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CHRISTOPHER POP-IN-KINS pops-in again for a very special anniversary extravaganza at Light Up on Dec. 2 entertaining children around the globe!

Santa’s very first Children’s Elf is popping back into downtown Canton for a magical, musical, holiday jamboree and ELFstravaganza on Dec. 2! And there is certainly something to celebrate this year, as Light Up Downtown celebrates 20 years in the extravaganza business and Christopher himself celebrates 25 years of

20 Wonderful Years of Holiday Hoopla! The 20th anniversary of the Canton Regional Chamber’s downtown family-favorite is sponsored by KeyBank. Light Up is your ticket to 16 city blocks alive with attractions, entertainment, refreshments and fun around every corner for the kids from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year’s Light Up will feature Christopher Pop-In-Kins, every

child’s favorite elf, in a very special musical main stage show that will light up the skies and light up your spirits with community musical acts, fantastic fireworks and a ho, ho, ho-liday visit from Santa. You’re in for a night of surprises and fun for all ages! Best of all? This festive festival is FREE! More than 100 local performers will take to the stage, performing holiday favorites such as Frosty the Snowman, Little Drummer Boy, Winter Song, I Want a Hippopotamus for (continued on page two)

i n s i d e : STIR After Hours Business Excellence Awards

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Hot Business on the Burner! Tip Clubs

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B2B Expo Wrap Up B2B Raffle Winner

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2011 Membership Directory HOFEF Chairmen

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MAGNET Leadership Govt. Academy

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AultCare Fast Break Breakfast Community Salute Winners

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Safety Council Luncheon ystark! Fellowship

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Young Entrepreneur Spotlight AC-3 Form

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Statement of Ownership New Members

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BizBitz December Calendar

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Old Dominion Freight plans distribution facility for Mills Business Park Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has purchased 15.3 acres in Mills Business Park and plans to construct a 25,000 sq. ft. distribution center for freight to be distributed locally. The company will be the second business to locate in the park this year. “We are thrilled to welcome Old Dominion to Canton,” said Mayor William J. Healy II.“This is just one more example of how we can help grow our local economy through partnerships and cooperation.” The new Old Dominion facility will create approximately 34 new jobs with competitive salary and benefit packages. In addition, construction of the facility will lead to many more project-based construction jobs. Project investment is estimated at $9.5 million in land, building and infrastructure. Construction on the project is slated to begin this fall. “This is another demonstration of the collaborative spirit of our region, and the developments that result through part(continued on page three)

Light Up Downtown... Christmas, and many more. The event pre-show, sponsored by Mix 94.1, will run from 5:30 to 6 p.m., followed by the main stage show. Dec. 2010 • Vol. XLII • No. 12

Thomas E. Cecconi Chairman Dennis P. Saunier President & CEO Jessica Bennett Editor & Director of Marketing Denise Burton Director of Membership & Sales Advertising Sales/Action (330) 458-2067 Sarah Bhatia Graphic Designer

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You can look forward to sleigh rides, singing and local dance troupe performances, children’s crafts and activities, and more! The downtown center city is transformed into a winter wonderland for the occasion, and our local businesses will provide activities and refreshments as you take in all the holiday delights our community has to offer. Donate Hats & Mittens! During the event, the Canton City Fire Department will distribute hats and mittens to children in need. If you would like to donate new children’s hats and mittens, please bring them to one of our donation boxes, located at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and other downtown Canton locations, between now and the Light Up event. Visit LightUpDowntown.com for a list of all donation locations. Light Up Downtown will run until 8:30 p.m. and will be held snow, rain or shine. There will be plenty of free parking, both on-street and in the Timken High School and Stark County District Library parking lots, as well as parking in various decks and lots throughout downtown for a nominal fee.

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wonderful committee of dedicated volunteers. Our event sponsors include: Key Bank and AEP Ohio, along with Aultman Health Foundation, Motorola, Shearer’s, Downtown Special Improvement District, Mix 94.1 and WHBC AM, The Repository, PPI Graphics and The City of Canton. For those looking to double the dose of downtown holiday hoopla, the Dec. 3 First Friday North Pole Stroll will continue the holiday festivities downtown. Visit CantonFirstFriday.com for First Friday details. About Christopher Pop-In-KinsTM and Imaginatives® Christopher Pop-In-Kins, written and published in 1985 by Flora Johnson of Atwater, Ohio, is the award winning story of Santa’s “very first Children’s Elf.” Imaginatives is the creative team behind Christopher Pop-In-Kins. Located in Alliance, Ohio, Imaginatives specializes in the development, marketing and distribution of children’s books and toys. For more information, visit Christopher Pop-In-Kins online at www.ChristopherPopInKins.com. OUR SPONSORS ...

This year’s Light Up event is chaired for the third year by Kayleigh Kriss, on-air personality for Mix 94.1, with co-chair Char Lautzenheiser, museum director of the Canton Classic Car Museum, and a

of Commerce. The subscription cost is $25 per year and is included in the price of membership. Reader questions and comments are welcome and encouraged. Contents may be reprinted with credit. Address all inquiries to: Editor,

