August 2011 Action Newsletter

NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2011

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Canton Entrepreneur Launch program now accepting applications The City of Canton, in conjunction with ystark! (a department of the Canton Regional Chamber), is pleased to begin accepting applications for Canton Entrepreneur Launch. The new program provides grants to entrepreneurs who plan to locate new, high growth business ventures in the City of Canton.

Canton Entrepreneur Launch is designed to create organic business growth by providing grants to startup businesses that have the potential to attract additional growth capital, create substantial economic impact and develop job opportunities within the Canton community.

Individuals with innovative ideas for a new business can submit an executive summary and business plan to the program at www.cantonlaunch.org. Successful applicants must be selected and approved by the Canton Entrepreneur Launch Commission in order to receive

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INSIDE: Return on Intern.....................................3 Stir After Hours.......................................4 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast..................5 Community Salute..................................6 Advanced Energy B2B Expo......................6 Cinema in the City...................................8 Vintage Canton.......................................8 New Jobs for Canton................................9 Cavalier’s D-League in Canton..................9 Spotlight Stark County.......................... 11 Leadership Golf Outing.......................... 11 Night Glo Golf....................................... 12 ystark! Fund Drive................................. 13 ystark! PerplexCity................................ 13 CVB Say ‘hi’ to Summer.......................... 15 Stark County Safety Council.............. 16-17 Enshrinement Festival........................... 18 Hot Business on the Burner................... 19 New Members....................................... 21 BizBitz.................................................. 22 August Calendar.................................... 23

WWW.C ANTONCHAMBER.ORG OUR MISSION: To serve our Members through partnership, programs, services and events to advance the economic growth of Canton and the Stark County region.

funding. Applications for this round of funding are due no later than September 30, 2011, and the combined grants awarded during this initial cycle will be up to $100,000.

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George W. Lemon 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

“I am extremely confident that the Canton Entrepreneur Launch program will be a catalyst for business development within our city,” said Mayor William J. Healy II. “The commission anticipates receiving a variety of creative new business plans and is eager to identify the most viable submissions to help them start their business in Canton.”

Canton Entrepreneur Launch is the newest member of the JumpStart Entrepreneurial Network, a connected group of regional entrepreneur support organizations operating across 21 counties of Northeast Ohio.

“Canton is making a bold investment in the community by investing in its entrepreneurs,” said John Dearborn, president of JumpStart. ”We’re thrilled to be a part of this exciting program as a ‘back-office’ through our role with the Ohio Third Frontier program to ensure the program has everything it needs to be successful.” The Network’s connectivity provides applicants to the Canton Entrepreneur Launch with access to other potential regional resources including pre-seed and seed funds, incubators and business advisors.

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BOARD OF

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTORS

Get a handle on the second most important ROI, the Return on Intern

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

What’s the ROI on an internship program at your business? For $50 and four hours of your time, you can find out. Once again, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a workshop titled, “Maximizing Your ROI — Return on Intern,” conducted by the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education (NOCHE), which has years of experience in developing internship programs. Co-sponsor of the local event is Kent State University at Stark.

“Maximizing Your ROI” would be particularly helpful to small businesses that see the benefits of internships but do not have a human resources department to develop an internship program.

Chairman of the Board - George W. Lemon Retired President, Technical Products Group

Local colleges and universities that recruit companies to provide internships may also wish to attend or bring business partners with them.

Vice Chairman - Kevin Kampman The Repository

The workshop is intended for any Northeast Ohio employer interested in starting an internship program or improving an existing program. Internships help develop the next generation of talent in a business sector, and internships also are excellent ways to evaluate specific future employees.

The NOCHE workshop will be in the Community Room of the Canton Regional Chamber, 8:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Registration opens at 8 that morning. To register, go to www.noche.org/124. For questions concerning the program, call Brenda Davis Smith at NOCHE, (216) 420-9200, ext. 223, or contact her at bdavissmith@noche.org.

Sr. Vice Chairman - Rick L. Haines AultCare Vice Chairman - Karen Brenneman Hall, Kistler & Company LLP

Treasurer - D. William Allen Pro Football Hall of Fame Immediate Past Chairman - Thomas E. Cecconi Mercy Medical Center President & CEO - Dennis P. Saunier Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Corporate Secretary - Steven J. Katz Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

ADVANTAGE CANTON Thank you to our ADVANTAGE CANTON funding partners: AEP Ohio, AultCare, Aultman Health Foundation, Charter One Bank, Chesapeake Energy, The City of Canton, Diebold, Inc., Dominion East Ohio, Fifth Third Bank, FirstMerit Bank, Hilscher-Clarke Electric Company, Huntington Bank, KeyBank, Mercy Medical Center, NEOUCOM, PNC and The Timken Company.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Brian Belden The Belden Brick Company

Rick McQueen Akron-Canton Airport

Timothy M. Burke, Jr. FirstMerit

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 Tim Maloney Canton Chair Rental

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Mark J. Samolczyk Stark Community Foundation William C. Shivers Huntington Bank Paul E. Siegfried Siegfried Enterprises Inc. Randolph L. Snow Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh LPA 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 Evening in the ‘Big Easy’

August Stir After Hours Networking Walk through the doors of Courtyard Marriott Canton for Stir After Hours Small Business Networking on Aug. 18 and be transported to New Orleans!

