November 2012 Action Newsletter

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INSIDE:Two Levies Endorsed by Chamber Board .............. 2Oil & Gas Update ................................................ 3AultCare Fast Break 2013 Line Up ........................ 4AultCare Fast Break Breakfast ............................. 5Stir After Hours .................................................. 6Light Up Hat & MItten Drive ................................ 7Fall NETWORK .................................................... 8Small Business Development Center Seminar .... 10CVB Marketing Awards ..................................... 11Enshrinement Festival IFEA Awards ................... 14HOFEF Chairman Alumni Dinner ........................ 15Leadership Stark County .............................. 16-17ystark! Wellspring UnSpeaker Series ................. 18ystark! Young Professional Profile ..................... 19Safety Council AED Initiative ............................. 21Safety Council Luncheon ................................... 23Statement of Ownership .................................. 24Hot Business .................................................... 25New Members .................................................. 29BizBitz ............................................................. 30November Calendar .......................................... 31

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As 2012 comes to a close and the time for giving thanks approaches, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Advantage Canton Funding Partners for their continued dedication to the economic development efforts for our region’s commercial and industrial sectors, as well as in downtown Canton.

Begun in 2005, the Advantage Canton Economic Development Program has resulted in millions of dollars in new investments and area employment growth. Without the support of our generous funding partners, these strides in economic development would not be possible.

Chamber says “Thank You” to Advantage Canton Funding Partners

Chamber awards Ronald J. Manse the Award ofMerit at upcoming 2012 Community Salute Awards

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Ronald J. Manse, CPA, tax partner, Bruner-Cox LLP, will be recognized with the highest honor, the Award of Merit, at the upcoming Community Salute Awards.

The award will be presented along with three Awards of Appreciation on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Canton Regional Chamber’s Community Salute Awards dinner, held at The University Center at Kent State University at Stark. Tickets are available online for $50 at CantonChamber.org or by calling (330) 458-2070.

Community Salute Award of Appreciation winners include: Aultman’s Wellness on Wheels

(WOW) Program, Robb Hankins, CEO for ArtsinStark and Bev Jordan, LSW, founder and CEO of Stark Social Workers Network, Inc.

Sponsors of this year’s Community Salute Awards include the Board of Directors for ArtsinStark, The County Arts Council, along with Aultman Health Foundation, North Canton Medical Foundation, Bruner-Cox LLP, Walsh University and The Repository.

ABOUT THE HONOREES Ronald J. Manse has been an active volunteer in the greater Canton/Stark County region for more than 35 years. Through

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The Stark County Park District’s levy and the Stark County Library District’s levy have received endorsements from the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

The park district is seeking a 1-mill levy for eight years. This property tax levy on the November ballot would raise about $6.8 million. It would replace the current one-half mill levy that expires in 2013.

The Stark County District Library seeks to renew 1 mill and add 0.7 of a mill, also for eight years. This would raise $7.34 million per year. The district serves Stark County except for those cities and villages with their own library system: Massillon, Canal Fulton, North Canton, Louisville, Alliance and Minerva.

“The Stark Parks and the Stark County District Library both enhance our quality of life, important to the retention of a quality workforce and the attraction of young professionals to our community,” said Dennis P. Saunier, president and CEO of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. “The parks offer recreational and healthy-lifestyle opportunities throughout the county. The library offers more than books. It serves as a jobseeker’s resource center and a partner in literacy efforts throughout the county.”

Stark Parks director Bob Fonte said the district needs the additional money to offset the phase-out of the tangible personal property tax, lower property values and reduced state and federal funding. Similarly Library executive director Tena Wilson cites continual cutbacks in state funding as the reason the libraries need more support from the community.

The Park District at its creation in 1967 had 40 acres of land. It now has 13 parks with four lakes, more than 80 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails and 7,000 acres of natural areas. District land and facilities continues to expand according to what it believes is affordable and maintainable.

The 25 miles of Stark Parks trails along the Ohio-Erie Canal Towpath share 2.5 million visitors a year with the entire 101-mile towpath. Stark Parks estimates 1.3 million visitors per year to its trails alone and counts 200,000 annual visitors to the Exploration Gateway collaboration with the Stark County District Library at Sippo Lake Park. The Exploration Gateway building is one of many examples of collaborations between Stark Parks and other entities in Stark County.

The Stark County District Library, a winner of the Institute of Museum and Library Service National Medal, has made itself leaner over the years as it saw state support drop from 93 percent of its budget to 53 percent. It has closed a branch, eliminated 17 positions and have left another 12 vacancies unfilled. It sees its role in the community a leveler of the educational playing field, giving all people a chance to compete for work and for an education, particularly people without access to technology in their homes.

In addition to the collaboration with Stark Parks at Sippo Lake, the Stark County District Library works with several school districts to enhance services. One example is the library at GlenOak High School, which also is branch of the District Library. Library personnel and volunteers regularly assist with reading instruction through area preschools and elementary schools. In 2011, the library district circulated 3.48 million items.

Two levies receive Canton Regional Chamber endorsement

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board - Rick L. HainesAultCare

Sr. Vice Chairman - Karen BrennemanHall, Kistler & Company LLP

Vice Chairman - Brian BeldenThe Belden Brick Company

Vice Chairman - Philip D. FracassaThe Timken Company

Vice Chairman - William C. ShiversHuntington Bank

Treasurer - D. William AllenPro Football Hall of Fame

Immediate Past Chairman - George W. LemonRetired President, Technical Products Group

President & CEO - Dennis P. SaunierCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Corporate Secretary - Steven J. KatzCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce

BOARD OFDIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kevin BogardMarathon Petroleum Co. LP

Thomas E. CecconiMercy Medical Center

William R. CookChase N.A.

R. Eric Dellapina FirstMerit Bank N.A.

Darryl J. DillenbackDNS Insurance, Inc.

Mark FleinerRolls-Royce

Fuel Cell Systems

Jerry GilinDiebold Inc.

Greg HarbertCharterOne Bank

Jason F. HauptKrugliak, Wilkins,

Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

Jan HeinOhio Desk

Terrance L. JonesMulti-Development

Services of Stark County

Geoff KarcherThe Karcher Group

Judith E. Barnes LancasterAttorney At Law

Tim MaloneyCanton Chair Rental

Rick McQueenAkron-Canton Airport

John A. Murphy, Jr.Day Ketterer Ltd.

Alan RodriguezJülz by Alan Rodriguez and

Rodriguez’s House of Stones

Mark J. SamolczykStark Community

Foundation

William C. ShiversHuntington Bank

Paul E. SiegfriedSiegfried Enterprises Inc.

Bruce M. SoaresBlack McCuskey

Souers & Arbaugh

Alice C. StephensThe Employment Source

Walter F. Wagor, Ph.D.Kent State University

at Stark

David M. WheelerAEP Ohio

Chris WhiteThe Repository

Mike WilliamsStark Metropolitan Housing Authority

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Oil & Gas Developments Monthly Reportby David Kaminski, Director of Energy & Public Affairs

Chevron Inc. made its first seminar presentation to a Northeast Ohio audience, and Chesapeake Energy described the many business opportunities in the Utica Shale at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Oil and Gas Business Development Seminar on Oct. 9.

The third and final Business Development Seminar of 2012 was held at Courtyard by Marriott, and it drew 120 attendees, sponsors and speakers.

Chevron has about 620 net acres in the Utica play, including some acreage in southeast Stark County. Employment in its Appalachian-Michigan Business Unit grew by 75 in 2011, and by an additional 200 to date in 2012.

Seminar participants learned that workplace and environmental safety is so important at Chevron that it becomes a factor in everyone’s annual bonus formula. The Chevron story was presented by Lee Ann Wainwright, a policy, government and public affairs leader, and Raoul Martin, a health, environment and safety team leader, both based in Pennsylvania.

Mark Matusick, corporate development manager at the Canton office of Chesapeake Energy, presented a detailed explanation of how horizontal oil and gas exploration is conducted in the Utica and Marcellus shale formations.

