NEWSLETTER
JAN. 2014
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Outgoing Message from 2013 Board of Directors Chairman Karen Brenneman: “Not Goodbye” I have entitled this a “not goodbye” message because I am confident I will never say goodbye to the Canton Chamber and its members. Once this organization gets into your blood and you see the impact of the work that Denny Saunier and his staff have on this community, you want to always be a part of its success. My mother told me in my teenage years not to wish my time away because as you get older time goes faster. As a teenager with some logic skills, I thought she was crazy. Turns out, as usual, she knew exactly what she was talking about. I must be “older” now because I can hardly believe that 12 months have passed this quickly. I am very proud of all the work the Chamber was able to provide to its membership during 2013, and I believe that the best is yet to come! (continued on page 12)
Phil Fracassa elected Canton Chamber board chairman; new board members elected
INSIDE: New Hire............................................................. 2 Oil & Gas Column................................................. 3 Annual Dinner - SAVE THE DATE!........................... 4 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast.............................. 5 BEAs................................................................... 6 Stir After Hours................................................. 10 OHSAA Recap.................................................... 11 Leadership Board Service Training..................... 13 Leadership Stark County Government Academy. 14 Leadership Stark County Profile......................... 15 ystark! Chairs.................................................... 16 ystark! Twenty under 40!................................... 17 ystark! Profile................................................... 18 Stark County Safety Council Luncheon............... 19 Funding Partners.............................................. 21 AC-3 Form......................................................... 23 New Members................................................... 25 BizBitz.............................................................. 26 January Calendar.............................................. 27
Phil Fracassa, senior vice president – corporate planning & development for The Timken Company, has been elected chairman of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce board of directors for 2014. Newly elected members of the board are: Emil Alecusan, vice president and chief financial officer, Brewster Cheese; David Cemate, senior vice president and chief operating officer, Mercy Medical Center; Dr. Jay Gershen, president, Northeast Ohio Medical University; Michael Graeff, president, Koch Knight, LLC; Matthew Hammond, senior director of government affairs, Chesapeake Energy; Frank Monaco, managing partner, 415 Group; Jim Porter, publisher, The Repository and Gatehouse Ohio Media; Stacy Radabaugh, senior vice president, regional manager, Charter One; and Tracy Stevens, external affairs manager, Dominion East Ohio. Fracassa, named to this newly-created position in 2012, leads the company in developing enterprise strategy, including identification and evaluation of growth opportunities. Fracassa joined Timken in 2005 and held several key finance positions prior to his current role, including senior vice president and group controller for the Bearings and Power Transmission Group, senior vice president – tax and treasury and vice president – tax. (continued on page seven)
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NEW HIRE Jan. 2014 - Volume XLVI - No. 1
Collyn Floyd joins the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce as Director of Marketing and Events The Canton Regional Chamber is pleased to welcome its newest staff member, Collyn Floyd. In this role, Floyd is responsible for the overarching marketing and communications strategy for the Chamber and its six departments, as well as promotion and publicity for over 70 events. She manages public relations activities on behalf of the chamber and writes two publications: Action Newsletter and Downtown Developments. In addition, she oversees the Chamber marketing and events staff.
Phil Fracassa, Senior Vice President - Corporate Planning & Development, The Timken Company Chairman Dennis P. Saunier President & CEO Collyn Floyd Editor and Director of Marketing & Events Denise Burton Director of Membership & Sales Advertising Sales / Action 330.458.2067
Sarah Lutz Graphics Manager
“Collyn joins the Chamber with an extensive communications background, including several years in a digital marketing role. She brings a wealth of experience to both our traditional and online marketing efforts. We’re thrilled to have her on board as we celebrate our 100th year in 2014 and move into a new century with new opportunities,” said Dennis Saunier, President & CEO of the Chamber. Floyd comes to the Chamber from The Karcher Group (TKG), where she spent eight years in various marketing capacities, most recently as a content marketing strategist. Her responsibilities included content marketing oversight and implementation for TKG and a number of its clients, and included tasks such as writing, blogging, social media strategy, and more. “As a longtime Canton resident and professional, I’m passionate about ensuring Canton is a vibrant community both culturally and economically. I couldn’t be more excited to apply my marketing and events experience to this role,” said Floyd. Floyd obtained her bachelor’s in political science and a certificate in writing from St. Louis University. A Missouri native, she and her husband, along with their three boys, have called Canton home for the last 14 years. Collyn spends her free time exploring and blogging about all that Northeast Ohio has to offer, as well as volunteering with the Junior League of Stark County and Holy Cross Academy-St. Paul Campus.
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BOARD OF
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Huntington Bank to Present “The Utica Capital Series” in 2014 by David Kaminski, Director of Energy and Public Affairs
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of the Board - Philip D. Fracassa The Timken Company Sr. Vice Chairman - William C. Shivers Huntington Bank
Join us for our first Oil & Gas event of 2014:
Vice Chairman - Brian Belden The Belden Brick Company
Stir After Hours networking event at Bender’s Tavern Presented by Huntington Bank
Vice Chairman - John A. Murphy, Jr. Day Ketterer Ltd.
Thursday, January 23, 2014 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bender’s Tavern • Downtown Canton FREE to all members Register at www.cantonchamber.org
The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is beginning its third year of programming to encourage the oil and gas economy here in the Utica Capital. We are moving forward in 2014 with a strong partner at our side. We are pleased to announce plans for four energy events in 2014 to be known as “The Utica Capital Series Presented by Huntington Bank.” Huntington’s Greater Akron-Canton Region, under the leadership of President William Shivers, approached the Chamber and offered assistance in our oil and gas business development program this year. With Huntington as the presenting sponsor for each event, we open the series with a business after-hours networking event on Jan. 23 at Benders Tavern. Watch for details in an upcoming membership e-mail and other marketing messages. The series will continue with a business luncheon featuring an energy speaker in March, a business development seminar in May and a meeting with a broader energy theme in August. As we develop the details of these programs, we will announce those details to members and other followers of our energy programs in the community, in other locations throughout Ohio and in neighboring states. With Huntington’s support, we have created a program of events at specific times throughout the year, which other potential sponsors and members can anticipate. Through the first two years of our oil and gas business development work, we offered seminars as opportunities arose. We think that in this third year you should expect a specific work plan, and we are happy to offer it.