This very special celebration will feature delicious themed cuisine, complete with flatbread pizzas, blackened shrimp bruschetta, mini crab cakes and more. Sip specialty “big easy” drinks from the margarita bar, along with Great Lakes beer tastings and wine, while you jam to blues

by The Brighter Side Band. Enter for a chance to win an overnight stay in the whirlpool room or two-room suites with breakfast for two.

Also up for grabs are tickets to Comedy at the Court! The Courtyard Marriott has teamed up with the Canton Comedy Series to bring comedy to Canton. The next show is Saturday, Aug. 20.

Don’t miss the chance to win tickets and enjoy the new menu, drink specials and hysterical entertainment!

Bring your beads and masks and head out for a NOLA evening right here in Canton! Interested in showing off your products and services to this month’s attendees? Contact Terri Fullmer at terrif@cantonchamber.org or (330) 458-2077 to find out about our tabletop exhibit spaces - just $25!

Don’t forget that one Stir attendee will be selected as our Hot Business of the Month and receive a feature article in October’s Action Newsletter.

What better way to reach our 2,800 members than to have your business in the limelight?

RSVP for Stir After Hours online at CantonChamber.org.

Thursday, Aug. 18 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Courtyard Marriott Canton 4375 Metro Circle NW in Canton Cost: $5!

RSVP by Aug. 16

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UPCOMING EVENTS Bringing More through the Door: It’s Not what you Know, It’s What They See! August AultCare Fast Break Breakfast Ask yourself this: Are your customers seeing what you want them to see when they look at your business?

There’s a reason there are sayings like “a picture is worth a thousand words” and “you’ll believe it when you see it!” At the August AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Aug. 12, Mike Boyd of Creative Source will take you through a no-nonsense, fun session that will look at your business through the eyes of your potential customers and help you make sure that they’re seeing what they should!

Boyd has more than 27 years of corporate and retail experience. From his days at Camelot Music through 15 years of running his own firm and working with clients such as Park Farms, Huntington Bank and Deville Developments, Boyd will show how visuals play a major role in winning more business.

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 built a reputation as one of the most energetic lead-producing sessions around. Bring a door prize valued at $15 or more and receive 30 seconds at the microphone to promote your business.

Friday, Aug. 12 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. 10

UPCOMING EVENTS Chamber seeks nominations for annual Community Salute Awards Community stewards make our community a better place now and for future generations. We rely on these individuals to guide Stark County toward growth and prosperity, and it is important to celebrate the incredible work done by outstanding volunteers and organizations that contribute to our community!

Awards are presented in two categories, the Award of Merit and the Award of Appreciation.

Each year, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce recognizes the area’s unsung heroes at the Community Salute Awards Banquet 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. 2, at The University Center at Kent State at Stark.

Awards of Appreciation honor any or all of the following for outstanding performance that benefits the community:

Nominations for this prestigious award are due by Sept. 7. Chamber members are invited to submit nominees online at www.CantonChamber.org. Nomination forms are available by calling the Chamber at (330) 456-7253.

• Individual business professionals: Winner must have demonstrated outstanding performance in his or her profession, which ultimately benefits the community at large.

Awards of Merit are awarded to single individuals for continuous civic activities and dedication that goes beyond business or professional responsibilities.

• Corporations, business and organizations: Winner must have enhanced the welfare of Stark County citizens through outstanding success in business or service.

• Individuals in Chamber of Commerce work: Winner must consistently and for an extended period, have demonstrated outstanding performance on behalf of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, producing benefits to the civic or business community.

• Individuals in short-term activity: Winner must have initiated and completed a short-term activity resulting in widespread benefits to the community.

The 2011 Community Salute Awards will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and 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.

Advanced Energy B2B Conference & Expo

September 14 and 15, 2011 • John S. Knight Center • Akron, Ohio At Advanced Energy B2B Conference & Expo, you will meet new clients, solidify existing relationships, learn from industry experts and interact with exhibitors representing major sectors of the advanced energy industry. Plus, you will have the unique opportunity to work with conference organizers to arrange business-to-business meetings with conference participants that you target, which could lead to collaborative partnerships.

The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is a supporting organization for this year’s Advanced Energy B2B Conference and Expo.

Baker, Dublikar, Beck, Wiley & Mathews attorneys at law

Don’t wait - secure your exhibit space now for only $250. Learn more at www.advancedenergyexpo.com.

Telephone: (330) 499-6000 Telecopier: (330) 499-6423 400 SOUTH MAIN STREET NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720 www.bakerfirm.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS More downtown movie magic coming this month!