He also explained that there are three distinct economic activities that occur from oil and gas exploration. The first is direct economic benefit from the activities of Chesapeake and major subcontractors such as Baker Hughes, Schlumberger and Halliburton. The second is indirect benefit from investment and hiring by the trucking, paving, pipeline, industrial supply and other companies that grow because of oil and gas activity. The third is induced benefit from the economic activity that these companies’ workers generate at restaurants, hotels, retail stores and in the real estate market, to name just a few examples.

Other presenters included David Baker from Marcellus Resource Group on human resources challenges, Michael Lorms and Todd Smith from RiskControl360 on safety and training requirements in the industry,

and Joe Barone of Shaledirectories.com and Rob Beecham of Kelchner Construction on marketing business opportunities in oil and gas.

The seminar closed with a panel of six local business people who described initial business successes they have experienced because of the Utica Shale exploration. They were Gerald Orn, CEO of Central-Allied Enterprises; David Oakes, president of CESO Engineering of Dayton, with Ohio offices in Columbus and Canton; Ron Van Horn, oil and gas practice leader at The Schauer Group; Dan Coen, partner in Utica Shale Housing Group; Tyler Wilkof, fourth-generation leader of Wilkof Industrial Supply and Ron’s Workingman’s Store, and Lisa Birchler, director of sales and marketing at Courtyard by Marriott.

Orn described the increase in his company’s paving and paving-materials business, which has led to an increase in workforce and investment in new trucks. Coen talked about how he and a partner figured out how to meet the needs oil and gas workers and help relieve the housing shortage in Carroll County. Oakes explained how he brought his firm to Canton to do business with Chesapeake Energy, and how that business has grown in Canton from about 18 people to about 40.

Van Horn, who provided insurance and risk management services to oil and gas before the Utica exploration began, talked about the risk differences between conventional vertical drilling and unconventional horizontal drilling. Wilkof told seminar attendees about how his company outfitted a huge box truck to be a mobile showroom for workers’ boots and fire-retardant clothing. Birchler described the robust increase in business experienced by the hotel and hospitality industry in Stark County due to the oil and gas business.

The Canton Regional Chamber produced the seminar in partnership with Shaledirectories.com and the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. It is grateful for the sponsorship from five companies: AultCare and Mercy Medical Center, which supported all three seminars this year, the Jackson Kelly law firm of Canton, ProTech Security of North Canton and First Choice Energy Services of New Philadelphia.

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Mark your calendar for the 2013 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast Series season! Plan to attend the second Friday of each month – you’ll hear compelling speakers, meet new business contacts and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to network and promote your business! And, if you bring a door prize valued at $15 or more, you’ll even star in your very own 30 second commercial to promote your business!

AultCare Fast Break Breakfasts are held at the Courtyard by Marriott, 4375 Metro Cir. N.W., Canton, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Save $36 on a year’s worth of programs!Our $180 Season Ticket Books are an excellent value. You’ll pay just $15 per program, $3 off per ticket! That’s like attending two breakfasts free of charge.

Season passholders are eligible for a special drawing each month, have access to the attendee contact list upon request, and receive special perks throughout the year!

Want a sneak peek on the coming year? Read on for upcoming speakers through June 2013:

January 11: 10 “Old Fashioned” Sales Techniques – That Work Wonders OnlinePresented by Matt Bailey, president, SiteLogic Marketing

February 8: Overcoming Customer ResistancePresented by Marvin Montgomery, the Sales Doctor – a perennial favorite!

March 8: Adapt or DiePresented by Chris White, publisher, The Repository/GateHouse Ohio Media

April 12:Food & Tourism: Better TogetherPresented by Barbara Abbott, president, Canton Food Tours

May 10: Where Greatness Lives: 50 Years of Hall of Fame HistoryPresented by Joe Horrigan, vice president of communications and exhibits,Pro Football Hall of Fame

June 14: Hiring the RightPeople (and Keeping Them!)Presented by Fred Reikowsky, licensed professional business coach, Legacy Business Leaders LLC

Visit CantonChamber.org to purchase a season ticket book, or contact Monique Thompson Kennedy at [email protected] or (330) 458-2070 for more information.

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Clarity of Course®: Lemonade Stand Sales StrategiesNovember AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Diane Helbig

Remember how it felt to have a lemonade stand when you were a child? What was it that compelled you to set one up just about every weekend?

During the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 9, Diane Helbig will help guests explore the basics and simplicity of sales.

Throughout the presentation, Helbig will delve into each area of sales so that attendees develop a greater understanding of how to proceed with their own sales strategy. She’ll demonstrate that the art of making sales doesn’t have to be difficult or uncomfortable, but it does have to be a significant part of any organization’s structure. You cannot succeed if you don’t sell. And guests to this month’s exciting breakfast will learn that you CAN enjoy sales, just like you did as a child!

Helbig is an internationally recognized business and leadership development coach, author, speaker, and radio show host. As a certified, professional coach and president of Seize This Day Coaching, Helbig helps businesses and organizations operate more constructively and profitably. She evaluates, encourages and guides her clients.

Beyond this important segment of the program, Fast Break attendees have the opportunity to obtain business leads through enjoyable networking activities at an event that has built a reputation as one of the most energetic lead-producing sessions around.

You’ll hear a compelling speaker, meet new business contacts and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Plus, when you bring a door prize valued at $15 or more, you’ll receive 30 seconds at the microphone to promote your business. Friday, Nov. 97 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.in North CantonCost: $18 members$21 members less than 48 hours in advance$25 non-membersRSVP by Nov. 7



Canton Chamber GIVES THANKS at STIR AFTER HOURS annual Thanksgathering event

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Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 13, for a special Stir After Hours event as the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Member Thanksgathering at the Millennium Centre! You’ll have the opportunity to tour Millennium Centre businesses, including Day Ketterer Ltd, Attorneys at Law, Jülz by Alan Rodriguez, Schauer Group, Inc., PNC Financial Service Group and Siegfried Enterprises, Inc. (operators of McDonald’s® Restaurants), and of course, the Chamber of Commerce!

Mix and mingle with other members as we show our appreciation for another great Chamber membership year! Enjoy entertainment and specialty hors d’oeuvres, delectable desserts, and wine and beer donated from member businesses including: 4 Cookie Divas, Arcadia Grill, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Canton’s Women’s Club, Careworks Consultants, Inc., Chocolates by Erin, Courtyard by Marriott, Culligan of Canton, Leo Dick & Sons/Dick Imports, McDonald’s® Restaurant/Siegfried Enterprises (downtown), Mola Productions, Montrose Auto Group, Napoli’s Italian Eatery, Penn Station, Primo’s Downtown, and Thatsa Wrapp.

And, as always, we’ll have some great door prizes to give away throughout the evening.

Give those in need something to be thankful for by bringing your non-perishable food item or $3 donation for the Stark County Hunger Task Force and receive FREE admission to our Member Thanksgathering event.

Though the Thanksgathering event is FREE with your donation, please register online at CantonChamber.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 135:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Canton Regional Chamber222 Market Ave. Nin downtown CantonFREE to members withnon-perishable food itemor $3 donationRSVP by Nov. 11

Note: The Millennium CentreParking Deck will be open late. Tickets will be validated.


When the Light Up Downtown festivities kick-off on Dec. 6, the Canton Fire Department will be handing out hats and mittens to children in need.

Be sure to support this important aspect of our event – DONATE new children’s hats and mittens between now and Nov. 30. Drop-off locations for your donations include:

American Red Cross 408 Ninth St. SW(Goodwill Community Campus)Canton, OH 44707

Canton Classic Car Museum 612 Market Ave. SWCanton, OH 44702

Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce222 Market Ave. NCanton, OH 44702

FirstMerit Bank100 Central Plaza SCanton, OH 44702

Malone University 515 25th St. NWCanton, OH 44709

McKinley Grand 320 Market Ave. SCanton, OH 44702

The Repository 500 Market Ave. SCanton, OH 44702

Stark County District Library 715 Market Ave. N Canton, OH 44702

VXI Global Solutions, Inc.401 Cleveland Ave. NWCanton, OH 44702Contact: Beth Williams 330-531-6700 x60401

Be sure to put the FREE downtown holiday extravaganza on your calendar, and check out the current edition of Downtown Developments Newsletter, inserted within this issue of ACTION, for full event details. For more information, visit LightUpDowntown.com

Light Up Downtown Hat & Mitten Drive



Think networking is all about schmoozing to collect the most business cards? Think again. The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Fall NETWORK event provides a way to revitalize your sales database and make real connections with new people in an exciting, speed-networking format.

