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WELCOME ........................................................................................................................2 HISTORY ...........................................................................................................................3 LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION .....................................................................................4 HOMES .............................................................................................................................5 PARKS & RECREATION ....................................................................................................6 LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS ...................................................................................8 AREA ATTRACTIONS .....................................................................................................10 EDUCATION ....................................................................................................................14 SHOPPING & DINING.....................................................................................................16 BUSINESS & INDUSTRY ................................................................................................17 WORSHIP .......................................................................................................................19 HEALTH CARE ................................................................................................................20 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS .......................................................................................21

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WELCOME

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elcome to the city of Streetsboro!

Whether you are here for business, pleasure or to make your home in our community, we are glad you are here.

Streetsboro is a vastly growing community located within Portage County, Ohio. We are a community of over 12,000 citizens that has flourished over the past decade. It is one of Portage County’s premier communities and a leader in business, industry and quality of life. The city offers an excellent communication and transportation network; easy access to major urban markets; a well-educated and experienced labor force; and some of the finest educational, cultural and recreational opportunities available anywhere. New residents find diverse, affordable housing; quality education; excellent shopping; a multitude of recreational options; and a quiet drive in the country only minutes away. From its gently rolling pastures to its strong businesses, industrial parks and city center, Streetsboro has something to offer everyone.

The Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce, which has been in existence since 1968, has played an active role in the interest of Streetsboro area businesses. The Chamber is a nonprofit business organization with the purpose of promoting business within Streetsboro, and helping maintain and further develop the economic well-being of the community.

The Chamber is involved in many activities that improve the community, such as providing businesses and individuals with relocation information, communicating business issues to local government, and providing networking opportunities. Please visit us on the Web at www.streetsborochamber.org for a complete listing of upcoming activities.

As you read through this community profile and become familiar with our city, please know that we welcome you to be part of the exciting and fulfilling future of our community.

Kori Marsinek Executive Director Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce

ABOUT This book is published by CommunityLink and distributed through The Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce. For advertising information or questions or comments about this book contact CommunityLink at 800-455-5600 or by e-mail at info@CommunityLink.com FOR INFORMATION Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce, 9205 State Route 43, Suite 106, Streetsboro, OH 44241, 330-626-4769, Fax 330-422-1118, www.streetsborochamber.org

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Over Two Centuries of

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he history of Streetsboro dates back to 1798, when Titus Street received a deed from the Connecticut Western Reserve to land that would later bear his name.

This famous founder, Titus Street, is also known for being the father of Augustus Street, who would eventually found Yale School of Fine Arts, the first art school connected to a university in America.

The original Streetsboro Township contained 15,279 acres that were divided into 100-acre lots. In 1822, the first building — a log cabin — was built in Streetsboro by the town’s first settler, Stephen Myers, Jr. In 1825, a turnpike from Cleveland to Wellsville was laid by Titus Street and other settlers. Street donated the land for this project and it was completed two years later.

Also in 1825, Street donated and designated land that would become the public square. In the center square is a stone — deeply set in the ground with a hole drilled in the top — that designates the exact center of the township. Street also bestowed a parcel of land to the community that was developed as the town cemetery.

The first school in the township, located in the Northwest corner, opened its doors in 1826. The school initially had eight students, all from two families in the area. Later, other schools opened; one met in a home while the other met in a church. In the early 1860s, a schoolroom called Progress Hall was built with finances from the Ladies Aid Society. It was a two-story, two-room schoolhouse on the public square. In 1902, the first high school commencement was held in the Presbyterian

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Church. Later in 1905, when the high school got too small, a threeroom schoolhouse was built on the Alden Pease residence.

During these early years, there were lots of “firsts.” In 1827, the first election was held. That year, the first Justice of the Peace, Benjamin Doolittle, was elected.

Doolittle, along with his sons, also played a significant role in the community by clearing several farms in the area to lay out many of the early roads. Another milestone for Streetsboro was the passing of the first stagecoach through the township on the turnpike in 1829.

Streetsboro’s major industry in the early days was cheese. Cheese houses dotted the town, putting it on the map in 1873 as one of the major cheese producers in the United States. That year, Streetsboro produced over 600,000 pounds of cheese. Twelve years later, in 1885, five cheese factories were in operation. Ultimately, there would be 50 cheese factories in Portage County.

Streetsboro continued as a farming community with little growth until the opening of the Ohio Turnpike in October 1955.

Strategically located, the community’s exit on the freeway makes it the only interchange in Portage County. By 1957, with the boom of the automobile industry, Streetsboro experienced the beginning of a population explosion. Proximity to Akron and Cleveland — along with direct access to Interstate 80 (Ohio Turnpike); Interstate 480; and State Routes 303, 43 and 14 — greatly contributed to the rapid growth of manufacturing, distributing, and commercial and residential development in the past 50 years.

In 1970, the voters decided to make Streetsboro a city. Effective January 1, 1971, Streetsboro became an official city, with its first mayor being Lowell Spencer. Since that time, the city has continued to flourish.

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LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION

Your Gateway to

Northeast Ohio addition, there is also access to I-480 and State Routes 303, 43 and 14.

Mileage to Regional U.S. Cities (from Streetsboro)* Baltimore 346 miles Chicago 361 miles Detroit 184 miles New York 432 miles Philadelphia 402 miles Pittsburgh 105 miles Washington, D.C. 345 miles

Rail and Trucking Services CSX, Norfolk Southern, Wheeling, Lake Erie Railway and more than 150 trucking companies in the region provide rail and trucking services.

*Information courtesy of Rand McNally

Location Nestled among rolling pastures in the heart of the Midwest, Streetsboro has something to offer everyone. We experience all four seasons here with average temperatures ranging from 27 degrees in the winter to 72 degrees in the summer. Average rainfall measures about 37 inches annually, while snowfall each year averages 49 inches. The elevation of the area is 1,137 feet above sea level.

Location is perhaps one of Streetsboro’s greatest assets. Just minutes from Akron, Canton, Cleveland and Youngstown, the city is situated at the center of the northeast Ohio transportation network. Cleveland is only 40 miles northeast of Streetsboro, while Akron lies 20 miles to the west. Proximity to northeastern Ohio’s urban centers offers residents exceptional opportunities for doing business, getting an education, and enjoying recreational and leisure activities.

Streetsboro is located within a 500-mile radius of many major metropolitan markets

including Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. Within this area is 47 percent of the U.S. population and more than 30 percent of the Canadian population. More than 50 percent of the nation’s retail business are within overnight trucking distance of northeast Ohio.

Streetsboro is located in Portage County, a place that truly enjoys the best of two worlds. The county retains its rural atmosphere, with several long-established small communities interspersed between the major cities.

Both the county and city reap the benefits of quick access to the amenities of the region.

With a thriving business community, a superb educational system, and area attractions galore, Streetsboro is the ideal location to live, work and play. Come enjoy “Your Gateway to Northeast Ohio.”

