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Second issue of Canton Inc. now available Canton Inc., an economic development publication launched last year by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and GateHouse Ohio Media, parent company of The Repository, is now available and being distributed. Inside, readers will find that Canton Inc. highlights examples of business and economic development activities in greater Canton/Stark County, showcasing all that’s positive about the pro-business landscape of the region. By showcasing the diverse and innovative business landscape here in Canton, through rich business features and highlights on oil, gas and energy, education, transportation, health care, quality of life and more, the goal is to attract new businesses, increase business growth, and change the local perception of our region. More than 7,500 copies are now being distributed through our economic development partners, site selectors and other entities that help entice businesses of all sizes to choose our region for doing business. Please go online to www.CantonIncMagazine.com to view an online copy of the magazine. If you would like to obtain a copy of Canton Inc., please contact Monique Thompson-Kennedy, events and marketing assistant, at moniquet@cantonchamber.org.
Mills Business Park continues to grow INSIDE: Oil & Gas Monthly Update.................................2-3 Stir After Hours................................................... 4 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast.............................. 5 Leadership Stark County Golf Outing.................... 6 Leadership Stark County Spotlight Program......... 6 Leadership Stark County Profile........................... 8 Enshrinement Festival Photo Contest................. 10 Enshrinement Festival New Hire........................ 10 Enshrinement Festival Chairmen.................. 10-11 Enshrinement Festival Events....................... 12-13 ystark! Twenty under 40! Wrap Up..................... 14 ystark! Profile................................................... 15 Stark County Safety Council Luncheon............... 17 Stark County Safety Council Resources Fair......... 17 Funding Partners.............................................. 19 New Members................................................... 21 BizBitz.............................................................. 22 July Calendar.................................................... 23
Avera, a Houston-based construction and investment company, has completed its construction of the GE Oil and Gas facility at the Mills Business Park on Faircrest Street SW in Canton. GE Oil and Gas could be expected to begin operations in Canton in the next few weeks.
Mills Business Park is approximately one mile west of the Faircrest Street interchange with Interstate 77, which gives the park superior connections to the highway transportation system throughout Stark County. Current businesses at the park include Medline and Old Dominion Freight Lines.
The new facility is 28,000 square feet on five acres. GE Oil & Gas offers advanced technology equipment and services for all segments of the oil and gas industry. GE is the first oil-andgas business to choose the Mills Business Park in Canton as its Utica base of operations. It is estimated that GE Oil & Gas will create about 34 area jobs.
The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the DeHoff Family Foundation are partners in ownership of the Mills Business Park. For more information, contact Steve Katz, senior vice president, at katzcrcc@cantonchamber.org.
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OIL AND GAS UPDATE Oil & Gas Developments Monthly Report by David Kaminski, Director of Energy and Public Affairs We at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce had a few conversations in the last month with leaders in real estate. We were interested in how Utica Shale activity was affecting their business. Apparently there is a great effect. We say apparently because we have yet to find statistics that break out real estate transactions involving oil and gas people from real estate transactions involving everyone in the market.
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Great effect No. 1: The apartment market is strong and has been for two to two and onehalf years, in the view of Donald N. DeVille, president and CEO of DeVille Apartments
& Builders Inc. His 1,200 apartments are maintaining a very high occupancy rate — in the high 90 percent range. The oil and gas tenants have caused DeVille Apartments to adjust practices, such as more short-term leases, and more fully furnished units, “right down to the napkins on the table,” DeVille said. His company has served both blue-collar and executive tenants, and when oil and gas tenants move on, it is often to higher-value apartments. This activity shows that Canton and Stark County can be the Utica Capital for the housing needs of the oil and gas industry.
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Compared with the oil fields of Texas and Oklahoma, “an hour drive to Kensington (one work site where a gas processing plant is being built) is not a big deal,” DeVille said.
to $1,400. Executive homes are renting for $2,500 to $3,000 per month.
Though the news is good now, it probably will get better. “There has been a limited amount of drilling to date. People are investing in infrastructure,” DeVille said. “We have not felt the full effect, or the overall impact on housing.”
Great effect No. 3: Linda DeHoff, president of DeHoff Realtors, says her firm is experiencing similar growth. “The selling market is very healthy, very firm, not only in the oil and gas but also in the ancillary businesses.” DeHoff Realtors is involved both in home sales and home and apartment rentals.
Great effect No. 2: Jim Camp, a co-owner and the principal broker with Cutler Real Estate, said this about the state of business: “I can’t ever remember the real estate market being as strong as it is right now,” and Camp has been a licensed real estate agent in Ohio since 1973. People are coming to the area with Chesapeake Energy and with various oil and gas supply and service companies, and they are expecting to be here for a number of years.
And the DeHoffs have demonstrated that there is growing potential in the market for new construction. Linda’s husband, Bob DeHoff, and his partner, Bill Lemmon, recently announced plans to turn Edgewood Golf Course, just north of Easton Street NE on Market Avenue N, into a new housing subdivision under their partnership, McKinley Development. They plan single-family homes and multifamily units for senior residents.
That is not to say that oil and gas is the only reason business is good. Substantial companies such as The Timken Company and Marathon Petroleum bring a steady stream of new people to the market. Like other real estate companies, Cutler doesn’t really quantify how many customers they have from one market segment compared with another. Most of Cutler’s good feeling about the oil and gas market is anecdotal, “a matter of feel,” Camp said.
As impressed as Linda DeHoff is with the increased business activity, she also is impressed with the enrichment of the community by new residents in the energy economy.
The oil and gas business has given birth to a rental division at Cutler. It does not own or manage rental properties the way DeVille Apartments does, but it helps owners find qualified tenants.
“This says these people are interested in longer-term relationships with the community,” Linda DeHoff said. “They are building a more vital community, and adding their knowledge base to the community.”
Tricia Reed heads that operation for Cutler, and she says it is hard to find rental homes in this market. When the rental division opened, she said about 80 percent of the inquiries involved oil and gas workers. “Now it’s maybe 60 percent,” she said, “But the phone is still ringing off the hook.” Workers bringing their families are choosing the Canton area for the shopping, the schools and the other amenities that support their families. “They are open to an hour or hour-and-a-half drive to work,” she said.
