an attorney at Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, has been appointed by the Supreme Court of Ohio as a member of the Commission on Continuing Legal Education (CLE). The three-year appointment runs through Dec. 31, 2014. The 19-member commission is charged with administering the state’s accredited CLE requirements for attorneys, judges and magistrates. Quan will represent the 9th District. Quan, 26, joined Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP after passing the bar exam in 2010, having previously served as a Summer Associate and law clerk in Buckingham’s Akron office for more than two years. A 2010 graduate of The University of Akron School of Law, she also served as a summer intern for the United Nations in New York. She is an active member of the Junior League of Akron and was recently nominated and voted to the position of vice president of community outreach. Quan and her husband, Brian Dodez, reside in Brecksville. Further information on Buckingham is available at www.bdblaw.com. Walsh University has announced the appointment of Shelley Brown as vice president for finance and treasurer. Brown has served as Walsh’s associate vice president of finance since 2010, and will replace outgoing vice president Philip J. Daniels, who has accepted a position at Westminster College in Fulton, Miss. In her new role, Brown will be responsible for ensuring the
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financial integrity of the University. The VP for finance directly supervises the Walsh departments of finance, human resources, facilities and grounds, purchasing, special programs and capital projects. Before joining Walsh in 1999, Brown held accounting and auditing positions at the State of Ohio Auditor’s Office, the Defense Contract Audit Agency, the M. O’Neil Company and the Lebanon City School District. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting at Miami University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Mercy Medical Center announced Barbara Yingling, RN, BSN, MAed, has been appointed vice president and chief nursing officer (CNO). An employee at Mercy Medical Center since 1999, Yingling is an accomplished nursing leader with over 20 years of progressive healthcare management experience. Yingling has served as a critical care nurse, director of nursing staff development and assistant chief nursing officer at Mercy Medical Center. Prior to her time at Mercy Medical Center, Yingling worked at Doctors Hospital and Massillon Community Hospital. Yingling received her diploma of nursing at Massillon Community Hospital in 1983, where she served as class president for two years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Walsh College in 1992 and received her Master of Arts in Education and Management at Walsh University in 1996. In 2007, she was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, PI CHI Chapter. Yingling is a 2011 graduate of Leadership Stark County. She is an active volunteer at St. Philip and James Catholic Church in Canal Fulton, where she also teaches fifth grade CCD classes. For more information, see cantonmercy.org. Stark State College has officially dedicated a $9.6 million business and entrepreneurial center to house a study for more than 30 degrees, options and certificates in accounting, business management, corporate finance, entrepreneurship, marketing management and other programs, along with a business incubator program. The new 47,700-square-foot facility, which opened in January, features an 86-seat lecture hall; atrium seating for more than 300; financial, marketing and captioning labs; two classrooms and three computer labs; a testing center; and faculty offices. The facility includes a business incubator to provide office space and services for 14 entrepreneurs and/or small businesses, with the goal of helping Stark County businesses begin and thrive. The Center provides all the office resources a small start-up needs, with the added value of Stark State faculty and students to assist with developing business plans, market research, web sites and other business support services. The new Center, designed by Harris Day Architects, is silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified, which means that both the site and building meet energy efficiency standards. CalendarofOhio.com now offers a free, weekly email edition for immediate access to exciting local events and activities in the community. CalendarofOhio.com is a comprehensive event website covering activities in Stark County and beyond. The site was created by The Repository and its sister publications in Ohio. The CalendarofOhio.com email edition includes featured events, editor’s recommendations and event listings for the upcoming week. To sign up for the email edition, users can visit
CalendarofOhio.com/email and submit their email address. Organizations or individuals may submit event listings at CalendarofOhio.com. Events must be reviewed and approved before appearing on the site. FASTSIGNS® of Canton, the local visual communications/sign and graphics solutions provider, has unveiled a new branding platform with updated messaging: “More than fast. More than signs.™” FASTSIGNS of Canton first opened in 2003. Originally known as the “the next day sign and lettering experts”, FASTSIGNS’ business concept has grown from just offering banners and vinyl, to providing complete visual communications solutions for way-finding, creating business visibility, helping launch new products – everything to meet the needs of businesses who are trying to have a consistent visual message. Some of the wide range of solutions provided by FASTSIGNS includes window shades, vehicle graphics, digital signage, exhibits and displays, architectural signs, channel letters and mobile web sites. To meet the needs of companies large and small, FASTSIGNS offers design, production, project management, delivery and installation. Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties announced the hiring of Carla Frank as chief financial officer. Frank brings more than 25 years of experience in public accounting, working exclusively with non-profit and health care clients. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. Before joining Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties, she was an assurance services manager with Bruner-Cox, LLP. Frank is also active in the community. She volunteers as a board member of Quest Recovery & Prevention Services and with the Girl Scouts of America, and is an active member of St. Mary Church and School in Massillon. A graduate of Malone University, Frank lives in North Lawrence with her husband and two daughters. Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties is a non-profit agency that provides nutritional support to homebound individuals of all ages. To learn more, visit www.mow-starkwayne.org. Bruner-Cox LLP has announced tax partner and former managing partner, Ronald J. Manse, CPA, will retire Nov. 1, 2012, after 15 years of service with the Firm. Manse joined Bruner-Cox LLP in 1997 and served as managing partner from Jan. 2003 until Dec. 2010. Prior to joining Bruner-Cox LLP, he was a tax partner at Ernst & Young. Manse will transition his focus to become an economic development catalyst throughout Stark County. Manse serves as chairman for the North Canton Medical Foundation board of directors, chairman for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award committee and chairman for the Sisters of Charity Foundation Distribution committee. He is a member of the board of directors for the Jackson YMCA and Perry Helping Perry. In addition, Manse is treasurer for Canton Tomorrow and DCLB Inc. He serves as director of the Perry Township Rotary Club and is a member of the Stark County Citizens Review committee.