Transportation

Highways/Interstates Streetsboro drivers have direct access to the Ohio Turnpike (I-80 exit 13). In

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Air Service Air services are provided by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron/Canton and Youngstown airports, which are all within a one-hour drive of Streetsboro. Locally, smaller aircraft can be accommodated at the Portage County and Kent State University airports.

Bus/Van Service The Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA) provides bus/van service in the area for Portage County residents.

PARTA has fixed routes as well as Dial-ARide Services and Special Services. Over 7,500 people are registered to use PARTA’s Dial-A-Ride Service. Total ridership for PARTA increased from 68,451 trips in 1996 to nearly a million trips in 2004.

Shipping Four lake ports serve the area including the port of Cleveland within a one-hour drive of Streetsboro.

Streetsboro Stats*

Founded: 1822 County: Portage County Area: 63.1 square kilometers (square 24.4 miles) Population (2000): 12,311 Time Zone Eastern: UTC-5 Latitude: 41 degrees 14’33’’ N Longitude: 81 degrees 20’57’’ W *Information courtesy of Wikipedia.org

A Perfect Home at the Perfect Price

HOMES

Water City of Streetsboro ................330-626-2856 Portage County Water ..........330-297-3670 Telephone Alltel ......................................800-624-0188 Ameritech ..............................800-660-1000 Garbage and Trash J & J Refuse...........................800-201-0005 Portage County Recycling ....330-678-8808

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f all the cities in Portage County, Streetsboro has experienced the fastest-growing housing market. In fact, the increase in housing construction has doubled in the last 10 years. Streetsboro is a family-oriented community with easy access to schools, restaurants and shopping.

It is also conveniently located on the Ohio Turnpike, which makes commuting and traveling to the larger urban areas a very quick trip.

During the past year, the average selling price for a condominium in Streetsboro was $127,000. Ranch-style homes sold for an average of $140,000, while those in the split, bi-level, cape-colonial category averaged $240,000. Homes in the more upscale developments in Streetsboro had an average selling price between $265,000 and $330,000.

Five new subdivisions have been added to the array of residential properties in Streetsboro. Low-end prices for the new homes vary for each area and range from $200,000 to $400,000.

If you are looking for a place to rent, rates for apartments range from $750 to $1,300 depending on the size of the unit.

Settlers Landing, a residential apartment complex in Streetsboro, recently completed a new addition worth $1.4 million.

Residents’ Guide to Utilities/Services

Electrical Power Natural Gas Dominion East Ohio Gas Co. .................... 297-5761 Ohio Edison (a First Energy Co.)..800-633-4766

Sewage City Hall ................................330-626-4742 Portage County .....................330-297-3672 Cable TV Time Warner ........................330-633-9044

City of Streetsboro at a Glance Population City of Streetsboro: 12,311 Portage County: 152,061

Government Form of government: Charter, Mayor, City Council Streetsboro Police Department: 24 full-time sworn police officers; 7 full-time non-sworn employees Streetsboro Fire Department: 6 full-time firefighters; 30 volunteers Education Public schools: 3 elementary schools; 1 middle school High schools: 1 Private schools: 1 Vocational schools: 1 Public library: 1 Postsecondary Education Within Portage County Boheckers Business College Hiram College Kent State University Northeast Ohio University’s College of Medicine

Health Services Robinson Memorial Hospital An urgent-care facility, a Dialysis Center, a pediatrics office and two medical arts centers, which house medical services and physicians’ offices.

Transportation State Highways: 303, 43, and 14 Interstate Highways: I-80 (Ohio Turnpike exit 13) and I-480 direct access. Direct access to I-271 is available via I-480 15 miles west and I-76 11 miles south.

Bus Service PARTA ...................................330-678-1287 Local Taxes Local real property assessed at 35 percent of market value Net effective mileage per $1,000 tax valuation 2002: Residential and Agriculture: 46.007474 All other classes: 47.078010 Local tangible personal property assessed at 25 percent Total mileage per $1,000 tax valuation 2002: 75.14 Local income tax: 1 percent Local sales/use tax: 1.25 percent State Taxes Sales/use tax: 6 percent Personal income tax: 0.7 percent–7.0 percent Corporate income tax: 5.1 percent Unemployment tax: 1 percent–8 percent Communications Television (regional channels): 16 Time Warner Cable TV and Road Runner Internet Service Radio stations: 5 Daily newspapers: 3 Weekly Newspapers: 1

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PARKS & RECREATION

shaded by swamp white oak trees, as well as three hiking trails ideal for jogging, nature study or cross-country skiing.

West Branch State Park 5708 Esworthy Road, Ravenna This park includes 8,000 acres of woodlands offering 12 hiking trails and opportunities for camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing, hunting and boating.

Streetsboro Parks & Recreation Programs The Parks & Recreation Department offers a large array of programs to the residents and neighbors of Streetsboro.

Adult Basketball Open Gym Those 18 and over are invited to come and shoot around or play pick-up games.

Located at the municipal building, the program is held during February and March.

Activities for All Parks

Claire Wilcox Park 825 State Route 303, Streetsboro This is a new open-area park that encompasses 22 acres of undeveloped park and wetlands.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park 500 West Streetsboro Road, Peninsula This park offers numerous hiking/biking trails, scenic overlooks, picnic areas, bird watching, music, arts, plays, and sledding and cross-country skiing areas. This park is home of Brandywine Falls, one of the most popular attractions at the park.

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park State Rte. 282, Nelson Township This park offers 167 acres of dramatic cliffs, 3 miles of general trails, unusual rock formations, and a picnic area.

Adult Softball Leagues Commercial/Industrial League — A co-ed league that plays on Sunday afternoons starting in May Tuesday/Thursday Men’s League — A men’s team starting games in May Children’s Community Baseball/Softball Streetsboro Junior Baseball and Softball, Inc., founded in 1959, provides kids ages 4–18 the opportunity to play America’s favorite pastime. For information about the programs, visit www.sjbkids.com.

Portage Park District • Dix Park, 7318 State Rte. 44, Ravenna Township • Towner’s Woods, 2296 Ravenna Road, Franklin Township • Headwaters Trail, Parking at Mantua Village Park • Portage Hike & Bike, Parking at Towner’s Woods

Drum & Piano Lessons Private, half-hour lessons for beginners are held in the evenings. Drum lessons are scheduled for Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while piano lessons are held on Thursdays.

Streetsboro City Park 8980 Kirby Lane, off of State Rte. 303 Includes nine baseball fields, two sand volleyball courts, two unpaved walking paths, two tennis courts, an open-air pavilion, a stage, and horseshoe pits.

Soccer Located in the city park, the soccer programs are geared to teach participants the fundamentals of soccer along with the values of sportsmanship.

Tinker’s Creek State Park 10303 Aurora-Hudson Road, Streetsboro This 786-acre park offers bass, bluegill, crappie, perch and catfish fishing from the spring-fed lake. It also provides picnic areas

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Men’s Monday Night Golf League Held at Raccoon Hill Golf Course, the league runs from April through August.

Streetsboro Senior Center Programs and services include organized games and sports, presentations, exercise programs, dance classes, free blood-pressure checks, free hearing screenings and hearingaid service, and more.

