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Reserve your booth, get back a huge portion of your investment in advertising dollars! Single Booth (8’ x 8’): just $299 for Chamber members ($449 for non-members) + $200 advertising voucher from The Repository! Double Booth (8’ x 16’): Just $449 for Chamber members ($599 non-members) + $400 advertising voucher from The Repository! Reserve your space online TODAY at www. StarkB2Bexpo.com or call (330) 580-8524. (continued on page 13)
OfficeMax co-founder and shale oil and gas expert headline B2B Expo featured events The Business to Business Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 24, will feature keynote speakers at special breakfast and lunch events.
INSIDE: New Board Member............................................ 2 Oil & Gas Update................................................. 3 STIR After Hours.................................................. 4 Community Salute.............................................. 4 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast.............................. 5 Women’s Impact Seeking ATHENA Noms............... 6 Small Business Convention.................................. 7 Fall NETWORK..................................................... 8 OHSAA Football Championships......................... 10 CVB Photo Contest Winners............................... 11 HOFEF General & Vice Chairs......................... 12,15 Enshrinement Festival Photo Winners................ 14 ystark! Young Professional Profile...................... 16 ystark! Network & Unwine ................................ 17 ystark! PerplexCity............................................ 17 ystark! Wellspring UnSpeaker Series.................. 18 Leadership Stark County Reflections.................. 19 Safety Council Seminar...................................... 21 Safety Council Benefits...................................... 22 Safety Council Luncheon.................................... 23 Safety Council Fire Prev. Breakfast..................... 24 Hot Business..................................................... 25 New Members................................................... 29 BizBitz.............................................................. 30 October Calendar.............................................. 31
Michael Feuer
Scott Rotruck
‘Shale Oil and Gas: What’s the big picture?’ will be the focus of Scott Rotruck’s presentation at the breakfast. Rotruck is Chesapeake Energy’s vice president for corporate development and government relations. If you think the Utica Shale will change Ohio’s economy in profound ways, you will want to hear Mr. Rotruck’s address on the role Utica and other U.S. shale play in the paradigm shift from scarcity to abundance.
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NEW BOARD MEMBERS Oct. 2012 - Volume XLIV - No.10
Dellapina joins Canton Regional Chamber board R. Eric Dellapina has joined the board of directors for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce for a three-year term.
Rick L. Haines President & CEO, AultCare Chairman Dennis P. Saunier President & CEO Jess Bennett Editor & Director of Marketing Denise Burton Director of Membership and Sales Advertising Sales / Action 330.458.2067
Dellapina is president for FirstMerit Bank’s Stark County and Western Pennsylvania markets. He has been employed by FirstMerit Bank for the past 10 years. Dellapina has lived and worked in Stark County since 1989, residing in North Canton with his wife and two children.
His banking experience includes 32 years of asset-based lending, mergers and acquisitions, managed assets, structured finance, energy lending and commercial banking. Dellapina received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Clarion University of Pennsylvania with a concentration in management and finance. Dellapina is active in the community, serving on the board of directors of the American Heart Association and on the board of directors as treasurer for the Canton Ballet. He is also a member of North Canton Rotary, The Ohio Oil and Gas Association and is a graduate of the 18th class of Leadership Stark County.
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Oil & Gas Developments Monthly Report by David Kaminski, Director of Energy & Public Affairs Some oil and gas companies seek our assistance in locating here. Some announce their arrival. And some just find their spot and get to work. One member of the third group is Wyoming Casing Service at 1414 Raff Rd. SW, led by district manager Colt Felmlee. This 35-year family business has several locations in Wyoming and other Western states, as well as an operation in Pennsylvania. It opened a Canton shop at the first of the year. It provides casing (pipe that lines an oil and gas well) and casing tools. Wyoming Casing employs about 15 people, a majority of them hired from the community, and Felmlee reports that Wyoming Casing has had good luck in finding qualified commercial truck drivers. The need for workers who hold a commercial driver’s license will increase as more oil and gas exploration and service companies come to the area.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of the Board - Rick L. Haines AultCare Sr. Vice Chairman - Karen Brenneman Hall, Kistler & Company LLP
Business and job opportunity are the themes of our third Oil and Gas Business Development Seminar, which takes place Oct. 9 at Courtyard by Marriott. Go to our events calendar at cantonchamber.org for registration information.
Vice Chairman - Brian Belden The Belden Brick Company Vice Chairman - Philip D. Fracassa The Timken Company Vice Chairman - William C. Shivers Huntington Bank Treasurer - D. William Allen Pro Football Hall of Fame
Cost to attend is $120 for a full day of education and business coaching, including continental breakfast and lunch. If you haven’t heard from the hundreds of people who have attended our seminars so far, you can see a little of what we offer by examining the slide presentations from speakers at the April 11 and June 15 installments. Find the presentations at cantonutica.com.
Immediate Past Chairman - George W. Lemon Retired President, Technical Products Group President & CEO - Dennis P. Saunier Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Corporate Secretary - Steven J. Katz Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Look for more news of Utica economic activity next month.
Stark State College is developing a CDL training program. Great Lakes Truck Driving School in Lorain County is a new member of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce this year because it, like Stark State and other training schools, sees an opportunity to provide drivers in the growing oil and gas economy.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kevin Bogard Marathon Petroleum Co. LP
Tim Maloney Canton Chair Rental
Thomas E. Cecconi Mercy Medical Center
Rick McQueen Akron-Canton Airport
William R. Cook Chase N.A.
John A. Murphy, Jr. Day Ketterer Ltd.
R. Eric Dellapina FirstMerit Bank N.A.
Alan Rodriguez Jülz by Alan Rodriguez and Rodriguez’s House of Stones
B2B featured events continued ... The breakfast is made possible through the support of Chesapeake Energy. Michael Feuer, co-founder of OfficeMax, will be the featured speaker at the B2B Expo luncheon. ‘Innovation. What is it? How to achieve it. Everything you wanted to know about innovation but were afraid to ask,’ will provide an up-close and personal look at how Feuer created OfficeMax, building it from one store to over 1,000 with sales of $5 billion, and now has launched Max-Wellness, a retail health and wellness concept. The driver for these companies was and is innovation; how to find something that consumers need, many times before they even know it. A copy of Feuer’s recent book, “The Benevolent Dictator” will be provided to each attendee at the luncheon through
Darryl J. Dillenback DNS Insurance, Inc. Mark Fleiner Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems
the support of The Corporate University at Kent State Stark.
Jerry Gilin Diebold Inc.
Both the breakfast and lunch events will be held in the McKinley Room of the Canton Memorial Civic Center. Doors to the breakfast will open at 7:45 a.m., and the breakfast will begin at 8:15 a.m., followed by a question and answer session. Doors for the lunch will open at 11:30 a.m. The presentation will begin at noon. Both the breakfast and the lunch are ticketed events. Reservations are required and can be made online at StarkB2BExpo.com or calling (330) 580-8524. Breakfast costs $18 and lunch costs $25. And be sure to put the After Hours Networking session on your calendar from 4 to 6 p.m. for just $7.