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Regional Chamber of Commerce, 222 Market Ave. N., Canton, OH 44702, or call (330) 456-7253, or fax (330) 489-6005. Advertising rates are available for Chamber members. Advertisement does not constitute endorsement by Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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nerships between business and government. We’re proud to have Old Dominion Freight in our community,” said Dennis P. Saunier, president and CEO of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. The City of Canton, led by Mayor William J. Healy II, development director Robert Torres, and Canton Community Improvement Corporation deputy director Linda Barnes, offered a tax abatement package as an incentive to Old Dominion. The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and DeHoff Development were closely involved throughout the process. The Stark Development Board assisted with the original site location. “Good transportation facilities are key to attracting good businesses and good jobs. We look forward to securing future businesses to the Mills Business Park,” said Dan DeHoff, president, DeHoff Development Company. About Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (NASDAQ: ODFL) is a national less-than-truckload motor carrier providing one-to-five day service among six regions in the United States and next-day and second-day service within these regions. Through its four product groups, OD-Domestic, OD-Expedited, OD-Global and OD-Technology, the Company offers an array of innovative products and services that provide direct service to 48 states within the Southeast, Gulf Coast, Northeast, Midwest, Central and West regions of the country. In addition to domestic less-than-truckload services, the Company offers assembly and distribution services as well as LCL and FCL delivery services to and from all of North America, Central America, South America and the Far East. The Company also offers a broad range of expedited and logistical services for both its domestic and global markets. For more than 75 years, Old Dominion has been helping the world keep promises. For more information, visit www.ODFL.com. About Mills Business Park Mills Business Park is a 141-acre Class A Business Park located in the City of Canton, only one mile from Interstate 77. Mills Business Park is owned by two 501(c)3 foundations: the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the DeHoff Family Foundation. The park is suited for high-tech research and design firms, distribution companies and businesses that specialize in light fabrication. Those interested in developing industry at the site should contact Steven J. Katz, senior vice president of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce at (330) 458-2062 or Dan DeHoff, president of DeHoff Development, at (330) 499-8153.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of the Board - Thomas E. Cecconi Mercy Medical Center Sr. Vice Chairman - George W. Lemon Retired President, Technical Products Group Vice Chairman - Rick L. Haines AultCare Vice Chairman - Kevin Kampman The Repository Vice Chairman - Dean L. Olivieri Fred Olivieri Construction Co. Treasurer - D. William Allen Pro Football Hall of Fame Immediate Past Chairman Ronald D. Becker Hilscher-Clarke Electric Co. President & CEO - Dennis P. Saunier Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Corporate Secretary - Steven J. Katz Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

B O A R D O F D I R E C TO R S Michael S. Armbrester Marathon Petroleum Co. LLC

Richard L. Jusseaume Walsh University

James T. Batchelder The M.K. Morse Co.

Geoff Karcher The Karcher Group

Karen Brenneman Hall, Kistler & Company LLP

Tim Maloney Canton Chair Rental

Timothy M. Burke, Jr. FirstMerit

Rick McQueen Akron-Canton Airport

William R. Cook Chase N.A.

John A. Murphy, Jr. Day Ketterer Ltd.

Darryl J. Dillenback DNS Insurance, Inc.

John O’Donnell Ph.D. Stark State College of Technology

Philip D. Fracassa The Timken Company

Thank you to our ADVANTAGE CANTON funding partners: AEP Ohio, AultCare, Aultman Health Foundation, Charter One Bank, Chase

Jerry Gilin Diebold Inc. Derek Gordon Canton Jaycees Greg Harbert CharterOne Bank

Bank, The City of Canton, Dominion East Ohio, Fifth Third Bank, FirstMerit Bank, Hilscher-Clarke Electric Company, Huntington Bank, KeyBank, Mercy Medical Center, PNC and The Timken Company.

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Jason F. Haupt Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Rick L. Hull Premier Bank & Trust Terrance L. Jones Multi-Development Services of Stark County

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 Vicky L. Sterling Pinnacle Press Inc. David M. Wheeler AEP Ohio

STIRring up holiday spirit with THE REPOSITORY! Celebrate the holidays early and unwind with December’s Stir After Hours, hosted by Stark County’s oldest media organization and longest-running business, The Repository, celebrating 195 years in the news biz this year! Always wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes at Stark County’s home for news and views? Attendees to this month’s Stir After Hours can take tours of the facility and press. As the holidays become a busy time for everyone, you will enjoy a relaxing holiday experience this month. Come de-stress with a relaxing massage from Scott Talbot Salon & Spa, specialty chocolates from Davis Candies, soothing seasonal music, featured hors d’oeuvres and signature holiday beverages. Be sure to get in the drawing for chocolate gift baskets and massage gift packages – you might just wrap up some of your holiday shopping while you make business contacts!

RSVP online at CantonChamber.org

The Repository holds the distinction of being the longest running business in Stark County, with a 195-year history of bringing local news to area residents. More than 131,000 consumers read the daily edition of The Repository, and the Sunday edition is read by more than 181,000 consumers. The newspaper’s companion website, CantonRep.com, is the most used local website in Stark County with more than 47,000 unique visitors each day. In recent years, The Repository has diversified its product line to include About magazine, FridayNightOhio.com, The Jackson Suburbanite and much more!

Thursday, Dec. 9 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Repository 500 Market Ave. S, Canton Cost: $5 RSVP by Dec. 7

Nominate elite area business for the BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS STARK COUNTY’S

MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS AWARDS SEEKING NOMINATIONS THROUGH JAN.

Canton/Stark County is home to some of the most innovative, growing and dynamic businesses in the country. These businesses go above and beyond providing jobs and funding our economy – they are on the cutting-edge of emerging technology, they are making capital investments to our area, they dedicate resources to the community and they are helping to make our region more appealing to business growth and relocation. The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for Stark County businesses. Help us recognize these leading companies by nomi-

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nating them for the preeminent business award in our area. NOMINATE! Any for-profit companies that are nonpublicly-traded and have been outstanding during the past year are eligible for nomination. For full eligibility information or to nominate a company, please visit CantonChamber.org.

SAVE THE DATE! This year’s honorees will be recognized during the gala awards dinner held on Tuesday, May 3, at The University Center at Kent State Stark. Look for more details coming soon!

If you have questions regarding eligibility or the nomination process, please contact Nancy Leffler, event manager, at (330) 458-2070 or nancyl@cantonchamber.org. Nomination deadline is Jan. 26.