Bring the family down for a big screen on the green! More than 500 people joined us downtown for our debut movie, Jurassic Park, in July. Don’t miss the August and September installments of Cinema in the City – perfect for your family! And for August and September, we’ve got an even BIGGER silver screen at 32 cinematic feet!

This exciting new outdoor movie series – setup with a jumbo screen on the Kresge Green Space between Third & Fourth Streets along Market Ave. – is happening in August and September with silver screen favorites including: • Fun for kids (and kids at heart!) with Shrek on Wed., Aug. 17 (with pre-show entertainment from Elec Simon of STOMP!) • Fun for young adults with Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark on Wed., Sept. 21 Bring your blankets and chairs, and enjoy theatre-concessions on sale by the Palace Theatre. In-crowd entertainment begins at approximately 8 p.m. and showtime happens at dusk. If buttery popcorn and candy won’t be enough to tide you over, head downtown early to enjoy dinner at one of downtown Canton’s 13 fantastic restaurants. There’s something for every palate and pocketbook! Visit CinemaInTheCity. com for more details.

SAVE THE DATE: Vintage Canton is ripe around the corner!

Save the date for the Chamber’s annual Vintage Canton, happening downtown on Thursday, Sept. 15. Vintage Canton 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 in downtown Canton from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. along Central Plaza. Tickets and more details will be available soon at www.VintageCanton.org. Look for a feature article with more details in next month’s issue!

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ECONOMIC & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT VXI Global Solutions brings 1,000 jobs to downtown Canton VXI Global Solutions Inc. has announced its decision to purchase the former AT&T building located at 401-411 Cleveland Ave. NW to house a new call center bringing 1,000 jobs to downtown Canton.

“We are extremely excited that VXI Global Solutions Inc. has made a decision to make a major investment in our downtown,” said Canton Mayor William J. Healy II. “Not only will this bring 1,000 new employees to the downtown arts district, but it also ensures a long-term presence for VXI Global Solutions Inc. in Canton.”

VXI has begun renovations at the former AT&T building and plans to move personnel into the third floor before the end of the month. Renovations will continue on the other floors as the company continues to recruit, train and place employees at the downtown Canton operation.

Cavaliers’ new NBA D-League team is coming to Canton The Cleveland Cavaliers will own and operate their new NBA Development League franchise in Canton! The Cavaliers acquired the former New Mexico Thunderbirds franchise, which has ceased operations, and will now become the 5th NBA team to currently own and operate their own NBA D-League affiliate, joining Golden State, the Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City and San Antonio. As owner/operators, the Cavaliers will have exclusive control over all basketball and business elements for the franchise.

Entering its 11th season, the NBA Development League is the NBA’s official minor league. Canton becomes the 16th team in the league and will begin play in the upcoming 2011-12 season at the Canton Memorial Civic Center.

“We are thrilled to be the home of minor league basketball for the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is an incredible opportunity for the citizens of Canton to experience professional basketball in their hometown, and I am grateful that the Cavaliers recognized Canton as an ideal market for their next generation of basketball operations,” said Mayor William J. Healy II, mayor of the City of Canton.

“The combination of supportive city leadership and an outstanding organization in the Cavs leads us to believe the future of the team in Canton is very bright,” said NBA D-League President Dan Reed.

The Cavaliers are inviting fans to submit their team name suggestions online. Fans can also follow the new Canton franchise on Twitter (@CantonNBA) and on Facebook at facebook.com/CantonNBA. The team is hiring immediately for select sales and marketing positions and applicants can apply on-line at CantonNBA.com.

Full season tickets are on sale and start as low as $120 per ticket. Each fan will receive a free Canton D-League T-shirt with their deposit. Single-game tickets will go on sale closer to the start of the season on a date to be announced. For more ticket information, fans can call 866-444-1944 or visit CantonNBA.com.

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LEADERSHIP STARK COUNT Y Young Professionals – Apply Now to Spotlight Stark County 2011 The Spotlight Stark County program for young professionals is more popular than ever with those who want to strengthen their leadership skills and be more involved in Stark County. It is an ideal way to develop your leadership potential, increase your value in the workplace, give you a competitive advantage in today’s economy and foster your enthusiasm for Stark County.

Topics covered include: • Speed Networking • Downtown Canton: Then & Now • Discovering & Applying Your Strengths • Introduction to Community Service Projects

• Community and organizational engagement • “Speed-Boarding" for introduction to non-profit board service.

• The Arts Scene

Tuesday, Nov. 15 Tuesday, Nov. 29 Tuesday, Dec. 6 – final session and concluding program

The seven sessions are generally held from 4-6 p.m., every other week, beginning in September. Most sessions conclude with a networking event at a nearby eatery.

Did you know that employers may enroll up to four employees in the current Spotlight Stark County session?

Schedule is as follows: Monday, Sept. 26 – Orientation Tuesday, Oct. 4 Tuesday, Oct. 18 Tuesday, Nov. 1

Applications are now available at LeadershipStarkCounty.org for young professionals age 24-34. Tuition for Spotlight Stark County is $450. Applications will be accepted until the class is filled but no later than Sept. 16. Apply online now!