Greg Harbert CharterOne Bank Jason F. Haupt Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Jan Hein Ohio Desk Terrance L. Jones Multi-Development Services of Stark County
Mark J. Samolczyk Stark Community Foundation William C. Shivers Huntington Bank Paul E. Siegfried Siegfried Enterprises Inc. Bruce M. Soares Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Alice C. Stephens The Employment Source Walter F. Wagor, Ph.D. Kent State University at Stark David M. Wheeler AEP Ohio
Geoff Karcher The Karcher Group
Chris White The Repository
Judith E. Barnes Lancaster Attorney At Law
Mike Williams Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority
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UPCOMING EVENTS Get Connected 2012 | STIR AFTER HOURS at Akron-Canton Airport Each year, the Akron-Canton Airport partners with our Canton Regional Chamber, along with the Greater Akron Chamber, the Green Chamber, the North Canton Chamber and the JacksonBelden Chamber to host a unique, combined after-hours event. Get Connected 2012, held on Thursday, Oct. 18, is an excellent opportunity for you to interact with hundreds of area business people, all in one place!
Admission to Get Connected After Hours, sponsored by Neo-Tec, is free to chamber members. Don’t miss an enjoyable night of networking, gourmet appetizers, spirits and giveaways, including a $300 Southwest Airlines gift card, sponsored by Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty, Co. LPA. Tabletop Spaces Available! A limited number of tabletop sponsorship spaces are available, so reserve yours today! Your $250 tabletop sponsorship package includes an 8’ skirted table, two chairs and electric outlet available upon request. Exhibit fee must be paid by Oct. 5 for your table to be secured.
Please contact Ryan Hollingsworth at (330) 896-2376 or email her at rhollingsworth@ akroncantonairport.com to confirm your attendance as a tabletop sponsor and make payment. Door prizes are also being accepted and must be valued at over $50. Don’t forget that one Stir attendee at this month’s event will be selected as our Hot Business of the Month and receive a feature article in the December issue of Action Newsletter. What better way to reach our 2,800 member-readers than to have your business in the limelight? Thursday, Oct. 18 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Akron-Canton Airport 5400 Lauby Rd. in Green Second Floor Atrium Cost: FREE! to members of participating chambers RSVP by Oct. 16 Note: Please park in the long-term parking area. Tickets will be validated.
Celebrate our greatest community assets at the annual COMMUNITY SALUTE AWARDS Outstanding civic volunteerism and community service will be recognized during the Chamber’s annual Community Salute Awards dinner on Nov. 7 at The University Center at Kent State at Stark. Attend the dinner to recognize exceptional community stewards – individuals, businesses and organizations who will be honored with the Award of Merit and Awards of Appreciation.
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This year’s Community Salute Award of Merit winner is Ronald J. Manse, tax partner, Bruner-Cox LLP. Our award of appreciation winners include: Aultman Wellness on Wheels; Robb Hankins, CEO, ArtsinStark and Bev Jordan, CEO, Stark Social Workers Network, Inc. Don’t miss next month’s issue of Action Newsletter for more details on each of our winners.
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Wednesday, Nov. 7 5:30 p.m., social 6:30 p.m., dinner 7:30 p.m., awards The University Center at Kent State Stark 6000 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton $50 per person RSVP by Oct. 31 Register online at CantonChamber.org. Contact Amy Nelson, events and marketing manager, at (330) 4582073 or by e-mail at amyn@cantonchamber.
UPCOMING EVENTS Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget October AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Catherine Foster Gobs of dollars are wasted each year in the billion-dollar industry of branding. Simple mistakes in the advertising message of business owners could be avoided if they followed the simple rules of “effective marketing.” At the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Friday, Oct. 12, marketing strategist Catherine Foster will explain the fundamentals of communicating your product or service to the marketplace.
Friday, Oct. 12 7 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Cir. North Canton, OH Cost: $18 members $21 members less than 48 hours in advance $25 non-members RSVP by Oct. 10
Foster is an award-winning marketing strategist and the owner of Blossom Marketing and Advertising. She is a three time recipient of the NRCC “Business Woman of the Year” award, the Ronald Reagan award for Entrepreneurial Excellence and the U.S. Chamber Marketing Person of the Year. She is also a Law of Attraction coach, motivational speaker, and the founder and publisher of The Positive Times Newspaper. 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.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Nominations being sought for the 2013 ATHENA Leadership Award® Women’s Impact Inc. is now accepting nominations for one of greater Stark County’s most prestigious awards: The ATHENA Leadership Award®. The award will be presented to an exemplary leader from our community at the second annual Stark County Athena International Award Celebration, held the evening of Mar. 21 at The University Center at Kent State University at Stark. Women’s Impact needs your help to identify and nominate potential ATHENA Leadership Award® recipients. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26.
The ATHENA Leadership Award Program is a strategic part of Women’s Impact Inc., a network of professionally-minded women who seek ways to advance women in leadership opportunities and foster an atmosphere that leverages the unique capabilities and perspectives of professional women in the greater Stark County region.
Nomination forms and more information can be found on the Womens Impact Inc. website at www. starkwomensimpact.com. Women’s Impact is conducted in collaboration with the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The ATHENA Leadership Award® is presented to individuals who have attained and embody the highest level of professional excellence in their business or profession, and devote time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community. But the one thing that sets this award apart from other professional women’s awards is that the nominee must actively and significantly have assisted other women in realizing their full leadership potential. Over 6,000 awards have been presented in over 500 communities in the United States and around the world since the program’s inception in 1982. In 2012, Women’s Impact was pleased to present two ATHENA recipients with awards. They were Stark County Commissioner Janet Weir Creighton and Clearview Golf Course pro Renee Powell. Other nominees were Sheila Markley Black, Day Ketterer Ltd.; Cheryle L. Casar, Louisville Meal Center and Key4Women; Trina Cutter, Western Reserve Public Media; Dr. Michelle D. Evans; Honorable Sheila G. Farmer, Judge of the Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals; Kari Groh, The Timken Company and Shannon English Hexamer, Shannon English Marketing.
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UPCOMING EVENTS 2012 Small Business Convention presented by COSE The seventh-annual Small Business Convention on Oct. 25 and 26 is the premier small business event in the country. This two-day experience is packed with 48 educational workshops, six national keynote speakers, a businessto-business tradeshow and unique networking opportunities. The 2012 SBC will take place at the Kalahari Convention Center in Sandusky, Ohio. The Center is Ohio’s largest convention facility and features state-ofthe-art amenities and more than 200,000 square feet of meeting space. This year the Convention features six national keynote speakers, including Rhonda Kallman, co-founder, The Boston Beer Company (maker of Samuel Adams) and female pioneer in the industry; Desi Williamson, an inspirational speaker who overcame adversity and found success; Kelly McDonald, a multicultural
marketing expert and author of How to Market to People Not Like You; Jeff Slutsky, an expert in “Street Fighting,” resultsoriented, low-cost marketing tactics; Dennis Snow, a customer service pro who helps organizations create “walk-throughfire” customer loyalty; and Troy Hazard, author of Future-Proofing your Business, powerful lessons from the edge. Are you ready to discover your small business’ path to success? Canton Regional Chamber members receive a special price of $99. Go online to smallbizconvention.com/register and use the code “2012partner” for the discount.