On Friday, Nov. 2, Stoney deGeyter, president of local web marketing agency Pole Position Marketing, will emcee the Fall NETWORK event. In a presidential-style debate, deGeyter will present the candidates in online marketing: search engine optimization, paid advertising, social media, content marketing and link building. He’ll help guests select the best candidates to reach customers, generate leads and grow their businesses.

Fall NETWORK will take attendees on a networking journey through four, fast-paced hours of energized activities, complete with icebreakers and new ideas on how to increase sales prowess. Attendees will acquire new business contacts and potential sales leads–but more importantly, guests will learn how to become real online marketing pros, developing relationships with potential customers off and online.

Fall NETWORK is being held at Tozzi’s on 12th (4210 12th Street NW in Canton) and is open to the public. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the program, roundtable speed networking and breakfast buffet

following from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tickets are $30 and include breakfast. Register now online at CantonChamber.org or call (330) 458-2070.

The Chamber’s NETWORK series is not just for sales and marketing associates; it will benefit anyone interested in establishing long-term relationships and increasing a company’s bottom line. All area business owners, purchasing agents and sales and marketing associates are encouraged to participate. Every attendee will receive a registrant’s list for post-event follow-up and future contact. There is a maximum of two representatives per company permitted to ensure greatest networking exposure.

NETWORK is presented by the Canton Regional Chamber and signature sponsor Haines & Company, Inc.

About the emcee:Stoney deGeyter is president of Pole Position Marketing, a leading online marketing strategy company in North Canton, Ohio. He frequently speaks at conferences nationwide. deGeyter has trained bloggers for L’Oréal and was a featured speaker for the Cleveland chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). He also performs local training events for businesses in Northeast Ohio. His articles about SEO, website architecture, usability and business development have been published on Search Engine Guide, Search Engine Land,

Web Pro News, Search Engine Journal and Visibility Magazine. In addition, he has written several e-books: E-Marketing Performance: Effective Strategies

For Building, Optimizing and Marketing Your Website Online, Keyword Research and Selection: The Definitive Guide to Gathering, Sorting and Organizing Your Keywords Into a High-Performance SEO Campaign, and Destination Search Engine Marketing: SEO Without Compromise.

Friday, Nov. 28:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Tozzi’s on 12th4210 12th Street NW in CantonCost: $30RSVP today!

Canton Regional Chamber hosting Fall NETWORK speed networking event on Nov. 2

U P C O M I N G E V E N T SSmall Business Development Center presents a new seminar for growing established businesses

The Ohio Small Business Development Center, hosted by Kent State University at Stark, has developed a new orientation session for owners of businesses that have been operating for a year or more. Orientation II: Making Small Business Decisions Easier will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The University Center at Kent State Stark (located at 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Canton). Making Small Business Decisions Easier addresses metrics that are necessary to grow your business, including marketing mix, pricing, working capital, breakeven point and cash flow. It emphasizes the need for long-term business and succession plans while instructing participants on how to create a supporting short-term plan. The

supporting plan contains measurable standards, which force discipline into the decision-making process. This seminar is presented in such a way that it can be adapted to every business. After attending the program, participants may contact the Small Business Development Center to schedule an appointment with a business counselor for a no-cost, one-on-one consultation. There is a $20 fee per person for program materials. Registration and payment for the information session must be made online at www.cantonsbdc.org and no walk-in registrations will be offered. For additional information, contact the SBDC at (330) 244-3290 or [email protected].

About the Small Business Development Center of Ohio:The Small Business Development Center of Ohio (SBDC) program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBDC program is also funded in part by the Ohio Department of Development. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

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Canton/Stark County CVB takes home Middy and Ruby Awards for excellence in tourism marketing

The Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau was acknowledged with several awards for their marketing efforts over the past year.

The Ohio Association of Convention & Visitors’ Bureaus (OACVB) and the Ohio Travel Association (OTA) both present awards for tourism marketing excellence in a plethora of categories. The CVB was awarded for their innovative marketing in several areas. 2012 OACVB MIDDY AWARDwinners for:

• Ohio’s Golf Capital Brochure, in the Sports Marketing Category

• The Digital Playbook, in the Wild Card Category

2012 OACVB MIDDY AWARD runner-up for:

• “Coloring Stark County 2011,” in the Annual Report Category

• America’s Playing Field, in the Promotional Video Category

2012 OTA RUBY AWARD winners for:• “Coloring Stark County 2011,” in

the Annual Report Category• VisitCantonStark.com, in the

Website Category• I ♥ Stark Photo Contest, in the

Social Media Campaign Category

The CVB were also finalists in the OTA RUBY Awards for their Visitors’ Guide and Promotional Video.

“Convention and visitors’ bureaus are first and foremost destination marketing organizations and are responsible for travel and tourism product awareness for visitors and potential visitors,” said John Kiste, executive director of the Canton/Stark CVB. “Many outstanding marketing projects were submitted for these annual awards competitions. Being recognized in the promotion of travel and tourism throughout the state of Ohio is a highly valued achievement.”

Award entries were received in a variety of categories, including rack brochure, website, print advertising, specialty advertising, television spot and tourism campaign. All entries are judged by a

team of experts in the communications, advertising, public relations, publications and/or tourism fields from outside of the OACVB and OTA memberships.

“We thank the various vendors and partners who assisted in the creation of these pieces, especially the marketing department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Jess Bennett, director of marketing, and graphics manager Sarah Lutz,” said Kiste.

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C O M M U N I T Y S A L U T E c o n t i n u e dhis volunteer efforts, he has made the community a better place to live, and countless individuals and organizations have benefited from his decisions, guidance and volunteerism. His work throughout the community is a shining example of the spirit of the Canton Regional Chamber’s highest honor, the Community Salute Award of Merit.

Currently, Manse serves as chairman for the North Canton Medical Foundation board of directors. He’s a board member and past chairman of the Jackson YMCA, and recently concluded his 30-plus year tenure as chairman on the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards committee. Manse serves on the Perry Helping Perry board of directors and is on the Stark County Citizens Review committee.

Manse is the current treasurer and past chairman of Canton Tomorrow. He is a board member and current chairman for the Sisters of Charity Foundation Distribution Committee, treasurer for the Downtown Canton Land Bank, Inc. and is the current director of the Perry Township Rotary Club, for which he served as chairman of the Perry Rotary Annual Turkey Trot 5k. More recently, Manse was appointed to the Stark County Capital Campaign Committee. He participates in several fundraising drives for the community, including the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges, Jackson Township YMCA Building Fund, ArtsinStark Fund Drive, Walsh University and Catholic High Schools in Stark County.

He is past president and director of the Akron/Canton Chapter of the Ohio Society of CPAs, past chairman of the OSCPA Akron/Canton Estate Planning Committee and past member of the OSCPA Advanced Federal Tax Symposium Committee. Manse is also past president of the Perry Township Rotary Club and two-term past president of both the Downtown Canton Association and The Canton Club. He is also a member and past chairman of the Planned Giving Council of Walsh University, and a member of the advisory committee for Central Catholic High School.

Manse joined Bruner-Cox LLP in 1997. He served as managing partner from Jan. 2003 until Dec. 2010. Before joining Bruner-Cox LLP, he was a tax partner at

Ernst & Young. He has more than 40 years of experience in taxation and business consulting. His experience includes tax-exempt tax planning, internal tax strategies and individual and corporate tax planning. He is the director of the Firm’s Health Care Services Group and a member of the Not-For-Profit Services Group. Manse earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Walsh University.

Manse is a member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. He was named the 1997 Outstanding Alumnus of Walsh University. He was also the recipient of the 1997 Stark County Small Business Advocate of the Year award. He is a recipient of the Paul Harris Rotary Award and the 2006-2007 Jim Syler Perry Township Rotarian of the Year award.

Manse was nominated by Kenneth J. Douglas, CPA, assurance services partner for Bruner-Cox LLP.