Vice Chairman - Mark Fleiner LG Fuel Cell Systems Treasurer - D. William Allen Pro Football Hall of Fame Immediate Past Chairman - Karen M. Brenneman Hall, Kistler & Company LLP President & CEO - Dennis P. Saunier Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Our goal from the outset in early 2012 has been to help our members and friends understand what is going on in Utica Shale oil and gas exploration and see where business growth opportunities lie. The Utica Capital Series Presented by Huntington Bank will help us stay true to that goal.
Corporate Secretary - Steven J. Katz Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
We thank our members and business friends who helped us close 2013 with an oil and gas business luncheon on Dec. 9 that featured Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director James Zehringer and ODNR’s chief oil and gas regulator, Rick Simmers. Guests at the luncheon heard details of ODNR’s program of expanding its inspection and regulation team to keep up with the accelerating pace of exploration in the Utica. In two years, ODNR has tripled the size of its oil and gas regulatory staff. It now numbers 110 people, with plans to add another 45 people. As you know if you follow the oil and gas industry, the Ohio Department of Natural Resource is the state agency that applies and enforces uniform regulations for oil and gas exploration throughout the state. That uniformity is a great economic development asset for Ohio because it means that oil and gas exploration companies can operate within a predictable regulatory environment anywhere in the Buckeye State. Our thanks to Director Zehringer and his staff for bringing the department’s message to Canton. Thanks also to Malone University, which provided a fine venue for the meeting.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Emil Alecusan Brewster Cheese
Judith E. Barnes Lancaster Attorney At Law
Katrina Barton Belden Village Mall
Bradley R. McKain Marathon Petroleum Company, LP
Bruce Blaise Kenan Advantage Group David Cemate Mercy Medical Center R. Eric Dellapina FirstMerit Bank N.A. Dr. Jay Gershen Northeast Ohio Medical University Jerry Gilin Diebold Inc. Michael Graeff Koch Knight, LLC Matthew Hammond Chesapeake Energy Jason F. Haupt Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
David Kaminski Director of Energy and Public Affairs davidk@cantonchamber.org 330-458-2059
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Dr. Para Jones Stark State College Terrance L. Jones Multi-Development Services of Stark County Dr. David A. King Malone University
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Rick McQueen Akron-Canton Airport Frank Monaco Four Fifteen Group Jim Porter The Repository Stacy Radabaugh Charter One Bank Alan Rodriguez Jülz by Alan Rodriguez and Rodriguez’s House of Stones Mark J. Samolczyk Stark Community Foundation Bruce M. Soares Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Tracy Stevens Dominion East Ohio Walter F. Wagor, Ph.D. Kent State University at Stark
UPCOMING EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE for our 2014 Annual Dinner We’re celebrating an important milestone in 2014: our 100th anniversary of advancing business and developing community in Canton/Stark County! Please join us on Friday, February 28, 2014, for an elegant and memorable night in honor of the Chamber’s first 100 years. To celebrate this once-ina-century achievement, our Annual Dinner, for this year only, will be a blacktie optional Gala, including a full and fun evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, desserts, live entertainment and other special surprises. Save the date and stay tuned for more details on this fabulous event! Canton Regional Chamber’s 100th Anniversary Gala Black-tie optional February 28, 2014 Canton Memorial Civic Center 6:30 p.m. Social Hour 7:30 p.m. Program
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UPCOMING EVENTS January AultCare Fast Break Breakfast: Overcoming Prospect Resistance with Marvin Montgomery A perennial crowd favorite, Marvin “the Sales Doctor” Montgomery, Author/Motivational Speaker & Professional Sales & Customer Service Trainer, is coming back to get us Marvinized for 2014. Get ready to ring in the Fast Break new year with a fun, energizing session on Friday, January 10! The focus will be overcoming prospect resistance. There are five basic areas where prospects show resistance before deciding to buy. This talk identifies those areas and provides a formula for turning them into opportunities to close the sale. About Marvin: As an experienced motivational speaker and professional sales training specialist for over 30 years, Montgomery has helped hundreds of organizations improve their productivity. He has earned widespread national recognition and praise. It stems from his informative, practical and stimulating programs that reflect his basic philosophy: preparation and practice are the keys to sales success. You will walk away from this program energized and Marvinized! NOTE: Season Passes for AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on sale now! Our $180 SEASON TICKET PASSES are an excellent value. When you buy an individual season pass, you’ll pay just $15 per program – a $3 saving per program, or comparable to attending two breakfasts FREE OF CHARGE. Season passholders have access to attendee contact list upon request, and receive other special perks throughout the year. Call 330-458-2070 or visit www.cantonchamber.org to purchase tickets today. Friday, Jan. 10 7 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Circle in North Canton Cost: $18 members, $25 non-members RSVP by Jan. 7
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UPCOMING EVENTS Deadline nearing for Business Excellence Award nominations Get your nominations in this month for Stark County’s most prestigious business awards. 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 by Jan. 24. The Business Excellence Awards recognize businesses that go above and beyond providing jobs and funding our economy. The ceremony celebrates businesses for their overall excellence and outstanding achievement in three important award categories: Business Excellence Awards, Business of the Year and the Emerge Award for Entrepreneurs. Winners are those who are on the cutting-edge of emerging technology, making capital investments to our area, dedicating resources to the community and helping to make our region more appealing to business growth and relocation. Eligibility for all three award categories: Any for-profit companies that are non-publicly traded and have been outstanding during the past year are eligible for nomination. To be considered for the Emerge Award for Entrepreneurs, the current business must be for-profit, nonpublicly traded and in existence for five years or less. For full eligibility information, or to nominate a company, please visit www.BusinessExcellenceAward.com.
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If you have questions regarding eligibility or the nomination process for the Business Excellence Awards or the Emerge Award, please contact Whitney Prather, events and marketing manager, at (330) 458-2073 or whitneyp@ cantonchamber.org. Nomination deadline is Jan. 24, 2014.
Smith named as Vice Chairman of the Business Excellence Committee The Canton Regional Chamber has named a longtime Business Excellence Committee member, Randy Smith, as Vice Chairman of the Business Excellence Committee.
SAVE THE DATE! Honorees of this year’s awards will be recognized during the gala awards dinner held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at The University Center at Kent State Stark.
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Randy Smith is a senior commercial banker with Key Bank with 30 years of commercial banking experience. Randy serves middle market banking needs of businesses in Stark, Wayne, Holmes, Tuscarawas, Carroll, Coshocton and Harrison counties. Randy serves as a member and current chairman of North Canton’s TAP committee; he serves as an elder at MissionView Church. He is an alumnus of Leadership Stark County and is a past chairman of the North Canton Chamber of Commerce. He has also enjoyed serving for many years as a youth baseball and basketball coach. Randy and his wife, Linda, have been married for 29 years and they have four children: Rebekah, Abihgail, Sally and Joe. They reside in North Canton.