PARKS & RECREATION Teen Night This is a night of musical entertainment, dancing and socializing for students in grades six through eight. Held at the municipal building, these events are chaperoned by parents/adults.

Toddler Open Gym This is a great way for your toddler (ages 4 and under) to release some extra energy; open space and equipment such as mats, balls, beanbags, etc. are available for use.

Youth Flag Football Designed for children ages 4 to 8, the program begins the first week of September.

All games are played at the city park.

Golf Courses

Snow Skiing

Boulder Creek Golf Club 9700 Page Rd., Streetsboro • 18 holes Ellsworth Meadows 1101 Barlow Rd., Hudson • 18 holes Kent State University Golf Course 2346 State Rte. 59 • 18 holes Leisure Time Recreation 4561 Darrow Rd., Stow • 18 holes, par-three Oak Knolls Golf Course 6700 State Rte. 43 • 18 holes Raccoon Hill Golf Course 485 Judson Rd., Kent • 18 holes Roses Run Country Club 2636 North River Rd., Stow • 18 holes Twin Lakes Country Club 1519 Overlook Rd. • 9 holes

Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort 7100 Riverview Road, Peninsula Located next to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on 79 acres, this resort offers beginner, intermediate and advanced slopes for skiers, snowboarders and tubers. The resort is complete with ski shops, lifts and equipment rentals.

For more information regarding the programs, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 330-626-4035. To find out more about the area’s parks and other recreational attractions, contact the Streetsboro Visitors and Convention Bureau at 888-558-5580 or visit their Web site at www.streetsborovcb.com.

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Your Home Away From Home LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS

bring Fido along, check with the area hotels for pet-friendly accommodations.

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f you’ve decided to come to Streetsboro, you’ll have no problem finding the perfect place to stay. Our hotels/motels and inns are conveniently located throughout the community with easy access to area businesses and attractions.

Amenities Whether you’re on a business trip or just want a weekend away to pamper yourself, our lodging choices are waiting for you. The facilities offer everything from whirlpools to in-room amenities such as movies and video games. Or if the fitness buff in you wants to keep in shape on the road, you’ll have no problem finding a swimming pool or fitness room. If your stay is going to be lengthy or you just like the convenience of meals and refreshments in your room, there are plenty of rooms/suites equipped with refrigerators and microwaves.

Keeping in Touch There’s no need to lose touch while you’re staying in a hotel/motel or inn. Amenities at Streetsboro’s lodging facilities include free local phone calls, high-speed Internet access, and complimentary newspapers.

Business Travel If business brings you to Streetsboro, you can bring your office along. Many rooms available include not only high-speed Internet, but also two-line phones — some with speaker phones, conference calling, data port and voice mail. For business meetings and social gatherings, many of the local hotels/motels and inns have conference rooms on site.

Adventure and Shopping Galore With over 60 attractions in the Streetsboro area, our lodging facilities are affordable and convenient. Whether you’re here to visit Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom or to shop ’til you drop at the Aurora Farms Premium Outlets, your accommodations are located just minutes away. If you decide to take in the attractions in Cleveland, such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame or a Cleveland Indians’ baseball game, we’re no more than an hour away.

Pets Welcome These days, more and more people are traveling with their pets. If you’re on your way to Streetsboro and have decided to

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For visitors looking to stay closer to nature, campgrounds are an ideal choice.

You can enjoy the scenic beauty of area lakes in rental cabins or bring the comforts of home with you in your RV. If you want to have the best view of the stars, there are plenty of tent sites as well. Streetsboro/ Cleveland Southeast KOA (located at 187 State Route 303) provides hook-up tent sites as well as 50-amp full hook-up sites. There are 250 FV sites and 10 cabins for rent. You can go for a swim in the spring-fed lake, enjoy the sun on the beach, or go browsing at the general store. Woodside Lake Park (located at 2486 Frost Road), open April–October, is a family-oriented 70-acre campground an picnic park with pavilion rentals; a 4-acre lake for swimming, fishing and boating; a quaint store; a snack bar; a game room; a playground; hiking trails; and more. Camping sites are available with water and electricity to accommodate the 40-foot RV or tents. Yogi Bear Jellystone Park is located at 3392 State Route 82 in Mantua.

There are 425 campsites; rental units that accommodate four through 12; seasonal sites; and a 50-acre, spring-fed lake that offers opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, paddle boating, kayaking, canoeing and row boating. The campground also features a heated swimming pool, a miniature golf course, a general store with a gift shop, wireless Internet access, and a host of daily and weekly events and entertainment.

Your Invitation Whether you’re in town for a meeting, vacation or shopping spree, enjoy the wide array of accommodations from suites to rooms on a budget. Streetsboro has a full range of options for every need and every pocketbook.

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AREA ATTRACTIONS

Experience All That

Streetsboro Has to Offer! in yourself through hands-on fun and educational interactive programs and activities.

Pro Football Hall of Fame 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton This is a dynamic museum that is home to the Hall of Fame ceremony and the infamous Hall of Fame game. These five interconnected buildings include a movie theater, a GameDay Stadium, and interactive exhibits where football greats from the past and present are honored.

Amusement and Theme Parks

Akron Zoological Park 500 Edgewood Avenue, Akron This park gives you an intimate look at endangered animal species. Visitors can browse through Tiger Valley, Penguin Point, Zoo Gardens and more.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & RainForest 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland With over 3,000 animals occupying 165 rolling acres, this is the place to experience the wild, the tame and the exotic. The RainForest features a 25-foot waterfall, a tropical rainstorm and over 600 animals and 10,000 plants.

Double Play 5074 Darrow Road, Hudson This facility includes spacious batting cages and miniature golf.

Fun ‘n Stuff Amusement Park 661 East Highland Road, Macedonia A great place for year-round fun, you can enjoy roller skating, laser tag, miniature golf, Grand-Prix go-kart racing, batting cages, a video arcade, bumper boats, a NEW Kids World, Inflatables, a Rock Climbing Wall and much more.

Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom 1060 North Aurora Road, Aurora Situated on 690 acres, these two “Parks of Fun” feature 10 roller coasters, two

kids’ areas, hundreds of attractions and a new water park. Geauga Lake is home to Snoopy and the PEANUTS gang, as well as the premier of two new four-dimensional movies in its motion simulator and 4-D theater. In 2006, you are invited to come and experience the $26 million expansion, which includes Wildwater Kingdom, a 20acre water park that offers something for everyone. Tidal Wave Bay, the new 30,000square-foot wave pool, is the centerpiece of the new structure. The wave pool holds more than 390,000 gallons of water. While you’re at the water park, sit back and relax in one of the new 16 VIP cabanas available for rent. Located right along the new wave pool, the cabanas feature hours of shade, comfortable lounge chairs, and full food and beverage service.

Water Works Family Aquatic Center 2025 Munroe Falls Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, this community pool features 500,000 gallons of water rushing over water slides and shooting from spray geysers. The center also offers a play area and concession stand.

