ACTION Newsletter September 2019 by Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

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SEPTEMBER 2019 WWW.CANTONCHAMBER.ORG

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oin the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce for the 8th Annual Small Business Showcase at MAPS Air Museum! The exhibition gives local businesses and

entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase their products and services while showing off Northeast Ohio’s center of aviation history. New for 2019: the Showcase will include Canton Farmers’ Market vendors! Admission is free to this event. For more information call 330833-4400 or email Debbie Busby at debbieb@cantonchamber. org. More information at www.CantonChamber.org. See page 19 for a list of vendors. Tuesday, September 10 4:30-8:30 pm MAPS Air Museum 2260 International Parkway North Canton, OH 44720 FREE to attend!

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OUR MISSION: To lead the region in business and community development through collaboration and innovation.

because you matter! AultCare ADVOCATES on your behalf. We care about your health and wellness and the costs to you. Our team, made up of physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and other clinical support staff, are available to help you receive the most from your healthcare. We monitor behind the scenes to address any potential issues, offer preventive measures and perform as stewards of your healthcare dollars. Pictured Above: Tammy, Clinical Quality Coordinator; Jeff, Pharmacist; and Colleen, Dietitian.

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Rick McQueen Chairman Retired Dennis P. Saunier President & CEO Steven M. Meeks Chief Operating Officer Collyn Floyd Editor and Director of Marketing Molly Romig Advertising Sales / Action 330.833.4400

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Tell Your Story in 60 Seconds or Less B U SI N E S S A D V I CE F R O M S C OR E B U S I N E S S M E N TO R S Here are 6 tips to help you tell your story without losing anyone’s interest. 1. The Problem Talk about the problem that the business is solving. For example, if you have a cupcake business, you might say, “you know how hard it is to find good cupcakes in this area?” Then you might say, “I started a cupcake business in this area to solve that problem.” This establishes a true purpose for your business. 2. Who has the problem? Now let’s talk about the people that have the problem. You might say “people have told me over and over they wish they could find good place to get great cupcakes around here.” This establishes that there are people that have the problem, your potential customers. 3. Your solution to the problem

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This is where you talk about your solution to the problem, your business. You might say, “that’s why two years ago I decided to start Marc’s Cupcake Shop. We offer the best homemade cupcakes in this area. We offer the standard cupcakes that most people like as well as cupcakes that we can create from the imagination of our customers,” This is your great solution to the problem. 4. Why you? This is where you tell why buy from you. You might say, “I have been making cupcakes for over 10 years for friends, family and local events and decided to take it to the next level and open a cupcake business.” This will tell people why they should buy from you.

5. How can they find you Tell them how to find you. You can say, “we are located at 123 Main St. or you can find us online at www. Marc’scupcakesshop.com.” Ask them to come by your store and try something out, or go to your website and sign up for your email newsletter. This is your ask, the most important sometimes forgotten part of your speech. 6. Now this is the hard part Stop talking! Let the person ask questions to find out more about your business. This is when to answer the questions that are most important to the person you’re talking to. Answer the questions so they will take action. Summary This entire process should only take you 60 seconds or less. This will allow you to either engage in more conversation or easily move on to someone else. Remember your purpose at this event is to meet as many people as you can. Your next goal is to get as many people as you can to take action by going to your site, stopping by your location or scheduling a time to talk further. Bonus Tip: If someone says that would like talk with you another time, get out your phone, and try your best to get it scheduled right now. Don’t wait! Take action now! For free business mentoring advice, contact SCORE at www.CantonSCORE. org or 330.244.3280.

Grow Your Network - Meet New Contacts - Be Inspired AULTCARE QUICKCONNECT LUNCHEON Featuring Jim Porter, Publisher, The Canton Repository In September 2020, Canton will host a Centennial Celebration, marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the NFL. Jim Porter, Publisher of The Canton Repository and Chairman of the Centennial Celebration, will be giving an update on Centennial events. Wednesday, September 18 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (Registration begins at 11:00 am) La Pizzaria 3656 Dressler Rd. NW, Canton 44718 $18/members, $25/non-members Register by September 16 at www.CantonChamber.org Entrée of the month: Sausage & Peppers, Penne Pasta & Dinner Salad or Chicken Chef Salad AultCare QuickConnect attendees can obtain business leads through enjoyable networking activities, hear a compelling speaker, meet new business contacts and enjoy a delicious meal. 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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Free Grow with Google Workshop: USING DATA T O D R I V E BUS INES S G ROW T H

Are you a small to medium-sized business interested in learning to better analyze and understand your online data? Join us as we hear from Angelina Darrisaw of Grow with Google, on Using Data to Drive Business Growth. Participants will learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online then turn these insights into well-informed actionable decisions.