LEADERSHIP ON THE LINKS Golf Outing It’s Leadership Stark County’s 25th Anniversary! What better way to renew your Leadership connections than to spend the morning on the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course, voted “Best Public Golf Course” in Stark County again for 2011. Enjoy a cook-out lunch, beverages on course and great prizes. Put your foursome together and get into the spirit of friendly competition, fun and networking opportunities!

Friday, Aug. 26 Shotgun Start at 8:30 a.m.

Tam O’Shanter Golf Course 5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NW, in Canton $70 per person $280 per foursome Register your foursomes at LeadershipStarkCounty.org/events

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YSTARK! Night Glo Young Professional 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 second-annual event, held on Friday, Aug. 26, 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.

This memorable evening will conclude with plenty of door prizes and a special grand prize award for the winning team!

The event is sponsored by ASAP Printing and Promotions, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Ermanos Pizza, Jackson-Belden Chamber of Commerce, The Karcher Group and Planet Fitness.

Friday, Aug. 26 7 p.m. dinner, 8:45 p.m. golf Tam O’Shanter Golf Course 5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NW in Canton Cost: $100 per foursome $30 individual player, $10 non-player ticket RSVP online at ystark.org

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YSTARK! ystark! surpasses $17,500 goal in second fund drive ystark!, the Canton Regional Chamber’s young professional initiative, set the bar for their first Fund Drive pretty high $10,000 – and then they blew right past it.

For year two, the bar was set even higher – at $17,500 – and Stark County young professionals answered the call!

The organization is pleased to announce that they generated a total of $17,785, 90 percent of which came from ystark!’s young professional members. A total of 94 donors contributed, and they were generous! Almost 80% came from individual, personal donations.

“Our members answered our call and overwhelmed us with their support,” said Aimee Belden, director of ystark! “This shows us that the young professionals in our community believe in what we are doing, see the value in our mission and are willing to lend their support to help us achieve our goals.”

The fund drive was led by Eric Belden, along with a committee of ystark! volunteer leadership.

For more information about ystark! and a complete list of generous donors, visit ystark.org and click on Fund Drive.

The newly raised funds will assist the organization with continuing to deliver the great events, programs and professional development opportunities that YPs need in order to thrive. It will also allow the organization to continue offering membership for free to all area young professionals.

PerplexCity is back and more perplexing than ever! Seek. Solve. Race... Repeat! ystark! is back with a third edition of the perplexing puzzle game that took downtown Canton by storm last year. The game will be held in downtown and BEYOND on Saturday, Sept. 17, beginning at 3 p.m.

Gather a team of up to six players and make sure that the whole gang is ready for a challenge that will take you all over town in pursuit of confounding clues. You’ll discover new and exciting locations throughout the city as you make your way to different businesses on foot and by car.

Each team will receive a clue to kick things off and then hurry from clue to clue, re-

vealing locations in downtown Canton and beyond to explore. Sound confusing?

Don’t worry, we’ll provide instructions for everyone before the game starts.

Remember: your team must hurry to each clue! You’ll be competing against 20 or so other teams, all racing you to the finish.

The winning team will be the first one to solve ALL of the clues and make it to the end of the game, where they will be lavishly celebrated!

Saturday, Sept. 17 3 – 7 p.m.

Downtown Canton and the vicinity Cost: $50 for up to 6 players Reservations are required RSVP by Sept. 10 online at ystark.org The game will be played rain or shine

Stay tuned for another viral PerplexCity video and register now at ystark.org.

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CONVENTION & VISITORS’ BUREAU Summer Photo Contest Promotes Local Tourism The Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau (CVB) is unveiling a new, interactive promotion to encourage visitors and local residents alike to get out and explore Stark County. This contest, Say “hi” to Summer in Stark County, is a hybrid photo contest/scavenger hunt. This contest is unique in the fact that it is also incorporating the new marketing brand for the State of Ohio’s tourism identity – Say “hi.”

The goal for the contest is for guests to visit as many of the participating businesses as possible through Aug. 12 and have their photo taken with the “hi” sign at each business. For each location visited and each photo submitted, the visitor will have the chance to win a $250 gas card. The CVB will select the top photos and publish them on the Canton/Stark County CVB Facebook page and allow the public to vote on who they feel took the best and most creative photos. Voting will take place from Aug. 17-31.

The Canton Stark County CVB will award the top 5 photos and one judge’s choice award with over $1,200 worth of prizes from the tourism industry.

Here’s how to enter: 1. Visit one of the participating businesses below (until Aug. 12).

2. Take your picture with the “hi” sign.

3. Email your photo to: photos@visitcantonstark.com, along with your name, address and phone number and you’ll be automatically entered to win the $250 gas card!

4. Take your picture at multiple businesses for more chances to win! Limit one entry per location. Over 30 participating tourism venues!

