February 2010 issue
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vol. XLII no. 2
Thomas E. Cecconi to lead Chamber board as chairman in 2010 We have closed another decade, the latter part of which was fraught with uncertainty and unease. As we begin the New Year, some of the fear has abated. Because of the perseverance of our Chamber members, our region is better positioned to come out of this economic storm Tom Cecconi with newfound efficiencies. As a result of these recessionary times, your Chamber has gained many of the same traits that you have – we have become lean and resourceful. We are poised to advance business and develop community as we open a new chapter of economic possibility in 2010. This year we are growing and evolving our programs and events. While quality programs
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STIR After Hours
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HOFEF Queen Pageant
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Downtown Canton Blues Festival CVB Board of Directors
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AultCare Fast Break Breakfast
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Leadership Stark County
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Succession Planning Young Entre p reneur Snapshot
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Twenty Under 40! ystark! Fund Drive
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Stark County Entrepreneur Week Absence Management
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New Members BizBitz February Calendar
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USPS Statement of Ownership AC-3 Form
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FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY OF STARK COUNTY, EDUCATION IS THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT TO ECONOMIC, BUSINESS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT NOW AND IN THE FUTURE
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Online Business Survey
Safety Council Luncheon
In addition to our educational programs, we are working to help you increase the size and scope of your business network with our networking events. Just this month we are unveiling a new networking event that’s sure to stir you with excitement. We are also continuing all of the same
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and events have always been a focus of the Chamber, we are especially cognizant of the need to provide ones that assist our members with gaining knowledge and expertise in the rapidly changing global economy. The Chamber is strategically partnering with other organizations to provide seminars and sessions for business, such as the upcoming Succession Planning Program, provided through Kent State University, and the Entrepreneur Week programs that are coming up through the Small Business Development Center, as well as opportunities for our manufacturing members with MAGNET programs.
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The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce will welcome renowned education reformer Dr. Willard Daggett to the 96th annual dinner, held Turn to Page Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Five & Find Out Canton Memorial Civic Center. Daggett inspires What's Got Your audiences to both Chamber All embrace what is best Dr. Willard Daggett about our education STIRRED UP! system and make the changes necessary to meet the needs of all students in the 21st Century. Few topics are as important as the link between education and economic strength, and Dr. Daggett will offer our business community a prescription for preparing U.S. students to compete globally. (continued on page three)