This workshop is offered through the Stark County Community Action Agency’s partnership with Grow with Google, which offers free training, tools and events to help you grow your skills, career or business.

In this session, Angelina will cover: • Identifying business goals and how you plan to use your online presence to achieve them

This event is FREE to attend, but registration is required at www.CantonChamber.org.

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Incorporating data into your marketing plan

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Selecting tools to help you find the answers you need

Facilitated by: Angelina Darrisaw, Founder & CEO, C-Suite National Google Digital Coach

Presented in partnership with the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Stark State College, and the Stark County District Library.

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7th Annual Utica Summit R ETURNS ON OCT OBE R 1 0

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Petrochemicals/Chemicals in the Appalachian Basin | Tom Gellrich, TopLine Analytics

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Plastics Industry Outlook and Panel | Joe Barone, Shale Directories and Daniel Clark, Purchasing Manager, Little Tykes

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Oil and Gas as a Driver of the Regional Economy: Updates on Steel, Petrochemical and Beyond | Iryna Lendel, Ph.D., Cleveland State University

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Plastics Packaging Recycling 100% by 2030 – A Moon Shot? | Heather Rose-Glowacki, Director Chemical and Industry Dynamics at the American Chemistry Council

downstream benefits of Utica energy. Featuring national speakers who will share their expertise and forecast what is coming in the future. In the program’s seventh year, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and ShaleDirectories.com have partnered to produce another conference designed to give insight on energy in Utica and beyond. UTICA SUMMIT VII HIGHLIGHTS: • Downstream in the Appalachian Basin | Joe Barone, President, Shale Directories •

Shell Cracker Plant Update | Michael Marr, Senior Communications Leader

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Oil and Gas Infrastructure in the Appalachian Basin | Charles Zelek, Sr. Economist, Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy

Cost of the one-day conference at Walsh University is $425. Go to www.uticasummit.com to register and check on program updates. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chris Gumpp at 330.458.2055 or chrisg@cantonchamber.org.

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Community Salute Awards S ET FO R OCT. 30

Each year, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce recognizes the area’s unsung heroes at the Community Salute Awards by honoring select individuals, corporations, businesses and organizations for outstanding contributions to the greater Canton community. This year’s awards dinner will take place Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Kent State University at Stark Conference Center. Award winners will be announced later this month. Awards are presented in two categories, the Award of Merit and the Award of Appreciation. The Award of Merit is presented each year to a single individual for continuous civic activities and dedication that goes beyond business or professional responsibilities. Awards of Appreciation honor any or all of the following for outstanding performance that benefits the community: • Corporations, business and non-profit organizations: the winner must have enhanced the welfare of Stark County citizens through outstanding success in business or service. • Individual business professionals: the winner must have demonstrated outstanding performance in his or her profession, which ultimately benefits the community at large. • Individuals in Chamber of Commerce work: the winner must consistently and for an extended period, have demonstrated outstanding performance on the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, producing benefits to the civic or business community.

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• Individuals in short-term activity: the winner must have initiated and completed a short-term activity resulting in widespread benefits to the community. The Community Salute Awards will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and award presentation at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $65. Visit www.CantonChamber. org for more information. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chris Gumpp at 330.458.2055 or chrisg@cantonchamber.org.

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Canton Farmers’ Market A BUND A N T L AT E S UM M ER & FAL L S E L E CTI O N Late summer and fall is when many market-goers would say the Canton Farmers’ Market is at its finest! The Canton Farmers’ Market is spread over 16 weeks, and late summer and fall bring some gorgeous color to the market’s selection. Each Saturday, shoppers can enjoy a cornucopia of late-summer and fall produce, including pumpkins, gourds, cooler fall crops, and everyone’s favorite – APPLES! Local selections including artisan breads, organic cheeses, grassfed beef, local honey, baked goods, jams & syrups, and much more are available Saturday mornings from 8 to 11:30 a.m. through September 28. The market is located in the Nadine McIlwain Administrative Building Parking Lot at the corner of Fourth St. NW and McKinley Ave NW. In addition to the 20+ vendors each week, there are weekly live music and activities, ranging from gardening and cooking tips, to make-and-take art for the kids. Visit www.CantonFarmersMarket.com for more information, a complete schedule of upcoming market events, and come out and join us before the market closes for the year!