CONVENTION & VISITORS’ BUREAU Pre-sale tickets available now for High School Football’s Greatest Weekend! Pre-sale tickets for the 2012 OHSAA State Football Championships are on sale now, and three exciting packages are available for fans! 6-Game Ticket Book | $48.50 • Reserved sideline seats at all six division championships
4-Game Fun Pack | $25.50 • General admission end zone seats at Division II Championship on Friday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. and all three games on Saturday, Dec. 1 (Divisions I, III, V) •
Optional Add-on: $4 Official Program
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Enshrinee Autograph Session (Friday, Nov. 30, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium or Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Fawcett Stadium)
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Optional Add-on: $15 Pro Football Hall of Fame admission
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Optional Add-on: $10 two-day parking pass or $20 motor home parking pass
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Optional Add-on: $10 two-day parking pass or $20 motor home parking pass
Fans may order online at ohsaafootball. com, and seat selection is available. Phone orders are also accepted by calling Rosie Kurtz at (330) 458-2085. Ticket orders are on a first-come, first-served basis, so for the best seat in the house order online and order early. The Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau has hosted the annual OHSAA State Football Championships for over twenty years, and will host through 2013.
Saturday 3-Pack | $20.50 • General admission end zone seats to all three games on Saturday, Dec. 1 (Divisions I, III, V)
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CON VENTION & VISITORS’ BUREAU Visitors’ Bureau announces the winners of the “I
Stark!” photo contest
The Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau hosted an interactive contest this summer to encourage visitors and local residents alike to get out and explore the many tourism destinations of Stark County.
submitted, the visitor had the chance to win a $250 gas card. Prizes were also awarded for the best photo, most creative photo, and judges’ choice. Voting took place on Facebook.
“heart Stark” and Canton Food Tours $250 Gas Card Winner: Michelle Wolfe
This contest, appropriately named the “I ♥ Stark!” Photo Contest, was a huge success with over 120 photos submitted from over 25 destinations in Stark County.
And the winners are…
Visit www.visitcantonstark.com to view all of the winners and finalists.
The goal of the contest was for guests to visit as many of the participating businesses during the summer months as possible, and to have their photo taken with the “I ♥ Stark!” sign at each business. For each location visited and each photo
Most Creative Photo: The WRL Advertising staff “hearts Stark” and Tam O’Shanter Golf Course Best Photo: Keelin Greene “hearts Stark” and Olde Canal Days Judges’ Choice: Linda Dieterich, Laura Connelly, Kathy Pontzer and Janet Smitek
Most “I Stark!” Locations Visited: Kristal Stewart
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ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL Halter and McFarlane tapped as general chairs for 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Pro Football Hall of Fame have named two long-time community volunteers to leadership positions for the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, a milestone year celebrating 50 years of excellence. The world-renowned festival will celebrate the annual enshrinement of football players, coaches, and contributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, “America’s Premier Sports Museum and Showplace!” Joe Halter, founding partner, chairman and CEO of Canton-based Solmet Technologies, Inc., will serve as general chairman of the Enshrinement Festival activities planned by the Enshrinement Festival department of the Canton Regional Chamber. And for the third consecutive year, Robert J. McFarlane, national sales director of outdoors products division for Bruce Foods Corporation of New Iberia, La., will serve as general chairman of the Enshrinement Festival activities planned by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. With the 2012 Enshrinement Festival behind them, strategic planning for the 2013 Enshrinement Festival is already well underway. 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 extraordinary community volunteers, will ensure the success of this special celebration. The tentative dates for the 2013 events will be announced and available shortly at www. profootballhofef.com.
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Halter will lead the chairmen of 26 Canton Regional Chamber committees, who hold in excess of 350 meetings throughout the year, to attend to the massive details of planning and staging several Enshrinement Festival events. He brings first-hand experience to the position as a result of his years of service on the Board of Directors of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, including serving as chairman in 2006. His passion for the Enshrinement Festival runs deep, and his current service as a member of the board of directors of the Pro Football Hall of Fame allows him to bring a unique and energizing perspective to the joint planning efforts between the organizations. A graduate of Ohio University, he is on the board of directors of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and previously served as a board member for Goodwill Industries of East Central Ohio. Halter has a strong dedication to the arts, service organizations and business community, and is currently active in Rotary Club of Canton, Stark Development Board and the Aultman Health Foundation board of directors. He and his wife, Nancy, reside in Canton and have two grown children and two grandchildren.
McFarlane will lead the chairmen of 11 Pro Football Hall of Fame committees in planning and implementing additional Enshrinement Festival events, including the central focus of the entire festival, the Enshrinement Ceremony, as well as the NFL Hall of Fame Game and the First Play event. McFarlane also will lead the support committees that assist the Pro Football Hall of Fame in providing hospitality to the Class of 2013 Enshrinees, returning Hall of Famers and their families. He is a 20-year veteran of the Hall of Fame Hospitality Committee, having served as chairman for 11 years. In addition to his volunteer work with the Hall of Fame committee, McFarlane is past-chairman of the Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic Invitational Committee, past-president of Wishes Can Happen, Inc., co-founder and pastpresident of Jackson Township Jaycees, JCI senator and ambassador, included in Outstanding Young Men of America, and retired football official after 26 years. He has been very involved in Jackson Township, where he resides and has served as a volunteer fireman as well as involvement in the formation of the Jackson Township Police Department. He is a graduate of Capital University with a bachelor’s degree in management. He and wife Sharon are proud of daughter Kelly and son-in-law Scott.
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B2B EXPO continued About B2B EXPO The B2B EXPO, presented by The Repository and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 24, offers small to large businesses from throughout the Stark County and Northeast Ohio region an opportunity to showcase their products and services in the large exhibition hall, open during the event from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity participate in educational sessions offered throughout the day, keynote speakers will be featured at the breakfast and lunch event, and a networking after hours session on the exhibition floor. The Corporate University at Kent State Stark is serving as the title sponsor of this year’s event, along with major sponsorships from Huntington Bank and Mercy Medical Center.
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ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL Enshrinement Festival announces 24th annual Photo Contest award winners Professional photographer Tedd Perkins of Canton won a first place award and the coveted “Best of Show” in the 24th annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Photo Contest for his shots of the Drum Corps International Competition. Perkins was also awarded one honorable mention, bringing his personal prize package to $375. The annual photo contest, sponsored by Western Reserve Group, was open to amateur and professional photographers alike, and any photos of outdoor Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival events qualified for entry. The photos were judged based on creativity, clarity, depth and color, overall composition and print quality, with nine photographers taking home cash prizes. Other professional photographers winning prizes included Dennis Valentine of Louisville, with a $100 first place photo from the Timken Grand Parade, plus one $25 honorable mention award. Scott Heckel of North Canton won $100 for his Balloon Classic/Jackson Belden Food Fest & Fireworks first place photo.
The winning photos will be on display at the Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography, located at 520 Cleveland Ave. N in downtown Canton, from Oct. 5 through 15. The photos will also be showcased on the Enshrinement Festival’s Web site at www.profootballhofef.com.
Caption: Best of Show Photograph by Tedd Perkins, taken at the Drum Corps International Competition.
MORE ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED! The M.K. Morse Company won the 2012 “Creative Costume Award” in a popular competition for helium balloon sponsors in the Timken Grand Parade. Balloon handlers are encouraged to dress in costume to match the theme of their balloon. Entries were judged on creativity, energy level, entertainment value, and overall appearance. The M.K. Morse Company coordinated their outfits to match Jokey the Smurf, with some of the adventurous male handlers even dying their beards blue! The Aultman Hospital balloon handlers, escorting the shiny gold dragon along the parade route, finished a close second.