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Sign-A-Rama Canton DECEMBER HOT BUSINESS ON THE BURNER If you are looking for someone to fulfill your signage needs – and more – look no further than locally-owned Sign-A-Rama Canton! Sign-A-Rama is a full-service sign company, helping you drive your message to the street and bring customers through the door. They have all of your seasonal, promotional and image messaging needs covered to help get your brand out all year long.

with owner Jeff Syphard at jeff@signaramacanton.com or (330) 499-4653 and meet with his team of customer service specialists, ready and able to help you find the perfect package for your business. For more information about Sign-ARama’s products, visit www.SignARamaCanton.com.

Want to see your business featured here? Come to our monthly Stir After Hours Small Business Networking series for your chance!

Sign-A-Rama has neons, sidewalk signs and beautiful tradeshow products and banners – everything you need for outdoor, indoor or in between! Sign-A-Rama can even help you with the design of your signs, and they offer an intuitive online portal for designing a variety of products. Conveniently located at 4942 Everhard Rd. NW in Canton, schedule a consultation

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Chamber “TIP CLUBS” are the key to casual, fun and abundant networking: NETWORK WITH MEMBERS AND MAKE WEEKLY CONNECTIONS OVER BREAKFAST OR LUNCH Exchanging “tips” with business counterparts and fellow Chamber members is one of the best ways to gain new business for your company. In addition to the popular monthly networking events at the Chamber, such as AultCare Fast Break Breakfasts and Stir Small Business Networking After Hours, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is offering ALL active Chamber members the opportunity to build upon their liaisons and share leads during casual weekly breakfasts or luncheons. These events, or “tip clubs,” are part of the Chamber’s More Business Thru Awareness Club (MBTAC) program. Each club maintains 40 to 50 members with a diverse mix of industries. To keep the clubs interesting and the leads fresh, only one representative per company is eligible and there cannot be more than one company offering the same product or service. No dues are involved, but those participating must be CRCC members and each participant is responsible for purchasing their meal. The 2011 Tip Club Series has five clubs that meet according to the following schedule: Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Denny’s, 4646 W. Tuscarawas St., Canton Tuesdays, Noon, Panini’s at the Pub, 5260 Dressler Rd. NW, Canton Wednesdays, 7:45 a.m., John’s Bar & Grill, 2749 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton Wednesdays, Noon, Sylvester’s North-End Grill 4305 Portage Rd. NW, North Canton Thursdays, Noon, Lone Star Steak House, 4801 Dressler Rd. NW, Canton INTERESTED IN JOINING A CHAMBER TIP CLUB? Contact Denise Burton, director of membership and sales, (330) 458-2067, deniseb@cantonchamber.org or Terri Fullmer, membership sales manager, (330) 458-2077, terrif@cantonchamber.org. Be sure to indicate your preferred tip club time and location!

Tip Club Testimonials: “I can’t say enough how much value the Tip Club brings to my business. I moved here seven years ago to open a new business, and knew no one with the exception of my landlord and my general contractor. Through the Chamber’s Tip Club, I’ve gained contacts, referrals and direct business. More importantly, they have made me feel like part of the Canton community. I think I run into more folks I know at the grocery store, post office, restaurants, etc. than I did in the 10 years I lived in Rockford, Ill., before moving here! This type of networking is vital to all local businesses! Karen J. Barnard FASTSIGNS of Canton I have attended the Thursday lunch club for over a year now. Initially, I was not sure if the club was the right fit for me, or if it was the most valuable use of my time. Now I am 100% sure! I now have a wonderful group of people that not only support me in my business, but they also are amazing when it comes to dealing with LIFE. We share leads, business news, community issues and topics, and we have become friends who know and support each other not only in business, but life issues and family. I now look forward to the Thursday lunches. It is so important to commit to attending. Short visits and staggered attendance will not produce results for you, but if you attend regularly, these groups are amazing. Brian Roach Christian Blue Pages “I have been an active Tip Club member for over 15 years. During this time, I’ve obtained over 200 new clients as a direct result of my involvement, and have made a lot of valuable business contacts. I’ve also made a lot of new friends along the way.” Eric J. Reiss, CIC Smith-Reiss Agency, Inc.

Baker, Dublikar, Beck, Wiley & Mathews attorneys at law Telephone: (330) 499-6000 Telecopier: (330) 499-6423 400 SOUTH MAIN STREET NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720 www.bakerfirm.com

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Hundreds network at first annual B2B Expo Business truly “took flight” at the first annual B2B Expo, presented by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Repository. The event, held at the Canton Memorial Civic Center on Oct. 21, drew hundreds for engaging networking opportunities, enticing programs and the best in B2B exhibitions. The daylong tradeshow featured products and services from more than 70 area businesses, as well as rich networking opportunities and educational programs for regional business professionals. In addition to the exhibit floor, attendees attended excellent business programs – with topics including marketing, sales and more – along with networking events like the B2B Breakfast, featur-

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ing John Dearborn, president of JumpStart, and the Luncheon, with keynote speaker Robert Fornaro, president and CEO of Airtran Airways. Another big hit was the Social Media Café, presented by The Karcher Group, Morris Office Environments and ystark!, the Chamber’s young professional initiative. The Akron-Canton Airport served as title sponsor of this year's B2B Expo, with support from Mercy Medical Center and Kent State Corporate University. Sponsors included Huntington National Bank and Day Ketterer, Attorneys at Law. Stay tuned as details become available for next year’s expo in the coming months!

Spotlight on 4 Cookie Divas: B2B Expo Raffle Winner! Ask Toni Cotopolis, owner of 4 Cookie Divas, why her custom cookies are so popular, and she’ll tell you:“Like hugs, one cookie’s not enough. Taste ours and you’ll want two!” Since 2008, the Divas have been baking up delicious gourmet cutouts for every occasion. Each cookie is hand-cut and hand decorated to order, so let your creativity take over. If you can imagine it, the Divas can deliver! Whether you’re buying cookies to promote your business, planning a shower for a good friend, or need some seasonal treats for your table, 4 Cookie Divas are ready and waiting to put gorgeous, tasty cookies in the oven today! In addition to their creative, made-to-order cookies, you can also surprise and delight your kids (and grownups of all ages!) with the 4 Cookie Diva’s “Kids Cookie Capers”! Have the Diva’s out for a very special party – guests will get to decorate cookies and let their imaginations run wild! For more information (and to view enticing photos of past creations), visit www.4cookiedivas.com. You can order online, or contact Toni Cotopolis at (330) 327-0103.