Aultman’s Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Program (Linda Brunk, RN, coordinator) is receiving the Award of Appreciation for enhancing the welfare of Stark County citizens through health screenings and health education.

The WOW program and its clinical staff provide free health screenings and health education to all residents of Stark County, including noninvasive screenings such as blood pressure checks, height, weight and Body Mass Index/percentage of body fat. Additional health screenings are also available upon request.

The program provides more than 30 visits each month to groups, organizations, schools, outreach and community centers, senior centers, churches and festivals, with the mission of leading our community to improved health.

The WOW van is staffed by clinical personnel who are able to provide health education, information on a variety of medical topics and referrals.

Most recently, the WOW program created the “Farmer and the WOW” series. This program, a partnership between the WOW program and the Canton Farmers’ Market, Arrowhead Orchard, Maize Valley and Chef Adrienne Chavers, provides

information and tips about healthy eating at the weekly Farmers’ Market in downtown Canton.

The WOW program was the 2010 recipient of the Stark County Minority Health award. The WOW staff presented the program at both the 2010 and 2011 ANCC National Nurses Conference. Program coordinator Linda Brunk received the 2010 Ohio Shero Award and has been chosen as one of Stark County’s Top 10 Nurses.

Robb Hankins, CEO of ArtsinStark, The County Arts Council, is receiving an Award of Appreciation for outstanding performance in his profession and civic activities, resulting in widespread benefit for the Stark County community.

Hankins has spent more than 30 years directing city, county and state arts agencies in eight different states, including California, Connecticut, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin. He has managed annual arts campaigns, arts festivals, public art projects, arts education programs and downtown arts districts. He arrived in Canton in October 2005 to become the president and CEO of ArtsinStark, the County Arts Council. The organization today called ArtsinStark was founded in 1968 to build the Cultural Center for the Arts. ArtsinStark’s mission is “to use the arts to create smarter kids, new jobs, and healthier communities.” ArtsinStark gives out grants, manages the Cultural Center and runs the Annual Arts Campaign.

Under Hankins’ leadership, ArtsinStark has allocated $6 million to the seven largest arts organizations in the county, and awarded more than $1 million in special project grants to 250 smaller non-profits and artists. The organization has made $1.5 million in improvements to the Cultural Center for the Arts, and invested $250,000 in 100 SmArts projects in 50 schools across the county for a combined 15,000 children. He was instrumental in facilitating the creation of 30 new art galleries and studios across the county, and coordinated the installation of more than 40 new pieces of public art.

As president and CEO, Hankins has led the organization to reach the annual fundraising campaign goal every year for seven years in a row, and has increased

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giving to the arts by 70 percent. Under his leadership, the organization partnered with the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District to create monthly “First Friday” events in the newly created Canton Arts District, and after 60 months of events, the combined attendance has reached 100,000 people. He also led the organization to complete its 20/20 Vision Plan, a 10-year plan for arts and economic development. And in 2012, ArtsinStark was awarded the Governor’s Award for the Arts.

Hankins received a bachelor’s degree in theatre from the University of Wisconsin Madison and his master’s degree in communications and in arts management.

Outside of his work for ArtsinStark, he serves on the Kent State University at Stark advisory board, and the boards of the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District, the Community Building Partnership and the Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau.

Hankins was nominated by Robert E. Roland, Esq., managing partner for Day Ketterer Ltd.

Bev Jordan, LSW, founder and CEO of Stark Social Workers Network, Inc., is receiving an Award of Appreciation for enhancing the welfare of Stark County citizens through outstanding success in service.

Jordan founded Stark Social Workers Network in 1989. SSWN is a multifaceted agency committed to addressing community needs through various social services in order to improve the quality of life for families and our community. The non-profit organization has since become part of the safety net for Stark Countians.

For over 30 years, Jordan has been involved in community activism, and it is her own life experiences and her involvement in the community that inspired her to specifically support populations identified as hard-to-serve and at-risk. She focuses her work on helping those that have a need for family-driven, neighborhood-based services. Her belief is that contributing to and supporting children and families will ultimately strengthen neighborhoods and communities at large.

Jordan works with many of her clients using a beyond-the-book approach, having lived many of their experiences herself. She is the driving force for SSWN, and under her leadership the organization has created St. Rosa and Nannie Harriet’s Baby Closet, which provides young parents with free clothes and resources. They offer a re-entry program, working closely with the Court of Common Pleas, to assist returning citizens with life skills and employment readiness. She has also established a support group for the families of incarcerated individuals and ex-offenders.

Other services include family support and mentoring services, a homeless prevention program, and after school tutoring and enrichment programs for area youth. SSWN assists with welfare benefits, food stamps, heat and utilities, and they provide blankets during the winter months. The organization also assists with medical discount cards for seniors age 60 and over, Medicare, WIC, Prescription Assistance and Ohio Benefits Bank sign-up programs. The agency provides support for drug relapse through counseling and referrals.

Jordan is an active member of United Methodist Women. She started “Blessings of the Babies” at John S. Thomas

United Methodist Church. The non-denominational program brings together clergy or church leadership of many faiths to speak words of encouragement to unwed single mothers who wish to have their babies blessed or baptized, and are unable to do so at their own churches. She also started the Fishing Rodeo for Kids and Seniors at Cook Park, and each year she seeks grant monies and donations to support the rodeo and the rehabilitation of the park. Currently, more than 300 kids, parents and seniors enjoy the park and rodeo.

Jordan is a 1995 graduate of Walsh University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and social work, and has been a licensed social worker since 1989. A lifelong learner, she went on to earn an associate’s degree in community technology from the The University of Akron in 1996. She is designated a Family Development Specialist and Trainer by the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies, as well as a Certified Recovery Coach. She hopes to begin studies for her master’s degree in social work with an emphasis on the African-American population and community organizations.

Jordan’s many awards include the Golden Dove Community Service Award, the Junites Community Service and Appreciation Award, the 2012 Walsh University Outstanding Alumnus award, the Mary Church Terrell Award, the Leah Green Black Educators award, the NAACP President’s Award and the Soroptomist Award. She is an American Red Cross Disaster Team member, and a past board member for Quest Recovery Services, the Martin Luther King, Jr. committee, Canton City Kwanzaa Committee and Northeast Community Center. She is a member of the Weed and Seed steering committee, Stark County Criminal Justice committee and Mahoning Road Project.

Jordan was nominated by Gerry Radcliffe, RN, retired volunteer community health educator, and Don Vignos, CPA, owner of Allied Accounting Services.

Wednesday, Nov. 75:30 p.m. social hour6:30 p.m. dinner and programThe University Center at KSU Stark6000 Frank Ave. NW in North CantonCost: $50 per ticketRSVP by Nov. 5

Enshrinement Festival wins IFEA Pinnacle AwardsThe Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival was recently recognized by the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) with several Pinnacle Awards, all in categories for events with budgets over $1.5 million.

The Enshrinement Festival received a Gold Pinnacle Award for “Best Event Video” and Bronze Pinnacle Awards for “Best Event Website,” and “Best Press/Media Kit.” Awards were presented in 69 different categories, and winners were announced on Sept. 21 at the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony during the IFEA’s 57th Annual Convention & Expo in Denver, Colo. Joanne Murray, director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, expressed appreciation to Larry Schock and Zachary Piette of PYEcom Home Video, who developed the event video from hundreds of hours of footage shot by the PYEcom team.

She further expressed gratitude to Geoff Karcher and The Karcher Group for the Enshrinement Festival’s Website design at www.profootballhofef.com, and to Jessica Bennett, Director of Marketing, and her team at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, for their outstanding design of the press kit.

“The Enshrinement Festival is fortunate to work with such creative and talented people who help us share our message: that the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival is indeed a one of a kind celebration,” noted Murray. The professional competition drew entries from among the world’s top festivals and events with winning entries coming from organizations as varied as the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington, DC; Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Houston, Texas; Norfolk Festevents,

Norfolk, Va.; 500 Festival, Indianapolis, Ind.; Dublin Irish Festival, Dublin, Ohio; Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver, Colo.; and Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Pasadena, Calif. International contenders included such diverse event organizations as Showtime Events, New Delhi, India; World Gourmet Summit, Singapore; Rotterdam Festivals, The Netherlands; Festival Lent, Slovenia; and Shambhala Music Festival, Nelson, BC, Canada.