The non-professional category was led by Douglas Perry of Canton who received $200 for two first place winning photos, one from Concert & Fireworks and one from Drum Corps International Competition. Other $100 award winners in the non-professional category included Doug Froelich of North Canton (Balloon Classic/Jackson-Belden Food Fest & Fireworks) and Michael Markilinski of Ford City, Pa. (Timken Grand Parade). Markilinski also won a $25 honorable mention for a Timken Grand Parade photo, as did Tina Baxter of Clifton Park, N.Y. (Ribs Burnoff ), Matt Moser of Massillon (Balloon Classic/Jackson Belden Food Fest & Fireworks), and Larry Clapper of Massillon (Drum Corps International Competition).
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ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL Sterling and Ruda named to leadership roles for 2013 Enshrinement Festival The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Pro Football Hall of Fame have named two long-time community volunteers to leadership positions for the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. Vicky Sterling, vice president of sales and marketing for Pinnacle Press, Inc., will serve as general vice chairman of the Enshrinement Festival activities planned by the Enshrinement Festival department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. And for the third consecutive year, Guy Ruda, sales associate for R. Z. Marketing Group, will serve as general vice chairman of the Enshrinement Festival activities planned by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Sterling just completed 18 years of service in various leadership capacities on the Ribs Burnoff Committee, most recently as chairman in 2011 and 2012. A graduate of Louisville High School, she also served on the security committees for the Balloon Classic and Enshrinement Ceremony Committees. A past member of the board of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, she is a past recipient of the Chamber’s Community Salute Award of Merit, and also a recipient of the Canton Advertising Federation’s Ad Person of the Year Silver Medal Award. She also extends her time and resources to the Aultman Health Foundation and Aultman Women’s Board, Canton Blues Festival, J.R. Coleman Women in History Luncheon and Ladies Auxiliary Post 7490. The mother of two, Sterling is married to Todd and has four grandchildren. During the 2012 Enshrinement Festival, while serving in the leadership role as general vice chairman, Ruda also completed his 12th year as chairman of the Enshrinement Committee, and he will serve in that dual capacity again in 2013. He previously served 18 years as a member of the committee, as well as three years as chairman of the former NFL Experience Committee. Ruda and his wife Gail are the proud parents of David and Danielle.
Celebrating the past, anticipating the future 2013 MARKS THE 50-YEAR CELEBRATION While nearly 21,000 men have played in at least one National Football League game, there are only 273 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame; this number will be increased by not more than seven and not fewer than four when the Class of 2013 is announced Feb. 2 during Super Bowl weekend. The central focus and highlight of the festivities will be the induction ceremony for the Class of 2013 Enshrinees, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3, at Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium. Added excitement and activities will abound in 2013 as both organizations work collaboratively to celebrate 50 years of success since the Pro Football Hall of Fame opened its doors on Sept. 7, 1963, and the first Enshrinement Festival events were held that year. Since then, more than nine million fans have visited the Hall, which over the years expanded from its original 19,000 square feet to 85,000 square feet. It is now in its second and final phase of the $27 million “Future 50” Expansion and Renovation Project that will be completed in time for the 50th Anniversary in 2013, expanding the Hall to 118,000 square feet and setting the museum on course for the future. Likewise, the annual Enshrinement Festival has expanded from its original four small events to 19 diverse events over a two and a half week period, enjoyed by nearly 700,000 people and producing an economic impact of over $31 million for the Canton/Stark County area and nearly $56 million for the State of Ohio. In addition, millions of people experience aspects of the Enshrinement Festival as events are televised and covered by other media. With a record of success for the past 49 years, the Enshrinement Festival has earned its reputation as “A One of a Kind Celebration!”
Check the Web sites periodically for the latest information: www.profootballhofef.com or www.profootballhof.com.
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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 will feature a monthly profile of an individual who represents the group (ages 20-40) that ystark! is targeting.
Name: James Waters II Occupation/ Title/Place of work: Director of Canton Film Festival, Film Director and Producer, and Board Member at Community Harvest Why are you interested Canton’s Young Professionals initiative? To meet professionals like me who care about the future of Canton and take steps to make it an even better place to work and live. I’m getting involved with ystark! to take advantage of the great networking opportunities, and to successfully integrate the organizations I give time and resources to. Our generation is known for caring deeply about society and making positive changes that relate to our environment, leadership and our future. That is something we should continue to embrace and be known for well into our later years. What is your impression of ystark!, what do you think of their events, etc.? As a new person, I’m already impressed at the number of and the variety of activities YPs have available to us. Meeting other young professionals who feel the same way I do when it comes to leadership goals, working hard and making Stark County an overall awesome place to live—that is the payback for being involved. Where did you grow up? In what cities have you lived and worked? I grew up primarily in Canton and attended Canton McKinley Sr. High School. I have worked in the film industry in Chicago, Los Angeles and currently reside in Canton. Why have you chosen to live in Canton? Being surrounded by family and friends who believe in you and your goals is important to me. I also know that good, creative and talented people are here. I want to surround myself with not only the best in the industry but the most creative. I have worked along side industry leaders in Hollywood and it still amazes me that most of these successful people have their best friends or family working with them in some capacity. That tells me how important your roots are, and bringing along the people who believe in you helps with achieving success.
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What type of dwelling do you live in? What do you think of the housing choices for YPs in the Canton area? I live in a house in Canton proper. I think that there is a great variety of opportunity for YPs to live in diverse settings in this area. The arts community has certainly played a huge role as well as service organizations like Habitat for Humanity and others in helping revive the downtown. What do you like MOST about Canton? The people and the opportunities. If you are serious and intentional about anything in your life, you will find what makes you thrive and accomplish your dreams. I can live anywhere but I choose right now to live here. There’s enough work for everyone and plenty of opportunity in this area to choose what kind of life you would like to live. The cost of living in Canton in relation to other areas of our metropolitan size is so good, and yet I believe we have the most giving people. As a board member of Community Harvest, I can see what is lacking in our town, but on the flip side, there are so many people who give their time, resources and money to organizations like Community Harvest. That to me is true community and what Canton is all about. What do you like LEAST about Canton? The perception that we are small and not up and coming. I see such great talent all the time in more areas than just film. I know so many YPs who are leaders in the own right in the areas of technology, marketing and of course, the arts. We are capable of great things. There are already people who are leaders in their own right from Northeast Ohio who are young, and if given the opportunity, can make Canton even greater by staying here. What are the opportunities for YPs in Canton when it comes to career opportunities, cultural access, leadership or community involvement opportunities? Certainly ystark! and Leadership Stark County offer great opportunities for community involvement, networking and setting a course for leaders in the making. ArtsinStark continues to play a vital role in the arts community and there are plenty of service opportunities. There is always a need and never enough people to help fill it. Working with the Canton Film Festival, Community Harvest, with the great folks at the Canton Palace Theatre and First Fridays have shown me that there are so many opportunities to volunteer and serve while gaining friends and leadership skills at the same time. What’s missing from Canton that would attract more YPs? I would like to see more office-sharing spaces downtown for young professionals who are
freelancing and who make their living off of project-based work. More businesses are finding that professionals in our age range can and do figure out how to schedule work around life, not life around work. Having ample space for project-based people and freelancers who do not have official spaces over their heads would benefit greatly from an office-sharing idea. What do you do in the evenings or on the weekends for fun in Canton? I like to patronize local places. It’s where my friends are anyways! There is always something going on at the Palace, the Player’s Guild and local eateries. I’m all about working on projects with a cup of coffee at Muggswigz, seeing a show at the Auricle, eating great sushi at Basil, and spending time at Harmon’s, a local pub my friend owns. What would you change about Canton if you could? Involvement. If the people who complain the most about Canton would participate in just a few activities or spend a few dollars a month on all things local, it would make a difference. I don’t think people realize how a few minutes or few dollars spent with consistency can impact a whole town. There are plenty of opportunities to serve, helping activities to thrive here. People just have to simply “be here” and get involved. Could you see yourself spending your lifetime in Canton? Yes! A lifetime is a long time ... I would bring the big city mentality of working hard so you can play hard (and fitting sleep in once in a while) to the table. I’m always of the mind set that you can only make things great if you work at it and bring the best of what you have learned from every area of your life. Sometimes the pace is too slow for me here, but I just keep adding more to my plate, give it my all, and expect the people I work with here in Canton to work at the same pace. That’s how we get things done. I could see spending my lifetime here, but it would have to be on my terms. 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? Los Angeles, of course. But one of my goals is to bring Los Angeles and Hollywood film knowledge to Northeast Ohio. Having lived the fast-paced life in a city that never sleeps and rubbing shoulders daily with industry specialists and masters of their trade, I am convinced we have the same caliber of talent here. I plan on being a catalyst to help the arts community between California and Boston see Canton, Ohio, as a hub for creativity in film.