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2nd Annual Downtown Restaurant Week

SEPTEMBER 16-21

Come Dine and Discover Downtown Canton! The second annual Downtown Canton Restaurant Week is September 1621, 2019. Savor new experiences and favorite spots throughout downtown during this week-long event with participating restaurants offering pre-fixe limited 3 to 4 course dinner menus ranging from $10-35 per person (not including tax & gratuity). Along with trying out new and/or old favorite spots, there will be fun events going on throughout the entire week to make your experience top notch, including 45-minute Canton Food Tours of downtown for only $10! You will be able to see the participating restaurants menus on www.CantonEats.com so you can plan ahead and make your reservations!

2019 Participants include: 410 Martini Lounge Angry Avocado Basil Asian Bistro Bender’s Tavern Canton Brewing Company Conestoga Grill Cork and Canvas on 3rd Desert Inn Fronimo’s Downtown George’s Lounge Grapes in a Glass H2 Huth and Harris Wine Merchants Lucca Downtown Sparta Steak House and Lounge Thorpe’s Market Avenue Grill

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Winners Celebrated During 2 0 1 9 ENSHRIN EMENT F E S TIVA L

The 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival including Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls recently celebrated 56 years of excellence with a wide variety of unique and diverse events for the enjoyment of nearly 700,000 people. The festivities were indeed a celebration of excellence, and the following were winners in various competitions and categories:

GRAND PRIZE – Best overall entry in the parade: Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Queen & Royal Ambassadors Sponsored by: Ziegler Bolt & Nut House

UP, UP & AWAY 5K The third annual “UP, UP & AWAY 5K” was held on Saturday, July 27, in tandem with the annual Balloon Classic event on the Kent State University at Stark campus. Participants enjoyed a 5K course looping the beautiful campus while many hot air balloons floated overhead in the clear blue skies!

OHIO STATE AWARD – Best nonprofessional builder entry: Freedom Float Sponsored by: Newcomer’s Chapel of Pigeon Run United Methodist Church

The top finishers out of nearly 700 participants were:

MAYOR’S AWARD – Best display of animation: Trinity Gospel Temple Celebrates 55 Years Sponsored by: Trinity Gospel Temple

Male: Naimbai Njerakey, North Canton (15:21) Josh Szink, Canton (16:10) Tommy Rice, Canton (17:20) Female: Lisa Burnett, Chagrin Falls (18:25) Mary Daly, Massillon (20:49) Allison Hershberger, Walnut Creek (22:02) Returning to this year’s race event was a free Kids Fun Run for ages 8 and under. Amidst the post-race activities, the 150 participants enjoyed a course specified just for them, and each participant received a t-shirt and medal. THE CANTON REPOSITORY GRAND PARADE This year’s celebration along the 2.2 mile route featured members of the Class of 2019 Enshrinees and included a large contingent of returning Gold Jackets/Hall of Famers. Parade spectators were treated to the sights and sounds of 8 giant helium balloons, 17 marching and military bands, 13 floats, and 12 specialty units, as well as antique vehicles, animal units, and much, much, more. Specialty units like the giant walking flag, St. Helen Unicycle team, Planters Nutmobile, Cirques Experience gymnastics team, and EN-RICH-MENT were crowd pleasers. Prizes were awarded to the following float entries:

BUILDERS’ AWARD – Best professional builder entry: Celebrating Local & National Customers for 60 Years Sponsored by: Fred Olivieri Construction Company

ENSHRINEES’ AWARD – Most effective use of color harmony: Winners are Everywhere Sponsored by: Ohio Lottery Commission