Sr. Vice Chairman - Philip D. Fracassa The Timken Company Vice Chairman - Brian Belden The Belden Brick Company Vice Chairman - John A. Murphy, Jr. Day Ketterer Ltd. Vice Chairman - William C. Shivers Huntington Bank Treasurer - D. William Allen Pro Football Hall of Fame Immediate Past Chairman - Rick L. Haines AultCare President & CEO - Dennis P. Saunier Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Corporate Secretary - Steven J. Katz Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
“Not only are they relocating (here), they are helping develop healthier neighborhoods. They are participating in charitable giving, and becoming active on boards. They are participating in school activities.”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Judith E. Barnes Lancaster Attorney At Law
Bruce Blaise Kenan Advantage Group
Bradley R. McKain Marathon Petroleum Company, LP
Thomas E. Cecconi Mercy Medical Center R. Eric Dellapina FirstMerit Bank N.A. Mark Fleiner LG Fuel Cell Systems
Rick McQueen Akron-Canton Airport Alan Rodriguez Jülz by Alan Rodriguez and Rodriguez’s House of Stones
Keith Fuller Chesapeake Energy Corp.
Mark J. Samolczyk Stark Community Foundation
Jerry Gilin Diebold Inc.
William C. Shivers Huntington Bank
Greg Harbert Charter One/RBS Citizens, NA
Paul E. Siegfried Siegfried Enterprises Inc.
Jason F. Haupt Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.
Bruce M. Soares Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh
Dr. Para Jones Stark State College
Alice C. Stephens The Employment Source
Terrance L. Jones Multi-Development Services of Stark County
Walter F. Wagor, Ph.D. Kent State University at Stark
Geoff Karcher The Karcher Group
David M. Wheeler AEP Ohio
Dr. David A. King Malone University
Chris White The Repository
“It’s very health and good,” she concluded. David Kaminski Director of Energy and Public Affairs davidk@cantonchamber.org 330-458-2059
Katrina Barton Westfield Belden Village
And property owners are getting high rents. Homes that might have rented for $800 to $900 per month are now getting $1,200
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UPCOMING EVENTS 18th annual West End Block Party | July Stir After Hours Networking The 18th annual West End Block Party edition of STIR AFTER HOURS, a Canton tradition for summer networking, is happening on Thursday, July 25. Join Classic Collision Center, Inc. and participating businesses including: The Furbay Electric Supply Company, Ohio Auto Supply Company, Inc., OBS INC., Belden Brick Company, Downtown Ford Lincoln Mercury, and The Klingstedt Brothers Company. Come downtown for fun in the sun, and taste the hometown flavors from Kennedy’s BBQ and Taggarts Ice Cream! Plus, Cleveland Whiskey will be on site doing taste-tests of their fine whiskey. Guests will have the opportunity to judge whether the science and ingenuity of the company who makes fine aged whiskey in mere days rather than years can beat out the competition!
There will be mega door prizes from all of the West End Business Association partners given out throughout the evening. A very special thanks to sponsors including Miller & Company Sanitation Service, Inc., Culligan of Canton and Thompson Entertainment. Don’t forget that one Stir attendee will be selected as our Hot Business of the Month and receive a feature article in September’s Action Newsletter. What better way to reach our 2,800 member readers than to have your business in the limelight?
paint matching to rental car delivery/ pick-up. Located in Downtown Canton, the Classic Collision Center has an ecofriendly paint shop and is booming with the latest state-of-the-art equipment. RSVP for Stir After Hours online at CantonChamber.org. Thursday, July 25 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Classic Collision Center 1431 6th Street SW in downtown Canton Cost: FREE! RSVP by July 23
About Classic Collision Center, Inc.: Locally owned, Classic Collision Center is a full service collision repair center that offers an array of services for your car including, structural repair, precision
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UPCOMING EVENTS Doing is the New Thinking | July AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Dr. Phillip Kim Do you have a great idea to start or improve your business? How long have you been sitting on the sidelines waiting for your turn to get in the game? At the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Friday, July 12, Dr. Phillip Kim, assistant professor at Walsh University’s DeVille School of Business, will help you avoid falling into the myth of “perfect timing.” The time to act is now. Whether you are a young entrepreneur or a seasoned veteran, this presentation will provide some key insights and steps to help you stop over-thinking and start doing. You’ll leave with the keys to innovate and learn as you go. Dr. Philip Kim is an author, educator, speaker and consultant. He has published over 20 academic journal articles and has presented at over ten national and international conferences. As a consultant he has worked with over 50 small-to mid-sized institutions, including higher education, financial services, non-profits and manufacturing. In 2012, Dr. Kim published his first e-book, Big Business Problems: Small Business Solutions that has been wellreceived and reviewed on Amazon. He was also one of the recipients of the Best Paper Award (top 5%) at the Conference for Applied Information Systems (CONISAR) 2012. Dr. Kim previously served as the VP of Information Security for a $5 billion financial services organization, where he was
responsible for managing the bank’s information security environment and consulted on the bank’s internal IT risk management practices. Beyond this important segment of the program, Fast Break attendees have the opportunity to obtain business leads through enjoyable networking activities at an event that has built a reputation as one of the most energetic lead-producing sessions around. You’ll hear a compelling speaker, meet new business contacts and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Plus, when you bring a door prize valued at $15 or more, you’ll receive 30 seconds at the microphone to promote your business. Friday, July 12 7 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Circle in North Canton Cost: $18 members $21 members less than 48 hours in advance $25 non-members RSVP by July 10
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LEADERSHIP STARK COUNT Y Don’t Miss the 2013 Leadership On the Links Golf Outing What better way to renew your Leadership connections than to spend the morning on the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. Join Leadership alumni and friends for 18 holes with cart, a cook-out lunch, on-course beverages and great prizes. Put your foursome together and get into the spirit of friendly competition, fun, and networking opportunities! Friday, Aug. 23 Shotgun start at 8:15 a.m. Tam O’Shanter Golf Course 5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NW in Canton $75 per person $300 per foursome
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Major Sponsor | $750: includes live link on web site, one foursome, and your logo everywhere! Corporate Sponsor | $600: includes one foursome Lunch Sponsor | $350: includes two golfers Breakfast Sponsor | $300: includes two golfers Hole Sponsorships are just $100! Contact Stephanie Werren at (330) 458-2095 to discuss sponsorship opportunities!
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Spotlight Program seeking young professionals Calling all dynamic young professionals— are you looking for a way to develop your leadership potential and become engaged in Stark County? Submit your application for the Spotlight Stark County program! Program participants will: • • • • •
Strengthen personal leadership effectiveness using the Gallup StrengthsFinder profile Tour non-profits and participate in a community service project Engage with other YPs in networking sessions Discover key issues, leaders and places shaping our community Foster enthusiasm for Stark County
Discovery Meet & Greet Interested in applying for the Spotlight class but want more details? Join us at the Discovery Meet & Greet, a free informational breakfast on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 8 a.m. at Sirak Financial (4700 Dressler Rd. NW in Canton). You’ll meet other young professionals who have applied to the program or plan
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to apply, receive details on the benefits and activities included this year, and learn about the process of applying. The informational breakfast is free but reservations are requested. Visit LeadershipStarkCounty.org or call (330) 458-2095 to reserve your space. Apply for Spotlight Tuition for six-week Spotlight Program is $450. Tuition assistance is available for selected candidates from certain professional sectors. Employer support is required for participation.