Halls of Fame

The National Inventors Hall of Fame 221 South Broadway Street, Akron This museum highlights over 150 inventors from 1776 to the present time. The exhibits allow you to discover the inventor

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum One Key Plaza, Cleveland The world’s only museum dedicated to the living heritage of rock and roll music.

The museum exists on seven levels and has over 50 exhibits, multimedia interactive technology, and an incredible collection of rock and roll artifacts.

History and Innovations

Harry London Candies 5353 Lauby Road, North Canton In a guided tour, you will have the opportunity to experience the melt-in-yourmouth gourmet chocolates; stroll through the Chocolate Hall of Fame; be fascinated by the making, molding and wrapping of the chocolates; and shop at the unique chocolate store.

Hower House 60 Fur Hill, Akron An 1871 Victorian mansion designed in the Second Empire Italianate style. The house is filled with hundreds of furnishings collected by three generations of the Hower family, who occupied the mansion for 102 years.

John Johnson Farm House & Church of Latter Day Saints 6103 Pioneer Trail, Hiram In this 19th-century farm home of John Johnson, learn about the dramatic historical events in the early days of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

CHAPTER NAME NASA John H. Glenn Research Center 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland See the Apollo Command module, space suits, a moon rock, John Glenn Gallery and launch-control center.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens 714 North Portage Path, Akron This 65-room Tudor Revival mansion is filled with treasures from around the globe and sits on more than 70 acres of artfully landscaped gardens and grounds.

Museums

Canton Classic Car Museum 555 Market Avenue South, Canton This is Ohio’s greatest nostalgia museum featuring items from the roaring ’20s through the ’70s, including six Packard automobiles, two Rolls Royces and a 1914 Benham.

Cleveland Museum of Art 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland One of the finest collections of art in the world. View some of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian, medieval, Asian, European and American masterpieces.

Cleveland Museum of Natural History 1 Wide Oval Drive, Cleveland From dinosaurs to diamonds, Ohio’s largest natural science museum is an extraordinary experience for all ages. Visit Wade Gallery of Gems & Jewels, see the 3-millionyear-old woman, inspect artifacts from seven continents, view animal shows, and enjoy an outdoor botanical and wildlife area.

Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland This museum features an extensive collection of 200 antique, vintage and classic autos and aircraft.

Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland Discover more than 350 hands-on exhibits and then kick back and experience the area’s only OMNIMAX Theater, a six-storyhigh domed theater.

HealthSpace Cleveland 8911 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland This is the first museum of its kind in the western hemisphere devoted to health and living well.

Kent State University Museum Rockwell Hall, Kent Stroll through nine galleries exhibiting the works of many of the world’s greatest artist and designers of international fashion, decorative arts and more.

MAPS Air Museum Military Aviation Preservation Society 2260 International Parkway, North Canton This museum, “where history takes flight,” is dedicated to educating people about the history of aviation and its impact on society.

It houses a permanent collection of vintage military and significant civilian aircraft.

McKinley Museum 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton This is home to McKinley National Memorial, Discover World, Hoover-Price Planetarium and Ramsayer Research Library.

Portage County Historical Society Museum 6549 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna This 12-acre site offers tours of numerous buildings and displays a collection of historical items that are pertinent to Portage County’s history.

Rainbow Children’s Museum & TRW Early Learning Center 10730 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland Geared for children from newborn to 8 years old, these hands-on, interactive displays are designed to entertain, inspire and educate.

Nature and Recreation

Beckwith Orchards Cider Mill, Bakery & Gift Shop 1617 Lake Rockwell Road, Kent Family owned and operated, Beckwith Orchards offers a variety of apples, cider, homemade bakery goods and gift baskets.

Enjoy special events or entertainment on select weekends.

Camp-Hi Canoe Livery 12274 Abbot Road, Hiram Relax and canoe the upper stretches of the Cuyahoga River.

Cleveland Botanical Garden 11030 East Boulevard, Cleveland Experience 10 spectacular acres of awardwinning display and theme gardens. Visit Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse, a magnificent conservatory housing two of the

OTHER ANNUAL EVENTS • Annual Garden Mart Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (third weekend in May) • Antique, Classic & Collector Car Show Stan Hywet Hall (Father’s day weekend in June) • Annual Strawberry Festival Dankarona Winery & Lounge (3rd weekend in June) • Kent Heritage Festival (first Saturday in July) • Vintage Ohio Lake Farmpark (first weekend in August) • Twinsburg Twins Day Festival (first weekend in August) • Enshrinement Ceremony Pro Football Hall of Fame (First Weekend in August) • Mantua Potato Festival Village of Mantua (first weekend after Labor Day) • Ravenna Balloon-A-Fair Ravenna (third weekend in September) • Annual Wonderful World of Ohio Mart Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (first weekend in October) • Annual Open House Woodcarved Art (third weekend in November)

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AREA ATTRACTIONS

Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center for a glimpse of Ohio wildlife. Enjoy the Butterfly Gardens and over four miles of hiking trails.

Pioneer Trail Orchard 6313 Pioneer Trail, Hiram Pick your own pumpkins, apples and strawberries. Enjoy a variety of activities taking place on select weekends.

Village of Peninsula 1663 Main Street, Peninsula A quaint historic village in the center of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the village hosts a variety of unique shops and restaurants.

world’s most fragile ecosystems, Spiny Desert of Madagascar and Cloud Forest of Costa Rica.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad 1630 Mill Street Peninsula Enjoy an excursion through the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on a special-event excursion or a round-trip destination. Each trip is a different adventure filled with fun, excitement, nature, beauty and historic sights.

Performing Arts

Akron Civic Theater 182 South Main Street, Akron Built in 1929, the newly renovated Civic’s interior structure was fashioned after a Moorish castle. The theater provides quality entertainment and live performances for every age group.

Goodtime III 825 East 9th Street Pier, Cleveland Cleveland’s largest excursion ship offers daily tours and evening entertainment. A buffet lunch and dinner are available.

Blossom Music Center 1145 W. Steels Corner Rd., Cuyahoga Falls Whether you’re a fan of classical, country, or rock and roll, Blossom has the perfect evening under the starts for everyone.

Located on 800 acres of rolling hills, this outdoor theater is the summer home of the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra.

Hale Farm & Village 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath Travel back to 1848 and explore life in Ohio’s Western Reserve Region. Share in the daily lives of historical figures and watch the skilled artisans’ demonstrations.

Carousel Dinner Theater 1275 East Waterloo Road, Akron Experience the glitter of Las Vegas and Broadway’s finest musicals at the Carousel Dinner Theater, the largest professional dinner theater in the country.

Lake Metroparks Farmpark Milk a cow, take a wagon ride, and meet over 50 breeds of farm animals. Explore solar and wind power, view hydroponics exhibits, and stroll through themed gardens.

A gift shop and café are located on site.

The Cleveland Opera 1422 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland The Cleveland Opera has won national and international acclaim for outstanding performances and innovative programming.

Nautica Queen 1153 Main Avenue, Cleveland Cleveland’s luxury cruise/dining ship features daily panoramic lunch and sunset dinner cruises on Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River.