HOF BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ AWARD – Most original concept: More Childhood, Please Sponsored by: Akron Children’s Hospital NFL AWARD – Best use of flowers or natural covering: Recycling Metal vs. Plastic Sponsored by: Ball Metalpack JANICE C. MEYER AWARD – Best display of enthusiasm: The 12th Man Float Sponsored by: Akron Auto Auction EXCEPTIONAL MERIT AWARD – For exceptional merit: Louisville Constitution Queen & Court Sponsored by: My Fit Life Community Teamwork for Community Cats Sponsored by: Quass Sheet Metal and CommQuest Services Celebrates 100 Years Sponsored by: CommQuest Services In The Canton Repository Grand Parade “Battle of the Bands” competition, first place was awarded to the GlenOak High School Marching Band under the direction of Chris Irwin. For its efforts, the band received a $500 gift certificate from Pellegrino Music & Lesson Center. Hoover High School Marching Band received second place honors, and Lake Blue Streak High School Marching Band placed third in the competition. Each also will receive Pellegrino’s gift certificates

valued at $300 and $200, respectively. The Battle of the Bands, an integral part of The Canton Repository Grand Parade, is open to any high school band participating in the parade. Performances are evaluated on tone, intonation, ensemble execution and musical content by three judges with extensive marching band experience, and who are not directly associated with any participating marching band. DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION – TOUR OF CHAMPIONS The Tour of Champions event series consists of exciting live entertainment featuring the following top world class corps. Spectators at Akron’s InfoCision Stadium on August 5th had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the drum corps experience with exclusive fan-member interaction, pre-show and intermission entertainment and more! The corps were at their peak performance levels just days before the world championships, and final scores were as follows: 1st place: Bluecoats (Canton, OH), 96.150 2nd place: Santa Clara Vanguard (Santa Clara, CA), 95.150 3rd place: Carolina Crown (Ft. Mill, SC), 94.850 4th place: The Cavaliers (Rosemont, IL), 92.800 5th place: Boston Crusaders (Boston, MA), 92.700 6th place: Blue Knights (Denver, CO), 89.550 7th place: Mandarins (Sacramento, CA), 87.800 8th place: Phantom Regiment (Rockford, IL), 86.100 9th place: Crossmen (San Antonio, TX), 85.950 Just five days later on August 10th, at the Drum Corps International World Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Canton’s own Bluecoats took second place with an impressive score of 98.238 which fell just short of the 98.325 winning score by the Blue Devils from Concord, CA.

Encounter Stark County

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Encounter Stark County is a one-day bus trip that begins in Canton and visits Massillon, Alliance, Hartville, and surrounding villages! For professionals and community members, it’s a great way to learn more about Stark County. Tuesday, October 15 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cost $89 per person, includes buffet lunch Make your reservations at www.CantonChamber.org. Hurry, it has sold out ten years running! A few highlights: •

Begin with a treat cooked over the open fire at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

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Learn about seasonal labor in Stark County at the East’s largest producer of cilantro, Zeller Farms

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Hear how a roadside vegetable stand became Stark County’s largest tourist attraction at Maize Valley Winery

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See the manufacture of the Tower Shower, that’s keeping students clean at The Ohio State University

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Feel the passion as non-profit directors share the mission of Pegasus Farm, First Tee, & Beechcreek Gardens

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Have a buffet lunch at KSU Corporate University & Conference Center

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And so much more that we don’t have room to list!

Get to know the young professionals who will shape the future of Canton/Stark County! Each month, we’ll introduce you to a YP who is living or working, but most importantly, thriving in Stark County! Name: Chris Kaboth Age: 37 Occupation/Title/Place of work: President of Whitacre Greer Why are you interested in Stark County’s Young Professionals initiative? I was born in Canton, OH. I went to Jackson from kindergarten to graduation. I’m interested because this is a wonderful place to live and work and I feel it doesn’t get the credit that it deserves. What would you share to encourage other people to join? ystark! and Leadership Stark County have allowed me to expand my network and find other people that feel the same way that I do about Stark County and Canton, Ohio.

opportunities for all of these. In career opportunities, there are a number of new companies that need people as well as older companies that are going through a generational change. With ArtsinStark, the Palace Theatre, Players Guild, VOCI, the Canton Museum of Art, the Canton Ballet, and the Canton Symphony there are number of opportunities for cultural access. Leadership Stark County is a wonderful way to gain leadership experience and to expand your network of people that care about Stark and that also leaders to numerous community involvement opportunities. The opportunities are out there, I think high schoolers just don’t know about them. What would attract more YPs to Stark County? I think that there should be more education in the schools about what Stark has to offer. I didn’t know or realize what it had until I came back and started working. What do you do in the evenings or on the weekends for fun in Stark County or NE Ohio? My family and I go to the North Canton YMCA. We’ve gone to pick pumpkins. We’ve gone to the North Canton Skate Park, we’re trying to go bowling. Could you see yourself spending your lifetime in Stark County and if not, what would cause you to leave? Yes, I see myself spending the rest of my life in Stark County. The only thing that would cause me to leave would be if there is some reason because of my company.