The 2013 sessions are scheduled for: • • • • • •
Thursday, Sept. 26 Monday, Oct. 7 Monday, Oct. 21 Monday, Nov. 4 Monday, Nov. 18 Monday, Dec. 9
Visit LeadershipStarkCounty.org for more information and to apply online.
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LEADERSHIP STARK COUNT Y Leadership Stark County Profile Name: Darren J. Faye Title: Vice President Company: Leonard Insurance Services Leadership Program and Class: 18th Class of the Signature Program Why did you decide participate in the program? I decided to apply for the program for two reasons: first, to learn more about the community that I have lived my whole life in, and second, to meet like-minded business leaders. Describe what you learned about your leadership style during the program: I learned that my leadership style was energetic and out-ofthe-box. I also try to think three steps ahead of any decision and tend to ask a lot of questions to make sure I thoroughly understand the subject at hand. How have you used what you learned during the program in your career or in the workplace? I’ve absolutely used it in my career! The individuals that I have met (and continue to meet) make up a very strong network for me. The program itself opened my mind to my leadership style and how I can best utilize it. The alumni network continues to provide me the ability to pick up the phone and contact someone from industries ranging from construction to nonprofit needs. The program itself might only be 10 months long, but its benefits are life long.
What is your most significant take-away or memory from the program? The most significant takeaway from the program has to be the fact that I had no idea how diverse our community actually is or how many top-notch leaders there are around me. Leadership Stark County has exposed me to these leaders and I have definitely benefited from that exposure. What would you say to someone considering applying to the program? I would tell them that if they are looking for ways to better themselves both professionally and personally, and to better the community around them, then they should apply for the program. How have you remained involved with Leadership Stark County since your graduation? I have remained involved. In addition to currently serving my second term on the board, I have also served on the golf outing, finance/fundraising, and selection committees. What issues do you think future leaders should focus on? I am a firm believer that we are only as good as the team we work with. As Leadership Stark County has developed hundreds of leaders in our community, imagine a company or organization full of devoted, driven, individuals all working towards a common goal. If tomorrow’s leaders are focused and open-minded, then we will all leave this community better than we found it.
How has your experience in the program influenced your service and leadership roles in the community? My experience in the program has definitely opened some doors for me in other non-profits that I have served in the past. I feel more confident when serving—I can more easily relate to the challenges and opportunities that the organization or our community at large are facing. This shortens the learning curve when coming on to a new board and allows me to take a more immediate leadership role after getting involved. What nonprofit organizations do you serve and in what capacity? I am currently the vice chair of Leadership Stark County, the vice chair of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Ribs Burnoff Committee, and I also serve on the board of Catholic Charities serving Portage and Stark Counties.
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ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL Prizes to be awarded for Enshrinement Festival Photo Contest Cash prizes will be awarded in the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival’s 25th annual Photo Contest. Snapshot enthusiast or professional photographer? All are invited to enter by taking photos at any of the outdoor Enshrinement Festival events happening July 19 through Aug. 6. Awards will be made in both the professional and nonprofessional categories, and some of the winning photos may be used in future Enshrinement Festival publications. Due to the generous support of the Western Reserve Group, cash prizes for the contest total $1,800, and $100 prizes may be awarded to each of the seven first place photos chosen from professional and non-professional divisions from the following events: Balloon Classic/JacksonBelden Food Fest & Fireworks, Concert and Fireworks, 2-Mile and 5-Mile Races (including the Kids Fun Run), Community Parade, Ribs Burnoff, Timken Grand Parade, and Drum Corps International Competition. Multiple honorable mention awards in the amount of $25 may also be given in each category. A Best of Show winner will be selected from all entries and will receive $250. Up to 10 photos can be submitted for a single entry fee of $10. If you have more than 10 great photos to submit, multiple
entry fees are welcomed. Entry forms are available at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and on the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival website at www.profootballhofef.com. The complete Enshrinement Festival schedule of events is also available online. All entries must be mailed or delivered to: Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, 222 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702. The deadline for receiving photos is 5 p.m. on Aug. 23. The winning photos will be on display at the Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography at 520 Cleveland Avenue North in downtown Canton, and on the Enshrinement Festival’s website. For more information, contact Andrea Hartman at (330) 458-2054 or andreah@ cantonchamber.org. ABOUT THE ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL AND 50TH ANNIVERSARY In 2013, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Enshrinement Festival will mark the 50th anniversary of honoring the legends of professional football, which includes conducting a world-renowned festival celebrating the annual enshrinement of football players, coaches and contributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The collaborative efforts of this leadership team, combined with the professional
staffs at the Canton Regional Chamber and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the dedicated team of more than 4,200 volunteers, will ensure the success of 19 diverse events from July 19 to Aug. 6, 2013. The Enshrinement Festival activities, attended by nearly 700,000 people, are expected to produce an economic impact of over $32 million for the Canton/Stark County area and $56 million for the State of Ohio. In addition, millions will experience aspects of the Enshrinement Festival as events are televised and covered by other media. The central focus and highlight of this year’s Enshrinement Festival will be the Aug. 3 Enshrinement Ceremony for the Class of 2013 Enshrinees: Larry Allen, Cris Carter, Curley Culp, Jonathan Ogden, Bill Parcells, Dave Robinson, and Warren Sapp. For the complete schedule of events, ticket information, and latest news, check the web sites periodically: www.profootballhofef.com or www. profootballhof.com.
Hartman joins Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival staff The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced that Andrea Hartman has joined the staff as event manager. Hartman will be responsible for working with committee volunteers, sponsors, and other staff members to plan and stage the Balloon Classic, Concert & Fireworks and Ribs Burnoff, and will be managing
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the Enshrinement Festival’s website and Twitter activities.
Enshrinement Festival office is a dream come true for me,” said Hartman.
A recent graduate of Penn State, she earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations/advertising, with a minor in business and liberal arts. While at Penn State, she gained valuable experience via marketing internships with the men’s baseball, basketball and soccer teams. She was heavily involved in working at charity events and planning fundraisers, as well as increasing awareness for each of the team’s social media outlets.
“Hartman has a strong commitment to the community and has always been passionate about marketing and public relations, so she will be a perfect fit for our team,” said Joanne Murray, Enshrinement Festival director. “We have a strong team in place as we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year and as we move forward in our efforts to maintain an unmatched standard of excellence in celebrating Canton as the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.”