2011 Chamber Membership Directory to arrive next month! The annual Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory will be mailed to all members next month. This convenient resource provides our valued members with descriptions of key Chamber divisions and cross-referenced listings of your fellow Chamber members. Your 2011 go-to guide will provide valuable contact information right at your fingertips. Be sure to check your mailbox for your Membership Directory in January, and as always, visit CantonChamber.org and click on “Business Directory” to access the online directory anytime.

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Timken and McFarlane named to leadership roles for 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Pro Football Hall of Fame have named two long-time community volunteers to leadership positions for the 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. The worldrenowned festival will celebrate the annual enshrinement of football players, coaches, and contributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame,“America’s Premier Sports Museum and Showplace!” Robert R. Timken, managing director of Cormony Development, LLC, will serve as general chairman of the Enshrinement Festival activities planned by the Enshrinement Festival department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. Robert J. McFarlane, national sales director of outdoors products division for Bruce Foods Corporation of New Iberia, La., will serve as general chairman of the Enshrinement Festival activities planned by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. With the 2010 Enshrinement Festival just a few months behind them, strategic planning for the 2011 Enshrinement Festival is already well underway. 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 extraordinary community volunteers, will ensure the success of 18 unique and diverse events over nearly two weeks, tentatively scheduled for July 28 through Aug. 9, 2011. A tentative schedule of events is available online at www.profootballhofef.com. The Enshrinement Festival activities, attended by approximately 700,000 people, are expected to produce an economic impact of over $30 million for the Canton/Stark County area and nearly $55 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. With a record of success for the past 47 years, the Enshrinement Festival has earned its reputation as “A One of a Kind Celebration!” Timken will lead the chairmen of 26 Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce committees, who hold in excess of 350

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meetings throughout the year, to attend to the massive details of planning and staging several Enshrinement Festival events. He comes to this Robert R. Timken position after serving last year as general vice chairman, coupled with extensive involvement in civic life in Canton, Ohio, where he previously served on the board of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Canton Country Day School, and Canton Tomorrow, Inc., and as chairman of the Fund for the Arts, ArtsinStark’s annual fund drive. His civic involvement has also included participation on the committee engaged in analyzing the local environment for attraction and retention of young professionals, now functioning as ystark! His current activities include service on several boards, including The Downtown Canton Land Bank, Mercy Medical Center and ArtsinStark, the County Arts Council. He is a member of the advisory council for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Timken graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from The College of Wooster and previously served as congressional aide to U.S. Representative David Hobson (OH) and as director of federal government affairs at McGough & Associates, Inc. He and his wife Sara reside in Canton with their three daughters. McFarlane will lead the chairmen of 10 Pro Football Hall of Fame committees in planning and implementing other Enshrinement Festival events, including the cenRo b e rt J. McFarlane tral focus of the entire festival, the Enshrinement Ceremony itself, as well as the NFL Hall of Fame Game and the First Play event. McFarlane also will lead the support committees that assist the Pro Football Hall of Fame in providing hospi-

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tality to the 2011 Enshrinees, returning Hall of Famers and their families. He is a 20-year veteran of the Hall of Fame Hospitality Committee and served as its chairman for the 11th year in 2010. In addition to his volunteer work with the Hall of Fame committee, McFarlane is past-chairman of the Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic Invitational Committee, past-president of Wishes Can Happen, Inc., co-founder and past-president of Jackson Township Jaycees and JCI Senator and Ambassador, and was included in “Outstanding Young Men of America.” A retired football official after 26 years, McFarlane has been very involved in Jackson Township, where he resides, and has served as a volunteer fireman and was involved in the formation of the Jackson Township Police Department. He is a graduate of Capital University with a bachelor’s degree in management. He and wife Sharon are proud of daughter Kelly and son-in-law Scott. While nearly 21,000 men have played in at least one National Football League game, there are only 260 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame; this number will be increased by not more than seven and not fewer than four when the 2011 Class is announced Feb. 5 during Super Bowl weekend. The central focus and highlight of the festivities will be the induction ceremony for the 2011 Class of Enshrinees, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6 at Fawcett Stadium. Check the Web sites periodically for the latest information: www.profootballhofef.com or www.profootballhof.com.

MAGNET TWO-PART WORKSHOP: Grow Profitability through Customer Focused Innovation MAGNET, The Timken Company and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce invite you to a two-part workshop where you’ll learn about Customer Focused Innovation strategies (CFI) and how you can implement CFI to significantly improve top and bottom-line results at your company. In part one of CFI Workshop you will visit and tour The Timken Company’s Technology Center and hear from the company’s knowledge leaders in material science and power transmission.You’ll discover how Timken is driving its CFI experience for mutual value creation. Part two will take place Thursday, Jan. 6, at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. MAGNET’s award-winning team of growth and plant improvement experts

will also share the six key success attributes of best-in-class manufacturers and how American manufacturers are measuring up, as defined by the recent Next Generation Manufacturing study, which surveyed hundreds of manufacturers nationwide.

Part 2: Thursday, January 6, 2011 8 - 11 a.m. (registration 7:30 a.m.)

The fee to attend this intensive two-part workshop is just $49. Registration will be limited to the first 30 manufacturers eager to start 2011 with the tools and knowledge to implement their own CFI program. Register online at https://secure2.camp.org.