For complete rules & regulations and a prize list, or for more details about participating businesses, scan the QR code below or go online to: www.VisitCantonStark.com/sayhi.

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STARK COUNT Y SAFET Y COUNCIL Where Are the Keys?

August Safety Council Luncheon

Fred Green Join us on Aug. 11 for the Stark County Safety Council Luncheon featuring Fred Green, safety and compliance director for Green Lines and Roger Bettis Trucking.

Green will discuss best practices that companies can use when it comes to their company vehicles and drivers.

Green will discuss liability and exposure, seatbelt use, cell phone distractions and the Smith System.

Green is a graduate of Southern Local High School and holds a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University.

He is currently the safety and compliance director for Green Lines Transportation and Roger Bettis Trucking.

Green has been with Green Lines and Roger Bettis since completing his enlistment in the Marine Corps in 1993.

His experience in the transportation industry covers areas such as driving, operations, recruiting, compliance and safety. He has been a certified Smith System Instructor for seven years and has trained over 200 drivers during that time.

Thursday, Aug. 11 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. in Canton Cost: $16 Reservations are required RSVP by Aug. 8

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STARK COUNT Y SAFET Y COUNCIL The Stark County Safety Council presents‌ Be Ready, Protect Yourself, Stay Safe Our world is a dangerous place and nothing can guarantee your safety, but you CAN be proactive and prevent yourself from becoming another statistic, another VICTIM. On Tuesday, Aug. 16, Brian Geiser, U.S. National TaeKwonDo Champion and 4th Degree Black Belt, will teach you how to have an unfair advantage over any attacker. Learn how to reduce your risk and how to respond if something bad happens.

This important seminar will include: pre-incident indicators, five stages of an attack three methods of self defense, target areas, self defense techniques, recommended reading and an informative Q&A session.

Join us for this important, precautionary event. Participation is just $10 for Stark County Safety Council members. Register now at StarkCountySafetyCouncil.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 16 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

East Coast Martial Arts 5398 Fulton Drive. NW in Canton Cost: $10 SCSC Members, $15 non-members (includes refreshments) RSVP by Aug. 12 Attendance at this event qualifies as a credit towards the BWC rebate program requirements.

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ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL HOF Enshrinement Festival Timken Grand Parade is a One of a Kind Celebration!

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Timken Grand Parade will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, beginning at 8 a.m. The first grand parade was held in 1963, and it has become one of the largest of the 18 events, which are held over a nearly two-week 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 2011 Class of Enshrinees including Richard Dent, Marshall Faulk, Chris Hanburger, a representative for the late Les Richter, Ed Sabol, Deion Sanders and Shannon Sharpe. Parade spectators will be treated to the sights and sounds of 16 giant helium balloons, 20 marching and military bands, 11 floats, and 24 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 sixth consecutive year as the main sponsor of the parade.

Specialty units sure to thrill the spectators include the giant walking flag, Ohio Purple Peddlers, South Shore Drill Team, Magical Train and Al Kaf Youth Group.

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. 14, from approximately 4 to 6 p.m. (imme-

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diately following the Cincinnati Reds postgame show), and will re-air on Monday, Aug. 15, 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 13th consecutive year, serving as commentator along with Dionne Miller, a free lance host/ reporter with FSNO, mainly as a sideline reporter for the high school football game of the week and remote host for “Buckeye State Tailgate.” Responsible for man-onthe-street interviews with the 2011 Class of Enshrinees and many returning Hall of Famers will be Miller’s husband, Ray Crawford, who for the past three years has been an anchor and reporter for FSNO, mainly for Blue Jackets hockey and Xavier men’s college basketball and high school football.

• The Enshrinement Festival "Policy on 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.

For complete Enshrinement Festival information, visit www.profootballhofef.com.

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.

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HOT BUSINESS ON THE BURNER SERVPRO of Canton: AUGUST HOT BUSINESS ON THE BURNER With every flood comes a flood of emotions. With every fire comes a momentary spark of uncertainty and loss of control. And when it is your home, your business or your belongings that are damaged....you do not just want things clean, you want your life back – Like it never even happened ®.

Since 1985, SERVPRO of Canton has been the fire and water damage restoration expert. In addition to fire and water damage, the specialists at SERVPRO can assist with mold remediation, bio-hazard cleanup and structural repairs. With SERVPRO certified technicians, you are assured knowledge and professionalism during even the worst disasters, and they are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Establishing an emergency response plan will allow you to determine how SERVPRO can help you return to normal as quickly as possible if disaster strikes. Planning for potential disaster will help facilitate a prompt return to business as usual.

That’s why having a plan and a reputable emergency services provider who is familiar with you and your facility is so critical.

SERVPRO of Canton is located at 1546 Georgetown Road in Hudson. For more information and to start your emergency response plan today, visit www.servprorri. com, or contact Jim Work at 800-648-1212 or sales@servprorri.com.

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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.