“I love interacting with people and planning events that bring joy to them and economic viability to the community, so working for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in the
For complete Enshrinement Festival news and information, check the Web site: www.profootballhofef.com and visit us on Twitter @HOFEFestival.
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ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL Chamber and Hall of Fame announce key chairs Public Safety & Service • Game • Corporate Host • Appreciation Party The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have named the following key committee chairs: Warren Price, Public Safety and Service; Mark Prosise, Game; Mike Lancaster, Corporate Host; and Dave Dolan, Appreciation Party. Price serves as the City of Canton’s public service and safety representative to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Committee. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1993 to 1996, and he holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Malone University. He graduated cum laude with a law degree from the University of Akron Law School in 2004. In January of 2009, then newly-elected Mayor William J. Healy selected Price as his service director, and later the responsibilities of chief of staff were added to his duties. Following the resignation of the safety director in April of this year, Price has also assumed that role on a temporary basis. Prior to joining the Healy administration, he was the managing attorney at The Price Law Offices, LLC located in Canton and Cuyahoga Falls. His public service included a term on Alliance City Council, and he is currently a member of the Akron and American Bar Associations. Price and wife Michelle are the proud parents of Brennan and Lauren. The Chamber and Pro Football Hall of Fame committees of the Enshrinement Festival work closely with the City of Canton to assure the safety and comfort of citizens and visitors who attend the annual festivities. The level of cooperation from the City has been extraordinary over the past 50 years, and the Chamber and Hall are grateful to the
city’s elected officials, department heads and employees who provide so much support each year. Prosise is owner of A Child’s Place Nursery School, and a graduate of Jackson High School, Bowling Green State University, and Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He has served on the Game Committee since 1999, and this is his third consecutive year as chairman. An active Hall of Fame volunteer for the past 20 years, he has also served on the Autograph and Enshrinement committees. Prosise is past-president of the Jackson Township Community Improvement Corporation. He and wife Sandra have two sons, Eric and Ryan. Under the direction of Prosise, with assistance from vice chairman Doug Hampton, the Game Committee is responsible for timing and coordination of the pre-game and halftime activities during the NFL/Hall of Fame Game, to be held at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, featuring the Miami Dolphins vs. Dallas Cowboys before a sold-out stadium and national television audience. Lancaster is president of NewMarket Financial Advisors. He has been an active Enshrinement Festival volunteer since 1976, first serving as a ball-boy for the Hall of Fame Game as a youngster, and previously serving as chairman of the NFL Experience Committee. He supports other community activities as a member of the Stark County Board of Health and Walsh University Planned Giving Committee, is a member of the Hall of Fame Luncheon Club, and a graduate of Leadership Stark County. He and wife Susan are the proud parents of one son and one daughter.
This year, he chairs the Corporate Host Committee for the third consecutive year, leading the effort to provide increased hospitality services and support to corporate sponsors and their guests during the Enshrinement Festival events. He will be assisted by vice chairman Steve Neisel. Dolan graduated from GlenOak High School and University of Akron. He is currently AVP and mortgage services manager at The Commercial & Savings Bank in Millersburg. An active Enshrinement Festival volunteer for many years, he previously served on the Souvenirs Committee and chaired the Special Services Committee. He also volunteers for Stark Parks and is very active at St Joan of Arc Church as a member of the finance committee, as well as a member of their orchestra and Timeless Jazz Band. He and wife Carolyn have three grown children and one granddaughter. The Appreciation Party is a non-public event held to show gratitude to the generous sponsors and team of more than 4,200 dedicated community volunteers who provide the resources and support to make the annual Enshrinement Festival such a huge success. Rose Ann Manzella is serving as committee vice chair.
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ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL A One of A Kind 50-Year Celebration! It all began on December 9, 1959, when an article appeared in The Canton Repository heralding a home for pro football. The article made the argument for our community—the birthplace of professional football—but to make the Hall of Fame a reality in Canton, the article called for “a combined Herculean effort on the part of civic and sports leaders, industry, and perhaps more important, just plain fans.” Our community answered that challenge, and just three months later, Canton, Ohio, was named the official site of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame opened its doors to the public on September 7, 1963, along with the induction of the inaugural class of 17, ushering in what would become 50 years (and counting) of honoring the legends of professional football. The Enshrinement Festival has grown from just four events that first year to 19 events today, experienced over two and half weeks by nearly 700,000 people, and resulting in an economic impact of nearly $32 million for Canton/Stark County, and $56 million for the State of Ohio. The Herculean effort called for back in 1959 still exists today on an annual basis, with 4,200 extraordinary community volunteers and the professional staffs of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Pro Football Hall of Fame planning and staging the events that surround the central focus of the entire celebration: the Enshrinement of football players, coaches, and contributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Join us this year for what is sure to be a “One of a Kind 50-Year Celebration” in the community that started it all.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Balloon Classic/Jackson-Belden Food Fest and Fireworks (Fri., July 19 through Sun., July 21): Join in the fun and excitement as 58 hot air balloons take flight! This awesome spectacle delights approximately
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130,000 spectators over three days. In combination with the fantastic Food Fest, this free event offers families the opportunity to enjoy dozens of food vendors, live music, children’s activities, illuminating Balloon Night Glow and spectacular fireworks! Concert & Fireworks (Sat., July 27): There is no better way to celebrate the Enshrinement Festival than with a giant fireworks extravaganza! Join us in downtown Canton for family fun that starts with a rousing band concert, activities for the kids, and delectable treats for all. Then sit back and enjoy an extraordinary fireworks display by Zambelli— “the First Family of Fireworks!”—choreographed to music and best described as phenomenal! 2-Mile & 5-Mile Races (Sun., July 28): Nearly 1,900 people walk or run in the 2-Mile Race, 5-Mile Competitive Walk, 5-Mile Race and Kids Fun Run. Participants cross the finish line in front of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum, providing a super high-energy atmosphere and wonderful photo opportunities. Costumed characters accompany children six and under as they race to the finish in the free Kids Fun Run, where everyone is a winner! Register for the races at http://bitly.com/2013races. Community Parade (Sun., July 28): Enjoy an afternoon in the heart of downtown Canton with family and friends. A wide array of community youth groups, marching bands, antique vehicles, specialty units and a giant helium balloon participate in this spiritfilled community parade. Ribs Burnoff (Wed., July 31 through Fri., Aug. 2): Enjoy finger-lickin’ fabulous ribs from local and national vendors, plus a variety of specialty foods. Familyfriendly entertainment includes a master sand sculptor and face painting—and the chance to show your punt, pass, and kick skills at the Fantasy Football Zone of interactive inflatables. Then head for the grandstands each night for concerts by regional and nationally renowned recording artists.