“The IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition recognizes the outstanding accomplishments by festivals and events around the world,” said IFEA president and CEO, Steven Wood Schmader, CFEE. “Striving for the highest degree of excellence in festival and event promotions and operations in every budget level and every corner of the globe, this competition has not only raised the standards and quality of the festivals and events industry to new levels, but also shows how event producers can use innovation and creativity to achieve a higher level of success.” Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) is The Premiere Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Professionals Worldwide. In partnership with global affiliates, the organization’s common vision is for “A Globally United Industry that Touches Lives in a Positive Way through Celebration.” The Association offers the most complete source of ideas, resources, information, education and networking for festival and event professionals worldwide and can be accessed via www.ifea.com.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival entertains nearly 700,000 people at 19 diverse events over two and a half weeks as they honor the induction of football heroes into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton/Stark County, Ohio. Professional staffs at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Pro Football Hall of Fame and team of more than 4,200 extraordinary community volunteers and sponsors support the summer festivities. Visit www.profootballhofef.com for more information.


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Enshrinement Festival General Chairman Alumni Association holds annual dinner

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival General Chairman Alumni Association held its annual dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 19. The event was emceed by Bill Schauer, current association president and 2006 general chairman. The association is comprised of all general chairmen of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Enshrinement Festival committees since the Enshrinement Festival’s inception; members offer assistance to the Enshrinement Festival in the areas of sponsor recognition, promoting community awareness and support in planning and producing the annual festivities.

At the annual dinner, Schauer announced that the annual Individual Award of Merit winners were Mark Copeland and the late Ron Aller of Belden Village Towing.

“Belden Village Towing has been a long-time, very generous inkind sponsor of the Enshrinement Festival events, with both Mark and Ron devoting a massive amount of their personal time to transport the golf carts, gators, light towers and generators from event to event,” said Schauer. “They took great pride in being at each event to ensure everything was done properly, and to provide top-notch customer service. They each exemplify selfless service and a ‘how can we help you’ attitude with integrity, loyalty and enthusiasm.

Schauer also remarked that since Aller’s untimely passing in May 2011, Copeland has continued the extraordinary support of the Enshrinement Festival, and the Alumni Association is honored to recognize both men along with the Belden Village Towing team.

Also presented was the 18th annual Corporate Award of Merit to Superior Beverage Group in appreciation of their long and generous support of the Enshrinement Festival.

“When Superior Beverage Group bought Fame Beverage in 2007, they continued to support the Enshrinement Festival to the same high level as Fame, and Taylor Beverage before them. Their sponsorship and marketing partnership are critical to several events, as are their guidance and input relative to industry trends and standards,” said Schauer. “Superior Beverage Group provides extensive signage and quality staffing at each event in order to troubleshoot any issues and assure excellence and great customer service.”

The award was presented by Maury Sullivan, 1994 general chairman, and accepted on behalf of Superior Beverage Group by Ed Hlad, vice president of the beer division, accompanied by Larry Marino, division manager for Akron/Canton, and Sandy Toma and Frank Cheatham, draft technicians for special events.

Another tradition at the annual dinner is the initiation into the association of the most recent general chairman. Robert Timken, 2011 general chairman, presented the ceremonial green jacket to Candy Wallace, 2012 general chairman. She was commended for her extraordinary leadership and dedication to the enhancement and growth of the Enshrinement Festival, and was especially recognized for her unmatched, hands-on role in supporting all of the Enshrinement Festival committees.

In 2013, Wallace will continue to serve the Enshrinement Festival as chairman of the Chamber’s Steering Committee. Additionally, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Chamber’s Enshrinement Festival department have begun to collaborate on plans for their 50-year celebrations in 2013, and Wallace will co-chair the Chamber’s planning efforts along with Timken.

ABOUT THE ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVALWhile nearly 21,000 men have played in at least one National Football League game, there are only 273 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame; this number will be increased by not more than seven and not fewer than four when the Class of 2013 is announced Feb. 2 during Super Bowl weekend. The central focus and highlight of the festivities will be the induction ceremony for the Class of 2013 Enshrinees, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 3, at Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium.

Added excitement and activities will abound in 2013 as both organizations work collaboratively to celebrate 50-years of success since the Pro Football Hall of Fame opened its doors on September 7, 1963, and the first Enshrinement Festival events were held that year. Since then, more than nine million fans have visited the Hall, which over the years expanded from its original 19,000 square feet to 85,000 square feet. It is now in its second and final phase of the $27 million “Future 50” Expansion and Renovation Project that will be completed in time for the 50th Anniversary in 2013, expanding the Hall to 118,000 square feet and setting the museum on course for the future.

Likewise, the annual Enshrinement Festival has expanded from its original four small events to 19 diverse events over a two and a half week period, enjoyed by nearly 700,000 people and producing an economic impact of over $31 million for the Canton/Stark County area and nearly $56 million for the State of Ohio. In addition, millions of people experience aspects of the Enshrinement Festival as events are televised and covered by other media. With a record of success for the past 49 years, the Enshrinement Festival has earned its reputation as “A One of a Kind Celebration!”

Check the Web sites periodically for the latest information: www.profootballhofef.com or www.profootballhof.com.

(TOP PHOTO: l to r) Corporate Award of Merit to Superior Beverage Group Frank Cheatham; Ed Hlad; presenter Maury Sullivan; Sandy Toma; Larry Marino.

(BOTTOM PHOTO: l to r) Wallace green jacket presentationAlumni Association president William Schauer; 2011 General Chairman Bob Timken; 2012 General Chairman Candy Wallace.

Leadership Stark County is proud to announce that the following young professionals have been selected to participate in the 2012 class of Spotlight Stark County.

The Spotlight Stark County program is a six-week course designed to inform, inspire and involve young professionals in Stark County. The class will participate in leadership skills training seminars, be introduced to local leaders of business and non-profit organizations, engage with other young professionals and get involved in a community service project.

Melisa August, principal OA analyst, The Timken CompanyCharlotte Bates, director of social services, Altercare of Nobles PondMichael Bendokaitis, coordinator–corporate development, Chesapeake EnergyNathan Boyd, visual designer, In The Round Design GroupRoss Brian, engineer, Hilscher-ClarkeThomas Carr, strategic growth specialist, The Timken CompanyJulia Doyle, global replenishment and logistics analyst, The Timken Company

Sarah Eades, associate, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLPJustin Goodman, business systems analyst, Westfield InsuranceDanielle Goodnite, customer relationship management representative, The Timken CompanyKristin Green, traffic and production manager, Grabowski & Co.Nicole Hagy, communications coordinator, Invent NowKendra Hillmer, associate community relations analyst, The Timken CompanyDana Johnson, grants administrator, Stark Community FoundationMichael Koutsis, sales engineer, The Timken CompanyKorinne Kowell-Hull, branch manager, Huntington BankNicholas Maurer, ATR caseworker, Oriana House Inc.Brian Miller, manager - CPA, Hall, Kistler & Company LLPHattie Newman, membership & marketing coordinator, Brookside Country ClubKara Ninham, senior target systems program analyst, The Timken CompanyRobert Perez, steel processing analyst, The Timken Company

Laura Perry, event manager, Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement FestivalAnthony Repp, senior security consultant, Massillon Cable TVChris Reynolds, sales support administrator, Employers HealthJeremiah Rippel, senior development engineer, The Timken CompanyAmanda Saunders, sales & marketing representative, Sully’s Tool & Party RentalKrista Shuff Schumacher, event manager, Canton Development PartnershipKelly Simonis, director of event marketing/account manager, Shannon English MarketingJames Skakun, staff, Bober Markey Fedorovich & CompanyEric Smer, director, ystark! Lani Tran, human resource manager, Premier Industrial Supply, Inc.Annie Yoder, receptionist, Westfield Belden Village

Spotlight Stark County class of 2012 announced


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Local universities offer another advantage to Leadership Stark County participationWalsh University joins Malone University in offering graduate school tuition discounts for Signature Class graduates

Adding additional value to the investment in Leadership Stark County’s Signature Program, Walsh University is extending a 25 percent tuition discount to 25th and 26th class graduates of the Signature Program enrolling in university graduate programs and classes. The offer is in effect for the graduates of the 25th class, and will be offered to the 26th class upon their graduation in summer 2013.