Penitentiary Glen Reservation 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland The Nature Center offers hands-on exhibits, arts shows and a gift shop. Stop in the

The Cleveland Play House 8500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland This is one of America’s leading theater companies and the longest-running professional theater in the nation. The intimate theaters create a magical connection between the performers and audiences.

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E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Center 198 Hill Street, Akron From September to June, the program series of E.J. Thomas Hall includes Broadway musicals, symphony orchestras, entertainers, ballet, opera, jazz, dance and comedy.

Hilarities Comedy Club 1757 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls Northeast Ohio’s Premier Comedy showplace offers a fun-filled evening of side-splitting laughter. Special dinner and show packages are available on select evenings.

Lock 3 Live!

Main Street, Akron The place to be for festivals, food, fun and more. From June through September, Lock 3 Live! showcases unusual and diverse productions that range from a ’50s festival to a jazz festival.

Playhouse Square Center 1501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland This is the nation’s largest performing-arts center outside of New York City.

Comprised of five theaters, the center specializes in presenting the finest in national Broadway productions.

Porthouse Theater 1145 E. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls This 500-seat, outdoor covered pavilion, set in the beautiful Blossom Music Center, offers audiences the finest in professional summer theater.

Spectator Sports

Akron Aeros 300 South Main Street, Akron AA Baseball for Cleveland Indians Cleveland Barons 200 Huron Road, Cleveland International Hockey League Cleveland Browns 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland National Football League Cleveland Cavaliers One Center Court, Cleveland National Basketball Association Cleveland Force 2000 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland National Professional Soccer League

AREA ATTRACTIONS Cleveland Indians 2401 Ontario Street, Cleveland Major League Baseball Team

Wineries

Dankarona Winery & Lounge 155 Treat Road, Aurora The wines offered here are made in the old traditional way for the enjoyment of wine lovers. A variety of special events are scheduled throughout the year.

Viking Vineyards & Winery 268 Old Forge Road, Kent Enjoy the cozy, relaxing tasting room overlooking the lake and visit the gift shop for an assortment of wine-related gifts.

A variety of special scheduled events are offered throughout the year.

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Events

St. Joseph’s of Mantua Ox Roast Fair In 2006, the Annual St. Joseph’s of Mantua Ox Roast Fair will celebrate its 43rd anniversary. This three-day event is the largest fair in northern Portage County and offers live entertainment, carnival rides, games, tractor pulls, trade booths, events, great food and much more. If you’re feeling lucky, take a chance at the indoor casino or at the numerous contests and games.

Portage County Fair The first Randolph Fair was held on Oct. 15, 1858, beside the road on Route 44.

Vegetables, fruits and grains were shown in the schoolhouse. The fairgrounds consist of 85 acres, of which approximately 50 are used for parking and 35 are used for the fair. Visit www.randolphfair.com for event information.

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Streetsboro Family Days Festival The annual Streetsboro Family Days Festival was designed to bring together the residents of the city and surrounding communities. The festival began in 2002 and continues to grow. In 2006, this exciting event took place July 27–30 at Streetsboro City Park. There are rides, games, special events, activities, contests, live entertainment, car shows, delicious foods, and a fireworks display. Admission is free, so bring the whole family. For more information, call 330-626-4769 or visit www. streetsborochamber.org/familydays.htm or www.streetsborofamilydays.org.

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EDUCATION

A Focus on the

Future

Streetsboro City Schools

As more families are discovering the benefits of the Streetsboro community, the schools here are growing yearly, monthly and weekly.

The City School District is a progressive district that strives to meet the needs of every child and prepare each student for the 21st century.

Class sizes average in the mid-20s, which is very conducive to the individual attention that leads to learning success.

Programs of note include all-day kindergarten, guided reading, flexible block scheduling at the middle school, advanced-placement classes, and a 4x4 block schedule at the high school.

Over 2,000 students are taught by a certified staff of 152 educators in our Streetsboro City Schools. Elementary education is provided

by Walt Primary School (K–1), Campus Elementary (2–3), Henry Defer Intermediate (4–6) and Streetsboro Middle School (7–8).

Streetsboro High School (grades 9–12) has a population of approximately 650 students. The school boasts a very “modern” schedule of elective subjects that includes TV and Radio Production and Operation, acting, art, desktop publishing, Web page and the Internet, and journalism. Also unique to the school is the operation of its own TV station — Channel 16 — as well as the operation of a mobile nonlinear video-editing station and a radio station — WSTB FM, Channel 88.9.

In September 2001, a new science wing was added to Streetsboro High School. The wing’s state-of-the-art labs are equipped with technology and work stations that are second to none in the state of Ohio. The school’s newspaper, The Orbiter, has received national recognition for 25 years.

The Rockets of Streetsboro High School play a variety of sports, including volleyball, cross-country, golf, football, basketball, wrestling, track, softball, baseball and soccer.

For vocational education, Maplewood Career Center in Ravenna offers training to students in grades 11 and 12. Presented in a traditional high school setting, programs include computer-aided engineering, information technology, landscape horticulture, auto collision technology, culinary arts, electronics, graphic communications, cosmetology, masonry, welding and more.

Higher Education

Hiram College More than 170,000 students attend Northeast Ohio’s 24 colleges and universities. These students come from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. As a result, higher education is a $2.2 billion economic force in Northeast Ohio.

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Of those 170,000 students, approximately 900 traditional students and 300 adult learners have chosen Hiram College, which, in 2004, became the first college in Ohio to offer its students a tuition guarantee and then add to it a tuition freeze for the class entering in the fall of 2006.

“At Hiram, we’re taking a leadership position with our approach to college costs,” says Hiram College President Thomas V. Chema.

“Nationally, college costs are spiraling out of the reach of many families. Additionally, in Ohio, far too few of our residents pursue a college education because of rising and unpredictable annual increases in costs. We’re pleased to be in a position of strength and to take steps to make our costs both affordable and predictable.”

Chema is also co-chairman of College 360°, a cooperative venture of 15 of the Northeast Ohio institutions of higher education aimed at stemming regional brain drain by positioning Northeast Ohio to current and prospective students as a premier destination for learning, living and working.

Hiram College integrates these opportunities for its students.

With its intimate learning — the student-to-faculty ration is 11-to-1 and the average class size is 16 students — Hiram nevertheless has a global reach. Nearly 50 percent of Hiram students travel with faculty members to five continents to study, taking advantage of the college’s unique academic calendar. Known as the Hiram Plan, semesters are divided into two sessions: the first is a 12-week period when students take three academic courses; the second is a three-week period when students take one intensive course, complete an internship, or travel abroad with a class.

Founded in 1850, Hiram College continues as one of the nation’s most respected liberal-arts institutions. Located in Ohio’s Western Reserve, Hiram attracts students from throughout the United States and 24 foreign countries. Hiram’s academic calendar, known as the

EDUCATION

Hiram Plan, is unique to the nation. Hiram is one of 13 percent of colleges and universities to be awarded a chapter of the prestigious honor society Phi Beta Kappa, and its Weekend College was the first program of its kind in Ohio.