Did you grow up in Stark? If so, where? If not, where did you move from and why? Yes, I was born in Canton. I went to Jackson Local from kindergarten to graduation. Why do you stay in Stark County, from both a personal and professional point of view? I stay because this is where I’m from. I left Stark County for college but came back to work for Whitacre Greer. I stay because I love the company that I work for and want it to succeed as much as I want this area to succeed. There are so many untapped resources here. What do you like MOST about Stark County? It has everything that you would want; arts, sports, culture, a friendly atmosphere. It is close enough to the big cities but still far away enough to make it almost a small town atmosphere. What would you change about Stark County if you could? I would change some of the closed-mindedness of the citizens of Stark County, not make them as afraid of change as they seem to be. I would also add a retail component to downtown Canton, I think that is very important to get people to go back down there. What do you see as valuable opportunities for YPs in Stark County when it comes to career opportunities, cultural access, leadership or community involvement opportunities? I think there are numerous valuable

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Occupational Safety & Health Consulting Safety, Health & Medical Equipment Safety, Health & Medical Services Managed Care Organizations Ergonomic Products Wellness Legal Training Staffing Agencies Health Insurance Reps Third-Party Administrators Industrial Hygiene Testing and Labs Rehabilitation and Wellness Providers

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Owners, Presidents and CEOs • Safety, Health and Risk Managers HR Managers and Staff • Safety Officers and Committee Members Benefits Managers • Loss Prevention and Control Managers Workers’ Compensation Managers and Directors Anyone who wants the highest standards of health and safety within the workplace!

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ystark! ConverZation www.cantonchamber.org

Small Business Showcase www.cantonchamber.org

September Aultcare QuickConnect Luncheon www.cantonchamber.org

What do YPs and classic music have in common? Find out at the upcoming ConverZation! Coffee and light desserts provided.

Join us for the 8th Annual Small Business Showcase featuring 100 small business vendors!

Stark County Safety Council Safety, Health and Human Resources Fair www.cantonchamber.org

Monday, Sept. 9 Noon Zimmerman Symphony Center Bring your own lunch!

Tuesday, Sept. 10 4:30-8:00 PM MAPS Air Museum Admission is free!

Enjoy food, fun and prizes while getting the latest information from local safety, health and human resources professionals. Thursday, Sept. 12 11:00 am-1:00 pm Alex D. Krassas Event Center $17 per person

Join us for the AultCare QuickConnect Luncheon with Jim Porter, Publisher, The Canton Repository. Wednesday, Sept. 18 11:30 am-1:00 pm La Pizzaria $18 members, $25 non-members

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Grow with Google Workshop www.cantonchamber.org

ystark! Meet-Up Family Edition www.cantonchamber.org

Canton Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market www.cantonfarmers market.com

Bring the whole family or bring some friends and enjoy a free round of mini-golf and special YP pricing on additional services.

Fresh veggies, fruits, meats, cheeses, eggs, breads, and more! Every Saturday, 8:00-11:30am, through September 28!

Sunday, Sept. 22 5:00 pm Sluggers and Putters FREE

Saturdays through Sept. 28 8:00-11:20 am Nadine McIlwain Administrative Building

Join us as we hear from Angelina Darrisaw of Grow with Google, onÂ Using Data to Drive Business Growth. In partnership with Stark County Community Action Agency. Wednesday, Sept. 18 5:30-6:30 pm, followed by a networking session Stark State College Free, but registration is required

S M ALL B US I NE S S S H OWC A S E E X H IBITORS Exhibitors to date:

4 Cookie Divas AFLAC – Pamela Simpson Akron-Canton Airport American Cancer Society Beacon Title Agency Inc Belden Village Mall Buckeye Council, Boy Scouts of America C. Massouh Printing Canal Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce Canton Charge Canton Regional Chamber Health Fund Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Canton Regional SCORE Cartridge World Certified Professional Restoration Charis Homes CommQuest Services COMPASS Sexual Assault Awareness Education and Support Crit Hit Gaming Cross Country Mortgage Cutler Real Estate/Homeside Financial Danbury Senior Living DeHoff Realtors Digital Operations Group Dream Vacations DriveMind Group Eats Food Truck Edge Branding Solutions/Cutco Cutlery