The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce 222 Market Ave., N Canton, OH

Part 1: Thursday, December 2 8 - 11 a.m. (registration 7:30 a.m.) The Timken Co. Technology Center 4500 Mt. Pleasant St. NW North Canton, OH

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BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN YOUR GOVERNMENT ... Enroll Now in the Government Leadership Academy

Leadership Stark County’s six-week Government Leadership Academy course is for elected or appointed officials, those running or thinking about running for office, and concerned citizens who just want to know more about the political process. Past participants include council members, mayors, school board members, candidates and others as well as many civic-minded citizens. The course will cover: • Leadership skills, styles, and effective decision-making • Economic development opportunities and techniques • Approved certification on Ohio Ethics Training • Understanding the media and how to make it work for you • Communicating and working with citizens • Regionalization The classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m., beginning Feb. 8 and concluding Mar. 17. Apply on line at: LeadershipStarkCounty.org by Jan. 21, 2011. The cost is $350 and includes all materials and refreshments. Partial tuition assistance is available for representatives of government, education or non-profit sectors. For more information, call Fran Wells at 330-458-2094. C a n t o n

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Who’s In Charge Around Here? DECEMBER AULTCARE FAST BREAK BREAKFAST Want to take control of your life in a positive way? Christopher Saffici has the book for you! At the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Christopher Saffici Dec. 10, you’ll learn how to assess where you are in life and learn strategies for planning how to get “unstuck” and get to where you really want to be. Through his action-oriented formulas and positive, proactive techniques, these insights will help you develop strong decision-making skills, learn how to deal with fears, change and uncertainty, and realize your dreams of a better life.

Saffici is an assistant professor of human performance and sport management at the University of Mount Union and the author of Who’s in Charge Around Here?: Taking Control of Your Life and Making Positive Changes. He received his bachelor’s degree in history from Rutgers University and his master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Houston. 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.

SEASON PASSES are available for the 2011 Season! Visit CantonChamber.org to find out more! Friday, Dec. 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 Dec. 8

Save your seat; register in advance at www.cantonchamber.org or call (330) 458-2085. In order to better accommodate guests at Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce events, we ask that you be sure to register in advance for each event. This will ensure that we have accurate counts for food service and seating. Please register online at www.cantonchamber.org. Please call (330) 458-2085 to register with Rosie Kurtz. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the beginning of an event are not eligible for refund. No-shows will be billed. In order to reduce operation costs, registration for all major Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce events – such as Annual Dinner or awards dinners – must be paid in advance of the event. Guests may pay for monthly programs in advance or at the door by check, credit card or cash.

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Community Salute Winners ... Thank you to our 2010 Community Salute Award sponsors: Mercy Medical Center, The Belden Brick Company, Stark State College, Aultman Health Foundation, The Timken Company, Walsh University and The Repository.

2010 Community Salute Winners (from left): Award of Appreciation winners The Honorable Judge Don Reeder, Dr. Adrienne O'Neill, Stark Education Partnership, Kent Oliver, executive director of the Stark County District Library, Ken Weber, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio and Award of Merit winner Robert Belden, president and CEO of The Belden Brick Company.

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Final SCSC Luncheon to focus on past year and look to the future

The last Stark County Safety Council Luncheon of the year will be held on Thursday, Dec. 9. The luncheon will provide a review of 2010 issues and focus on plans and issues for 2011. The luncheon presentation will be made by the SCSC steering committee and committee chairman Susan Walters. Also at the final luncheon, the SCSC will host a Toys For Tots Holiday Toy Drive. Many children in our community will not get the items on their wish lists this holiday season. Bring some holiday happiness to these children by donating NEW, UNWRAPPED toys at the December luncheon. You’ll help make a difference for these needy children and their families. Be sure to get your company involved with the Holiday Toy Drive! The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene sponsors the safety councils, which chambers of commerce, trade and manufacturing associations, American Red Cross chapters or other local safety-minded groups organize. Safety councils inform participants of new safety techniques, products and services, and provide a thorough knowledge of topics, including occupational safety and health, workers’ compensation and risk management education. Visit www.CantonChamber.org to register for December’s Luncheon. Representatives from the U.S. Marine Corp. Toys for Tots Foundation will be on hand at the luncheon to accept your generous toy donations! Thursday, Dec. 9 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. Canton 44708 Cost: $16 Reservations are required RSVP by Dec. 3

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ystark! seeking top graduates for Fellowship Program Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top students to be paired with leading Stark County companies

ystark! is actively seeking candidates for the Fellowship Program, which offers recent and upcoming college grads the opportunity to be paired in unique career positions with leading local companies. The program, now in its third year, is offering an ongoing, rolling application timeline to maximize the Fellowship matching possibilities! Each selected ystark! Fellow will be afforded two years with the host company, receiving meaningful and challenging work assignments and the opportunity to work on innovative projects. Each Fellow will also be required to participate in community service projects, volunteer commitments and ystark! and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce events. Senior management at each Fellowship host company will stay abreast of the Fellowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress and provide detailed Fellow evaluations. Past host companies include Aultman Health Foundation, The Repository and Time Warner Cable.

Fellows receive unorthodox job opportunities, and hosts enjoy direct access to emerging talent, and a way to capture employees who have the most knowledge and skills of the latest technologies, practices and processes. The program will be a unique opportunity for undergraduate students who are searching for their first position post-graduation. The Fellowship will offer a true immersion experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a full-time, salaried, high-exposure work opportunity that offers the benefits of professional development, community service involvement and networking opportunities. The Fellows will begin their program in early 2011, and ystark! is currently accepting applications from undergraduate students ready to graduate, as well as recent grads, on a rolling basis for placement in every January and June. Applicants must be graduates of Kent State University at Stark, Malone

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University, Stark State College, University of Mount Union or Walsh University, or they must be a Stark County high school graduate who will graduate from any college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The program is open to graduates in ALL undergraduate majors. For complete details on the ystark! Fellowship Program, visit www.ystark.org. Is your business looking for top area grads for exciting new opportunities? Contact Aimee Belden, ystark! director, at (330) 458-2302 or aimeeb@cantonchamber.org to find out how to become a host company.