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BOARD MEMBERS New Board Members (continued ...) Prior to joining Timken, Fracassa was senior tax counsel and director of taxes for Visteon Corporation. He began his career with Price Waterhouse LLP in Detroit and also served as a tax attorney with General Motors Corporation. Fracassa is a member of Financial Executives International, the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI), the Tax Executives Institute and the Association for Corporate Growth. He was included in Treasury & Risk magazine’s lists of 40 distinguished finance executives under the age of 40 (2007) and top 100 most influential persons in finance (2009). He is active in community affairs in Northeast Ohio and currently serves on the Stark Development Board and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad board. Fracassa holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a juris doctor degree in law from the University of Detroit. In 2011, he completed the Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD. He is a certified public accountant and licensed attorney in the state of Michigan. Alecusan is vice president and CFO of Brewster Cheese, the country’s largest manufacturer of swiss cheese, where he has worked since 2003. He is active in numerous community organizations. Alecusan is Treasurer and board member of Arts in Stark, serves on the Stark Community Foundation audit committee and Junior Achievement Executive Leadership Council, and is a member of the Chamber’s Education Committee, Canton Tomorrow, the Downtown Master Planning Committee, and the Mayor’s Neighborhood Planning
Commission. He is a former board member of Canton City Schools. Alecusan has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Ohio State University and an MBA from the University of Akron. Cemate became senior vice president and chief operating officer (COO) at Mercy Medical Center in 2013, bringing to the position more than 30 years of leadership experience in healthcare settings. Before joining Mercy’s administration, Cemate was vice president of operations for Advocate Condell Medical Center and executive vice president and COO for St. Francis Hospital and Health Center, both located near Chicago. In addition, he previously served in administration at Akron General Medical Center and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland. Cemate holds a master’s degree in health administration from Duke University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Michigan University. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a member of the American Hospital Association.
Dr. Gershen, D.D.S., Ph.D. became the sixth president of the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) in January 2010. Prior to coming to NEOMED, Dr. Gershen played a central role in the consolidation of the University of Colorado at Denver and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, bringing together an undergraduate/ graduate general campus with an academic health center. In 2006, he was appointed vice chancellor for External Affairs for the new university. Dr. Gershen also served as executive vice chancellor at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Gershen currently serves on the boards of the Akron Biomedical Corridor, Greater Akron Chamber, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, NorTech, Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education, Akron Tomorrow, Portage County Development Board, and Stark Development Board. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a D.D.S. from the University of Maryland. He completed both a clinical specialty in pediatric dentistry and a Ph.D. in education at the University of California, Los Angeles. (continued on next page)
An advocate of community development, Cemate has played an active role in chamber of commerce administration and initiatives. He and his wife Kathy, a registered nurse specializing in emergency care, have three grown daughters. The couple lives in Jackson Township.
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BOARD MEMBERS As president of Koch Knight, LLC, Graeff is responsible for all aspects of leadership for the company. Since taking over Koch Knight in 2000 the company has experienced a revenue growth of 387% accompanied by strong earnings growth. He has over 32 years of manufacturing, sales and business leadership experience in the ceramics and refractory industry. Graeff received his bachelors of science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and his MBA-Business Administration from University of Southern Mississippi. In addition, Graeff is an active community member, having served as area chairman and past treasurer for Stark County Ducks Unlimited and on the Canton Regional Chamber’s Education Committee. Hammond directs government relations efforts in Columbus, Ohio, for Cheaspeake Energy Corporation, the second largest natural gas producer in the United States. He works closely with members of the state legislature, the governor’s office, state agencies, and various stakeholders on Chesapeake’s operations in the Utica. Prior to joining Chesapeake, Hammond was vice president for six years at Strategic Public Partners (SPP), a Columbus-based full service public affairs firm where he managed projects for several high profile energy clients. This included overseeing the Ohio component of one of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure projects in the past 25 years. Hammond lives in Powell, Ohio, with his wife, Jessica, and their two sons, Davis and Brooks.
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Monaco is a partner with the 415 Group, with a focus on tax, business consulting, estate planning, business valuation and litigation support. He is a cum laude graduate of Kent State University, and received a Master’s degree in Taxation from the University of Akron, graduating magna cum laude. Monaco has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1984, and holds the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and CPA Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) designation. He is also Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts, the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Akron/ Canton chapter of CPAs, and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. Monaco and his family reside in Plain Township. Porter was named publisher of The Repository and GateHouse Ohio Media in September 2013, overseeing management of The Repository, The (Massillon) Independent, The TimesReporter in Dover-New Philadelphia, The Suburbanite and Jackson Suburbanite and their digital products. He joined The Repository more than 26 years ago. Previously, Porter served as the circulation promotions manager, circulation zone manager, sales and marketing manager, vice president of circulation and general manager for GateHouse Ohio Media. In 2001, he was both recognized as one of Presstime Magazine’s “20 Under 40” and won an International Newspaper Marketing Association award for best overall marketing results. He is the founder and chairman of the Stark County High School Football Hall of Fame and executive director of the East-West
game. He was inducted into the Plain Wall of Fame in 2004. Porter resides in Jackson Township with his wife, Sarah, and four daughters: Kaitlyn, Bayley, Emma, and Reagan. Radabaugh joined Charter One and RBS Citizens Financial Group in 2001. As senior vice president, regional manager, she is responsible for 15 branch locations and oversees a staff of 105 colleagues in the Canton and Youngstown markets. She has served in leadership positions in retail banking, business banking and sales and service administration. Prior to her role as regional manager, she was the head of field sales and service across the RBSCFG footprint. Radabaugh has over 20 years of experience in the banking industry. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Ashland University in Finance. Stevens has over 20 years of service with Dominion East Ohio, currently representing their interests in the southeastern portion of Ohio, with an Akron-CantonYoungstownMarietta focus. She hails from Erie, PA, and moved to Ohio in the early 1980s. With Kent State University bachelor and master degrees in rhetoric and communication, Stevens taught college communication courses for 10 years before entering the corporate world. As NIE/Literacy coordinator for The Repository in Canton, she raised money to support literacy efforts in Stark County. While an active board member of several
organizations, Stevens dedicates time to improving her family, her community and herself. She and her husband have a daughter, Alexandra, and grandson, Jonathan.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Canton’s “Oldest & Finest” Hosts STIR AFTER HOURS: Special Oil & Gas Edition This month, Stir After Hours meets the Utica Capital Series for an extraordinary networking experience. Meet us at Bender’s Tavern, Canton’s “oldest and finest” restaurant, located in the heart of historic Downtown Canton on Thursday, January 23. This special edition of Stir After Hours will initiate “The Utica Capital Series Presented by Huntington Bank.” Start the year off right with a social gathering of people interested in the oil and gas business. Hear briefly from an industry speaker, and enjoy seeing your old business friends and meet new ones. About our venue: Bender’s was established at the turn of the 20th century, and quickly become the gathering place for area residents and visitors to discuss business. In fact, when Canton was making their pitch to the NFL in 1962 to locate the Pro Football Hall of Fame in this city, many of the meetings were held at Bender’s. Bender’s has been nationally known for over 100 years to provide a superb culinary experience with exceptional services, and the finest collections of wine in Northeast Ohio. To prove it, they are a recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, an award that honors restaurants for their outstanding selections and complimentary cuisine. Furnished with the original stain glass, tiger oak paneling, marble, and tin ceilings, this third and fourth generation business is full of rich heritage and character. Free parking is available on city streets and in the parking lot next to the restaurant. RSVP at www.cantonchamber.org. Thursday, Jan. 23 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bender’s Tavern 137 Court Ave. SW Canton, OH 44702 FREE to all members!
