April Action Newsletter 2010 by Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

April 2010 issue

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Medline Industries to be first company at Mills Business Park The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation and DeHoff Family Foundation have secured the first company for Mills Business Park. Medline Industries, Inc., manufacturer and distributor of medical products to hospitals, nursing homes and surgery centers, has purchased 19 acres in the park, and plans to construct a 300,000 sq. ft. facility. The new Medline facility will create 30-35 new jobs with competitive salary and benefit packages within the first three years of operation. In addition, construction of the facility will lead to many more project-based construction jobs. The company and its employees expect to spend an estimated $500,000 annually with area establishments and qualified service providers.

Project investment is estimated at between $12 and $14 million including land, building construction and new machinery and equipment. Construction on the project is slated to begin in the spring of 2010. There was an aggressive incentive package offered by the City of Canton, led by Mayor William J. Healy II, and development director Robert Torres, Stark County Commissioners, the State of Ohio, Stark Development Board, Canton Township Trustees and Canton Local School Board. The Employment Source has also offered to help the company with recruiting potential employees. This was a successful team approach that demonstrates Canton offers a competitive business climate. (continued on next page)

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Building Stark by Degrees

Hot Business on the Burner!

CVB’s Best of Stark County

Blues in Schools

AultCare Fast Break Breakfast Enshrinement Festival Chairs

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This year’s Business Excellence Award winners include:

LSC Signature Program Employee Ownership Center

Safety Council Luncheon

Safety Council Awards Banquet 13

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Young Entrepreneur Snapshot 15 ysta rk! CEO Meet&Eat MAGNET Series

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New Members BizBitz April Calendar

RSVP by April 21 for Business Excellence Awards of Greater Canton Honorees of this year’s Business Excellence Awards will be recognized during the gala awards dinner held on Tues., April 27, at The University Center at Kent State University at Stark.

Perry Joins Enshrinement Festival

Make reservations now to honor outstanding Stark County businesses

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Altercare of Ohio .. Grabowski & Company Julz by Alan Rodriguez Kimble Transfer & Recycling The Knoch Corporation Congratulations to this year's winners. Look for a full feature on our winners in the May issue of ACTION Newsletter! (continued on page three)

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Thomas E. Cecconi Chairman Dennis P. Saunier President & CEO David Zingery Director, Marketing Jessica Bennett Editor Denise Burton Director of Membership & Sales Advertising Sales/Action (330) 458-2067

“Securing Medline Industries at the Mills Business Park is a clear result of public/private collaboration. This investment by Medline will have a far reaching impact on the greater Canton community because nothing raises the standard of living like a good paying job,” said Robert J. DeHoff, DeHoff Development Company. “This is a great story for this community and a great addition to our business landscape,” said Dennis P. Saunier, president and CEO of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.“ By investing in Mills Business Park, Medline is leading the charge for even greater growth for Canton/Stark County.” Medline is America’s largest privately-held national manufacturer and distributor of health care supplies and services. Medline manufactures and distributes more than 100,000 medical products, encompassing medical-surgical items and one of the largest textile lines in the industry, and has sales of more than $3 billion annually. With seven manufacturing facilities in North America and over 25 joint venture manufacturing plants worldwide, Medline

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manufactures many of the 100,000 products it sells and delivers direct to the marketplace. Through its 700 person sales force and 29 distribution centers, Medline sells in every state and in more than 20 countries. Medline’s primary mission is to provide quality products and cost containment solutions to health care providers while enhancing the quality of patient care. About Mills Business Park Mills Business Park is a 141-acre Class A Business Park located in the City of Canton, only one mile from Interstate 77. Mills Business Park is owned by two 501(c)3 foundations: the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the DeHoff Family Foundation. The park is suited for high-tech research and design firms, distribution companies and businesses that specialize in light fabrication. Those interested in developing industry at the site should contact Steven J. Katz, vice president of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce at (330) 458-2062 or Robert J. DeHoff, president and CEO of DeHoff Realtors at (330) 499-8153.

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RSVP for Business Excellence Awards by April 21! The Business Excellence Awards begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person. Register online at CantonChamber.org.

Tuesday, April 27 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception; 6:30 p.m. dinner The University Center Kent State University at Stark 6000 Frank Ave. North Canton 44720 Cost: $45 RSVP by April 21

If you have questions about the Business Excellence Awards, please contact Nancy Leffler, event manager, at (330) 458-2073 or nancyl@cantonchamber.org.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of the Board - Thomas E. Cecconi Mercy Medical Center Sr. Vice Chairman - George W. Lemon Vice Chairman - Rick L. Haines AultCare Vice Chairman - Kevin Kampman The Repository Vice Chairman - Dean L. Olivieri Fred Olivieri Construction Co. Treasurer - D. William Allen Pro Football Hall of Fame Immediate Past Chairman Ronald D. Becker Hilscher-Clarke Electric Co. President & CEO - Dennis P. Saunier Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Corporate Secretary - Steven J. Katz Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

B O A R D O F D I R E C TO R S

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Michael S. Armbrester Marathon Petroleum Co. LLC

Geoff Karcher The Karcher Group

James T. Batchelder The M.K. Morse Co.