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Young Entrepreneur Snapshot

Editor’s note: In keeping with ystark!’s mis sion – to attract, retain and ENGAGE tal ented young people in Stark County – ACTION will feature monthly snapshots of outstanding young entrepreneurs throughout 2010. Name: Josh Harris Age: 33 Company Name: In The Round Design Group How did you come up with the idea for your business/product/service? I’m what you might call an accidental entrepreneur. I’ve always been fascinated by both the creative arts and emerging technology. In The Round evolved out of freelance production work that I was doing while in college – and the next thing I knew I had a business on my hands. Today, In The Round Design Group is a full-service, custom communication design company that integrates those creative and technology components to create compelling and interactive media. We’re known for our website work, our cross-media campaigns (everything from billboards to movie trailers to the sides of buses), and our integration of multimedia hardware systems.

the problem, and then to get out of the way of our team so they can build a better mousetrap. Why have you chosen Canton as your home base? I was born and raised in Stark County and had anticipated moving away after college. However, In The Round began taking off before I graduated, and Canton became a natural launching-off point. For our locally-oriented services, it puts us geographically in the center of the economic circle of Columbus, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. And for our national work, the Akron-Canton Airport is perfect – our team can walk out of the office door and be in the air in under an hour. Few business communities are so lucky. How have the amenities of Stark County contributed to your success? As I mentioned, the Akron-Canton Airport is a critical resource for us. The proximity of a number of university campuses is also key to developing new talent.

I would say in the past, Stark County may not have been the best environment for entrepreneurs – too much focus on attracting large established industrial businesses. But I think many community leaders are starting to come around to the idea that small business is going to be the key growth engine for the economy and jobs going forward. Why is having a strong YP community important for your business? In some ways, we’re in the business of “what’s new.”We take the latest technology innovations of the web, mobile devices and multimedia hardware and put them into service to meet the challenge of helping our clients communicate with and serve their audiences more effectively. I think the YP community naturally tends to question the status quo. Because of this, they can be instrumental in pushing their businesses to think in new ways and seek out services like we provide. (continued on next page)

Which attributes best define you as an entrepreneur? I tend to question the way things have been done and to seek out new solutions; I think I have a natural ability to connect the dots from disparate fields of study. And I prefer to surround myself with a team whose creative and technical skills far exceed my own. So, my role is often to ask the right pointed questions, change the perspective on

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Snapshot ... Also, at In The Round, we’re always on the lookout for fresh ideas – one of our best sources is our advanced internship program. It’s an extremely challenging experience for which we recruit some of the best students out there from the region’s universities. The best often move up into our residency program and then join our staff when they graduate. What are your thoughts on ystark!? I think ystark! and programs like ystark! (Spotlight Stark County) are critical to attracting, connecting and retaining young professionals. And it’s that group of young professionals that are largely driving the conversation on issues like environmental stewardship, social justice, technological innovation, community engagement, arts involvement, etc. All of these become contributors to a healthy, vibrant and growing community – which in turn attracts growing businesses and quality young professionals. So it becomes a big self-reinforcing cycle.

What advice would you give to YPs who share your entrepreneurial streak but are just getting started? You have to seek out new experiences and information like drinking from a fire hose. It’s certainly not for everyone. But if you can’t shake the bug, find individuals in the business world to mentor you – it doesn’t matter if they’re in the exact same business as you want to be, they’ll still have a wealth of valuable insights into the process of operating a business. Check out services like SCORE and the Small Business Development Center. Take the Encounter Stark Bus Tour. Get involved in ystark! and Spotlight Stark County. Call other entrepreneurs and see if they would be willing to let you interview them for an hour. What’s next for you? We’re actually in the process of two exciting and massive new endeavors….

ly specialized user interface design and programming for what are called integrated control systems. LPG enables clients to do things like control an entire university campus worth of classroom media systems with an iPad. Or to operate your entire house from a smartphone – while in a different country. Particularly we’re one of only 150 companies worldwide that are certified as independent programmers for Crestron control systems–the industry leader in this field. We’re also spinning off our Radius Web Tools – our website content management system – as a standalone hosted service. It’s a powerful suite of browser-based tools where you can easily manage your website, email accounts, enewsletters, multimedia, online calendars, and much more— all in one place. So, life is pretty busy at In The Round these days!

We’re ramping up a sister company called LiquidPixel Group that does high-

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Chamber’s Workers’ Compensation Group Rating saves significant premium dollars – submit your AC-3 today It’s time for you to begin planning for your workers’ compensation future. You are likely receiving information from many companies about their group rating programs and how much money they can save your business. While they may be able to save you money in the short term, these companies often lack the quality, comprehensive customer service and program stability that helps to ensure continued long-term group rating discounts. If your company is interested in group rating you should be considering the program that supports your local economy. As a member of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, it’s important to note that the Chamber has a partnership with CareWorks Consultants Incorporated (CCI) and the Buckeye Workers’ Compensation Alliance. Our Chamber program is one of the most competitive available. In addition to offering significant premium discounts up to the BWC maximum discount, CCI provides comprehensive cost control services designed to help maintain your group rating status. Your Chamber membership may already qualify you for this group rating program. Long term discounts, high savings, program stability and comprehensive quality services could save you significantly by switching your program to CCI. Any company interested in applying, whether a Chamber member or not, should complete the AC-3 group rating application form below or online here: www.careworksconsultants.com/groupratingapplication. CCI will provide a free, no-obligation analysis of eligibility. For more information about the Group Rating Program from CCI, please contact Robert Nicoll at (330) 452-1050, ext. 14. You may also contact Denise Burton at deniseb@cantonchamber.org or Terri Fullmer at terrif@cantonchamber.org in our membership department with questions.