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YSTARK! Network & Unwine on the Rails Get your ticket to network and unwine with YPs before the train pulls out of the station! At this month’s On the Rails Adventure, enjoy a two hour train-ride excursion through scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park. While on board you will be introduced to five different wines and each is served with chef-prepared hors d’oeuvres. You will learn of each wine’s characteristics—the body, aroma, bouquet and finish. Everyone on board receives a Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad commemorative tasting glass. Space is limited, please RSVP early. Friday, Oct. 12 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Departing Boston Mills Station 7100 Riverview Rd. in Peninsula Cost: $55 RSVP online at ystark.org
PerplexCity! is back and more perplexing than ever Sponsored by:
This month brings the third annual installment of ystark!’s PerplexCity!, the epic scavenger race riddled with riddles. The game will be held in downtown and BEYOND on Saturday, Oct. 13, beginning at 10 a.m. Gather a team of up to six players and make sure that the whole gang is ready for a challenge that will take you all over town in pursuit of confounding clues. You’ll discover new and exciting locations throughout the city as you make you way to different businesses on foot and by car. Each team will receive a clue to kick things off and then hurry from clue to clue, revealing locations in downtown Canton and beyond to explore. Perplexed? Don’t be! We’ll provide instructions for everyone before the game starts.
finish. The winning team will be the first one to solve ALL of the clues and make it to the end of the game, where they will be lavishly celebrated! Can’t wait for the 13th? Check out our videos online to get in the PerplexCity mood and register now at www.ystark.org. Saturday, Oct. 13 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Begins at Market Square 301 Market Ave. N in Downtown Canton Cost: $50 for up to 6 players Reservations are required RSVP online at ystark.org The game will be played rain or shine
Remember: your team must hurry to each clue! You’ll be competing against 20 or so other teams, all racing you to the
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YSTARK! ystark! presents From the Scoreboard to the Boardroom featuring Jim Tressel Wellspring UnSpeaker Series ystark! is honored to welcome former head coach Jim Tressel to Canton for From the Scoreboard to the Boardroom. This installment of the Wellspring UnSpeaker Series will teach you how to get on board with managing direct reports. Register today to learn from one of the most prolific leaders in college football!
Tickets are $35 each, and VIP tables of 10, including a listing in the event program, are available for $500. Tickets include chef-prepared lunch and beverages, with a cash bar available prior to the event. Visit www.ystark.org to register. ystark!’s Wellspring UnSpeaker Series sessions empower you—helping young professionals learn to get what they want personally and professionally. This month’s signature Wellspring event will also serve as a powerful close to the ystark! fifth anniversary year.
Monday, Nov. 12 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fieldcrest Lodge 1346 Easthill St. SE in North Canton Cost: $35 each $500 for VIP table of 10 RSVP by Nov. 10 at ystark.org
Tressel grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduated from Berea High School in 1971, and received his B.A. in education from Baldwin Wallace College in 1975. His experience in coaching began in 1975 and continued through 2010 on the campuses of The University of Akron, Miami University of Ohio, Syracuse University, Youngstown State University and The Ohio State University. Recently, he served as a consultant to the Indianapolis Colts. He has published two books: The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life (2008) and Life Promises for Success (2011). He is currently serving in the newlycreated position of vice president for strategic engagement at The University of Akron. In this position, Tressel will identify, recommend and support strategies and efforts that promote success in all facets of student life, including alumni and friend engagement, and collaborations and partnerships with community organizations that have an influence and impact on UA students and their futures.
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LEADERSHIP STARK COUNT Y Newest Leadership Stark County Signature Program graduates reflect on experience I’d like to express my appreciation for both the financial and time support in allowing me to participate in the 25th Signature Class of Leadership Stark County. As I enter my fourth year of residence here, I can truly say that Leadership Stark County has changed my view of Stark County as well as all communities. After reflecting on the full experience, it is the breadth and depth of the issues that was most striking and significant. Having begun the program with a business background, I mistakenly believed that I generally understood or could quickly understand the challenges of the other segments of our community. Clearly, I was wrong. Being afforded the opportunity to dive into the depths of our community’s challenges—whether in education, the judicial system or human services—allowed me to realize that my presumption was insufficient to add value as a future board member. Further, while the lessons learned about each of the areas of our community are valuable, learning that all of the challenges are real and are being tackled with dedication is the true gem of this process. As I continue my time in the community and engagement in community leadership, I’ve learned that the solutions are rarely obvious. Patient, thoughtful reflection is generally the best approach. Nowhere was this lesson more apparent than during the poverty simulation on Human Services Day. I’m embarrassed to say that, prior to this day, I had a misguided view of poverty. I felt that poverty was rooted in apathy and a lack of drive, ignoring the role of circumstance. I lived on a belief that there was a path to exit poverty through hard work and dedication. The TANF town simulation placed me in the middle of the circumstance and showed me that, regardless of my education and motivation, helplessness was an emotion
that was quick to arrive and difficult overcome. On a broader note, when I combine this experience with Timken’s current Leadership Development Program, I’ve realized this process enlightened me to the vulnerability of individuals in all aspects of life. This has been key in my understanding the challenges of different aspects of our organization. I look forward to utilizing the understanding, perspective, and compassion that Leadership Stark County has provided in furthering our collective community. Chris Henson General Sales Manager, The Timken Company Leadership Stark County 25th Class If my community asks me how Leadership Stark County stimulated my interest to serve others, I will tell them that my willingness to serve began many years ago. But it was through Leadership Stark County that I gained a whole new perspective on the meaning of “community.” Never before have I been exposed to so many areas and so many people in such a short period of time: from arts and culture to the political system, from having lunch with judges to hearing the success story of a United Way client. It was so inspiring to meet people who are committed to being servant leaders. When all is said and done, I am ready to take on a leadership role backed by 25 years worth of experience.