Through the Center for Adult Studies, Weekend College offers eight undergraduate majors and six minors, the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, and graduate studies for teachers. Small, affordable classes are conveniently scheduled on only two weekends per month. These flexible programs allow learners to craft a course of study that aligns with their academic and professional pursuits.

Kent State University Kent State University, named a “Best Midwestern College” by The Princeton Review, offers quality academic programs in emerging, high-demand fields; a nationally and internationally recognized faculty; and an exceptional student life program. Among Ohio Universities, Kent State is known for providing highly personal attention for its students who come from across the nation and some 90 foreign countries. It is especially well known for its strong commitment to student success.

Kent State offers educational opportunities ranging from certificate programs, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degrees. It is regarded as one of the nation’s top 90 public research universities and serves more than 36,000 students on eight campuses. Kent State’s eight-campus network, the 27th largest regional system in the country, serves both the development of a true living/learning approach at the Kent Campus and regional needs on seven other campuses throughout northeast Ohio.

When it comes to student success, Kent State is committed to providing spaces designed to accommodate academic, social and personal needs. Students living on the Kent campus — the largest residential campus in northeast Ohio — have the convenience of high-speed Internet access from their rooms, dining at dozens of different restaurants, and enjoying recreational and cultural programming. Kent State’s commitment to the “total” student is evident in the state-of-the-art, 153,000-square-foot Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

With all of the academic, cultural, athletic and recreational opportunities Kent

State has to offer, it’s no surprise that the university continues to attract the best and brightest students from across the nation and more than 90 countries.

If you’re interested in learning more about Kent State University, call 800-988-KENT or visit www.kent.edu for more information.

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SHOPPING & DINING

Charming Shops & Restaurants Shopping From its national retailers to its upscale, designer stores at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets, the Streetsboro area offers great shopping.

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Aurora Farms Premium Outlets Aurora Farms Premium Outlets is always a great place to start your shopping adventure. Stroll through this charming colonial American village setting and you’ll find impressive savings at 70 designer and namebrand outlet stores including Adidas, Bose, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Coach, Gap Outlet, Mikasa, Liz Claiborne, Off 5th Avenue Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store, Zales Fine Jewelry Outlet and more.

Sales and special events are ongoing at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets. For those shoppers who are at least 50 years old, the 50-Plus Shoppers Club allows you to take advantage of an added 10 percent savings on Tuesdays at participating stores. Sales events scheduled annually include President’s Day weekend in February, Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale in May, July 4th weekend sale, Labor Day weekend sale in September, Columbus Day weekend sale in October, and Breakfast Fiesta with Santa in December.

Plazas and Shopping Centers Shopping centers come in all shapes and sizes. In Streetsboro, these centers include several thriving shopping plazas. You will find all types of retailers at Streetsboro Crossing, Market Square Plaza, Heritage Landing, Liberty Corners and Streetsboro Plaza. These minishopping areas are home to everything from restaurants and grocery stores to hardware stores and pharmacies.

Antiques and Gifts Antique shops can be found in Aurora, Kent, Mantua and Ravenna. Gift shops are

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open in Streetsboro offering collectibles, art, country crafts and gourmet food.

Streetsboro Flea Market For money-saving shopping, you must visit the new Streetsboro Indoor Flea Market.

You’ll find more bargains, extra savings, and a bigger selection of merchandise than ever before. A special feature is the personalized service from the hundreds of dealers with thousands of bargains. There will be no doubt in your mind why Clevelanders are making the Streetsboro Flea Market their favorite place to shop and save. Merchandise found here includes antiques, sports memorabilia, crafts, clothing and more. The market is open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The facility also provides a food court and play area for children.

Country Markets If you’re taking a drive in the rural area, you may come across one of the many country markets located there. Along with fresh produce, some may be selling homemade foods and hand-crafted items.

Dining Regardless of your culinary whim, you can satisfy your palate at an eatery in Streetsboro or one of the surrounding communities. The area offers everything from fine steak to Asian, Mexican and fast food.

We have popular chain restaurants that are great for casual dining for the entire family.

We also have locally owned establishments that offer all types of menus to the residents who have patronized them for years.

Whether you want to enjoy a cappuccino after an afternoon of shopping or treat yourself to a hearty meal after a long day at work, there are unlimited ways to enjoy the many good dining opportunities here. Currently, there are nearly 40 restaurants operating in the city of Streetsboro.

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

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treetsboro enjoys a diversity of business and industry while offering a collaborative network of professional organizations eager to promote economic and community development. The Streetsboro Chamber of Commerce, working side by side with city government, Portage County Economic Development, and several other support organizations, strives to make the city a better place for all types of enterprise. Together, we are committed to working with both existing and future businesses to promote economic and community development.

The success of Streetsboro’s more than 400 businesses over the past decade has enabled Streetsboro to develop as one of the fastest-growing communities in Portage County. We’re a community where many small and medium-sized industries employing between 50 to 500 employees flourish.

Streetsboro is ideal for small industry — a sector that contributes to a high percentage of the area’s manufacturing capacity.

For those looking for office or industrial space for their companies, Streetsboro is home to some of the finest industrial parks around. Our current parks include Interstate Commerce Center, Phillip Parkway, Streetsboro Industrial Campus and Omega Industrial Park. For more information on these sites, please contact the City of Streetsboro or the Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce.

Strategic Location

Streetsboro’s well-developed transportation network offers easy access to the major urban markets nearby. Centrally located to serve the major U.S. and Canadian markets, Northeast Ohio is within 500 miles (800 kilometers) of 47 percent of the U.S. population and more than 30 percent of the Canadian population. More than 50 percent of the nation’s retail businesses are within overnight trucking distance of the area.

Employers Following are a few of the employers, ranging from long-established to new, who continue to make a large contribution to the growth of the local economy.

The Geis Companies, established more than 30 years ago, is a total service firm, offering fully improved industrial land, full building design services, and “turn-key” construction. The firm’s main concentration is on industrial, warehousing, office, and research and development buildings through design/ build expertise for the specific needs of its clientele. The 60-employee firm works with an established group of sub-contractors and suppliers, assuring stability and quality. The company has developed five major industrial parks comprising approximately 2,300 acres and has built over 6 million square feet of office, warehouse and industrial projects.

Geis is also recognized for the company’s strong relationships with prominent area

financial institutions. Working with these institutions, the corporation has been able to successfully offer financial assistance to its diversified clientele in excess of $80 million.

Deluxe Business Services, a division of Deluxe Corporation — one of the nation’s top manufacturing companies — has operated in Streetsboro for more than 10 years.

With more than 300 employees, Deluxe specializes in the print production of business checks and forms. Products from this facility are distributed throughout the country.

New to Streetsboro is L’Oréal. In 2004, L’Oréal constructed and opened a distribution center in Streetsboro. In the business of distributing salon-professional products (like shampoos, conditioners and styling aids), the company has 250 full-time employees and another 200 temporary employees.