Those interested in applying for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Group Rating program should fill out the AC-3 group application form below and fax it back to Denise Burton at (330) 489-6005. Temporary Authorization to Review Information Policy Number ______________________________________

Company _______________________________________

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This is to certify that CAREWORKS CONSULTANTS INC. (ID NO. 150-80) and Buckeye WC Alliance / Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce (41000, 2010/2011, code 11/20) including its agents or representatives identified to you by them has been retained to review and perform studies on certain workers’ compensation matters on our behalf. This limited letter of authority provides access to the following types of information relating to our account: 1) risk files, 2) claim files, 3) merit-rated or non-merit rated experiences and 4) other associated data. This authorization does NOT include the authority to: 1) review protest letters, 2) file protest letters, 3) file form CHP-4, 4) file motions, I-12s or IC-88s, 5) file self-insurance applications, 6) represent the employer at hearings or 7) pursue other similar actions on behalf of the employer. I understand that this authorization is limited and temporary in nature and will expire on Feb. 28, 2011 or automatically nine months from the date received by Employer Services or Self-Insured Department, whichever is appropriate. In either case, length of authorization will not exceed nine months. Telephone Number ____________________________________ Fax Number ____________________________________ E-mail Address _______________________________________________________________ Print Name _________________________________________________________ Title ____________________________ Signature ____________________________________________________________ Date __________________________

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Statement of Ownership

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WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in October. 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.

Lee J. Bell, Attorney At Law (ATTORNEYS) Lee J. Bell 4774 Munson St. NW, #400 Canton, OH 44718 (330) 499-1140 The Cantonian Restaurant & Lounge (RESTAURANTS) Thomas E. West 1076 O'Jays Parkway Canton, OH 44705 (330) 455-2600 Contractor Connection Inc. (CONTRACTOR SUPPLIER) Maria C. Maculaitis 1622 Miles Ave. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 479-9894 www.contractorconnectioninc.com Data Voice Solutions (TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT-SYSTEMS & DEALERS - COMPUTER NETWORKING & SERVICING & CABLING) Keith A. Murrey 831 Market Ave. N #201 Canton, OH 44702 (330) 492-3282 www.datavoicesolutions.com Edge Hair Design & Spa (BEAUTY SALONS - DAY SPAS - NAILS) Patti Chaney 4655 Dressler Rd. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 477-3200 www.edgehairdesign.com

Healing Waters Canine Experience (DOG SERVICES) Beth Iler & Judy Gaetje 3400 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, OH 44709 (330) 491-DOGS www.healingwatersce.com

O'Reilly Auto Parts (AUTO PARTS-RETAIL) Anthony McPeters 3600 Harmont NE Canton, OH 44705 (330) 454-3256 www.oreillyauto.com

La Parrilla Mexican Grill (RESTAURANTS) Mike Castro 111 Cleveland Ave. SW Canton, OH 44702 (330) 456-3020

PCMS Computers (COMPUTER SYSTEMS - SALES, AND/OR SERVICE) Shavonne Tichenor 1410 30th St. NE Canton, OH 44714 (330) 546-1327 www.pcmscomputers@yahoo.com

Lamar Advertising (ADVERTISING - OUTDOOR - BILLBOARD) Clinton Nickas 1063 Trimbull Ave. Girard, OH 44420 (330) 759-8200 www.lamar.com Massage Envy (MASSAGE THERAPY) Amanda Walker 4470 Everhard Rd. Canton, OH 44718 (330) 526-0444 www.massagenvy.com

Rose's (Meyer's Lake Shopping Center) (RETAIL STORES) Rick Phillips 1536 Whipple Ave. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 479-8872 Second Sole Shannon L. Bragg 4667 Dressler Rd. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 649-9870 www.secondsoleohio.com

Momentum Career Services (CONSULTANTS - CAREER ENTREPRENEURIAL) Becky Tylka 221 Clubside Dr. NW New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (330) 364-3434

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Malone University has announced new appointments for the 2010-2011 academic year. Joseph McDonald, Ph.D., has been named director of library services. John Estes, Ph.D., has been named assistant professor of English. Jamillee L. Krob, MPH, has been named instructor of professional studies for the Malone Management Program health management major. Charles R. Lartey, Ph.D., has been named director of assessment. David Kleffman, M.Ed., former assistant director of enrollment in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, has been named the director of undergraduate admissions. Aultman Cancer Center Director Dr. Terry Mamounas, surgical oncologist and an Aurora, Ohio, resident, has been selected to serve on a new panel of more than 60 top-ranking scientists, clinicians and advocates to guide the extensive research program of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization. For a third consecutive year, The Employment Source in Canton and New Philadelphia has received the One-Stop Customer Service Award from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Office of Workforce Development. This award honors a local one-stop center that distinguishes itself through exemplary customer service to both employers and job seekers. Local workforce development professionals from around Ohio selected this year’s winners based on their superior leadership in improving local involvement in the one-stop system in six different categories. In addition, JoAnn Breedlove has been named Business Services Manager of The Employment Source in Canton and New Philadelphia. Employed with the agency since 2008 as an employer account representative, Breedlove formerly served as contract procurement specialist for The Workshops, Inc., a local non-profit.

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The Karcher Group (TKG), a North Canton-based web development, marketing and hosting firm has hired Josh Gordon for the newly created role of director of client services and communications. Gordon will serve as a dedicated resource for TKG’s clients and play a major role as the company takes on larger ecommerce projects. He brings experience in business-to-business online communications and social media, which will be integrated into his position as well. Gordon comes from Knotice where he was the Director of Marketing. Huntington Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert “Scott” Brunoni to vice president, senior business banker. In this role, Brunoni will be responsible for developing and managing business banking relationships in the organization’s Greater Akron/Canton Region, with a primary focus on Stark and surrounding counties. In addition, Kyle Bittner has been appointed vice president, senior treasury management sales executive. In this role, Bittner will be responsible for helping to develop and maintain treasury management relationships with complex commercial customers located in Stark and surrounding counties. Marci Lynn Saling has joined ArtsinStark, the County Arts Council, as community arts manager, a position that will include producing monthly First Fridays in the Canton Arts District and developing strategies for increasing arts tourism across the county. In addition, Saling, who is currently pursuing an MBA at Walsh University, will be organizing workplaces in area companies for the Annual Arts Campaign, and assisting with the creation of 20/20 Vision- a ten year plan for arts and entertainment in Stark County. Saling was most recently the downtown events manager for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and is board president for the North Canton Playhouse, where she has been an active volunteer for 15 years.