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CONVENTION & VISITORS’ BUREAU Recap: 2013 Ohio High School Football Championships 2013 marked the 24th year that Stark County has hosted the OHSAA State Football Championships. This year nearly 40,000 fans came out to watch seven divisions of snowy high school football championship games, all while experiencing a warm welcome and friendly hospitality from our community. The 2013 Ohio High School Football Championships were held at Massillon’s Paul Brown Tiger Stadium and Canton’s Fawcett Stadium on December 5, 6, and 7, marking the final year of the current contract to host the games in Stark County. In 2014 and 2015 the games will be played in Columbus at The Ohio State University’s “Horseshoe.” The local organizing committee, Canton and Massillon City Schools, stadium workers, and area volunteers have done an outstanding job representing our community by welcoming teams, fans, and OHSAA board and administrators from all over the state. Area businesses including our local restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality partners also made lasting impressions as many travelers reached out for their services. The economic impact study conducted in 2007 estimated the games generate $4.3 million in business activity throughout the region.
Championships. We owe special thanks to our 2012-2013 Community Partners: Aultman Health Foundation, Chesapeake Energy, Diebold, Kenan Advantage Group, Mercy Medical Center, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sugardale, and Timken. Front Row (L-R): Steve Craig, Ed Rehfus, Rollie Layfield, Tonja Marshall, John Kiste, Rosie Kurtz, Steve Jones, Mark Fortner, Chuck Maier Back Row (L-R): Jim Harris, Tim Ridgley, Eric Schumacher, Dave Goff, Bill Weidner, Glenda Moore, Allyson Bussey, Chris Seeley, Matthew Ramsey, Jim Craig, Bob Sanderson, Ken Groves, Frank Gamble, Frank Cilona Not Pictured: Dennis Saunier, Richard Goodright, Patty Wiles In Memorial: Gene Boerner (1934-2013) and Bill Wyer (19672013)
Hosting the Championships would not be possible without the many area businesses that lend their support to the
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CHAIRMEN LET TER Chairman letter, continued ... I am happy to report that many individuals have worked very hard to develop a strategic plan for the Chamber. This plan will serve as our guidance for the next three to five years. As a member you should know that the strategic planning professional we had guide us through the process expressed that the Canton Regional Chamber is the most sophisticated and community-involved chamber that he has ever seen. An organization such as this thrives only if it has three things: leadership, strategy and execution. Our Chamber has great leaders, starting with the talents of Denny and extending to next year’s chairman of the board, Phil Fracassa, as well as the entire board. Our goals have now been set and approved by all of you in the community through the strategic plan. The execution will be the responsibility of the very capable and proven chamber staff as they work with community volunteers and partners. I don’t know how to properly express the pride that I have and how fortunate I have been to be a part of such a decisive year. To all my “blood” brothers and sisters in this community, thank you for allowing me to see the Canton Regional Chamber, a top-notch asset in our business community, from a wonderful vantage point.
Karen
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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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LEADERSHIP STARK COUNT Y 2014 Board Service Training & Placement Opportunities Leadership Stark County is strategically training community leaders for board service by providing boardsmanship training and board matching services.
Non-Profit Board Training Seminar: Building Better Boards Friday, Feb. 7 8:00-11:30 a.m. The Timken Company Headquarters Energize your non-profit organization with the latest trends, best practices, and techniques. Want to get more done, run more efficient meetings, and think strategically? Open to all, this board training is for board members, executive directors and staff of nonprofits, prospective board members in LSC’s current Signature and Spotlight Young Professionals programs, and is a great refresher for all seasoned board members. Attend the Building Better Boards seminar to start 2014 moving smoothly toward your organizational goals! Topics will include: • Legal Responsibilities of Board Service • Role of the Board
Make your reservation now at www. leadershipstarkcounty.org and be sure to share this with the board members of the organizations you support. Held with the support of
Board Matching Session March 5 4:30-7:30 p.m.
If your non-profit agency is looking to recruit new board members, try the Leadership Stark County board matching process. You will get to meet potential members, inform them about what your agency does, and hear them talk about their aspirations for community service. Please contact Fran Wells, director, for more information and to participate. If you are a graduate of the Leadership Stark County’s Signature Program or Spotlight Young Professional’s program and would like to explore new areas of community involvement, please call us for more information.
Potential board members will be matched with non-profit organizations in a “speed-boarding” session. Agency representatives and Leadership Stark County participants will go through a rotation of 10-minute conversations to assess mutual interests. There are generally around 20 non-profits represented, and 20 participants, and Leadership Stark County uses participant and agency rankings to find the best matches.
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LEADERSHIP STARK COUNT Y Government Leadership Academy applications available now Endorsed by leadership of both parties, Leadership Stark County’s Government Leadership Academy is perfect for newly elected or appointed government officials, candidates, prospective candidates, members of boards and commissions, or anyone who wants to know more about the political process. The program is facilitated by a professor of The Ohio State University, and the staff of Leadership Stark County, using curriculum designed by OSU. In this course you will meet with local and regional leaders, as well as build collaborations and strengthen networks. Meeting twice a week for six weeks, the course will cover: • Leadership skills, styles, and effective decision making • Economic development opportunities and strategies • Ohio Ethics Training • Communicating and working with citizens • Shared services • Regionalization
Scott Haws, Plain Township Trustee Julie Jakmides, Alliance City Council C. Todd Locke, President, CEO, WRL Advertising Michael Lynch, Nimishillen Township Trustee Chris Smith, Canton City Council Mary Strukel, Massillon City School Board Steven Tharp, Council, Village of Brewster Tuition is $395 which includes the $25 application fee and all material and refreshments. Early Bird Discount tuition is only $350 for applications received by January 7. All applications are due by Jan. 22. Partial tuition assistance is available for representatives of government, education or non-profit sectors. Apply online at www.leadershipstark county.org by Jan. 22, 2014.
Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4 to 6 p.m., beginning Feb. 4 and concluding Mar. 13. Past participants of the Government Leadership Academy include: Keith Bennett, Stark County Engineer Richard Currie, Mayor, Village of Hartville Candace Daniels, Manager, Customer Services, United States Postal Service Branden Dickerson, Assistant Prosecutor, City of Canton – Law Dept. Anthony Flex, Plain Township Fiscal Officer Frank Forchione, Judge, Stark County Court of Common Pleas Doug Haines, Perry Township Trustee
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LEADERSHIP STARK COUNT Y Leadership Stark County Leader Profile This month we introduce you to Leadership Stark County graduate Dr. Mike Shreffler, superintendent of schools at Northwest Local in Canal Fulton. Dr. Shreffler is a graduate of the 18th Class of Leadership Stark County’s Signature Program which is a year-long look at the many facets of Stark County’s economy, education, social services, community assets, legal and government systems, and the arts. Graduates are encouraged to get involved in one of these areas to ensure Stark County’s future success. Dr. Shreffler, describe your leadership style: Surround yourself with good people and then be a mentor to them. Always be flexible, fair and use those around you to help problem-solve. Stand by people, but help them learn from mistakes. Why did you decide to participate in Leadership Stark County? The program came highly recommended by a colleague. How has your experience in the program affected your service and leadership roles in the community? The Signature Program helped me to collaborate with those who are in the private sector and look at the business aspects of education. Even though schools are very different from businesses, there are similarities. It also helped me connect with people in the community who were part of non-profits or groups with interests similar to mine. It made me understand that I needed to be more involved in the greater community, In your career, how have you used what you learned during the Leadership program? There are still people from my class in the private sector that I collaborate with on issues, especially issues that affect our community. In addition, the program helped me to understand how diverse Stark County really is in many aspects. It has helped me to connect people I serve to organizations that can help them. Provide an example of how your Signature Class training has transferred into your workplace? I have used the “shoe box” exercise that we did at our Cultural Diversity Day session many times! Seriously, the training has made me become much more involved in non-profits in the community and it helped me to know how to encourage others to connect with non-profits as well.
in our state and in our nation, and we as a community of leaders need to focus on solutions to issues and problems. • Ohio’s biggest issue is loss of population. We need to be open minded about how we can keep and attract people from all walks of life. • We need to make sure we are ready to take care of the many baby boomers who are rapidly becoming senior citizens. What nonprofit organizations do you serve and in what capacity? I am the co-founder and President of the Board of ORMACO (Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach) and on the board of the YMCA of Canal Fulton. I am past president of the Stark County Italian American Foundation and currently chair a committee. What is your most significant memory from your Leadership Stark County experience? The Opening Retreat - it was absolutely the best way to begin. I felt that it was perfectly structured with different activities and with down-time to think and to really get to know others in the class. I’m still friends with the people I played cards with on the night of the retreat almost 10 years ago! What would you say to someone considering applying to the Signature Program? I would say you absolutely need to do it, but if you are going to do it, you need to commit to it 100%. You can’t get the full benefits of the program if you think you are going to select only parts of it. How have you remained involved in Leadership Stark County since your graduation? I have been on the Education Day Committee since I participated in the program. I co-chaired Education Day for about 6 years. Is there anything else you would like to add? Through working with non-profits and then having a chance to work in another county for a short time, I have had the opportunity to see other “Leadership” programs at work. I think they are all good, but I think ours is the best. I truly believe that the essence of the success of the program in Stark County is that the program is set up to accept and recognize a largely diverse group of people. This program has made many realize that sometimes our differences can be the very thing that ultimately connects us and makes us grow stronger as a community of leaders.
What issues do you think future leaders should focus on? • Education—Education in Ohio is in serious trouble. If we want to keep our best and brightest in Stark County, every citizen needs to try to understand what is happening with education
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YSTARK! ystark! announces 2014 executive committee chair and vice chair ystark! is excited to announce that Ryan Hollingsworth, director of social media, Grabowski & Co., will serve as the 2014 chair of ystark!’s executive committee. Katie Cerrone Arnold, associate professor of technical mathematics, University of Akron, will serve as vice chair. Hollingsworth has served on the ystark! executive committee since 2011. She was the ystark! vice chair in 2013, marketing committee chair and Wear & Share co-chair. She is the director of social media at Grabowski & Company. She received her bachelor’s degree in communication arts from Malone University. Hollingsworth also serves on the board of directors for TomTod Ideas Inc., the Young Pros committee of the Akron chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, the fundraising committee for the Akron Children’s Museum project, and previously served on the board of directors for the Malone University Young Alumni Community. She and her husband Brian are both actively engaged in local YP activities. Arnold has previously served as the ystark! education committee chair, Wear & Share co-chair and also as a member of the service committee. She received her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2004, master’s of science degree in mathematics in 2006, and Ph.D. in Curricular and Instructional Studies in 2012 from The University of Akron. She is currently an associate professor of technical mathematics at The University of Akron. Arnold also serves on the board of directors for The United Way of Greater Stark County, Stark Young Professional Service Organization (SYPSO), and The College Club of Canton. She is married to Chris Arnold and has a son, Jesse.
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YSTARK! Nominate Stark County’s talented young leaders for seventh annual awards ystark! and The Repository present Twenty under 40! 2014 ystark! is seeking nominees for the seventh annual TWENTY UNDER 40! awards. The awards recognize 20 incredible young leaders who are actively making a positive impact in the county. “Who are we looking for? We’re looking for the region’s best young professionals. Our winners are those who are working to make Stark County the destination for young professionals to live, work and play through their work in the business community and the community at large, as well as doing incredible things in their careers,” said Eric Smer, director of ystark!. Eligible young professionals are between 21 and 40 years old, who work in all career industries, and live or work in Stark County. Full eligibility information and details on the nomination process are available at ystark.org. Winners of the 2014 award will be toasted at a gala awards celebration this June. The recognition of these deserving area young professionals is made possible by ystark! and The Repository, and sponsored (to date) by Aultman Health Foundation, The Timken Company, and Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA. Nominations are being accepted now through Feb. 7. Nominate online at ystark.org.