Edge Hair Design & Spa Edward Jones Embassy Suites by Hilton EN-RICH-MENT Eynon Software LLC First Commonweatlh Bank Five Arrows Technology Fox Family Farm Fox Family Farm GEICO Local Office Go Shred Secure Document Green Area Chamber of Commerce Grifols Guardian Alarm Hannah’s House 119 Hartville Collectibles Hartville Hardware Hartville Kitchen Hartville Marketplace and Flea Market HEARINC, Inc. Innovative Autocare Irish Lass Bakery Jackson Township Fire Dept. Jackson Township Police Dept. KIMBLE recycling & Disposal Koala Kruizers Lake Center Christian School Lakes Heating & Air Conditioning Legends Care Rehabilitation & Nursing Center LoVet Video Productions Malone University

Mamma G’s Gourmet Caramel Corn Mary Kay Independent Consultant – Ashley Winter Medical Mutual NovaCare Rehabilitation Ohio Bath Solutions Ohio Restoration Solutions Peace Love Little Donuts Pet Cartoonz Pioneer-360 QCS Cleaning Solutions Rookie Sports Club SAFY SARTA Spectrum Reach Stark Federal Credit Union StarkJobs.com Stephan Financial Solutions Sunset Hills Burial Park & Memory Gardens The Blowout Studio The Cedar Room The Joint Chiropractic The Massillon Plaque Company The Mustard Man TL Worldwide Transportation Tri-County Restaurant Association Twisted Olive Woodside Terrace Yoder Agency - Farmers Insurance

The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and AultCare have partnered together to offer a healthcare plan for the small business community through a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA). The MEWA was developed to provide additional options and to help control the costs of healthcare benefits. Medically underwritten MEWA rates may provide a less expensive option than a smaller community rated plan obtained under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This plan is available for small group employers with less than 50 employees.

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For Chamber Membership information call 330-456-7253. For healthcare or health fund information, contact your independent Broker or your AultCare Representative. All AultCare health plan quote proposals include commission, unless otherwise specified. 3024/18

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in July. 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) 458-2051.

Brandywine Construction & Restoration (CONTRACTORS - GENERAL) Kodi Brock 4636 State Route 39 NW Dover, OH 44622 (330) 204-5092 www.brandywinellc.com Buzzbin Art & Music Shop Venue & Restaurant (BAR - EVENT VENUE) Julia Bentley 331 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, OH 44702 (330) 327-6265 www.buzzbincanton.com The Cedar Room (CIGARS & TOBACCO) Jesse Crowl 13069 Cleveland Ave. NW Uniontown, OH 44685 (330) 819-4797 www.thecedarroomcigars.com Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center (PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS) Steve Simpson 3925 Embassy Parkway Akron, OH 44333 (330) 805-3332 www.crystalclinic.com Culligan of Canton (WATER SOFTENING & FILTRATION - BOTTLED WATER) Keith Bennett 4810 Southway St SW Canton, OH 44706 (330) 499-1333 www.hallswater.com Dan’s Wholesale Carpet & Flooring (CARPET & FLOORING DEALERS) Kody Staskey 4433 Whipple Ave. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 754-6122 www.danswholesalecarpet andflooring.com

Guardian Alarm (SECURITY, VIDEO SURVEILLANCE, ACCESS CONTROL) Brandon Henry 9545 Midwest Ave. - Suite P Garfield Heights, OH 44125 (216) 262-2094 www.GuardianAlarm.com The Joint at Belden Village (HEALTH & WELLNESS) Kimberly Wagler 4615 Everhard Road N.W. Canton, OH 44718 (234) 294-1408 www.thejoint.com Muggswigz Coffee & Tea (COFFEE ROASTERS) Alexander Haas 137 Walnut Ave. NE Canton, OH 44702 (330) 452-6336 www.muggswigz.com My Life’s In The Gutter (GUTTERS & GUTTER PROTECTION) Louis Perez 1820 Maple Ave. NE Canton, OH 44705 (330) 280-3440 www.mylifesinthegutter.com NovaCare Rehabilitation (PHYSICAL THERAPY) Chelsea Lynn 4082 Fulton Dr. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 896-0611 www.NovaCare.com Old School Pizza (RESTAURANTS) Andres Nairn 1912 Woodlawn Ave. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 915-8118 www.ospcanton.com