Malone University is now in its third year of offering a tuition discount to Signature Class graduates.

Leadership Stark County appreciates these initiatives by two local universities. “We believe that these tuition discount opportunities will help build a more educated workforce in Stark

County. The financial value of the tuition discount is a significant savings and adds value to the investment in Leadership Stark County’s Signature Program,” said Fran Wells, director of Leadership Stark County.

“As a self-paying master of arts student at Malone University, the Leadership Stark County discount was very much appreciated. The money I saved on my tuition easily covered the expense of my books, which was a big help. Thank you Malone and Leadership Stark County for your partnership!”

Sherri McKinney-FrantzDirector 2-1-1 & Government RelationsUnited Way of Greater Stark County

For more details, please call Fran Wells at (330) 458-2094.

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Government Leadership Academy applications available soon

Endorsed by leadership of both parties, the Government Leadership Academy is perfect for newly elected or appointed government office holders, candidates, prospective candidates, or anyone who wants to know more about the political process.

Meeting from 4 to 6 p.m., twice a week for six weeks, the Leadership Stark County Government Leadership Academy course will cover:

• Leadership skills, styles and effective decision making

• Economic development opportunities and techniques

• Approved certification on Ohio Ethics Training• Understanding the media and how to make it

work for you• Communicating and working with citizens• Regionalization

Tuition is $395 and includes all materials and refreshments. Tuition assistance is available for government and non-profit employees.

The program will begin in February 2013.

Applications will be available soon online at LeadershipStarkCounty.org. Contact Fran Wells at (330) 458-2094 for more information.

Limited tickets still available for Wellspring UnSpeaker Series program featuring Jim Tressel

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On Monday, Nov. 12, ystark!, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, will welcome former head coach Jim Tressel to Canton for

From the Scoreboard to the Boardroom. This event, the latest installment of the Wellspring UnSpeaker Series, will teach young professionals how to get on board with managing direct reports.

Doors open at 11 a.m. and the event is being held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fieldcrest Lodge, located at 1346 Easthill St. SE in North Canton. Tickets are open to the public at $35 each, and VIP tables of 10, including a listing in the event program, are available for $500.

Tickets include a chef-prepared lunch and beverages. Visit www.ystark.org to register to learn from one of the most prolific leaders in college football.

ystark!’s Wellspring UnSpeaker Series is made possible through the support of the Deuble Foundation. Wellspring programs empower young professionals and help them learn how to get what they want personally and professionally. This month’s signature Wellspring event will also serve as a powerful close to the ystark! fifth anniversary year.

About Jim TresselTressel grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduated from Berea High School, and received his B.A. in education from Baldwin Wallace College (1975). He holds a master’s degree in education from The University of Akron (1977), and honorary doctoral degrees from Baldwin-Wallace College (2003) and Youngstown State University (2001).

His experience in coaching began in 1975 and continued through 2010 on the campuses of The University of Akron, Miami University of Ohio, Syracuse University, Youngstown State University and The Ohio State University.

Recently, he served as a consultant to the Indianapolis Colts. He has published two books: The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life (2008) and Life Promises for Success (2011).

He is currently serving in the newly-

created position of vice president for strategic engagement at The University of Akron. In this position, Tressel will identify, recommend and support strategies and efforts that promote success in all facets of student life, including alumni and friend engagement, and collaborations and partnerships with community organizations that have an influence and impact on UA students and their futures.

Monday, Nov. 1211 a.m. registration11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Fieldcrest Lodge1346 Easthill St. SE in North CantonCost: $35RSVP online at ystark.org



Young Professional Profile

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Editor’s note: In keeping with ystark!’s mission—to attract and retain talented young people in Stark County—Action Newsletter will feature a monthly profile

of an individual who represents the group (ages 20-40) that ystark! is targeting.

Name: Whitney J. Prather

Age: 27

Occupation/Title/Place of work: Marketing & Special Events Supervisor with The City of Massillon Parks & Recreation department

Why are you interested Stark County’s Young Professionals initiative? I’m interested in the young professional initiative because I’ve met some really great people through my experiences. I really appreciate our community demonstrating that they care about us young professionals – and I feel the impacts of that investment. The icing on the cake is developing connections with others who are navigating through similar situations.

What is your impression of ystark!, what do you think of their events, etc.? ystark! is always professional, fresh and exciting. The events are always nice, and I’ve always been able to meet new people.

Where did you grow up? In what cities have you lived and worked? I was born and raised in Canton. I’ve worked in Canton, the Village of Peninsula and Massillon. What type of dwelling do you live in? What do you think of the housing choices for YPs in the area? I’m a homeowner in Massillon/Perry Township, and when I resided in Canton, I was always very pleased. The housing choices were great for my educational, recreational and professional needs.

What do you like MOST about Canton? I’m really proud of Canton right now! I feel like there’s so much progress being made in the area for professionals.

What do you like LEAST about Canton? Perhaps the “them vs. us,” or “us four and no more” mentalities that can sometimes find their way into some circles. I’m a big supporter of inclusion and I like welcoming people that can offer different perspectives.

What are the opportunities for YPs in Canton when it comes to career opportunities, cultural access,

leadership or community involvement opportunities? I think opportunities and cultural accessibility find people who are actively seeking them out. There are a lot of non-profit and volunteer based groups that are looking for young professionals to stand up and stand out.

What’s missing from Canton that would attract more YPs? I think Canton is already on a solid path to attracting more YPs! People recognize this area and signature events like First Friday are a hit.

What do you do in the evenings or on the weekends for fun in Canton? Believe it or not…I’m a little on the boring side. I’m okay with it though! On weekends, I enjoy hanging out with family and friends! We like hitting up downtown restaurants like Basil Asian Bistro.

What would you change about Canton if you could? My hope for Canton is that it would surpass the achievements of the past and become a very prosperous dwelling for professionals and their families.

Could you see yourself spending your lifetime in Canton? Yes, I can see myself spending my lifetime here. But I’m also open to any possibility.

What would cause you to want to leave Canton? What other cities in the United States would be appealing to you as a home base? Why? California. Need I say more?


At their monthly luncheon on Sept. 13, the Stark County Safety Council presented the first free Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority. The Safety Council AED Initiative Program was launched this past spring and offers significantly reduced price units to members, as well as free units to area non-profits at periodic milestones in the program.

Program co-chairmen, Dave Dennison and Christopher Zabel, presented the unit to Annette Smith, SMHA’s director

of human resources, who was joined by several other members of SMHA management.

“What we want to do is make these life saving devices more readily available to our member companies. AEDs are gaining in popularity and should be considered a necessity in every workplace, just as first aid kits have,” said Dennison. “Statistics show that these

units, if available and applied in the first few critical minutes following a cardiac arrest, increase the possibility of survival to over 70 percent.”

To date, 23 units have been purchased by area businesses. With more sales, the safety council will be able to present more free units.

The program is being made possible through a collaborative effort between AED manufacturer Zoll Medical Corporation, an area safety equipment distributor and safety council member

U.S. Safety Gear, and the Stark County Safety Council.

The Stark County Safety Council is one of over 80 such councils in Ohio, and is underwritten by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Stark County Safety Council was named Council of the Year in 2005 and 2007, and is a perennial top finisher in the Safety Council of the Year competition determined by the Ohio BWC. The Stark County Safety Council is a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.

PHOTO: Program co-chair Chris Zabel,

Jessica Kiser, Annette Smith,

Mark Dunivant and Bruce Allison of

SMHA, and co-chair Dave Dennison.

S A F E T Y C O U N C I LStark County Safety Council presents first free defibrillator to Stark Metro Housing


Transitioning into Transitional WorkNovember Stark County Safety Council Luncheon

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At the Stark County Safety Council luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 8, attendees will get all of their questions answered about the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Transitional Work program.