Top 10 Manufacturing Companies 1. Step2 Corporation 2. Arrow Distributing Company 3. Cardinal-Berry Packaging 4. Deluxe Business Services 5. Commercial Turf Products 6. Automated Packaging Systems 7. Delta Systems 8. Tri-Tech Plastics 9. Wallace Computer Services 10. Daimler-Chrysler Corporation

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Indicators of Portage County’s economic performance continue to rise with an increase in retail sales, housing starts and business groundbreakings. From 1992 to 2004, new and expanding manufacturing and distribution firms invested $745 million in the county. These investments added over 6,000 new jobs to the county’s job base and retained over 5,200 existing jobs. New construction continued and added 7.9 million square feet of new industrial space. The retail sector of the county’s economic base got a significant boost when Aurora Farms Premium Outlets brought 70 new retail stores to the area.

Business Support Workforce Streetsboro is very proud to offer employers its well-educated and experienced labor workforce. The region is an industrial and technological center with a population of 4.5 million and a highly skilled workforce of more than 2 million.

For both employers and job-hunting employees, Portage Workforce Connection provides a one-stop link to employment and training. By logging on to www.portageworkforce.org, residents can get assistance finding jobs and receiving training and career counseling, while businesses can locate employees, training resources, and labor-market information. Information on community services such as health care, day care and transportation can also be accessed from the Portage Workforce Connection.

Area Industry Technology and innovation abound in Northeast Ohio. Edison Polymer Innovation Center (EPIC) has combined the resources of the University of Akron and Case Western Reserve University to offer the most impressive concentrations of polymer research and advanced training resources in the world.

Currently, over 1,200 polymer-related firms operate in the area.

Another university consortium in the area is ALCOM (Advanced Liquid Crystalline Optical Materials and Technology Center).

Leading the nation in its field, ALCOM includes Kent State University, Case Western Reserve and the University of Akron.

The pioneering research into advanced optical materials at the Liquid Crystal Institute on the Kent State University campus is responsible for the liquid crystal displays used in

hand-held instruments, laptop computers and telecommunications. Kent Displays, Inc., licensed this groundbreaking technology and is currently manufacturing flat-panel signs from its Portage County facility.

Financial Incentives Streetsboro currently has more than 20 tax abatements and tax-increment financing packages in place. As local leaders know, your business’ success helps our city thrive.

The city established Enterprise Zones in 1989 that enable it to negotiate real and personal property taxes for a 10-year period.

Streetsboro has also recently acquired a segment of Foreign Trade Zone 181. The main objective of the foreign trade zone program is the creation and retention of jobs through increased export activity. Locally based companies can use foreign trade zones to maintain the cost competitiveness of their U.S.-based operations vis-a-vis their foreign-based competitors. Zone status allows the reduction of certain operating costs associated with a U.S. location (that are avoided when operating from a foreign site). For details on incentive programs, contact the Streetsboro mayor’s office at 330-626-4942 or the Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce at 330-626-4769.

Portage County Portage County was historically known for its high-quality manufactured glass and its cheese industry. Today, the county’s growing business base includes a host of manufacturing plants that make products from toys to light bulbs to aircraft components. The leading products in the county’s manufacturing sector include metalworking, plastic and rubber products, and printing/publishing.

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The Portage County Office of Economic Development (PCOED) is responsible for providing assistance to industrial realtors, builders, local industries and local communities in an effort to maintain and improve the economic base in Portage County. PCOED manages the county’s Enterprise Zone Program and also maintains a database of development information. For more information, visit www.portageworkforce.org/pcoed.

Kent Regional Business Alliance is also eager to assist area businesses. This nonprofit organization, established in 1994, is devoted to the growth and development of small businesses and the high-technology industry throughout Northeast Ohio.

Programs of the alliance include new-business orientations for start-up businesses, topic-specific workshops, one-on-one sessions with a business counselor, assistance in getting government contracts, and smallbusiness loans. For more information, visit www.krba.biz.

SCORE, the “Counselors to America’s Small Business,” offers several services to help start a small business or to make a small business more profitable. Among the services offered are individual counseling, mentoring, workshops and seminars. The counselors at SCORE are all experienced and successful executives, managers and business owners who want to give back to the community and people who can benefit from their years of experience. These volunteers come from a broad variety of professions and business interests, and possess a wealth of knowledge available to interested small-business owners at no cost. In 2005, the local chapter of SCORE based in Akron celebrated its 40th anniversary. For more information about SCORE, contact visit www.akronscore.org.

WORSHIP

Together in

Faith C

hristian tradition and values run deep in Streetsboro and can be seen in the churches that are scattered throughout the community. A variety of worship expressions can be found in the numerous denominations represented here.

You will find traditional churches that include Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Church of God and Church of Christ, as well as several different types of nondenominational congregations.

In addition to a steadfast devotion to their own congregations, the churches also contribute to the community in many ways. They provide kids ministries and youth ministries that welcome residents regardless of church affiliation. They are also often the volunteers who support area social services, which are the community’s backbone during times of crisis.

The clergy of the churches in Streetsboro share the bond and commitment of “shepherding” their parishioners and area residents.

Several pastors meet for lunch on an informal basis to help unite the faith community of Streetsboro.

If you’re a newcomer, we’re sure you will find the church you are looking for. Here is a list of the congregations currently meeting in Streetsboro: Calvary Baptist Church The Chapel at Tinkers Creek Church of Christ Church of God Faith Baptist Church First Baptist Church Frost Road Methodist Chapel Full Gospel Tabernacle

Jehovah’s Witness King of Glory Brethren in Christ Church St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church St. Thomas Lutheran Church Streetsboro Community Chapel United Methodist Church

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s the only hospital in Portage County, Robinson Memorial Hospital has been meeting the needs of its residents for more than 100 years. This 280-bed, JointCommission-accredited, full-service facility is also the second-largest employer in the county and was named one of the top employers in Northeast Ohio three years in a row.

Services provided at the main campus include the Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Cardiovascular, Emergency, Radiology, Visiting Nurse and Hospice, Surgical, Women’s and Family Health, and Rehabilitation.

Also offered is a comprehensive schedule of Community Programs and Support Groups.

Robinson Memorial Hospital serves the surrounding communities with several medical office buildings that offer a variety of services — including rehabilitation and radiation oncology — plus two urgent-care facilities; an outpatient surgery center; and a new imaging center that offers fixed PET, MRI, multi-slice CT, ultrasound, mammography, x-ray, bone densitometry and laboratory services.

Robinson’s urgent care facility, Med Center One, gives the community more convenient access to many health care services. Open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., the facility requires no appointment. Services offered at Med Center One include urgent care, general radiology, lab work, occupational health, mammography, rehabilitation services (physical, speech and occupational therapies), audiology testing and medical offices for specialists.

If you’d like more information about Robinson Memorial Hospital, please visit www.robinsonmemorial.org or call 330-297-2581.

Physicians’ offices in Streetsboro are housed in two major centers: Portage Family Medicine and Streetsboro Family Practice.