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YSTARK! PROFILE Editor’s note: In keeping with the ystark!’s mission – to attract and retain talented young people in Stark County – ACTION will feature a monthly profile of an individual who represents the group (ages 20-40) that ystark! is targeting. Name: Drew Pelger Age: 28 Occupation/Title/Place of work: Insurance Sales / Account Executive / The Pelger Agency Why are you interested Canton’s Young Professionals initiative? The current members of ystark! are the future leaders of Canton. ystark! provides an outlet for members to interact in a social setting and form relationships that will benefit them in future business endeavors. What is your impression of ystark!, what do you think of their events, etc.? ystark! is a great organization. People are always surprised how much we have accomplished through service projects. I have had a wonderful time participating in the Mother Gooseland cleanup, the Yuletide bike giveaway, and the Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Plus it’s always fun to see peoples’ faces when I tell them I play in the ystark! dodgeball league. Where did you grow up? In what cities have you lived and worked? I grew up in Canton (Ridgewood), went to The College of Wooster, moved back to Canton, worked in Wooster, and am now back working and living in Canton. I know Route 30 quite well.
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Why have you chosen to live in Canton? My wife, Mandy, and I are both from Canton and wanted to start our family here. I’ve also had the opportunity to start an insurance agency with my father located in downtown Canton. Our goal is to build a quality agency that provides insurance solutions for individuals and businesses throughout Stark County. What type of dwelling do you live in? What do you think of the housing choices for YPs in the Canton area? My wife, daughter, and I live in a home in Market Heights. We love the familyfriendly feel and there are several parks within walking distance. What do you like MOST about Canton? It’s amazing how many great things are in the works in Canton. The city has done a great job with the addition of all of the walking trails and park upgrades. I also like the commitment to revitalize downtown. There are some good new restaurants, and I’m excited to see the development in the southern part of downtown. What do you like LEAST about Canton? It would be nice to see the city focus more on its connection to football. We have a huge asset with the Hall of Fame, and I think that we can bring awareness to what makes Canton great through its affiliation with football. What are the opportunities for YPs in Canton when it comes to career opportunities, cultural access, leadership or community involvement opportunities? Whether it’s business, science, or arts, there are great opportunities in many industries. I have many friends with very different backgrounds and educations and we all have found the ability to build our careers here.
What’s missing from Canton that would attract more YPs? Canton has a lot more to offer than most people realize. You can probably find whatever you are looking for within a 20 mile radius. I think to attract more people to the area we should all just do a better job of promoting the city and its benefits. What do you do in the evenings or on the weekends for fun in Canton? My wife and I love to take walks with our daughter and our dog in the evenings. In the summer, there are plenty of golf courses to try to squeeze nine holes in after work. We also like to go out and root on the Browns on Sundays at the new Winking Lizard in North Canton. What would you change about Canton if you could? I would just like to see Canton stay the course. Many of the things that will help the city are on the way, but will take some time, i.e., trails, dog parks, more downtown restaurants, etc. Could you see yourself spending your lifetime in Canton? That’s the plan right now. I work downtown, my wife is a teacher for Canton City Schools, and our daughter will be starting school in a few years. What would cause you to want to leave Canton? What other cities in the United States would be appealing to you as a home base? Why? Every day brings new opportunities. I don’t plan on leaving anytime soon, but as our company continues to grow, there could be opportunities to expand outside of Canton. I have always found Columbus to be an exciting city for young people and would welcome the opportunity to live there.
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STARK COUNT Y SAFET Y COUNCIL January SCSC Luncheon | Stark County Local Emergency Planning Committee Proper planning is essential to minimize recovery time and maximize safety when emergencies arise. Join us for the Stark County Safety Council Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 9, where Don McDonald, program director of Stark County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), will share the latest emergency planning news and information from his organization. McDonald will begin by providing an overview of the Stark LEPC, an allvolunteer association of business and public service professionals from Stark
County. He will also review with and remind the council about Tier II filings (Hazard Materials Inventory) and some changes to the system. Finally, he’ll provide an overview of the HazMat Response Team and some of their unique capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about what’s happening on both a local and state level from an emergency planning aspect. About our speaker: During his career, Don McDonald served a total of 33 years in EMS and the Fire Service. He retired with the rank of Captain from the Jackson Township Fire Department in 2005 and commenced his second full-time career as the program director for the Stark County Local Emergency Planning Committee.
McDonald was appointed this year by the Governor to serve on the State Emergency Response Commission which is the state agency that oversees all 87 LEPCs in Ohio. He also serves as co-chair for both the Operations and Issues as well as the Training and Education subcommittees of the Commission. Thursday, Jan. 9 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. NW in Canton Cost: $16 RSVP by Jan. 6 Spotlight Company:
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AC-3 FORM Chamber’s Workers’ Compensation Group Rating saves significant premium dollars–submit your AC-3 today It’s time 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 Inc. 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, CareWorks Consultants Inc. 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 CareWorks Consultants. Any company interested in applying, whether a Chamber member or not, should complete the AC-3 Group Rating Application Form on the next page and return it via fax to Denise Burton, director of membership and sales, at (330) 489-6005. For more information about the Group Rating Program from CareWorks Consultants, please contact Bob Nicoli at (330) 452-1050 ext. 14, or Denise Burton at deniseb@ cantonchamber.org.
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Note: For this to be a valid letter, the self-insured department for self-insured employers, or the employer services department for all other employers, must stamp it. Being temporary in nature, BWC will not record via computer or retain this authorization. Representative must possess a copy when requesting service relative to the authority granted therein. This is to certify that CAREWORKS CONSULTANTS INC. (ID NO. 150-80) and the Buckeye WC Alliance/ Canton Regional Chamber (41000, 2014/2015, 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; 4. Other associated data.
This authorization does NOT include the authority to: 1. Review protest letters; 2. File protest letters; 3. File form Application for Handicap Reimbursement (CHP-4); 4. Notice of Appeal (I-12) or Application for Permanent Partial Reconsideration (IC-88); 5. File self-insurance applications; 6. Represent the employer at hearings; 7. Pursue other similar actions on behalf of the employer.
