December 2010 issue
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vol. XLII no. 12
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)