ing lab. Praxair’s “Library Links” program has funded a wide variety of library activities throughout the United States, ranging from the acquisition of books and other media to underwriting summer reading or literacy programs, as well as improving public computer access and upgrading technology infrastructure. Praxair operates an air separation plant and cylinder-gases facility in Canton. The Army CommunicationsElectronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC) awarded Stark State College a $1.7 million award to further advance the commercialization of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) technology and to develop a prototype system to reduce fuel consumption by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Under the 15-month contract, Stark State will work with Lockheed Martin and Technology Management Inc. (TMI) to develop and demonstrate fuel cell components that can meet performance requirements for military generator sets or “gensets” which are major consumers of fuel in theater. Gensets provide warfighters with power for lighting, air conditioning, computers, radios and other command and control systems. The DoD has more than 100,000 gensets deployed around the world. SarahCare Adult Day Care Centers has a new program to assist with mild cognitive impairment. The Brain Gym program, being offered this January, is a mix of physical and mental exercise, with activities such as Tai Chi, Yoga Lite and other relaxation techniques. Come exercise your brain, stretch your body and nourish your soul. For more information about SarahCare Brain Gym and other adult day care services, visit www.sarahcare.com/canton. Submit Biz Bitz articles to jessb@cantonchamber.org. Deadline is five weeks prior to publication.

As part of its “Library Links” program, Praxair, Inc. has a donated $35,000 to the Stark County District Library to create a multipurpose, multi-platform staff and customer technology train-

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PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.CANTONCHAMBER.ORG OR CALL (330) 458-2085 Please Register in Advance!

Light Up Downtown Santa’s very first Children’s Elf is popping back in to downtown Canton for a magical, musical, holiday jamboree and ELFstravaganza on Dec. 2! And there is certainly something to celebrate this year, as Light Up Downtown celebrates 20 years in the extravaganza business and Christopher himself celebrates 25 years of entertaining children around the globe! Bring the family down for 16 blocks of activities, entertainment and more!

Thursday, Dec. 2 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Downtown Canton FREE! Visit LightUpDowntown.com for details!

First Friday – North Pole Stroll You may be ready for fall now, but how about a stroll through the North Pole for the December 3 First Friday? Snow or not, there will be a blizzard sounds, sights and shopping. Carolers delight, art astounds and you might even be in for a surprise visit from the big man in red! Wrap up all of your holiday shopping with gifts from the Canton Arts District at the North Pole Stroll.

First Friday, Dec. 3 6 – 10 p.m. Downtown Canton FREE!

ystark! Wine-Tasting Reception Wine, Tapas and Prizes! Enjoy complimentary cocktails and light tapas as you mix and mingle with friends and colleagues. View the featured art exhibit, sample delicious Spanish wines and even create a wish list from the sparkly selection at Julz by Alan Rodriguez. Door prizes will be given away, so get there early and get your name entered into the drawing! This will be a fun, festive and relaxing evening! Please join us for our final ystark! event of the year as we lift our glasses to toast a great 2010!

Wednesday, Dec. 8 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Julz by Alan Rodriguez 220 Market Ave. N Downtown Canton Cost: Free! RSVP at ystark.org

Thursday, Dec. 2 (part-one) 8 – 11 a.m. The Timken Co. Technology Center 4500 Mt. Pleasant St. NW North Canton 44720 Cost: $49 for both workshops RSVP at https://secure2.camp.org

Final SCSC Luncheon to focus on past year and look to the future The last Stark County Safety Council Luncheon of the year will be held on Thursday, Dec. 9. The luncheon will provide a review of 2010 issues and focus on plans and issues for 2011. The luncheon presentation will be made by the SCSC steering committee and committee chairman Susan Walters.

Thursday, Dec. 9 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. Canton 44708 Cost: $16 - Reservations are required; RSVP by Dec. 3

STIRring up holiday spirit with THE REPOSITORY Celebrate the holidays early and unwind with December’s Stir After Hours, hosted by Stark County’s oldest media organization and longest-running business, The Repository, celebrating 195 years in the news biz this year!

Thursday, Dec. 9 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Repository 500 Market Ave. S, Canton Cost: $5 RSVP by Dec. 7

Who’s In Charge Around Here? December AultCare Fast Break Breakfast Want to take control of your life in a positive way? Christopher Saffici has the book for you! At the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Dec. 10, you’ll learn how to assess where you are in life and learn strategies for planning how to get “unstuck” and get to where you really want to be. Through his action-oriented formulas and positive, proactive techniques, these insights will help you develop strong decision-making skills, learn how to deal with fears, change and uncertainty, and realize your dreams of a better life.

Friday, Dec. 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 Dec.8

Welcome the Light Church Tour Join us for the 3rd annual Welcome the Light Tour of Downtown Churches. Enjoy luminaries, Christmas decorations, organ music, choir performances, stained glass window illumination and tours, history discussion, children's crafts, guided tours and free refreshments. Celebrate the season during this holiday open house at seven downtown churches.

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Saturday, Dec. 11 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Canton Cost: Free! More details available at DowntownCanton.com

SAVE THE DATE for a swinging good time! We’re busy planning excellent events for 2011 – be sure to get one of the most beloved annual events on your calendar now – the Chamber’s annual MEMBERSHIP GOLF OUTING! Chamber Golf Outing • Wednesday, June 22 • 10 a.m. shotgun start Get your reservation in quickly as this one is sure to be a sell-

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out again this year! Location TBD Visit CantonChamber.org to register for all of our events and look for more details coming soon in upcoming issues of ACTION Newsletter!

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