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Completion of the temporary authorization provides a third-party administrator (TPA) limited authority to view an employer's payroll and loss experience. By signing the AC-3, the employer grants permission to the BWC to release information to the employer's authorized representative(s). The form allows a TPA to view an employer's information regarding payroll, claims and experience modification. Attention group rating prospects • Employers may complete the AC-3 for as many TPAs or group-rating sponsors they feel are necessary to obtain quotes for a group-rating program. • Group sponsors must notify all current group members if they will not accept them for the next group-rating year. The deadline for this notification is prior to the first Monday in February for private employers and prior to the second Friday in August for public employers. • All potential group-rating prospects must have: Active BWC coverage status as of the application deadline; Active coverage from the application deadline through the group rating year; No outstanding balances; Operations similar in nature to the other members of their group. • Any changes to a group member's policy will affect the group policy. Changes can result in either debits or credits to each of the members. Note: For complete information on rules for group rating, see Rules 4123-17-61 through 4123-17-68 of the Ohio Administrative Code or your TPA. All group-rating applicants are subject to review by the BWC employer programs unit. BWC-0503 (Rev. 10/22/2012) AC-3
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in November. 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. Alliance Computer Exchange (COMPUTER - RECYCLING - SALES - REPAIR) Stephen H. Robinson 67 West Vine St. Alliance, OH 44601 (330) 454-2020 tlcace@yahoo.com www.alliancecomputerexchange.com
GrantStreet Creative The Tradeshow Stores (ADVERTISING AGENCIES) David E. Ramsell 137 East Iron Ave., 2nd Floor Dover, OH 44622 (330) 243-0651 artist@grantstreetcreative.com www.grantstreetcreative.com
Avon - Sally Schenk Doege Independent Representative (AVON) Sally Schenk Doege 3900 22nd St. NW Canton, OH 44708 (234) 521-8193 sallyjo39@yahoo,com www.youravon.com/sschenk-doege
Hamlin Newco LLC (METAL STAMPING) Bob Regal 2741 Wingate Ave. Akron, OH 44314 (330) 753-7791 bregal@hanovereng.com www.hnmetalstamping.com
BA4Y Mobile Solutions (MOBILE APPS) Kathi Gibbons 1163 Sutherland Akron, OH 44314 (330) 860-4313 contact@ba4ymobile.com www.BA4Ymobile.com
Hasenstab Architects, Inc. (ARCHITECTS) Dennis M. Check, AIA 190 North Union St., Suite 400 Akron, OH 44304 (330) 434-4464 info@hassenstaubinc.com www.hasenstabinc.com
Blair’s Cleaners, Elmest, Inc. (DRY CLEANERS) H. Steven Poulos 6404 Market Ave. N North Canton, OH 44721 (330) 494-8083 www.blairscleaners.com
The Innovation Garage (BUSINESS CONSULTING) Jon Washington 6732 Christman Rd. Clinton, OH 44216 (330) 415-8888 jonw@the-innovation-garage.com www.the-innovation-garage.com
Theodore V. Boyd (INDIVIDUAL MEMBER) Ted Boyd PO Box 20590 Canton, OH 44701 (330) 265-5558 tedboyd5@gmail.com
Jojutlas Mexican Grill (RESTAURANTS) Gary Hulett 4889 Portage St. North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 470-0037 gary@jojutlas.com www.jojutlas.com
The Law Offices of Justin B. Carroll (ATTORNEYS) Justin B Carroll 4430 22nd St. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 333-1725 info@justincarroll.com www.justinbcarroll.com Creative Solutions (ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS ASBESTOS SURVEYS & INSPECTIONS LEAD - PAINT INSPECTIONS & RISK ASSESSMENTS - SAFETY CONSULTANTS) Pete Dell 7849 Windbur Cir. NW North Canton, OH 44720 (216) 559-0474 peterdell@dellgroup.com www.dellgroup.com
March of Dimes, Northeast Ohio Division (SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES) Stacey C. Pinter 5425 Warner Rd., Suite 10 Cleveland, OH 44125 (216) 503-8418 spinter@marchofdimes.com www.marchofdimes.com/ohio
Ohio Industrial Supply JAM Industrial Supply LLC (INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT) J.P. Majors 1220 Market Ave. S Canton, OH 44707 (330) 456-3000 amajors@ohiosupply.com Rex Pipe and Supply (PLUMBING - WHOLESALE - DISTRIBUTION) Rob Williamson 1705 Shepler Church Rd. SW Canton, OH 44706 (330) 452-6565 rob.williamson@hajoca.com www.rexpipe.com SportDome (SPORTS & FITNESS - INDOOR) Doug Haubert 5617 Portage St. NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 494-3733 dphaubert@neo.rr.com www.sportdome.org Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC (ATTORNEYS) Daniel B. Kostrub 4580 Stephen Cir. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 498-3000 dan.kostrub@steptoe-johnson.com www.steptoe-johnson.com Tupperware - Patti Piero (TUPPERWARE) Patti Piero 7000 Navarre Rd., SW Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 704-6583 ppiero060461@sbcglobal.net www.My2tupperware.com/tup-html/P/ pattipiero-welcome.html Urban Green Solutions, LLC (INSULATION - WEATHERIZATION) Raymond A. Sales Canton, OH 44708 (330) 324-1323 raysales.ugs@gmail.com www.urbangrsol.com
Men’s Challenge (EMPLOYMENT SERVICES) James M. Gray 405 S. Linden Ave., Suite 204 Alliance, OH 44601 (330) 821-6367 james@menschallenge.org www.menschallenge.org
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BIZ BITZ For the 18th consecutive year, Aultman Hospital has earned the “Consumer Choice Award” and has been named Canton’s “Most Preferred Hospital for Overall Quality and Image” by National Research Corporation. Aultman is among 277 hospitals nationwide identified as having the highest overall quality and image in their respective area by National Research, a national leader in healthcare performance measurement. This is the 18th year of the award, which means Aultman has received the honor every single year of its existence. Warren R. Price, former mayor’s chief of staff and director of public safety and service director will head up the new Public Policy Practice Group at Allen Schulman & Associates, Attorneys at Law. The group will serve both local governmental entities and private companies that interact with local government, focusing on: water and sewer issues, zoning and planning, economic development, public finance, lobbying, and complex project management. A new $1.3 million ShaleNET well site training lab at the corner of Third Street and Cherry Ave. will be ready by fall 2014 to train oil and gas students, according to Dr. Para M. Jones, president of Stark State College. The 7,000-square-foot building will be about one block northeast of the future site of the Stark State Downtown Canton Satellite Center and Energy Institute and will provide students with hands-on learning experiences. GDK & Company has announced the formation GDK Brooker LLC, a new entity representing a joint venture relationship with Brooker Insurance Agency. This development expands GDK and Brooker’s expertise and capabilities in the life insurance and property and casualty markets, respectively, and allows GDK to enhance its ability to address the unique financial planning needs of business owners, entrepreneurs, and ultra-affluent individuals. GDK & Company is a Member