3M Claims Adjusting, LLC (INSURANCE) Matt J. Hoppel 346 Mohawk Ave. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 844-7914

Main Event World League, LLC Joe Thomas 113 North Main St. Waynesburg, OH 44688 (330) 312-1702 www.maineventworldleague.com

Allied Accounting Services (ACCOUNTANTS - ACCOUNTING CONSULTANTS) Don Vignos, CPA 6518 Oakbridge Ave. NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 361-0424

Morgan Engineering (MANUFACTURERS) Mark L. Fedor 1049 South Mahoning Ave. Alliance, OH 44601 (330) 823-6120 www.morganengineering.com

Appletree Prepared Cuisine CATERERS David & Rebecca Abou-Zakhim 1446 Monument Rd. NW Canton, OH 44703 (330) 327-3334 Brain Balance Achievement Center of Canton Kristel M. Thomas 4207 Hills and Dales Rd. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 617-4550 www.brainbalancecenters.com Tom Daniel’s Voice Imaging/ Multimedia Production (VOICE - PRODUCTS - SERVICES - SOLUTIONS) Tom Daniels 927 2nd St. NE Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 775-2121 www.tomdanielsvoiceimaging.com Hopp’s Concessions (CONCESSIONS) Matt Hoppel 346 Mohawk Ave. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 844-7914 Hudec Dental (DENTISTS) Tara Templeman 4400 Belden Village St. NW Canton, OH 44718 (234) 521-7000 www.hudecdental.com Industrial Security Service, LLC (SECURITY GUARD & PATROL SERVICE) David J. Barrett 2215 6th St. SW Canton, OH 44706 (330) 456-2671 www.bestguards.com Interactive Concepts, LLC (TRAINING SERVICES) Douglas Miller 901 N. Market St. Minerva, OH 44657 (330) 575-1311 www.effective4life.com

My Lucky Charm (JEWELRY - ITALIAN CHARMS) Melanie Ramos-Abt 1000 12th St. NW Canton, OH 44703 (330) 604-9490 Proper-Pet Dog Training (DOG KENNEL - BOARDING & TRAINING) Sandy Williams PO Box 456 Louisville, OH 44641 (330) 324-3165 www.proper-pet.com RJM Partners Xocai Healthy Chocolate (HEALTH & WELLNESS) Ruby & Joe Mathys 525 Ericsson Drive Canal Fulton, OH 44614 (330) 495-0339 www.WhatIsHealthyChocolate.com The Sand Rock Mineral Water Company (WATER COOLERS & BOTTLED WATER) Charles J. Zahler 1312 E. Tuscarawas St. Canton, OH 44707 (330) 453-4708 www.sandrockwater.com

Seymour Insurance Agency (INSURANCE) Pamela Seymour 8324-A Cleveland Ave. NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 526-8650 www.farmersagent.com/pseymour Stark Mold & Pattern, Inc. (MOLDS) Paul E. Dougherty 4111 Mahoning Rd. NE Canton, OH 44705 (330) 452-5300 www.starkmold.com Tileartist (REMODELING-TILE) Greg Vergara 6029 Terrace Rd. SW Sherrodsville, OH 44675 (330) 705-9450 Vito Corleone’s Italian Grill (RESTAURANTS) Debra Harvey & Jeff Miller 3242 Lincolnway E. Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 880-0760 Walgreens - West Tuscarawas (PHARMACIES) Chris Morrison 5122 W Tuscarawas St Canton, OH 44708 (330) 478-3929

BIZ BITS Kent Oliver, executive director of the Stark County District Library was named the Stark County Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award winner for 2011. The Liberty Bell Award, presented as part of the Bar Association’s Law Day celebrations, is given to people who are not lawyers yet work to defend the Bill of Rights. Oliver in his library career has chaired the American Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Committee and currently serves as president of Board of the Freedom to Read Foundation. For more information, visit StarkLibrary.org.

Gasser Fine Jewelers is doing it again! They know how expensive weddings can be and are offering the Win a FREE Honeymoon promotion to help one lucky couple make it a little easier on their pocketbook. Through Aug. 14, when a couple spends $2,500 or more on an engagement ring in the Gasser Fine Jewelry store in Canton, they will be entered into a raffle to win a free honeymoon to the destination of their choice. The trip is valued at $3,500. In addition, each couple will receive a voucher for $500 credit towards the purchase of two wedding bands having the combined price of at least $750! For more details about this special offer, visit GasserJewelers.com.

Trillium Family Solutions has announced StarkWORKS, an innovative program with the mission to help area employers find trained and committed entry level employees while working with job seekers to help them attain the goal of “one year at one job.” StarkWORKS provides a comprehensive approach to services, through counseling, support and assistance to eligible Stark County job seekers that are committed to securing, retaining and advancing in the job market. StarkWORKS is a free service to both the job seeker and the Stark County employer. The program is funded by United Way of Greater Stark County, The Sisters of Charity Foundation and The Stark County Community Foundation. Call (330) 454-7066 ext. 375 for more information, or visit www.trilliumfs.org.

Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh, LPA is pleased to announce that five of the firm’s lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011, an honor that Corporate Counsel magazine has called “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.” Attorneys Randolph

L. Snow (Construction Law), Joel K. Dayton (Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law), Bruce M. Soares (Mergers & Acquisitions Law), James P. Kamerer (Trusts and Estates) and Todd S. Bundy (Commercial Litigation) are included on the list. Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. For more information, visit Black McCuskey online at www.bmsa.com.

Shearer’s Foods gave out 341 awards to associates at 11th Associate Appreciation Dinner in May. Tom Heath, technical services team manager, was honored as the Jack and Rosemary Shearer 2010 Associate of the Year. The 2010 Department Associates of the Year were also honored: Ashley Ady, machine operator; Janell Curitti, quality assurance; Brian Dietry, warehouse; Carmela Garrett, sanitation; Dan Grogan, maintenance; David Jackson, Youngstown branch; Jay Joyce, Pittsburgh branch; Mike McPeek, Massillon branch; Tony Niro, administration; Doug Rorrer, Columbus branch; Hope Spencer, packaging; Ed Sipus, processing; and Chris Vilagi, Cleveland branch. In addition, Steve Gilmore, water treatment technician, won the 2010 Shearer’s Community Service Award. Service anniversaries and perfect attendance included Jim Allan, vice president of strategic sourcing (30 years), Gary Krueger and Mike Pitsenbarger (25 years); Mildred Bainter, Rick Bretean, Jason Hall, Pat McMahon, Kevin Moore, and Carol Page (20 years). Shannon Miller won the Perfect Attendance Caribbean Cruise for two plus a week of paid vacation. Shearer’s associates achieved 52% perfect attendance in 2010.

Dr. John O’Donnell, president of Stark State College, received the 12th annual Franklin Community College Alliance Leadership Award. The award, granted each year, is presented by Franklin University to honor a community college president who has exhibited leadership and dedication to excellence in education within the Community College Alliance. Dr. O’Donnell was selected as this year’s award recipient for consistently demonstrating a commitment to providing educational access and opportunity for Stark State’s students. His steadfast perseverance to see students succeed is demonstrated through his continual support of the Franklin University Community College Alliance (CCA) Program.

Through the CCA transfer articulation agreement, 96 Stark State students have realized their educational goals and completed their bachelor’s degrees.

Palmer Vacations and Destination Planners is the new name for a company that has served Stark County travelers for more than a century, now upsized to fulfill today’s custom needs and expectations. Recognized as Stark County’s leader in vacation and business travel services, President Donna Palmer said the name change reflects her company’s commit-

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ment to serving the special, individualized vacation needs of its clients. Palmer Vacations continues as the area’s best resource for customizing trips to accommodate clients’ special needs and preferences. Everything from creating easy, convenient and exciting vacations to arranging adventures and cultural experiences for groups or individuals can be handled by the experienced consultants at Palmer Vacations. For more information and to plan your next trip, visit www.palmervacations.com Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicholas T. Perini to vice president. Perini began his career at Beese, Fulmer in July 2010, upon receiving his MBA from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management. While at Case, he served as president of the Weatherhead Finance Club, and managed to win two regional investment challenge competitions (the CFA Global Investment Research Challenge and the ACG Cup). Perini also was awarded the Weatherhead Community Service Award. He earned his undergraduate degree at Bucknell University, where he majored in management.

During the interval between his periods of academic study, Perini honed his investment skills for five years at North Fork Bank in Melville, New York.

AtNetPlus, Inc., the area leader in predictable cost IT services, was chosen as the Best IT Services Company at the NEOSA Best of Tech awards ceremony. The annual awards dinner selects the best technology companies in Northeast Ohio in five categories: Internship Program, Software Product, Emerging Company, Mobile App, and IT Services. NEOSA, the COSE Technology Network, has nearly 900 members and works to promote the expansion of the IT industry and technology community in the region. Over 150 people representing a versatile group of companies attended the ceremony. Visit www.atnetplus. com/news for additional information about the company.

Ameriprise Financial is proud to announce Brian Lake is transitioning from his role as branch manager of the Akron office to franchise financial advisor in Canton, at 4383 Executive Circle in Belden Village. Brian has been part of the Canton Regional Chamber since 2000, when he started with Ameriprise Financial. He has held the role of district manager, field vice president, and branch manager. He had been consistently recognized as one of Ameriprise Financial’s top leaders and now will be leading clients as they work on things such as investment planning, retirement planning, estate planning and tax strategies.

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Enshrinement Festival Events!