During the luncheon, Anthony Serluco, disability management coordinator for the Ohio BWC will introduce the transitional work program, help guests determine if a TW Program is right for their business and how to get started.

The BWC’s transitional work program offers meaningful, productive work to workers with restrictions in helping them remain or return to work sooner. It’s a program the employer sets up so injured employees can return to work more quickly and safely — either in their original job or a temporary work assignment until they’re ready to resume their original job. The program increases the odds the worker will stay connected to the job and recover more quickly.

Serluco is a graduate of Tiffin University with associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in commerce, finance and management. He has taken graduate studies at Youngstown State University at the Williamson School of Business in business administration, and at The Ohio State University in counseling.

His professional career began with McNicholas Transportation with over 10 years working with labor, workers’ compensation, hiring, training and insurance. Serluco has been with the State of Ohio’s Industrial Commission/BWC for the past 28 years. His titles have included rehabilitation consultant, re-employment specialist and disability management coordinator. He has published articles regarding hiring processes, future trends of employment and transitional work. He serves on various community boards and has been an active member of the East Side Kiwanis Club for 36 years. In his spare time, he officiates high school football and basketball.

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Thursday, Nov. 811:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St. NW in Canton Cost: $16RSVP by Nov. 5

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Baker, Dublikar, Beck,Wiley & Mathews

attorneys at law

Telephone: (330) 499-6000Telecopier: (330) 499-6423

400 SOUTH MAIN STREETNORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720

www.bakerfirm.com


Commercial Equipment AdvertisingNovember Hot Business

Commercial Equipment Advertising (CEA) offers a brand new form of advertising for your business—“The Ultimate Advertising Machine”—by utilizing washing machines, walls, floors, counters and folding tables in local laundromats. The CEA program targets your customers while they do laundry, in environments that offer little distraction.

“We are at a point where most consumers have learned to avoid traditional marketing messages. We walk, read and listen right past newspaper, radio and TV commercials. Even internet advertising can be easily ignored. Our company offers a unique opportunity to advertise to a captive audience for hours at a time,” said founders Debbie Busby and Renee Sima, both of Massillon.

CEA estimates that the average neighborhood laundromat in the U.S. gets approximately 2,500 customers monthly. With CEA, your company’s message is splashed across an entire laundromat, literally creating a room where your ad exclusively dominates for hours. The creative possibilities are limitless. Each ad is custom designed and tailored to your specific audience.

Laundromat advertising with CEA is perfect for banks, retail locations, hair and tanning salons, video stores, health care organizations, restaurants, auto care, politicians, insurance companies, accountants and tax service companies, grocery stores, and many others. And because children are at eye level with the washers and dryers, advertising with CEA is perfect for toy, game, entertainment and food industry advertising.

CEA currently provides advertising in 16 laundromats in Stark and Summit Counties. Ads range from 12” x 12” to poster size, depending on the location, and CEA can even help you design your advertising artwork.

For more information and customized advertising opportunities for your business, visit www.ceads.net or call (330) 418-4490.

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AultCare

Aultman Health Foundation

Charter One Bank

Chesapeake Energy Corporation

The City of Canton

DeHoff Development

Diebold, Inc.

Dominion East Ohio

Fifth Third Bank

Hilscher-Clarke Electric

Huntington Bank

Kenan Advantage Group

KeyBank

Mercy Medical Center

Northeast Ohio Medical Univ.

PNC Bank

The Timken Company

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N E W M E M B E R SWELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in September. We encourage you to patronize their businesses. If you know of other businesses that would benefit from Chamber membership, please contact the Membership Department at (330) 458-2067.


A Chorus for a Cause (MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT) Susie Buckey 326 Raff Rd. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 453-3460 www.achorusforacause.org AnswerCare, LLC (HOME HEALTH CARE) Jordan P. Bucar 7193 Sunset Strip Ave. NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 495-3066 www.answercare.org Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (INSURANCE) Michele Butler 4150 Belden Village St. NW #506 Canton, OH 44718 (330) 493-5080 www.anthem.com Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, LLP (ATTORNEYS) Orla E. Collier 41 S. High St. #2600 Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 223-9300 www.beneschlaw.com Campbell Construction (CONTRACTORS - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION - MANAGEMENT) Jeff Stevenson 1159 Blachleyville Rd. Wooster, OH 44691 (330) 351-1220 www.campbell-construction.com Crown Cork & Seal (MANUFACTURERS) Joanne Lakomski 700 16th St. SE Massillon, OH 44648 (330) 833-1011 www.crowncork.com Focus CFO - The CFO Company (CONSULTANTS) Joyce Rodek 4786 Dressler Rd. NW, Ste. 306 Canton, OH 44718 (330) 414-5319 www.focuscfo.com Go2 Marketing (ADVERTISING AGENCIES) Clinton Nickas 2265 East Enterprise Parkway Twinsburg, OH 44087 (330) 705-6464 www.go2mktg.com

The Lemon Tree (BEAUTY SALONS) John R. Martin 3806 Tuscarawas West Canton, OH 44708 (330) 477-9600 Maggiore’s Distributorship (WHOLESALER & RETAILER) Christopher Simyak 2927 Harrisburg Rd. NE Canton, OH 44705 (330) 454-7913 www.publicsalt.com Manpower, Inc. (EMPLOYMENT SERVICES) Sheila P. Snead 50 South Main St., Ste. 125 Akron, OH 44308 (330) 434-6500 www.us.manpower.com Moody & Associates (ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS) Ken Cramer 7100 Whipple Ave. NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 966-3848 www.moody-s.com Mr. Hydes Leather (RETAIL STORES) Kristy Trentman 3778 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, OH 44709 (330) 492-2320 www.mrhydesleather.org National CineMedia (ADVERTISING) Chandra Bertolini 305 E. Michigan Ave. Sebring, OH 44672 (330) 851-3009 www.nationalcinemedia.com OhioShaleWorker.com Eric Reiss 4501 Hills & Dales Rd. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 478-9200 www.ohioshaleworker.com Olive Garden (RESTAURANTS) Frank Miller 4810 Dressler Rd. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 492-5313 www.olivegarden.com

PIADA Italian Street Food (RESTAURANTS) Jenna Franz 4467 Belden Village St. Canton, OH 44718 (614) 371-5366 www.mypiada.com

Public Salt Company (WHOLESALER & RETAILER) Charles A. McDonald 2927 Harrisburg Rd. NE Canton, OH 44705 (330) 454-7913 www.publicsalt.com Mark Radosevic Insurance (INSURANCE) Cindy Campbell 627 S Main St. North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 499-9252 www.markradins.com Reflex317, llc (HEALTH & WELLNESS) Margie Stocker 3400 W. Harvard Blvd. NW Canton, OH 44709 (330) 323-7137 www.reflex317.com Sheet Metal Crafters, Inc. (SHEET METAL, HVAC - COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL, DUCT WORK FABRICATION, VENTILATION DUST COLLECTION - LAB FUME EXHAUST) David Grabowsky 608 Cleveland Ave. SW Canton, OH 44702 (330) 452-6700 www.sheetmetalcrafters.com

C A N T O N R E G I O N A L C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

B I Z B I T ZMalone University has announced the 2012 recipients of the Distinguished Faculty Awards and Outstanding Staff and Administrator. The Distinguished Faculty Awards recognize faculty excellence in the areas of teaching, scholarship/creative expression and service. The recipients of this year’s Distinguished Faculty Awards are: Matt Phelps, Ph.D., professor of psychology (teaching), Diane Chambers, Ph.D., professor of English and director of the Honors Program (service), and Jay Case, Ph.D., professor of history (scholarship). In addition, the University recognized the 2012 Employees of the Year, nominated by colleagues and selected by the University Collegium: Patti Elkins, facilities coordinator/support person – Registrar’s Office, was named Outstanding Staff Employee of the Year and Sandy Johnson, director of orientation and special programs, was named Outstanding Administrative Employee of the Year. Peoples Services Inc., a third party provider of transportation, warehouse management and packaging services, received the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year Award. The award, given to a family-owned and operated business passed from one generation to the next—and with at least a 15-year track record—was presented at Peoples’ headquarters by SBA District Director Gil Goldberg. The Butland award judges a small business on success as measured by sales and profits; increased employment opportunities for both family and non-family members; demonstrated potential for long-term business and economic growth; and voluntary efforts to strengthen family-owned businesses within the community.