First Play (Thurs., Aug. 1): First Play officially kicks off the final weekend of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. The event features nearly 1,500 children as they toss an official NFL football from one participant to the next along a three-mile route. The route begins at the iconic location where the NFL was founded, the Frank T. Bow Building in downtown Canton, to its final destination, the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Fashion Show Luncheon (Fri., Aug. 2): This fabulous luncheon and runway show is arguably the largest and most spectacular fashion show in Ohio! Stateof-the-art sound, lighting, and video combine to showcase the season’s hottest his and her fashions in a high energy production. Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner (Fri., Aug. 2): More than 4,000 guests experience an extraordinary evening of cocktails, dinner, and football fantasy as a large contingent of returning Hall of Famers, NFL team owners, and sports celebrities come together to honor the Class of 2013 Enshrinees. An emcee of national acclaim and the presentation of the Hall of Fame Gold Jackets to the Enshrinees make this evening one to remember! Friday Night Reception at the Hall of Fame (Fri., Aug. 2): Enjoy an exclusive event on the campus of the Pro Football Hall of Fame prior to the Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Ceremony. Reception includes dinner, beer and wine. Guests will have exclusive afterhours access to the Pro Football Hall of Fame with a self-guided tour of the museum and enjoy a special televised broadcast of the Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket presentation. Timken Grand Parade (Sat., Aug. 3): Giant helium balloons, fabulous floats, marching bands, antique vehicles, and specialty units are enjoyed by nearly 200,000 spectators along the 2.2 mile route and millions more watching the television broadcast of the Timken Grand Parade. Excitement abounds as fans welcome the Class of 2013 Enshrinees and a large contingent of returning Hall of Famers riding in the parade.
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ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL Returning Hall of Famers Autograph Sessions (Sat., Aug. 3 and Sun., Aug. 4): Preserve your football memories with autographs from Hall of Fame legends as they return to Canton for the Enshrinement festivities. Multiple autograph sessions are held on the Pro Football Hall of Fame campus. For participants and times check the website at Profootballhof.com. Enshrinement Celebration Fan Party (Sat., Aug. 3): If you think tailgating along with a Hall of Famer, great music, great food, drinks and beer sounds like your kind of party, then look no further. This exclusive tailgate party on Hall of Fame campus provides entertainment before the Class of 2013 Enshrinement Ceremony. Class of 2013 Enshrinement Ceremony (Sat., Aug. 3): The focus of the entire celebration is the emotional Enshrinement Ceremony where the newest Hall of Fame members, the Class of 2013, take their rightful place among pro football’s elite. In celebration of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 50th Anniversary, a contingent of nearly 130 returning Hall of Fame legends will participate in a special salute to the newest members of their exclusive fraternity. Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable (Sun., Aug. 4): Talk about a football fan’s fantasy! A large and enthusiastic crowd enjoys lunch, followed by a center stage roundtable presentation featuring the newly inducted Class of Enshrinees. It’s an unscripted, up-close-and-personal event where the Enshrinees share stories and memories of their careers!
Class of 2013 Autograph Session (Sun., Aug. 4): Seize an extraordinary opportunity to secure autographs and meet the members of the Class of 2013 up close and personal. Class of 2013 includes: Larry Allen, Cris Carter, Curley Culp, Jonathan Ogden, Bill Parcells, Dave Robinson and Warren Sapp. NFL/Hall of Fame Game (Sun., Aug. 4): Kick off the 2013 NFL preseason at the annual NFL/Hall of Fame Game in Canton featuring the Dallas Cowboys vs. Miami Dolphins. The game takes place next to the museum on Hall of Fame Field at historic Fawcett Stadium. See the game up close and personal in this 22,000-seat high school venue. Drum Corps International Competition (Tues., Aug. 6): Drum Corps fans enjoy the pageantry of the best corps in America, at the peak of their performance just days before the world championships. Precision formations of high-stepping marchers and vibrantly colored costumes are sure to thrill music fans of all ages. Community Celebration Day (Sat., Sept. 7): Join us for a “One of a Kind 50-Year Celebration” at the Pro Football Hall of Fame as we mark 50 years since the Hall first opened its doors in 1963 and the first Enshrinement Festival events were held. Seize the opportunity to see the visitor enhancements made during the recently completed “Future 50” Expansion & Renovation Project, meet and greet Hall of Famers and local football heroes, and enjoy fun family activities throughout the day.
Fan Appreciation Tailgate Party (Sun., Aug. 4): Kick off the NFL preseason in style at this exclusive fan tailgate party at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Enjoy traditional tailgate style food, Pepsi products and beer. Party with the best football fans around with awesome music and the chance to shake hands with a Hall of Famer.
GREAT TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE The 50th anniversary of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival features 19 events over two and a half weeks. Many events are free, some require tickets, but all are guaranteed to be fun! Please visit www.ProFootballHOFEF.com or www.ProFootballHOF. com for more information.
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YSTARK! New class of TWENTY UNDER 40! celebrated June 4 The sixth class was welcomed to the ranks of Twenty under 40! last month at the annual celebration of young leaders in our community. Nearly 300 guests, including top area business leadership, turned out at Brookside Farms in Louisville to celebrate the accomplishments of these outstanding YPs. Bradley Belden, 37, The Belden Brick Company Charity Davis, 38, Mercy Medical Center Latoya Dickens, 35, Aultman Hospital Kara Dodson, 35, Soles Law Offices Sam Falletta, 39, Incept Corporation Marvin Ferguson, 33, Rite Aid Ryan Fulmer, 27, Beese Fulmer Private Wealth Management Aaron Geh, 38, The Karcher Group Derek Gordon, 27, City of Canton Stephanie Helline, 31, The Timken Company David Hersher, 38, FirstMerit Bank Christopher Hunt, 32, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Jennifer Mucci, 38, Mucci Team Cutler Real Estate Captain Daniel Mueller, 38, Ohio National Guard Kristen Petrilla, 33, Quest Recovery & Prevention Services Emily Ribnik, 31, Kent State University at Stark Marisa Rohn, 33, Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio
Chris Seeley, 34, Premier Bank & Trust Dr. Carrie Spangler, 39, Stark County Educational Service Center Andrew Williams, 39, Williams Toyota Lift Missed the event? Don’t miss the videos of each winner showcased during the awards ceremony (thanks to Shattered Window Productions) and the great event photos courtesy of Michael Barath from Just Us Two Photography, and photobooth candids from Maui Creative, provided by The Karcher Group. All are available online at ystark.org. The recognition of these deserving young professionals is made possible through ystark! and The Repository, in conjunction with Aultman Health Foundation, Huntington National Bank, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., Robert J. – Events & Catering, and The Timken Company.