Tim Maloney Canton Chair Rental

Timothy M. Burke, Jr. FirstMerit

Rick McQueen Akron-Canton Airport

William R. Cook Chase N.A.

John A. Murphy, Jr. Day Ketterer Ltd.

Darryl J. Dillenback

John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Ph.D. Stark State College of Technology

Ken English Charter One Philip D. Fracassa The Timken Company

Mark J. Samolczyk Stark Community Foundation Thomas W. Schmidt

Jerry Gilin Diebold Inc. Derek Gordon Canton Jaycees Jason F. Haupt Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

William C. Shivers Huntington Bank Paul E. Siegfried Siegfried Enterprises Inc. Randolph L. Snow Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh LPA

Rick L. Hull Terrance L. Jones Multi-Development Services of Stark County Richard L. Jusseaume Walsh University

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Vicky L. Sterling Pinnacle Press Inc. Dr. Gary W. Streit Malone University David M. Wheeler AEP Ohio

ROCK STEADY & NETWORK HARD at the Canton Palace Theatre for Stir After Hours in April The Canton Regional Chamber is “with the band” on April 8 for Stir After Hours at the Canton Palace Theatre, and this is going to be a rockstravaganza to remember! We’ve got Stark County’s own Ryan Humbert strumming up some acoustic entertainment, but don’t leave this one purely to the professionals. We want to see you on stage for Rock Band video game performances! Bring your skills to the biggest screen in Stark County. One lucky winner will even take home a Nintendo Wii and a copy of Rock Band to practice up for next year. Even if you’re not a fan of rocking out on stage, we’re sure you’ll want to stick around to watch the CLEVELAND CAVS rock the net in Chicago against the Bulls. You'll be among the first to try delicacies from downtown Canton's newest fine dining venue The Brownstone Steakhouse, which is opening right across Sixth Street from the Palace in the space previously operated as Little Chicago, along with complimentary soda, beer and wine. With this much rock glory on the horizon, we’ve got an opening for a few more groupies, so we’ve invited ystark!, Stark County’s young professional initiative, to join us for the evening. That means we’re cranking up the networking volume and you’ll find fresh new faces straight off the tour bus.

events per year that have an attendance of over 100,000 per year. And with the new high-defi nition projector, it’s not only the perfect spot for movies, but for your meetings, presentations and events, too! As always, one rockin’ Stir attendee will be selected as our Hot Business of the Month and receive a feature article in June’s Action Newsletter. You can only be featured in our Action Newsletter by coming to Stir After Hours! There’s no better way to reach our 2,800 members than with a feature that puts your company, product or service in the spotlight. With only twelve issues available per year – you can’t afford to miss a single stir around our new after hours networking concept. RSVP for Stir After Hours online at CantonChamber.org. Thursday, April 8 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Canton Palace Theatre 605 Market Ave. N Canton, 44702 Cost: $5 RSVP by April 6

The Canton Palace Theatre opened as a vaudeville and movie palace in 1926. The Palace includes an ornate columned proscenium arch over its stage, an elaborate fly system for the numerous stage curtains and theatrical backdrops, eleven dressing rooms, a chorus room, a musician’s lounge, a music room, one shower room, and an orchestra pit with seating for eighteen musicians. The multipurpose entertainment venue plays host to over 300

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NEW STARK COUNTY INITIATIVE encourages education, celebrates success A new local initiative, Building Stark By Degrees, encourages young people and their parents to make plans for a college education. Building Stark By Degrees celebrates the success stories of educational achievement in Stark County. The initiative is centered around the website BuildingStarkByDegrees.org, which tells the stories of young people who have joined the ranks of college students, often through dual-credit classes while they are still in high school. It provides college planning and scholarship information to parents and students. It describes the community’s commitment to raising Stark County’s chances for economic prosperity through education. Though some families are naturally inclined toward college, others are not because they don’t think they can afford it or don’t know how to make a college plan. This latter group will find encouragement and advice at BuildingStarkByDegrees.org. (continued on page 19)

Association of Information Technology Professionals APRIL’S HOT BUSINESS ON THE BURNER there for you and has weathered all the IT industry has thrown its way. If you’re serious about your career, you must consider joining AITP.

The Akron/Canton Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals provides continuing education, professional growth, leadership opportunities and the exploration of industry issues for local IT professionals. The local chapter offers excellent networking opportunities, knowledge exchange, partnerships with top businesses and affiliate organizations, high quality white papers and advocacy opportunities for its members.

The Akron/Canton Chapter is dedicated to contributing the widest range of information on relevant IT issues across the country, encouraging high standards of competence and professionalism in the IT industry and developing informed, well-balanced individuals who are aware of how their expertise fits into the information technology community.