representative at AEP Ohio, I manage a customer base of approximately 40,000. In order to meet the needs of my customers, I must develop a good understanding of who they are. During Human Services Day, I witnessed the financial issues facing some residential customers. On Economics Day, local companies revealed what they need to grow their businesses so that they can continue to invest in Stark County. And, throughout the program, I was able to network with community leaders that can only result in a win-win situation for AEP Ohio and the community-at-large. If the Leadership Stark County board asks me to summarize my experience as a member of the 25th class, I will tell them about the friends that I’ve made and how we bonded as a class during the Opening Retreat. I will tell them how the “shoebox” exercises led to personal growth by encouraging me to remove my shield and allow others to see who I am and how I came to be that way. Finally, I will tell them how grateful I am for the opportunity to participate in the program. The assets and challenges of the community are enormous, and I’ve learned through Leadership Stark County that the only way to achieve true success is through collaboration. Larry King once said, “This morning when I got out of bed, I realized that nothing I say today will teach me anything. Therefore, if I am going to learn, I must do it by listening”. My thanks to Leadership Stark County for speaking loud and clear! Dwight Parrish Customer Service Representative, AEP Ohio Leadership Stark County 25th Class
If my employer asks me how my participation in Leadership Stark County adds value to the company, I will tell them that building relationships are key to our success. As a customer services
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SAFET Y COUNCIL Trenching & Excavating: Certification Training Session On Wednesday, Oct. 24, the Stark County Safety Council is offering an eight-hour certified competent person training session for trenching and excavating, presented by Dennis Hobart, shoring training manager at Baker Corp. The all-day session includes training in the proper selection and application of protective systems, soil analysis and thorough review of Federal regulations. Attendees will receive comprehensive reference materials, complete with materials that will assist attendees in the establishment of a safety program, including sample forms and check lists.
rescue are recognized as the most advanced and complete available in the industry. He has been recognized as an approved instructor for the Federal Government, the State of Ohio, Ohio Contractors Association, Ohio Gas Association, Speed Shore Corporation and numerous safety organizations, associations, and trade unions. His training programs and instruction have been provided to thousands in the construction, industrial, utility, municipal and emergency service industries throughout the Midwest.
Participants that successfully pass a short test demonstrating their basic understanding of the material covered will receive a certificate and laminated wallet card, confirming participation in the required training. The session is $110 for Stark County Safety Council members, and $125 for non-members. Registration includes a continental breakfast, lunch and class materials. Wednesday, Oct. 24 7:30 a.m. registration 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. training Myers Lake Ballroom Garden Room 3218 Parkway St. NW in Canton Cost: $110 members, $125 non-members includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials RSVP by Oct. 17 About the Trainer Baker Corp. specializes in excavation safety consulting, training, and the rental and sales of excavation protective equipment. The company has provided the subject training for thousands of people from large and small municipalities, utility companies, industrial plants and construction companies. As shoring training manager, Hobart’s work includes jobsite specific application of equipment, training and the oversight of specialized products in the shoring industry. The training programs he instructs on excavation safety and trench
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SAFET Y COUNCIL Fire Safety: It’s Everyone’s Job October Stark County Safety Council Luncheon At the Stark County Safety Council luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 11, you’ll examine fire safety and code compliance and answer the question, “who’s responsible?” The facility owner, management, employees and visitors all bear some degree of responsibility. Code Enforcement Bureau Inspector Jamie Snyder from the State Fire Marshal’s office will show attendees how each member of the equation can best work towards a safer work environment. The session will cover fire department access, storage, egress, electrical and mechanical hazards, and more. Snyder joined the State Fire Marshal’s office in 2008. He currently serves as inspector for Stark, Carroll, Harrison and Jefferson Counties. He teaches service training for firework exhibitors and fire inspectors throughout the state. A native of Stark County, Snyder graduated from Fairless High in 1978. He attended Stark Technical College and studied fire science technologies. He was a volunteer firefighter in Beach City from 1978 through 1983, followed by an appointment to the City of New Philadelphia Fire Department, where he served as chief from 2001 to his retirement in 2008. Snyder is a third generation firefighter and his son is currently a lieutenant on the New Philadelphia Fire Department. Spotlight Company:
Thursday, Oct. 11 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. NW in Canton Cost: $16 RSVP by Oct. 8
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SAFET Y COUNCIL Honor our local heroes at the 47th Annual Fire Prevention Week Kickoff Breakfast The Stark County Safety Council, Canton Fire Prevention Bureau and Exchange Club will host Canton’s 47th annual Fire Prevention Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Skyland Pines Golf Club and Banquet Facility in Canton. The breakfast will feature the city and county Firefighter of the Year awards and a presentation by keynote speaker Mary Mondozzi, Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Center education coordinator.
Tuesday, Oct. 9 7:15 a.m. registration 8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Skyland Pines Golf Club and Banquet Facility 3550 Columbus Rd NE in Canton $14 per person (reserved tables of 8 available) RSVP by Friday, Oct. 5
The event is open to the public at a price of $14 per attendee. Register online at www.CantonChamber.org.
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HOT BUSINESS ON THE BURNER Lovely’s Suits | October Hot Business Entrepreneur David Roberts is at it again! The owner of Detailing Cars by David and D&R Housekeeping is opening a new business, Lovely’s Suits, next month in Canton. The store will offer a combination of off-the-rack and custom order suits, from brands such as Pallini, Vinci, Lucci, Fortini, Elegante Gentiluomo and Ranalli, along with shirts and ties by Daniel and Ellissa, Newtop, Fratello and Avanti Uomo, to name a few. Complementary cufflinks, shoes and hats will be coming soon, as will men’s casualware. Tuxedo sales will also be available. Roberts is opening the family-owned and operated business to provide quality apparel at affordable prices for work, church and events. Measurements and orders can be placed in store, as well as at in the convenience of your home or office.
Want to see your business featured here? Come to our monthly Stir After Hours Small Business Networking series for your chance!
The store will be opening in November in the Canton area, and hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Roberts is accepting custom orders now. Call (330) 4377271 for more information.