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YSTARK! Young Professional Profile Editor’s note: In keeping with the ystark!’s mission—to attract and retain talented young people in Stark County— Action Newsletter will feature a monthly profile of an individual who represents the group (ages 20-40) that ystark! is targeting. Name: Matt Conneely Age: 29 Occupation/Title/Place of work: Senior Metallurgical Quality Assurance Engineer, The Timken Company Why are you interested Stark County’s Young Professionals initiative? I think the younger portion of the workforce stands to gain a lot of knowledge and experience by sharing, learning and working together among the wide varieties of industries and employers here. And if we are prepared in those ways, it will lead to a good future for the whole area. What is your impression of ystark!, what do you think of their events, etc.? I like the wide variety of events that ystark! puts together, from the career-oriented sessions to social and recreational activities. There is something for everyone. Where did you grow up? In what cities have you lived and worked? I grew up in Jackson Township. I lived in Columbus during college and briefly lived in Akron after I started working. Why have you chosen to live in Canton/Stark County? It’s central to everything I need. My commute is easy, there are good places for food all over, and I can go to the nearby parks for sights and sounds or other recreation. And if I can’t find something I want in the immediate area,
there’s both the bigger cities and rural areas fairly close by. What type of dwelling do you live in? What do you think of the housing choices for YPs in the area? I live in an apartment. I think there could be more options for types of apartments in the area. The market is better for those who want to own a condo or home. What do you like MOST about Canton? I always have a good time when I go to the McKinley Monument and the parks there. I run there frequently when the weather’s good, not to mention it’s a good place to people watch. My sister even had her wedding photos taken there. What do you like LEAST about Canton? The standard set of complaints for all of Ohio: weather, road work and politics. What are the opportunities for YPs in the area when it comes to career opportunities, cultural access, leadership or community involvement opportunities? I have volunteered a number of times through United Way since they are connected to many community organizations. For culture and arts, the Canton Symphony is always good, and there’s a wide variety of shops in the arts district of downtown. I honestly don’t know the career opportunities since I haven’t had needed to look at them while I’ve been here.
What do you do in the evenings or on the weekends for fun in Canton? I spend most of my time off just trying to relax at home. I do like sampling the different local restaurants in the area. What would you change about Canton if you could? I would add bike lanes. You shouldn’t have to own a car or rely on SARTA to get around safely. Could you see yourself spending your lifetime in Canton? I don’t think I could spend my whole life in just one city. I may move away at some point but I would never hesitate to come back if the circumstances were right. 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? If a good job opportunity were available for me elsewhere I would take it. I really enjoyed living in Columbus during college and I’ve visited Seattle and Portland before and could see myself living in that region as well. I have family in all of those cities and that is a big plus for me.
What’s missing from Canton that would attract more YPs? Nightlife. It seems like the options for dining, drinking and entertainment are somewhat spread out, making “nights out on the town” more difficult. There are few places that seem to cater specifically to younger crowds.
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SAFET Y COUNCIL To Protect and Serve | July Stark County Safety Council Luncheon At the July Safety Council Luncheon, our first luncheon of the 2014 program year, we’re bringing back our four-legged heroes: Canton City Police Department’s K-9 Unit. Officer Stanbro will be onsite for a discussion of this important aspect of our safety forces. In addition, members of the Stark County Safety Council steering committee will also give an overview of the Ohio BWC Safety Council Program requirements, as well as the benefits of being a part of one of the top safety councils in Ohio.
Spotlight Company: Thursday, July 11 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St., N.W. Canton, OH 44708 Cost: $16 RSVP by July 8
To be eligible for the rebate you must join your local safety council by July 31, 2013.
SAVE THE DATE: Safety, Health & Human Resources Fair 2013 Calling all safety, health and HR vendors! On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Stark County Safety Council will present the annual Safety, Health & Human Resources Fair. This is your chance to network with more than 300 professionals and gain fantastic exposure for your company’s products, services and technology. Book your vendor space NOW as this is sure to be a sellout fair! Space is $75 if reserved by Aug. 1, and $100 after that time. Each vendor receives a round table and linen table cloth, chairs, lunch for two representatives (extra tickets available at $16) and a listing on the Stark County Safety Council website. Electricity is
available upon request. Setup is from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. and each vendor is asked to provide a door prize valued at $15. Save the Date & Book Now! Thursday, Sept. 12 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. in Canton RSVP by Sept. 9
Reserve your exhibit space today by contacting Connie Cerny, Stark County Safety Council program manager, at (330) 458-2061 or conniec@cantonchamber. org. “The Stark County Safety Council was once again named one of the “top” safety councils in Ohio by the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation!”