Stark Storage & Logistics (MOVING & STORAGE) Peter G. Papacostas 521 - 3rd Street NE Canton, OH 44702 (330) 454-2275 Western & Southern Akron West (INSURANCE) Mark Eakin 4172 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd Norton, OH 44203 (330) 734-6978 www.wslife.com Wright LaHaie Jarvis Wealth Advisors (FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS) Connor Jarvis 7300 Whipple Ave. NW Suite 7 North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 499-3600 www.wrightlahaiejarvis.com

BIZ Bitz ArtsinStark, the county arts council, opens its annual Special Project Grants process on September 9, 2019. “Non-profit agencies and performing or visual artists are invited to apply for awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,500,” says ArtsinStark Office Manager Anne Wadian, “but the idea must be an art project that really impacts people living, working or being educated in Stark County.” ArtsinStark is looking for projects of high artistic quality that provide outreach and impact into the community, and that are being planned for calendar year 2020. In the last thirteen years AiS has given out close to $2 million in grants to over 800 entities. For more information about ArtsinStark granting, please call 330453-1075 or go to ArtsinStark.com and click on “Grants.” Please note that all projects that are approved for funding will need to be completed by December 31, 2020. CIVPRO Engineering, LLC welcomes former Massillon WestStark Chamber president and MDF executive director Ted Herncane as Director of Business Development. CIVPRO Engineering, LLC is a Stark County-owned and operated professional firm specializing in municipal and civil engineering, land surveying, GIS, grant writing, construction management, and structural engineering services. In addition, architectural services for commercial and residential projects are provided by Stucky Sayner Architects, owned by Sara Stucky Sayner, Registered Architect. For more information on services provided by CIVPRO Engineering, LLC, call (234) 410-3913. civproengineering.com Take a step towards healthy aging and join Senior Sing! With today’s growing population of medically vulnerable older adults and the escalating costs of health care, what if measureable health benefits for seniors were as simple as belting out “Lean On Me” or “Memory” with friends every week? Senior Sing is a no audition, no experience necessary (you don’t need to read music) choir focusing on the health and wellness benefits of group singing for older adults (50+). Rehearsals are located on the campus of Aultman West in Massillon, beginning Tuesday,

September 10th, 2019 at 2 PM and at Aultman North in North Canton, beginning Wednesday, September11th, 2019 at 10 AM. Weekly rehearsals are thirteen weeks with a performance on December 5th in the Bedford Lobby of Aultman Hospital. The participation fee is $20 per person. The Canton Museum of Art (CMA), one of Northeast Ohio’s premier American art museums, opens its Fall exhibition season on Friday, August 30th. Four exhibitions, including 3 original exhibitions are: Through Darkness to Light; Photographs Along the Underground Railroad,Ohio; The Shortest Path to Freedom,Faces of the Underground Railroad, and The Spirit of Clay; Ceramics from the CMA Collection. Regular Museum hours are: Tues–Thurs, 10am–8pm; Fri–Sat, 10am–5pm; Sun 1–5pm; closed Mondays. CMA offers FREE admission every Thursday, every week from 10:00am–8:00pm, sponsored by PNC Foundation. CommQuest Services and Aultman Hospital have announced that the two entities are collaborating to open a withdrawal management unit within Aultman Hospital beginning in the fall of 2019 with a focus on addiction services. Under the agreement, CommQuest Services will operate a withdrawal management unit that will serve individuals who are in crisis and struggling with an addiction. CommQuest expects to serve more than 750 clients annually through this unit. Kent State University at Stark has announced its 2019-20 cultural events season lineup. They invite community members to join them for an exciting lineup of inspiring speakers, talented musicians, thought-provoking artists and moving performances. All events are open to the public. Tickets are required for the Featured Speakers Series. Tickets will be available at the Main Hall information desk at 7:30 a.m. on the specified dates below: JULIA LANDAUER, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, Tickets available Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. BRYAN TERRELL CLARK, Tuesday, March 10, 2020, Tickets available Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. For more information, visit www.kent. edu/stark/featured-speakers-series