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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AD VANTAGE C ANTON FUNDING PARTNERS Thank you to our ADVANTAGE
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Aultman Health Foundation Charter One Bank Chesapeake Energy Corporation The City of Canton DeHoff Development Diebold, Inc. Dominion East Ohio Fifth Third Bank 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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NEW MEMBERS WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in August. 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. Agile Networks (TELECOMMUNICATIONS) Bob Brick 213 Market Ave N, Ste. 310 Canton, OH 44702 (888) 494-0549 www.agilenetworks.com Andreas Furniture (FURNITURE DEALERS - RETAIL) Rhonda Andreas 114 Dover Road Sugarcreek, OH 44681 (800) 846-7448 www.andreasfurniture.com Belpar Pet Care Centre (VETERINARY HOSPITAL) Angela Gainey 4835 Fulton Dr. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 492-8387 www.belparvet.com
Framer’s Workshop (PICTURE FRAMING - CUSTOM) Evelyn T. “Evie” Welch 4925 Whipple Ave. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 492-9922 Greener Corners (RECYCLING CENTER) Aaron Klein 301 Rt. 17 N, Suite 800 Rutherford, NJ 07070 (216) 923-1238 www.greenercorners.com Haidet’s Painting (PAINTING CONTRACTORS) Gary & Amy Haidet PO Box 7225 Canton, OH 44705 (330) 284-1133 www.haidetspaintinganddecorating.com
Cambria Suites Akron-Canton Airport
(HOTELS & MOTELS) Chris Bitikofer 1787 Thorn Dr. Uniontown, OH 44685 (330) 899-1990 www.cambriasuitesakron.com Casper, M.V. & Company (ACCOUNTANTS ACCOUNTING CONSULTANTS) Amer Husain 3721 Whipple Ave. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 492-4404 Corrosion Fluid Products Corp. (INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT SERVICE & SUPPLIES) Bob Ellis 9241 Akcan Circle NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 497-2800 www.corrosionfluid.com Crain’s Cleveland Business dba Crain Communications, Inc. (PUBLICATIONS) Nicole Mastrangelo 700 W. Saint Clair Ave. #310 Cleveland, OH 44113 (216) 522-1383 www.crainscleveland.com Ed Fernandez (REAL ESTATE) Edward P. Fernandez 4155 Fulton Dr. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 492-4100 www.whyusaed.com
Healthy Office Coffee & Adcor Vending (COFFEE BREAK SERVICE & SUPPLIES VENDING MACHINES) Brian Adolph 2687 Beaconfield NW Uniontown, OH 44685 (330) 497-0703 HEARINC))) (AUDIOLOGY) James M. Morris 2416 Whipple Ave. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 478-3350 www.hearinc.biz Jab Advertising (ADVERTISING - AGENCIES) Doug Bennett 203 Market Ave. S, Suite 212 Canton, OH 44702 (330) 936-4083 www.jabvertising.com Lovely’s Suits (MEN’S CLOTHING & FURNISHINGS) David & Tiffane Roberts 314 Cherry Ave. NE Canton, OH 44702 (330) 437-7271 M & R Home Improvements, LLC (HOME IMPROVEMENTS) Mike Hall PO Box 9137 Canton, OH 44711 (330) 844-0182 www.mandrhomeimprovement.com
Media Synthesis (ADVERTISING - AGENCIES) Cheryl Pifher 774 East 200th St. Cleveland, OH 44119 (330) 904-3279 www.mediasynthesis.com Princess House Products Cathy Mutigli, Consultant (HOUSEWARES) Cathy Mutigli 310 Maple St. Waynesburg, OH 44688 (330) 866-5505 www.princesshouse.com/CMutigli Quonset Hut (RETAIL STORES) Mark Kratzer 3235 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, OH 44709 (330) 492-1293 www.qhut.com Salon by Gina (BEAUTY SALONS) Gina Eccles 4838 Everhard Rd. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 704-7948 Scioto Energy (ENERGY CONSULTANTS) Whitney Byrd 4041 North High St. #202 Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 600-5611 www.sciotoenergy.com Splash Creative (ADVERTISING - AGENCIES) Amanda Anderson & Matt Graber 1079 Oneida Trail SW Hartville, OH 44632 (330) 354-5398 www.create-a-splash.com Wild Boy Design LLC (GRAPHIC DESIGN-WEB DESIGN WEBMARKETING) Zachary Basner 8200 Traphagen St. NW, Suite A Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 203-1748 www.wildboydesign.com
Martija Insurance Group (INSURANCE) Patrick Martija 3301 26th St. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 903-0879
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BIZ BITZ Walsh University has announced the appointment of Amy Malaska as vice president of student affairs/dean of students. In this position, Malaska is responsible for the oversight and supervision of the assistant dean of students (campus life programs and orientation), assistant dean of students (chief judicial and chief housing officer), director of campus ministry (campus ministry programs and initiatives), chief of campus police (campus police force and traffic/parking services), director of counseling services and the counseling center. As chief student affairs officer, Malaska also has responsibility for multicultural affairs, international student services, commuter student services, intramurals and university wellness programs. Before joining Walsh in 1999 as the director of residence life, Malaska held student affairs positions at Truman State University (Kirksville, Mo.) and Southeast Missouri State University. She earned a B.A. in communication from Bowling Green State University and an M.A. in counseling from Truman State University. Stark State College has named petroleum engineer S. Kathleen Steere to the position of coordinator, oil and gas programs to address the educational and partnership needs of the emerging industry. In the newly created post, Steere will lead the college’s recently formed Oil and Gas Advisory Committee and will spearhead the development of new oil and gas curriculum. She will assist with plans for Stark State’s recently announced $10 million Downtown Campus/Energy Center, which will serve the education and training needs of the oil and gas industry and serve students in Stark and surrounding counties. Steere also will be the college’s liaison with local and national oil and gas programs while developing partnerships within the industry and other higher education institutions. Steere is transitioning to the new position from working as a chemistry lab technician at the college for the past seven years, where she also has presented fuel cell seminars to area educators. She worked as a geologic consultant to the Belden and Blake Corporation, a petroleum engineering consultant in Illinois and a geologist in Ohio and Texas. She received bachelor’s degrees
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in petroleum engineering and petroleum geology from Marietta College. Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Law Firm is pleased to announce that Daniel J. Schlue has joined the firm as a partner. He focuses his practice in the area of intellectual property, both U.S. and foreign. Schlue has extensive experience in patent, copyright and trademark matters. In addition, he has experience in matters including licensing preparation and counseling, contract preparation and review, opinion preparation, intellectual property dispute resolution and business counseling. Prior to becoming an attorney, Schlue was a process chemist for A. Schulman, Inc. He is an active member of the Ohio, Akron and Stark County Bar Associations and the American Intellectual Property Law Association. WRL Advertising has announced recent new hires, including Jayson Shenk, graphic designer, Holly Mueller, director of public relations, Sabrina Milnes, web programmer and Sarah Cucciarre, graphic designer. In addition, Scott Stearns has joined the organization as a graphic design intern. Shenk graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art with a bachelor’s in fine arts degree in graphic design and a minor in photography. He comes to WRL with extensive design experience, serving a wide range of clients such as Factory Direct International and MTV. Mueller is a graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in public relations, and she attended Jackson high school in Jackson Township. Mueller’s past work includes Eaton Corporation, Lockheed Martin and the Military Affairs Council, located near Fort Riley in Junction City, Kan. Milnes will provide web support and web development services to the WRL team. She is a graduate of Louisville high school and has an associate’s degree in web design and development from Stark State College. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in the same field of study. Cucciarre graduated Cum Laude from Kent State University with a bachelor’s of fine arts degree in visual communication design and a minor in studio arts. Stearns attended Edinboro University, where he focused his studies on graphic design and printmaking. Premier Bank & Trust has announced that Brian Layman and Jim Tressel were elected to the board of directors. Layman is a principal with the law firm Layman, D’Atri & Associates, LLC. His practice focuses primarily on estate, tax, asset protection and business succession planning, corporate law, and trust and estate administration, and he is certified as a specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law by the Ohio State Bar
Association. He earned his B.S. in accounting, master’s degree and Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron. Tressel is the vice president for strategic engagement for The University of Akron, and former head football coach for The Ohio State University, among others, and consultant for the Indianapolis Colts. He earned a M.A. degree in education from the University of Akron and a bachelor’s degree in education from Baldwin-Wallace College. Hammontree & Associates, Limited professional engineers, planners and surveyors, has announced the staff addition of Gregory S. Byrer, RLA, ASLA. Byrer has over 26 years of experience in design, planning and construction. A Stark County resident, Byrer is an Ohio State University graduate with a bachelor’s in landscape architecture. He will be responsible for all landscape architectural components of the firm’s projects. His design specialties include enhancement and revitalization, master planning, public parks, trail and bikeway corridors, streetscape, sports and amusement, hotel, campus, water features and specialty structures. Stark County Hunger Task Force, the leading hunger-fighting organization in the county, has announced that Amy Weisbrod has joined the staff as executive director. Weisbrod comes to SCHTF from The Canton Chapter of The Foundation for Community Betterment, where she served as director since 2007 and was a founder of the local chapter. Weisbrod also served as a girls’ high school basketball coach for St. Thomas Aquinas in Louisville, and owns and manages E. Brown Properties LLC of Canton. She formerly served as a skip trace investigator for Source One Adjusters of Ohio at Canal Fulton and a case manager for the Sister-to-Sister program and MST program for Berea Children’s Home and Family Service in Cleveland. She earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and sociology from the University of Dayton and holds an associate’s degree in applied business, private investigation, from The Academy of Court Reporting. Chairman of the board of directors for the Canton chapter of The Foundation for Community Betterment, Weisbrod also serves as a member of the national board of directors for The Foundation for Community Betterment in Washington, D.C. She is a member of the board of directors for Canton’s Fair Employment Practices Board. To submit news for BizBitz please e-mail Jess Bennett at jessb@ cantonchamber.org.