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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FUNDING PARTNERS Thank you to our ADVANTAGE CANTON funding partners: AEP Ohio AultCare Aultman Health Foundation Charter One Bank Chesapeake Energy Corporation The City of Canton DeHoff Realtors Dominion East Ohio Farmers National Bank Fifth Third Bank FirstMerit Bank NA Hilscher-Clarke Electric Huntington Bank Kenan Advantage Group KeyBank Mercy Medical Center Northeast Ohio Medical Univ. PNC Bank The Timken Company
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WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in May. 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. 20Twenty Development (MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY CONSULTING) Mark Dowd 430 9th St. NE Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 354-3305 www.20TwentyDev.com American Municipal Power, Inc. (UTILITIES - PUBLIC) Harry Phillips 1111 Schrock Rd. #100 Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 540-0846 Ameriprise Financial - Brian Lake (FINANCIAL SERVICES) Brian C. Lake, CRPC 4383 Executive Cir. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 497-5304 www.Ameripriseadvisors.com/brian.c.lake/ Barrier Waterproofing Systems (WATERPROOFING CONTRACTORS) Jerry Raber 2615 Moser Road Dalton, OH 44618 (330) 828-6255 www.KeepYourHomeDry.com Brookside Farm (EVENT CENTER) Bob Pawley 5444 Ravenna Ave. NE Louisville, OH 44641 (330) 284-4997 www.morethanjustafarm.com Chas E. Phipps Company (CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS DISTRIBUTORS) Brad Hicks 2993 Perry Dr. SW Canton, OH 44706 (330) 754-0467 www.chasephipps.com Continental Hydrodyne Systems, Inc. (WATER - TESTING & TREATMENT) Mark Savastano 129 Wilbur Dr. NE North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 494-2740 www.hydrodynesystems.com
The Danbury of North Canton (RETIREMENT & LIFE CARE COMMUNITIES & HOMES) Tarah Mayfield 181 Applegrove St. NE North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 497-8718 www.thedanbury.com E2S Energy Efficient Solutions (TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENERGY CONSULTANTS) Deborah J. Shamlin 401 Tuscarawas St. W Canton, OH 44702 (330) 456-2300 www.esquareds.org Excelsior Marking MarkAll Enterprises, LLC (MACHINING - CNC - PRINTING SERVICES - PREPRESS - OFFICE SUPPLIES - STAMPS, SEALS & EMBOSSERS) Bob Bussey 888 W. Waterloo Rd. Akron, OH 44314 (330) 745-2300 www.excelsiormarking.com Gabrail Cancer Center (PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS) Shelly Rentsch 4875 Higbee Ave. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 492-3345 www.GabrailCancerCenter.com Maui Creative (PHOTOGRAPHERS PORTRAIT & WEDDING) Mallory & Justin McCrea P.O. Box 9356 Canton, OH 44711 (330) 327-7463 www.mauicreative.com Ohio Department of Transportation Office, Jobs & Commerce (TRANSPORTATION) Christina Wagner 2088 S. Arlington Rd. Akron, OH 44306 (330) 786-3122
NEW MEMBERS Pawtech K-9 (DOG TRAINING) Steve Aukerman 3110 Faircrest SW Canton, OH 44706 (330) 484-4100 Premier Home Repairs, LLC (HOME IMPROVEMENTS) Jack McMillen 5982 Dee Dee Circle SW Navarre, OH 44662 (330) 265-3420 Printz Florist (FLORISTS - RETAIL) Jack Plastow 3724 12th St. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 453-0103 www.printzflorist.com Sandler Training @ The Ruby Group (BUSINESS COACHING) Dean Langfitt 2251 Front St. Ste. 206 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (330) 929-9449 www.TheRubyGroup.Sandler.com Spray Foam Solutions (INSULATION - WEATHERIZATION) Aaron Raber 15012 Goudy Rd. Dalton, OH 44618 (330) 828-6255 www.sprayfoamsolutions.com Rick Taylor (RETIREES) 8366 Deacon NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 499-0486 Tesla Nanocoating Inc. (OIL & GAS - SUPPLIERS) Todd Hawkins 6200 Frank Ave. NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 494-6470 www.teslanano.com The Irish Pub & Grill (RESTAURANTS) Deborah Busby 8007 Hills & Dales Rd. Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 833-5000 www.massillonirish.com
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BIZ BITZ The Corporate University at Kent State University at Stark will present the 2013 Human Resource Symposium to provide support and training by qualified and experienced professionals. The symposium will take place on Thursday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The University Center at Kent State Stark. The keynote presentation, The Power of Attitude, will be delivered by Marvin Montgomery. The event agenda features sessions led by experts from multiple disciplines with realworld experience. To register or for more information, visit www.YourCorporateU.com or call 330-244-3508. The registration fee for SHRM members is $175. The registration rate for non-SHRM members is $195. Conference attendees will receive five HRCI strategic credits. Attorneys Randolph L. Snow (litigation), Joel K. Dayton (bankruptcy & creditor/ debtor rights), Gust Callas (labor & employment), and Jim P. Kamerer (estate planning & probate) of Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh, LPA, have been named by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine as top attorneys in Ohio for 2013. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers. Additionally, three attorneys were named Ohio Rising Stars for 2013: Robert J. Murphy (real estate), Robert B. Preston III (litigation), and Michelle M. Schuld (business/corporate). Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. ProArt Signs, LLC is pleased to announce that Sharon L. Downard, owner, has recently acquired her LOWEN Certified and 3M Preferred Graphic Installer status. She is only the second woman nationwide to achieve this status. Peoples Services, Inc., a public warehousing and transportation company with headquarters located in Canton, Ohio, has hired four new employees. Fred Steiner, Joseph DeVirgilio, Prashant Carvalho and Steve Little became Peoples Services newest team members in the last few months. Steiner, who has over 40 years of experience in the transportation field, has joined PSI as transportation manager of the Massillon, Ohio facility. DeVirgilio will act as
the new safety and compliance manager at the Terminal Warehouse, Inc. facility in Akron, Ohio, and he will be responsible for overseeing PSI’s 18 facilities in six states for all safety inspections and regulatory compliance. Carvalho as an industrial engineer who will improve PSI’s processes, develop labor standards and manage special projects. Little has joined the team as its newest warehouse manager, and he will make use of his 30 years of experience in distribution for the Mogadore, Ohio facility. The Ohio Lawn Care Association is proud to announce Matt Tyler of GrassMaster Inc. is the 2012 Applicator of the Year. Tyler was honored at the Ohio Lawn Care Association’s Annual Meeting. Lori Kiko recently became the first woman and the third generation of her family inducted into the Ohio Auctioneers Association (OAA) Hall of Fame. The honor is the latest in a long line of awards, honors and recognitions for the Stark County, Ohio native. Kiko joins her father, grandfather and uncle in the OAA Hall of Fame. Kiko is an auctioneer and realtor with Kiko Auctioneers of Canton, Ohio and has been full time with the family owned and operated company since 1982. She has served on the Board of Directors of the OAA, National Auctioneers Association, and Stark County Association of Realtors. She recently served a three-year term on the Ohio Auctioneers Commission a position appointed by former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys were recently named by Best Lawyers® in the 2013 Women Leaders in Law. Those who received this honor are: Laura E. Beverage, Marcia Allen Broughton, Ellen S. Cappellanti, Elizabeth O. Lord, Shayne M. Madsen, Gale Lea Rubrecht and Lindsay Simmons. This recognition follows Law360’s recognition of the firm as one of the top ten firms for female partners. The National Law Journal also recently reported Jackson Kelly as having the second highest percentage of equity partners who are women - based on data from the largest law firms in the country. Rick Hull, president and CEO of Premier Bank & Trust, and Mark Witmer, president and CEO of First National Bank, announced today that Premier has entered into a definitive agreement with First National to acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of First National’s Fairlawn, Ohio office. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary
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closing conditions and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2013. Under the terms and conditions of the transaction, Premier will acquire First National’s Fairlawn banking office location and total loans of approximately $10 million, and will assume total deposits of approximately $16 million. Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties announced the hiring of Lisa Zellers to the position of community developer. She will be responsible for agency fundraising and the operational management of “The Main Event” development dinner held each November to benefit thousands of homebound and nutritionally at-risk individuals in our community. Zellers brings more than 20 years of experience in building and maintaining community relationships, primarily working with agricultural organizations in both Ohio and California. She holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Calif. Before joining Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties, she was an agricultural liaison to U. S. Senator George V. Voinovich. GO2 Advertising, a strategy-driven advertising agency, was recognized as the 2013 Distinguished Corporate Leader for the Akron chapter of the American Heart Association. The award is given once a year to a local business that devoted time, services or products to the American Heart Association. GO2 is the first advertising agency to receive the honor. Since 2008, GO2 has developed creative themes, produced video presentations and designed all materials for the American Heart Association’s annual Heart Ball. This fundraising event generates thousands of dollars in donations every year. In 2012, GO2’s “Open Your Heart” video helped raise over $70,000. In 2013, GO2 spent over 400 pro bono hours towards the event. Chuck Byrd of Bolivar has been named chief financial officer for The Employment Source in Stark and Tuscarawas counties. Byrd returns to the organization having previously served as controller and deputy director from 1999 to 2005. He brings over 22 years of experience in government and nonprofit financial management. A Canton native, he is a graduate of Perry High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Bowling Green State University and recently completed postgraduate coursework in public administration, finance and accounting. A Marine veteran, he and his wife Pam are the parents of two children.