Firm of M Financial Group, one of the nation’s leading financial services design and distribution companies. Stoney deGeyter, president of Pole Position Marketing, shared his knowledge of keyword research recently at Pubcon Las Vegas 2013, a gathering of the top search engine and social media marketers from around the world. Pole Position Marketing’s deGeyter participated in a panel discussion with other industry experts on, “Keyword Research and Selection,” which focused on the latest keyword tools and techniques needed to help boost website conversions and search engine performance. Thom Ebersole and Mike Nasvadi were recognized for their active service to the arts at the 2013 annual meeting of ArtsinStark, the county arts council, held on Oct. 9. Thom Ebersole received Arts Volunteer of the Year. A cardiovascular perfusionist with Mercy Medical Center, Ebersole has performed at almost every First Friday in the downtown Canton Arts District since the event started in July 2007. For Mike Nasvadi, recipient of the Citizen Artist of the Year award, the yellow and black corner of Fourth Street and Cleveland Avenue is center stage. He’s owner of Buzzbin Art & Music Shop. Huntington Bank has announced the promotion of Lou Poppovich to senior vice president, Commercial Region Manager for the Greater Akron/Canton Region. In this role, Poppovich is responsible for managing the region’s Commercial team as well as developing and maintaining commercial middle market banking relationships. The Wilderness Center recently accepted a donation of approximately 325 acres of forested land located in Tuscarawas and Guernsey Counties, making it the largest single donation of land to The Wilderness Center in its 50-year history. The donor wishes to remain anonymous. The Wilderness Center is best known as a community nature center offering educational programs. Smith Barta & Company is pleased to announce the addition of its newest partner, David Schrade. He has over 28 years of experience in public accounting, including extensive experience in the areas of compilation and review, financial reporting, consulting for closely held
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businesses and tax compliance. He provides accounting and tax services to a wide variety of industries, as well as fiduciary services by serving as trustee for high net worth families who establish trusts for their children and grandchildren. He serves as the president of two private operating charitable foundations and is treasurer for the Rotary Club of Canton. Innis Maggiore recently welcomed four new hires to its staff. Patrick Synder of Jackson Township joined as production manager. He earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Akron and studied at Columbus College of Art and Design. David Sutala, also of Jackson Township, has joined as an account supervisor. He earned a bachelor of arts in communication at the University of Akron and, with wife Leslie, founded Peeps Creative in Akron. Donna Nickel of North Canton has been appointed public relations coordinator. Donna is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor of arts in political science and has held writing positions in a number of organizations. Grace Rojek of North Canton has joined as social media and public relations coordinator. She recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor of arts in communication studies. Hammontree & Associates, Ltd. professional civil engineers, planners, scientists, and surveyors, have opened a new office in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ms. Jurate Virkutyte, Ph.D. and Chief Environmental Officer is director of operations at Hammontree’s Cincinnati office. Dr. Virkutyte is also responsible for project management for environmental engineering and site remediation related projects throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh, LPA is pleased to announce that Anthony E. Efremoff is one of a group of distinguished lawyers to be recognized by the Ohio State Bar Association this year for 50 years of law practice. Efremoff began his legal career in 1963 after graduating from The University of Michigan Law School. His practice has been devoted to general corporate and business law with particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, and securities law including public and private offerings and registration and proxy statements.
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First Friday: Icy Resolutions First Friday is a monthly party in the downtown Canton Arts District featuring themed music, performance and visual arts events and always a few surprises for adults and children. It is primarily a self-guided tour of local art galleries, studios, stores and restaurants. First Friday begins with a First Stop at the Canton Museum of Art @ 5:30, followed by the full-out event downtown from 6-10 p.m. Rain, snow, or shine. First Friday happens every month - year ‘round!
First Friday, Jan. 3 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Downtown Canton Arts District Cost: Free!
January Stark County Safety Council Luncheon Join us for the Stark County Safety Council Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 9, where Don McDonald, program director of Stark County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), will share the latest emergency planning news and information from his organization.
Thursday, Jan. 9 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. NW in Canton Cost: $16 RSVP by Jan. 6
January AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Marvin Montgomery Get Marvinized for 2014 with the Sales Doctor, Marvin Montgomery. Prospects show resistance to sales in five specific areas. He’ll share strategies to break through that resistance at this month’s AultCare Fast Break Breakfast.
Friday, Jan. 10 7 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Circle in North Canton Cost: $18 members, $25 non-members RSVP by Jan. 7
ystark! Monthly Meet-Up at Laser Quest Laser in on a successful year ahead and achieve your networking quest! The management team of Laser Quest in Belden Village will welcome ystark! YPs in January with Chipotle, refreshments and, of course, team building laser tag. (Note: laser tag is optional for those who wish to spectate and network.)
Wednesday, Jan. 15 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Laser Quest 4716 Everhard Rd NW Canton, OH 44718 FREE - register at www.ystark.org RSVP by Jan. 13
Stir After Hours We’re holding a special edition of Stir After Hours in January, centered around the growing oil & gas industry in Canton, the Utica Capital. This is the first event in our 2014 Utica Capital Series Presented by Huntington Bank. Join us at Bender’s Tavern for a fun night of networking.
Thursday, Jan. 23 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Bender’s Tavern 137 Court Ave. SW, Canton, OH 44702 FREE to members RSVP by Jan. 21
Non-Profit Board Training Seminar Energize your non-profit organization with the latest trends, best practices, and techniques. Want to get more done, run more efficient meetings, and think strategically? Members of local nonprofit boards, governmental boards and commissions, agency staff, and interested community members are encouraged to attend the Building Better Boards seminar to start 2014 moving smoothly toward your organizational goals.
Please make reservations for all of our Chamber events online at CantonChamber.org (unless otherwise directed above), or call (330) 458-2070. Thank you for registering in advance!
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Friday, Feb. 7 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The Timken Company 1835 Dueber Ave. SW, Canton, OH 44706 $25 per person; Agency Rate for 3 or more from same agency – $20 per person
Make MERCY MEDICAL CENTER “Your Choice” for Healthcare Mercy “Your Choice” allows those with non-network PPO plans to access Mercy services at in-network rates. That means no out-of-network penalties. If you’re ready to make the switch, call 330-588-4663 to find out if you qualify for “Your Choice.”
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