NEWSLETTER
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XLV 11
Awards of Merit, Appreciation bestowed at Canton Regional Chamber’s 2013 Community Salute Awards Nov. 5 Stephen A. Perry, president and executive director for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will be recognized with the highest honor, the Award of Merit, at the upcoming Community Salute Awards. The award will be presented along with four Awards of Appreciation on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Canton Regional Chamber’s Community Salute Awards dinner, held at The University Center at Kent State University at Stark. Tickets are available online for $50 at CantonChamber.org or by calling (330) 458-2070. Community Salute Award of Appreciation winners include: Leo E. Doyle, retired senior vice president, United National Bank and Trust, Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Stark County, Pathway Caring for Children, and Progressive Chevrolet. (continued on page 10)
Chamber says “Thank You” to Advantage Canton Funding Partners The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Advantage Canton Funding Partners for their continued dedication to the economic development efforts for both commercial and industrial sectors, as well as in downtown Canton. Our Advantage Canton Funding Partners
INSIDE: Stark Entrepreneurship Alliance.....................................2 Light Up Downtown Hat & Mitten Drive..........................3 Stir After Hours..............................................................4 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast.........................................5 Convention & Visitors’ Bureau Awards.............................6 Enshrinement Festival Awards........................................8 HOFEF Alumni Association Dinner...................................9 Leadership Stark County Profile.................................... 12 Leadership Stark County Spotlight Program.................. 13 Leadership Stark County Government Academy............ 14 ystark! Profile.............................................................. 15 ystark! Yuletide Fest..................................................... 15 ystark! Receives AEP Grant............................................ 16 Stark County Safety Council Luncheon.......................... 18 Funding Partners......................................................... 21 AC-3 Form.................................................................... 23 New Members.............................................................. 25 BizBitz......................................................................... 26 November Calendar...................................................... 27
Begun in 2005, the Advantage Canton Economic Development Program has resulted in millions of dollars in new investments and area employment growth. Without the support of our generous funding partners, these strides in economic development would not be possible.
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