NEWSLETTER
JAN. 2013
vol.
no.
XLV ONE
Rick Haines completes leadership role as Chamber board chairman for 2012 “There is a choice you have to make in everything you do. So keep in mind that in the end, the choice you make – makes you. “ John Wooden As another calendar year has drawn to a close, and as the holiday season does the same, we are annually drawn to reflect upon the activities and memories made over the course of the past twelvemonth period. In my role as the Chamber’s board chairman for 2012, my reflection goes deeper and broader than in any year that I can recall. My choice of Coach John Wooden’s quote above is a great summary, as well as a great seed to be
planted, for all of us as Chamber members and community members, overall. Coach Wooden shares that choices are made each day. This is so true in our business activity, our social circles, in our churches, recreational activities, and in our families. His profound point is that in these choices we make, we are made. I share this point because, as Chamber members, we make choices each day that actually create and demonstrate who we are as individual businesses and as a Chamber for the Canton region. I must share that the work of Denny Saunier, Chamber president and CEO, and the Chamber board, executive management team and staff, and the support from our sponsors, members and volunteers, has resulted in yet another year of success in (continued on page four)
Karen Brenneman elected Canton Chamber board chairman; four new board directors named
INSIDE: Oil & Gas Update................................................. 3 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast.............................. 5 Business Excellence Award Nominations.............. 6 Oil & Gas Safety Training...................................... 7 Stir After Hours................................................... 8 Leadership Government Academy...................... 10 Leadership Board Service Training..................... 10 Enshrinement Festival Promotion & New Hire.... 11 OHSAA Wrap Up................................................. 12 ystark! Wear & Share......................................... 13 ystark! Twenty under 40 Nominations................ 14 ystark! Young Professional Profile...................... 15 AC-3 Form......................................................... 16 Safety Council Luncheon.................................... 17 Hot Business..................................................... 19 New Members................................................... 21 BizBitz.............................................................. 22 January Calendar.............................................. 23
Karen M. Brenneman, CPA, MT, managing partner for Hall, Kistler & Company LLP, has been elected chairman of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce board of directors for 2013. Newly elected members of the board are: Katrina Barton, general manager, Westfield Belden Village; Bruce Blaise, president, Kenan Advantage Group; Keith Fuller, senior director, corporate development, Chesapeake Energy Corporation; and Dr. Para Jones, president, Stark State College. Brenneman has worked with local and regional firms of all sizes over the last 28 years, and brings to Hall, Kistler the best features of each. She has been with Hall, Kistler since 1998, and served as Hall, Kistler’s tax partner before assuming the managing partner role in 2011. Her depth of accounting knowledge includes consulting on tax saving strategies. She also covers the areas of acquisitions, reorganizations and succession planning for closely held companies. Although Brenneman (continued on next page)
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