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First Friday Carnival of Art Stilt-walkers, balloon benders, escape artists and a fanciful fortress of freaks (but, you know, in a good way!) will frolic through the Canton Arts District bringing the hometown zaniness to a street party that’s smack dab in the middle of Hall of Fame hoopla. Ryan Humbert is the featured main stage performer, with street musicians Tim Griffiths and Thom Ebersole keeping it cool on Court Avenue.
First Friday, Aug. 3 6 to 10 p.m. Downtown Canton Cost: Free!
Hazards of Combustible Dust August Stark County Safety Council Luncheon At the August Safety Council Luncheon, Tom Kling, operations manager for Bio Kill, will introduce you to the hazards of combustible dust and how it can endanger your business. Kling will offer a report on recent occurrences of combustible dust in the workplace, as well as a detailed case study of an event at West Pharmaceutical. He will also provide an analysis of combustible dust in the workplace, and how you can mitigate the threat.
Thursday, Aug. 9 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St., N.W. Canton, OH 44708 Cost: $16 RSVP by Aug. 6
Cleveland+: How Healthcare Plays a Role in Marketing the Region August AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Rick Batyko The Cleveland Plus Marketing Alliance is a private sector-led regional marketing campaign that promotes Northeast Ohio for business, tourist, convention and talent attraction. The region’s strengths in healthcare/biomedicine have played a key role in positioning Northeast Ohio as a leader in medical and high tech industries. At the Aug. 10 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast, learn how Cleveland Plus is helping to change perceptions and grow our economy from Rick Batyko, executive director.
Friday, Aug. 10 7 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Cir. North Canton, OH Cost: $18 members RSVP by Aug. 8
4th Street Concert Series The popular free concert series made its debut last year, and this year’s series continues on Aug. 10, under the festive string lights along Fourth Street, between Cleveland Ave. and Dewalt, with the music Broken Road: A Rascal Flatts Tribute Band.
Friday, Aug. 10 7:30 p.m. Fourth St. NW in downtown Canton Cost: Free!
Leadership Stark County program Information Breakfast At the FREE information breakfast on Aug. 15, you’ll learn all the details on getting involved with Spotlight Stark County, along with our other programs, including the personal and professional benefits, time commitment, application procedures and costs for each program.
Wednesday, Aug. 15 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Sirak Financial Services 4700 Dressler Road in Canton RSVP to joyw@ leadershipstarkcounty.org
Cinema in the City This exciting outdoor movie series from the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District and ystark! is happening in Fun for kids (and kids at heart!) with The Sandlot on Wed., Aug. 15. Each night, a jumbo movie screen is setup in Market Square, located between Third & Fourth Streets along Market Ave. in downtown Canton.
Wednesday, Aug. 15 8 p.m. preshow entertainment Dusk – showtime! Market Square in downtown Canton Market Ave. N btw. 3rd and 4th Streets Cost: Free!
Great Networking, Great Stays, and Great Lakes! August Stir After Hours at Courtyard by Marriott Retreat from the heat of summer with a cool pint from Great Lakes Brewing Company at this month’s Stir After Hours. On Thursday, Aug. 16, the Courtyard by Marriott, a partner and featured bar of the popular Cleveland brewery, will have a beer tasting menu for guests, including on-tap favorites like Dortmunder Gold Lager, Burning River Pale Ale, Elliot Ness and seasonal Great Lakes selections.
Thursday, Aug. 16 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Circle NW in Canton Cost: $5 RSVP by Aug. 14
Rig it right and you won’t be wrong On Wednesday, Aug. 22, the Stark County Safety Council presents a “safety first” seminar on proper lifting techniques. This presentation will cover safe crane operation, but will also address the proper care, use and inspection of slings and below-the-hook lifting devices. Even if you do not have cranes and/or slings in your workplace, you will find the “safe lifting concepts” discussed will make sense for your workplace as well.
Wednesday, Aug. 22 7:30 a.m. registration 8 to 10 a.m. breakfast & program McCall’s Restaurant & Banquet Ctr 130 Faircrest Ave. SW in Canton Cost: $15 members $20 non-members RSVP by Aug. 19
Leadership Stark County 2012 Golf Outing What better way to renew your Leadership connections than to spend the morning on the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. Enjoy a cook-out lunch, beverages on course and great prizes. Sign up today at LeadershipStarkCounty.org and get into the spirit of friendly competition, fun, and networking opportunities!
Friday, August 24 8:15 a.m. shotgun start Tam O’Shanter Golf Course 5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NW in Canton $75 per person/$300 per foursome RSVP at LeadershipStarkCounty.org
Night Glo YP Golf Scramble ystark! is teaming up with jax, the Jackson/Belden young professionals, for Night Glo, an evening of night golf, food, drinks, fun and camaraderie! Put your foursome together for this exciting event, held on Friday, Aug. 24, at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. The event begins with dinner at 7 p.m., followed by an 8:45 p.m. “flashlight” start.
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Friday, Aug. 24 7 p.m. dinner, 8:45 p.m. golf Tam O’Shanter Golf Course 5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NW in Canton Cost: $120 per foursome $40 individual player, $15 spectator ticket RSVP online at ystark.org
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