Both facilities provide comprehensive, quality care for the entire family. For pediatrics care, Portage Pediatrics (an expansion of Robinson Memorial Hospital services), is available to meet children’s health care

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needs. For dialysis care, Streetsboro Kidney Center is open to residents three days per week. If you require home-based health care, these services can also be arranged through area providers.

Individual and family needs for dentistry, optometry and chiropractic care are well served in the Streetsboro area. And for prescription services, several pharmacies are conveniently located throughout the city.

Within a short driving distance of our community, Streetsboro residents have access to the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. In 2005, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Cleveland Clinic No. 4 out of the nation’s more than 6,000 hospitals. Overall, the magazine ranked 16 specialties at the Cleveland Clinic among the nation’s best and deemed 11 of those specialties to be among the top 10 in the United States. The Cleveland Clinic Heart Center was ranked the nation’s No. 1 cardiac care center for the 11th year in a row and the Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Center jumped from 30 to 14 in the national rankings in 2005.

DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS

Advertisers Index AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP/REPAIR Great Lakes Hyundai — page Inside Front Cover 9630 State Route 14 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 422-1212 fax (330) 422-1338 greatlakeshyundai@yahoo.com

COLOUR CAFÉ & SALON Studio Wish — page 20 9268 B Market Square Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 422-9474 fax (330) 995-1533 rowena@studiowish.com www.studiowish.com • Love your hair?

• Our diverse team of stylists will connect and create an amazing look just for you.

• Top 200 Full-Service Salon • Experience Sublime, -adj. Majestic.

Inspiring Awe; Impressive.

First Merit Bank — page 19 9717 State Route 14 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 626-3431 fax (330) 626-1408 www.firstmerit.com

HEALTH & FITNESS Western Reserve Racquet Club Corporation — page 13 P.O. Box 337 Aurora, OH 44202 (330) 653-3103 fax (330) 656-2089 rgordon@wrrfc.com www.wrrfclub.com

HEALTH CARE Maple Wood Care Centre — page 1 1645 Maple Wood Drive Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 626-3031 fax (330) 626-5637 www.extendicare.com

COMMUNITY SERVICES

HOTELS/MOTELS/ BED & BREAKFASTS

Family & Community Services — page 20 143 Gougler Avenue Kent, OH 44240 (330) 677-4124 fax (330) 677-4134 www.portagefamilies.org

Hampton Inn & Suites Streetsboro — page 13 800 Mondial Parkway Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 422-0500 fax (330) 422-0600 www.hamptoninn.com/hi/streetsboro

DENTISTRY Glick, Layman & Associates, Inc. — page 19 9330 Market Square Drive Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 422-0011 fax (330) 422-0030

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Geis Companies — page Outside Back Cover 10020 Aurora Hudson Road Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 528-1278 fax (330) 528-0008 joe@geis-companies.com www.geisproperties.com

EDUCATION Hiram College — page 15 P.O. Box 67 Hiram, OH 44234 (330) 569-3211 fax (330) 569-5290 www.hiram.edu Hiram College, one of the nation’s most respected liberal arts institutions, attracts 950 traditional students from throughout the U.S. and 24 foreign countries and more than 300 Weekend College adult learners. It also offers a master’s program.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS America’s Check Mart — page 20 1750 Goodyear Blvd., Suite B Akron, OH 44305 (330) 784-1803 fax (330) 784-4644 jsvagerko@sbcglobal.net

90 spacious guest rooms with friendly and professional staff to serve you. Easy access to the Ohio Turnpike and many local attractions, also over 20 restaurants within one mile.

Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland/Twinsburg — page 7 8971 Wilcox Drive Twinsburg, OH 44087 (330) 405-4488 www.clevelandtwinsburg.stayhgi.com Twinsburg’s premier hotel features 142 newly remodeled guest rooms and 12,000 square feet of divisible meeting space including a 6,000-square-foot ballroom, one dedicated boardroom and five additional meeting rooms. Great cuisine, in-house A/V services and complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet.

Microtel Inn & Suites — page 9 9371 State Route 14 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 422-1234 fax (330) 422-1232 smcint@microinn-streetsboro.com www.microtelinn.com • 100 Guests Rooms • FREE Local/Long-Distance Calls within the Continental US • FREE Wireless High-Speed Internet • FREE Continental Breakfast • Indoor Heated Swimming Pool • Exercise Room • Large Conference Room for up to 50 people

Wingate Inn - Streetsboro — page 20 9705 State Route 14 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 422-9900 fax (330) 422-0822 wingateinngm@hotmail.com www.wingateinns.com Streetsboro’s Best Kept Secret!

MANUFACTURING Playtex Products, Inc. — page 3 600 Mondial Parkway Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 626-4490 fax (330) 626-4491

REAL ESTATE Barbara Kachenko — page 7 33 North Chillicothe Road Aurora, OH 44202 (330) 388-2771 fax (330) 626-5760 b.kachenko@realliving.com www.kachenko.com

RETAIL Wal-Mart - Streetsboro — page 7 9440 State Route 14 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 626-9990 fax (330) 626-1539 katyfay09@hotmail.com www.walmart.com

SPECIALTY — RETAIL L & M Novel-T’s — page 16 732 State Route 303 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 626-4641 fax (330) 626-4296 lnmnovelts@sbcglobal.net • Custom embroidery, screening & lettering • School jackets • Garments • Caps • Uniforms • Promotional items • Business & group discounts

TRUCK RENTAL Penske Truck Rental — page 3 Streetsboro/Ravenna (330) 297-5460 (800) 467-3675 www.penske.com • FREE Unlimited Miles (On one-way rentals) • TravelCare™ Guarantee • Rate Protection Plus™

VISITOR INFORMATION Streetsboro Visitors & Convention Bureau — page 3 9200 Staples Drive, Suite B Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 422-1770 fax (330) 422-1780 www.streetsborovcb.com The Streetsboro VCB is your convenient one-stop shop for all your travel needs.

Streetsboro has affordable accommodations and restaurants, unique shopping, a championship-caliber golf club, and numerous nearby attractions.

WEB MATERIALS Pin Quest Inc. — page 19 10100 Wellman Road Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 655-5471 fax (330) 655-5476 www.pinquestinc.com • Resource center for web materials • Unique programs for procurement and processing of flexible laminates and coated materials

WINDOWS Soft-Lite Windows — page 13 10250 Phillips Parkway Streetsboro, OH 44241 (330) 528-3400 fax (330) 528-3501 rbonney@soft-lite.com www.soft-lite.com

STORAGE & EMBROIDERY Route 14 Storage — page 3 7830 State Route 14 Ravenna, OH 44266 (330) 296-0084 rt14stor@adelphia.net www.route14storage.com • Wood buildings for dry, clean storage • 24-hour computerized gate systems • Completely fenced and very well lit Route 14 Embroidery — page 3 7830 State Route 14 (330) 296-0084 • Small or large quantities • Fast turnaround • High quality

TRANSPORTATION PARTA — page 13 2000 Summit Road Kent, OH 44240 (330) 678-7745 fax (330) 676-6310 TTY (330) 676-5100 www.partaonline.org

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