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First Friday: Chalk the Walk This First Friday needs no introduction. Just watch where you step as the streets and sidewalks will be covered with over 20 canvases of temporary public art. The 2013 Battle of the Band winners, Good Hours, will headline the Cleveland Avenue stage, along with Around the Block Band. And if that doesn’t color your world, check out the Sumi Ink Art project. First Friday is sponsored by the Stark Community Foundation and is celebrated every first Friday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m. in downtown Canton. First Friday is presented by ArtsinStark, The County Arts Council, and the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District. For the most up-to-date information, visit CantonFirstFriday.com.
First Friday, July 5 6 to 10 p.m. Downtown Canton Arts District and Surrounding Area FREE! Event
y! Mark on the Ballpark Join fellow young professionals as we literally takeover and leave our mark on the ballpark. At the y! Mark on the Ballpark, you’ll jump on the bus, snack, drink and be merry, and ultimately witness a huge win by our very own Windians! No highway traffic jams, no fighting for that up-close parking spot, no boring alone time in the car. Our bus will deliver you to Progressive Field in time for the game… all you have to do is bring your favorite beverage of choice for the ride up. And keep an eye on the jumbo scoreboard during the 6th inning for a special ystark! shout-out.
Wednesday, July 10 5 to 11 p.m. Progressive Field 2401 Ontario St. in Cleveland Bus departs from Kent State University at Stark RSVP today as space is limited
To Protect and Serve July Stark County Safety Council Luncheon At the July Safety Council Luncheon, our first luncheon of the 2014 program year, we’re bringing back our four-legged heroes: Canton City Police Department’s K-9 Unit. Officer Stanbro will be onsite for a discussion of this important aspect of our safety forces.
Thursday, July 11 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. NW in Canton Cost: $16 RSVP by July 8
Doing Is the New Thinking July AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Dr. Phillip Kim Do you have a great idea to start or improve your business? How long have you been sitting on the sidelines waiting for your turn to get in the game? At the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Friday, July 12, Dr. Phillip Kim, assistant professor at Walsh University’s DeVille School of Business, will help you avoid falling into the myth of “perfect timing.”
Friday, July 12 7 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Circle in North Canton Cost: $18 members $21 members less than 48 hours in advance $25 non-members RSVP by July 10
ystark! Monthly Meet-Up at Sippo Lake The dog days of summer are here, you and your kids are just itching to get outside! And yes, we mean all kids...the two or four legged kind. Join us lakeside for a family-friendly and dog-friendly Monthly Meet-Up, including picnic themed food, cornhole, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, paddle boat rides and more!
Thursday, July 18 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sippo Lake 5300 Tyner St. NW in Canton Cost: Free! Visit ystark.org to register
18th annual West End Block Party July Stir After Hours Networking The 18th annual West End Block Party edition of STIR AFTER HOURS, a Canton tradition for summer networking, is happening on Thursday, July 25. Join Classic Collision Center, Inc. and participating businesses including: The Furbay Electric Supply Company, Ohio Auto Supply Company, Inc., OBS INC., Belden Brick Company, Downtown Ford Lincoln Mercury, and The Klingstedt Brothers Company.
Thursday, July 25 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Classic Collision Center 1431 6th Street SW in downtown Canton Cost: FREE! RSVP by July 23
Balloon Classic/Jackson-Belden Food Fest and Fireworks Join in the fun and excitement as 65 hot air balloons take flight! This awesome spectacle delights approximately 130,000 spectators over three days. In combination with the fantastic Food Fest, this free event offers families the opportunity to enjoy dozens of food vendors, live music, children’s activities, illuminating Balloon Night Glow and spectacular fireworks!
Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 21 Fri. 4-11:30 p.m., Sat. 6 a.m. and 4-11:30 p.m., Sun. 6 a.m. Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College Campuses 6000 Frank Ave. NW in North Canton Details: ProFootballHOFEF.com
Concert & Fireworks There is no better way to celebrate the Enshrinement Festival than with a giant fireworks extravaganza! Join us in downtown Canton for family fun that starts with a rousing band concert, activities for the kids, and delectable treats for all. Then sit back and enjoy an extraordinary fireworks display by Zambelli— “the First Family of Fireworks!”—choreographed to music and best described as phenomenal!
Saturday, July 27 6 p.m. Downtown Canton Details: ProFootballHOFEF.com
2-Mile and 5-Mile Races Nearly 1,900 people walk or run in the 2-Mile Race, 5-Mile Competitive Walk, 5-Mile Race and Kids Fun Run. Participants cross the finish line in front of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum, providing a super high-energy atmosphere and wonderful photo opportunities. Costumed characters accompany children six and under as they race to the finish in the free Kids Fun Run, where everyone is a winner!
Sunday, July 28 8 a.m. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2121 George Halas Drive NW in Canton Register at bitly.com/2013races
Community Parade Enjoy an afternoon in the heart of downtown Canton with family and friends. A wide array of community youth groups, marching bands, antique vehicles, specialty units and a giant helium balloon participate in this spirit-filled community parade.
Sunday, July 28 2:30 p.m. Downtown Canton Details: ProFootballHOFEF.com
Ribs Burnoff Enjoy finger-lickin’ fabulous ribs from local and national vendors, plus a variety of specialty foods. Family-friendly entertainment includes a master sand sculptor and face painting—and the chance to show your punt, pass, and kick skills at the Fantasy Football Zone of interactive inflatables. Then head for the grandstands each night for concerts by regional and nationally renowned recording artists.
Wednesday, July 31 through Friday, Aug. 2 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. daily Stark County Fairgrounds 305 Wertz Ave. NW in Canton Details: ProFootballHOFEF.com
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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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