Non-profit organizations located in the Northeast end of Canton have come together to highlight their neighborhood and impact by putting on a family fun run/ walk. The Harvest Hustle 5K will be on Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 AM. The course starts and ends at Canton Harbor High School at 1731 Grace Ave NE, Canton, OH. Race-day registration and all packet pickups are 8:00-9:45 am. The Harvest Hustle is presented by several area nonprofits who are located in and around the race. The organizations include the Harrisburg Royal Neighborhood Association (HRNA), Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio, StarkFresh, The First Tee of Canton, Rhoda Wise House and Grotto, Canton Harbor High School and Holy Assumption Orthodox Church First Commonwealth Insurance Agency (FCIA) recently named Brandt Stiggins as Vice President of its Benefits Consulting Group. In this capacity, Brandt will be charged with organic growth and retention efforts within the Benefits Consulting Group while establishing and supporting the organization’s initiatives of innovation, independence, and transparency that FCIA brings to the insurance industry. Brandt joins FCIA from Risk International Benefits Advisors, Inc., where he served as the Director of Client Growth and Development for the past six years. He brings in depth levels of oversight to the Benefits Industry that enable him to counsel employer groups to maximize every dollar spent in their benefits programs.

Have business news you’d like to share via Biz Bitz? Send your news release to Collyn Floyd, director of marketing, at collynf@ cantonchamber.org.

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NAI SPRING Canton, Ohio

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Writers great and not-so-great have written odes to spring as the season of renewal. The Spring family of Canton has taken them at their word. Today, almost a century after their great-grandfather started installing basic electric service so homeowners could use electric vacuums, Brian and Dan Spring have reinvented the family business. This time the possibilities are bigger than the previous generations of Springs ever dreamed. On a spring day in 2001, Brian and Dan Spring sat behind battered desks in a small dreary gray cement block building on 14th St. near downtown Canton. The carpet was held together by duct tape and their only employee was a secretary shared with their family’s electric and real estate business. It was the first year of the Spring Realty Group. The history of the company since that day is a story of being ready when opportunity came calling. It called often. In the beginning the brothers did everything … showing buildings, then changing clothes to spend afternoons planting signs and cutting grass. Three previous generations of Springs installed electric and made paver bricks, investing their profits in building warehouses to rent. George Swallow long represented the family’s growing commercial property portfolio and trained Dan in the business when he returned from college and a corporate stint in Charlotte. Brian was working for the family’s electric company and an area accounting firm, but knew his future was with Dan. When given an opportunity to start a commercial real estate company together, they jumped. By 2008 the brothers had decided they needed eight brokers to become a big player in the local commercial market. So they built new offices on Cleveland Ave. with room for precisely eight brokers and a support staff. When commercial real estate giant NAI Global came looking for a Canton affiliate, the Springs had three things NAI was looking for — Relationships, Reputation and Integrity. After a short negotiation, the Spring brothers jumped through the opening and quickly became part of a 7000 member Four Generations Keeping Businesses Fully Supplied

global network. As they grew they invested profits in their own warehouses for lease, just as their family had done for three generations. They also managed properties, heeding advice George Swallow gave them, “Always be in management. It will help carry you through when sales are slow.” By 2015 Bill Lemmon had built his one-man real estate appraisal firm into a significant development, multi-unit housing and senior living business. He had already done business with Brian, Dan and previous Spring generations so, looking for growth, he decided to talk to them about a merger. Brian and Dan Spring again found themselves in the path of opportunity. After merging Lemmons’ business with the Spring’s commercial real estate and development business, the combined company had 300 employees. Today there are over 1,300. Brian has moved over to manage operations and development of new Danbury Senior Living Centers, growing from 4 to 19 facilities since the merger, with more on the way. Dan has remained in charge of NAI Spring Real Estate. Both brothers oversee Brookwood Property Management which was not part of the merger. In reality, they work as a team doing whatever has to be done, as they always have. Almost 100 years after their great-grandfather wired his first home, Brian and Dan Spring have created an entirely new Spring business. Soon their new 22,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters building will bloom on Pittsburg Ave. in North Canton and this time there will be far more than eight broker offices. It’s an exciting new season of growth for the Spring family. Visit www.neobrightestlights.com to learn about the other 2019 nominees.

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