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47th Annual Fire Prevention Week Kickoff Breakfast The Stark County Safety Council, Canton Fire Prevention Bureau and Exchange Club will host Canton’s 47th annual Fire Prevention Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Skyland Pines Golf Club and Banquet Facility in Canton. The breakfast will feature the city and county Firefighter of the Year awards and a presentation by keynote speaker Mary Mondozzi, Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Center education coordinator.
Tuesday, Oct. 9 7:15 a.m. registration 8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Skyland Pines Golf Club and Banquet Facility 3550 Columbus Rd NE in Canton $14 per person (reserved tables of 8 available) RSVP by Friday, Oct. 5
Oil and Gas Business Development Seminar III After sellout seminars in April and June, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is offering its third all-day Oil and Gas Business Development Seminar. Cost to attend is $120 for a full day of education and business coaching, including continental breakfast and lunch.
Tuesday, Oct. 9 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Circle NW in Canton Cost: $120 includes breakfast and lunch RSVP by Oct. 5
Fire Safety: It’s Everyone’s Job October Stark County Safety Council Luncheon At the Stark County Safety Council luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 11, you’ll examine fire safety and code compliance and answer the question, “who’s responsible?” The facility owner, management, employees and visitors all bear some degree of responsibility. Code Enforcement Bureau Inspector Jamie Snyder from the State Fire Marshal’s office will show attendees how each member of the equation can best work towards a safer work environment. The session will cover fire department access, storage, egress, electrical and mechanical hazards, and more.
Thursday, Oct. 11 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. NW in Canton Cost: $16 RSVP by Oct. 8
Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget October AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Catherine Foster Gobs of dollars are wasted each year in the billion-dollar industry of branding. Simple mistakes in the advertising message of business owners could be avoided if they followed the simple rules of “effective marketing.” At the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Friday, Oct. 12, marketing strategist Catherine Foster will explain the fundamentals of communicating your product or service to the marketplace.
Friday, Oct. 12 7 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Cir., North Canton, OH Cost: $18 members, $21 members less than 48 hrs. in advance $25 non-members RSVP by Oct. 10
Network & Unwine on the Rails Get your ticket to network and unwine with YPs before the train pulls out of the station! At this month’s On the Rails Adventure, enjoy a two hour train-ride excursion through scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park. While on board you will be introduced to five different wines and each is served with chef-prepared hors d’oeuvres. You will learn of each wine’s characteristics—the body, aroma, bouquet and finish.
Friday, Oct. 12 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Departing Boston Mills Station 7100 Riverview Rd. in Peninsula Cost: $55 RSVP online at ystark.org
PerplexCity! is back and more perplexing than ever This month brings the third annual installment of ystark!’s PerplexCity!, the epic scavenger race riddled with riddles. The game will be held in downtown and BEYOND on Saturday, Oct. 13, beginning at 10 a.m. Gather a team of up to six players and make sure that the whole gang is ready for a challenge that will take you all over town in pursuit of confounding clues. You’ll discover new and exciting locations throughout the city as you make you way to different businesses on foot and by car.
Saturday, Oct. 13 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Begins at Market Square 301 Market Ave. N in downtown Cost: $50 for up to 6 players Reservations are required RSVP online at ystark.org The game will be played rain or shine
Leadership Stark County Encounter Bus Tour The Encounter Bus Tour is ideal for providing community context for employees, new hires, or anyone new to Stark County. It’s the perfect starting point for becoming more involved in our region.
Tuesday, Oct. 16 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Departs from the Canton Regional Chamber 222 Market Ave. N in downtown Cost: $69 per person (includes lunch) Register by Oct. 8
Get Connected 2012 STIR AFTER HOURS AT AKRON-CANTON AIRPORT Each year, the Akron-Canton Airport partners with our Canton Regional Chamber, along with the Greater Akron Chamber, the Green Chamber, the North Canton Chamber and the Jackson-Belden Chamber to host a unique, combined after-hours event. Get Connected 2012, held on Thursday, Oct. 18, is an excellent opportunity for you to interact with hundreds of area business people, all in one place!
Thursday, Oct. 18 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Akron-Canton Airport 5400 Lauby Rd. in Green Second Floor Atrium Cost: FREE! to members of participating chambers RSVP by Oct. 16
Stark B2B Expo The B2B EXPO, presented by The Repository and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 24, offers small to large businesses from throughout the Stark County and Northeast Ohio region an opportunity to showcase their products and services in the large exhibition hall, open during the event from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity participate in educational sessions offered throughout the day, keynote speakers will be featured at the breakfast and lunch event, and a networking after hours session on the exhibition floor.
Wednesday, Oct. 24 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Canton Cultural Center for the Arts 1001 Market Ave. N in downtown Canton Cost: $2 admission, $18 breakfast, $25 lunch, $7 after hours Register online StarkB2BExpo.com
Trenching & Excavating: Certification Training Session On Wednesday, Oct. 24, the Stark County Safety Council is offering an eight-hour certified competent person training session for trenching and excavating, presented by Dennis Hobart, shoring training manager at Baker Corp. The all-day session includes training in the proper selection and application of protective systems, soil analysis and thorough review of Federal regulations.
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Wednesday, Oct. 24 7:30 a.m. registration 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. training Myers Lake Ballroom, Garden Room 3218 Parkway St. NW in Canton Cost: $110 members, $125 non-members includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials RSVP by Oct. 17