Innis Maggiore has announced Emily Hornyak of Canton has been hired as a graphic designer, coming full circle back to the agency where she took advantage of a job shadowing opportunity while still in high school. Hornyak returns to Innis Maggiore as a full-time associate with a

bachelor of arts in visual communication design from Kent State University, and a minor in photo illustration. She previously worked for Kent’s University Libraries Communications Office; Creative Source, Canton; and EB Display Co., Massillon.

The Pole Position Marketing team received the Company Spotlight Award for Small Business from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Cleveland chapter. Pole Position was recognized for the quality of their communication and the value they bring to customers and the community. Other notable award recipients included Progressive Insurance (large business spotlight); Drink Local Drink Tap, Positively Cleveland and St. Malachi Center (non-profit spotlights); and Tony Alexander, president and CEO of Akron-based FirstEnergy Corp., who was named Communicator of the Year.

117 high school students from 11 high schools competed in the 2012 Junior Achievement Business Challenge showcasing their JA Companies and competing online in the high-tech business simulation program JA Titan®. JA Company Program students learned how to organize and operate an actual business enterprise, including both business function as well as the structure of the U.S. free enterprise system and the benefits it provides. The JA Company Program helps young people appreciate and better understand the role of business in our society and encourages charitable giving from a portion of the proceeds. JA Titan® gives students complete control to manage and operate their own virtual Holo-Generator™ business through a simulated marketplace online. Success depends on how well a team makes decisions on price, production, marketing, capital investment, research & development and charitable giving during simulated business quarters. RETTEW recently expanded into Ohio by opening its first office in Canton. The office is located at 5143 Stoneham Road, Suite 100, in North Canton. The engineering and consulting firm, named by ENR as the fastest-growing design firm in the United States, is well versed in environmental regulations surrounding oil and gas exploration and production, and provides services to several international oil and gas firms involved in Ohio’s Utica

Shale Play. RETTEW provides a full gamut engineering, consulting and construction-related services to support oil and gas exploration and production. RETTEW’s general service areas include civil/municipal engineering, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, land development, planning, transportation engineering and surveying. For more information, visit www.rettew.com.

The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has granted its Outstanding Achievement Award to Mercy Cancer Center as a result of surveys performed during 2011. Mercy Cancer Center is one of a select group of 106 currently accredited and newly accredited cancer programs across the United States. Accreditation is given only to those facilities that have voluntarily committed to providing the highest level of quality cancer care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. In addition, Mercy Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Mercy’s commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines.

Westfield Bank announced the opening of their new Canton banking office. Westfield Bank is a full-service bank offering personal and business banking. The expansion of this banking office furthers Westfield’s commitment to the Canton community. Westfield Bank is one of northeast Ohio’s fastest growing savings institutions and a member of Westfield Group, one of the nation’s largest regional insurance companies, serving customers in 31 states. The new Canton office is located at 4580 Stephen Circle NW, Suite 101, in the Renaissance Building near the corners of Dressler and Munson Roads. For more information visit www.westfield-bank.com.

To submit news for BizBitz please e-mail Jess Bennett at [email protected].

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Friday, Nov. 28:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Tozzi’s on 12th4210 12th Street NW in CantonCost: $30RSVP today!

Thursday, Nov. 811:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St. NW in Canton Cost: $16RSVP by Nov. 5

Wednesday, Nov. 75:30 p.m. social hour6:30 p.m. dinner and programThe University Center at KSU Stark6000 Frank Ave. NW in North CantonCost: $50 per ticket

Friday, Nov. 97 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.in North CantonCost: $18 members$25 non-membersRSVP by Nov. 7

Monday, Nov. 1211 a.m. registration11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Fieldcrest Lodge1346 Easthill St. SE in North CantonCost: $35RSVP online at ystark.org

Tuesday, Nov. 135:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Canton Regional Chamber222 Market Ave., N. in downtown CantonFREE to members withnon-perishable food itemor $3 donationRSVP by Nov. 12

Thursday, Nov. 155 to 7 p.m.The University Center KSU Stark6000 Frank Ave. NW in North Canton

First Friday, Nov. 26 to 10 p.m.Downtown Canton Arts DistrictCost: Free!

Tuesday, Nov. 67:30 p.m.3 Brothers Tavern7192 Fulton Dr. NWin CantonCost: Free!RSVP online at ystark.org

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Fall NETWORKThe Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Fall NETWORK event provides a way to revitalize your sales database and make real connections with new people in an exciting, speed-networking format. On Friday, Nov. 2, Stoney deGeyter, president of local web marketing agency Pole Position Marketing, will emcee the Fall NETWORK event. In a presidential-style debate, deGeyter will present the candidates in online marketing: search engine optimization, paid advertising, social media, content marketing and link building. He’ll help guests select the best candidates to reach customers, generate leads and grow their businesses.

Zombie Artvasion First FridayWith ghosts and ghouls still in full force just days after Halloween, the Zombie Artvasion First Friday on Nov. 2 will bring the walking dead to life with the help of the Ananda Center and local artist demonstrations. There’s also an on-site bloodmobile—for deposits only.

From the Poll Booth to the Photo BoothJoin ystark! as we watch election results flow in. Leave the poll booth and come to the photo booth, full of patriotic props! ystark! endorses no candidate so the night is bound to be full of light-hearted political fun. You’ll even cast your ystark! ballot for a very special Young Professional Election.

2012 Community Salute Awards Ronald J. Manse, CPA, tax partner, Bruner-Cox LLP, will be recognized with the highest honor, the Award of Merit, at the upcoming Community Salute Awards. The award will be presented along with three Awards of Appreciation on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Canton Regional Chamber’s Community Salute Awards dinner, held at The University Center at Kent State University at Stark. Community Salute Award of Appreciation winners include: Aultman’s Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Program, Bev Jordan, LSW, founder and CEO of Stark Social Workers Network, Inc. and Robb Hankins, CEO for ArtsinStark.

Transitioning into Transitional WorkNovember Stark County Safety Council LuncheonAt the Stark County Safety Council luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 8, attendees will get all of their questions answered about the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Transitional Work program. During the luncheon, Anthony Serluco, disability management coordinator for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will introduce the transitional work program, help guests determine if a TW Program is right for their business and how to get started.

Clarity of Course®: Lemonade Stand Sales StrategiesNovember AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Diane HelbigRemember how it felt to have a lemonade stand when you were a child? What was it that compelled you to set one up just about every weekend? During the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 9, Diane Helbig will help guests explore the basics and simplicity of sales. Throughout the presentation, Helbig will delve into each area of sales so that attendees develop a greater understanding of how to proceed with their own sales strategy.

Wellspring UnSpeaker Series program featuring Jim Tresselystark!, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, will welcome former head coach Jim Tressel to Canton for From the Scoreboard to the Boardroom. This event, the latest installment of the Wellspring UnSpeaker Series, will teach young professionals how to get on board with managing direct reports.

Chamber ThanksgatheringNovember Stir After Hours Small Business NetworkingJoin us on Tuesday, Nov. 13, for a special Stir After Hours event as the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Member Thanksgathering at the Millennium Centre! You’ll have the opportunity to tour Millennium Centre businesses, including Day Ketterer Ltd, Attorneys at Law, Jülz by Alan Rodriguez, Schauer Group, Inc., PNC Financial Service Group and Siegfried Enterprises, Inc. (operators of McDonald’s® Restaurants), and of course, the Chamber of Commerce!

Making Small Business Decisions Easier The Ohio Small Business Development Center, hosted by Kent State University at Stark, has developed a new orientation session for owners of businesses that have been operating for a year or more. Orientation II: Making Small Business Decisions Easier will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The University Center at Kent State Stark (located at 6000 Frank Avenue NW in Canton).


Please make reservations for all of our Chamber eventsonline at CantonChamber.org (unless otherwise directed above),

or call (330) 458-2070. Thank you for registering in advance!

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