NEWSLETTER
DEC. 2012
vol.
no.
XLIV 12
Nominate elite area businesses for the BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS Stark County’s most prestigious business awards seeking nominations through Jan. 25 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 nominating them for the preeminent business award in our area. NOMINATE Any for-profit companies that are non-publicly traded and have been outstanding during the past year are eligible for nomination. For full eligibility information, or to nominate a company, please visit www.BusinessExcellenceAward.com. (continued on page 12)
Light Up Downtown will get you in the holiday spirit on Dec. 6 Santa’s very first Children’s Elf is popping back in to downtown Canton for a magical, musical, holiday jamboree and ELFstravaganza on Dec. 6!
INSIDE: Oil & Gas Update................................................. 3 Stir After Hours................................................... 4 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast.............................. 5 Chamber Tip Clubs............................................... 6 Community Salute Recap.................................... 7 B2B Expo Recap.................................................. 8 2013 Enshrinement Festival Schedule................ 10 Enshrinement Festival 50th Anniversary............ 11 Leadership Government Academy...................... 12 Safety Council Luncheon.................................... 13 Safety Council Grant Seminar............................ 14 ystark! Young Professional Profile...................... 15 ystark! Monthly Meet Up................................... 16 ystark! Yuletide Fest.......................................... 17 Safety Council Membership Benefits.................. 18 2013 Membership Directory Update................... 19 AC-3 Form......................................................... 20 Hot Business..................................................... 21 New Members................................................... 25 BizBitz.............................................................. 26 December Calendar........................................... 27
Light Up Downtown, presented by the Canton Development Partnership, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber, returns for another year of downtown family fun. Light Up is your chance to explore 16 city blocks as they come alive with attractions, entertainment, refreshments and fun for children of all ages. The excitement is happening on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Canton. 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 the man in red. 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 along Market Square (301 Market Ave. N in downtown Canton). The event pre-show, sponsored by Mix 94.1, will run from 5:30 to 6 p.m., (continued on next page)
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