Many are free, some require tickets, all are guaranteed to be fun at the One of a Kind Celebration happening this month! For a full schedule of fantastic events happening in August, including the Ribs Burnoff, First Play, Mounted Memories Autograph Sessions, Fashion Show Luncheon, Enshrinees Dinner, Celebration Fan Party, Timken Grand Parade, Enshrinement Ceremony, Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable, Tailgate Party and Drum Corps International Competition, visit www.ProFootballHOFEF.com First Friday – Come Out and Play Come Out and Play in your own backyard at the Aug. 5 First Friday in Downtown Canton. You’ll want to play flag football, play with some of the best musicians around, play some video games, play along with another super First Friday Scavenger Hunt for stellar prizes and play along with Scared Scriptless Improv Troupe on the main stage. Canton’s own Ryan Humbert will be back from Nashville and taking the First Friday Stage by storm. Whatever you do – make sure you “Come out & Play”!

First Friday, Aug. 5 6 – 10 p.m.

Downtown Canton FREE!

Where Are the Keys?

August Safety Council Luncheon Join us on Aug. 11 for the Stark County Safety Council Luncheon featuring Fred Green, safety and compliance director for Green Lines and Roger Bettis Trucking. Green will discuss best practices that companies can use when it comes to their company vehicles and drivers.

Thursday, Aug. 11 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. in Canton Cost: $16 Reservations are required RSVP by Aug. 8

Bringing More through the Door: It’s Not what you Know, It’s What They See! August AultCare Fast Break Breakfast At the August AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Aug. 12, Mike Boyd of Creative Source will take you through a no-nonsense, fun session that will look at your business through the eyes of your potential customers and help you make sure that they’re seeing what they should!

Friday, Aug. 12 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. 10

Be Ready, Protect Yourself, Stay Safe Our world is a dangerous place and nothing can guarantee your safety, but you CAN be proactive and prevent yourself from becoming another statistic, another VICTIM. On Tuesday, Aug. 16, Brian Geiser, U.S. National TaeKwonDo Champion and 4th Degree Black Belt, will teach you how to have an unfair advantage over any attacker. Learn how to reduce your risk and how to respond if something bad happens.

Tuesday, Aug. 16 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

East Coast Martial Arts 5398 Fulton Drive. NW in Canton Cost: $10 SCSC Members, $15 non-members (includes refreshments) RSVP by Aug. 12

More downtown movie magic coming this month!

Bring the family down for a big screen on the green! More than 500 people joined us downtown for our debut movie, Jurassic Park, in July. Don’t miss the August installment of Cinema in the City, SHREK – perfect for your family!

Wednesday, Aug. 17 8 p.m. pre-show entertainment Showtime at dusk!

Kresge Green Space Downtown Canton FREE!

Evening in the ‘Big Easy’ August Stir After Hours Networking Walk through the doors of Courtyard Marriott Canton for Stir After Hours Small Business Networking on Aug. 18 and be transported to New Orleans!

Thursday, Aug. 18 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Courtyard Marriott Canton 4375 Metro Circle NW in Canton Cost: $5!

RSVP by Aug. 16

ystark! Monthly Meet-Up: Guest Bartending at Picciano’s Martini Lounge On Tuesday, Aug. 23, ystark! is pouring up fun at Picciano’s Martini Lounge in downtown Canton for the bar’s weekly “Tips for Charity” event. Guest bartenders to date include Darla Brown of The Repository & About Magazine. Come out and enjoy one of Picciano’s delectable drinks, network with young professionals and donate your tips to ystark! for future events!

Tuesday, Aug. 23 5 to 7 p.m.

Picciano’s Martini Lounge 410 Market Ave. N,downtown Canton FREE! RSVP online at ystark.org

Leadership on the Links Golf Outing!

It’s Leadership Stark County’s 25th Anniversary! What better way to renew your Leadership connections than to spend the morning on the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course, voted “Best Public Golf Course” in Stark County again for 2011. Enjoy a cook-out lunch, beverages on course and great prizes. Put your foursome together and get into the spirit of friendly competition, fun and networking opportunities!

Friday, Aug. 26 Shotgun Start at 8:30 a.m.

Tam O’Shanter Golf Course 5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NW, in Canton $70 per person / $280 per foursome Register your foursomes at LeadershipStarkCounty.org/events

Night Glo Young Professional Golf Scramble ystark! is teaming up with the 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 second-annual event, held on Friday, Aug. 26. The event begins with dinner followed by an 8:45 p.m. “flashlight” start. Don’t worry about losing your ball – each glow ball burns brightly on the green.

Friday, Aug. 26 7 p.m. dinner, 8:45 p.m. golf Tam O’Shanter Golf Course 5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NW in Canton Cost: $100 per foursome $30 individual player, $10 non-player ticket RSVP online at ystark.org

Return on Intern Seminar What’s the ROI on an internship program at your business? For $50 and four hours of your time, you can find out. Once again, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a workshop titled, “Maximizing Your ROI — Return on Intern,” conducted by the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education (NOCHE), which has years of experience in developing internship programs.

Tuesday, Aug. 30 8 a.m. registration 8:30 a.m. to noon session Community Room at the Canton Regional Chamber 222 Market Ave. N in downtown Canton Cost: $50 RSVP online at www.NOCHE.org/124

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