Whether you’re at the beginning of your IT career or heading for the homestretch, whether you’re currently employed or between positions, AITP is

The Akron/Canton chapter was one of the first in the nation (chartered in 1953). Nationally, AITP has over 3,200 professional members and 2,700 stu-

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dent members. The local chapter has 25 professional members and supports student chapters at a number of local colleges and universities. If you are interested in joining AITP, check out their website, www.Akronaitp.org or contact Bob Logan at Akron@aitp.org (330) 309-8403. Want to see your business featured here? Come to our monthly Stir After Hours Small Business Networking series for your chance!

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VOTE for your STARK COUNTY FAVORITES beginning April 12 The Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau is gearing up for its annual “Best of Stark County Awards.”The annual awards recognize Stark County venues and organizations in conjunction with May’s Destination Stark County month. Voting for the Best of Stark County Awards runs from April 12 through 30. Destination Stark County Month is a month-long celebration of tourism in Stark County. In 2007 the Bureau, in conjunction with the Destination Stark County Committee, created an awards program that allowed local residents to vote for their favorite community attractions, restaurants and events in Stark County as a way of fulfilling part of the mission to educate local residents. This program received RAVE REVIEWS from residents and companies; and with the generous support of The Repository, The Independent and WHBC News-Talk 1480AM / Mix 94.1 FM, these awards continue to grow exponentially each year! The community will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites in a plethora of categories including: best place to spend the day with family, best public golf course, best sporting event, best art gallery and the best tastes of Stark County, just to name a few. Local residents will be able to vote by going online to www.BestofStark.com, or by filling out a ballot at the Tourist Information Center, located at 2618 Fulton Drive NW in Canton, or at Westfield Belden Village Mall’s Concierge Desk. Winners of the “Best of Stark” awards will be announced at the ninth annual Tourism Luncheon on May 14 at the Hartville Kitchen. For more information on Destination Stark County Month or the Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau, please contact Allyson Bussey at (330) 458-2086, or visit www.VisitCantonStark.com.

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Third annual

BLUES IN SCHOOLS program bigger than ever

Blues in Schools is back again this year in conjunction with the annual two-day downtown Canton Blues Fest! The Canton Regional Chamber is bringing the history and culture of the blues genre to life in our area schools through this unique instrumental program. Blues in Schools offers after-school field trips and class instruction over the course of the 14-week program, hosted at Kent State University at Stark. Thirty-one students are enrolled for this year’s program from schools throughout Stark County. Nine of the students are returning from last year’s program and seven of the students have participated since the inaugural year. This year’s program instructors include veteran blues musicians Bob Bowers (horns), Manny Cahill (bass), Scott Barwick (drums), TIm Hunt (keys), Jeff Poulos (vocals) and Mike Lenz of the Mike Lenz Band (guitars and harmonica). The Blues in Schools Program will culminate with the participants performing on-stage in front of thousands at the highly anticipated Canton Blues Festival in downtown Canton on Saturday, June 19! Blues in Schools is made possible through generous donations and support by: Kent State University at Stark, Phil and Nancy Sonner, Jim and Mary Bowers, The Amp and Guitar Doctor and Zampino's Drum Shop.

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Want the best seat in the house? Buy VIP Blues Festival Passes and enjoy incredible views and other perks at this year's Downtown Canton Blues Fest, coming Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19. Visit CantonBluesFest.com for event details and more information about this year's headliners: Elvin Bishop and Hot Tuna Electric! One Year Blues Festival VIP Memberships are available for $75 per person. With your one-year VIP membership, you’ll receive: • 2-Day Canton Blues VIP Pass, complete with appetizers, beer and soda from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and private front of stage seating all day • Email newsletters with the latest Blues Festival information and special event notices • Advance notice of the year’s full entertainment line-up Get your Blues Festival VIP Memberships quickly before they sell out – contact Marci Saling, Blues Festival event manager at (330) 458-2072 or marcis@cantonchamber.org. Our generous sponsors to date include Cormony Development and Standard Plumbing and Heating Company, along with Schauer Insurance Group, Buxton Roofing, Phil and Nancy Sonner, AEP Ohio, Mix 94.1 and WHBC, The Repository, the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District and Lee Spencer Photography.

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What do people see when they see you coming? APRIL AultCare Fast Break Breakfast The rules of dress have changed, but the business expectations remain the same. Are you presenting your best professional image and “dressing for success”? Your Dawn Waldrop attire, grooming or even an accessory could be robbing you of the opportunity to make more money.

Learn from this national speaker, image expert and author how a subtle change to your appearance can be a powerful tool in your professional arsenal! 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. Bring a door prize valued at $15 or more and receive 30 seconds at the microphone to promote your business.

Image expert Dawn Waldrop will address your concerns and show you how to look and feel your professional best in every business situation at the April AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on April 9.

Save your seat; register in advance at www.cantonchamber.org or call (330) 458-2085. In order to better accommodate guests at Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce events, we ask that you be sure to register in advance for each event. This will ensure that we have accurate counts for food service and seating. Please register online at www.cantonchamber.org. Please call (330) 458-2085 to register with Rosie Kurtz. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the beginning of an event are not eligible for refund. No-shows will be billed. In order to reduce operation costs, registration for all major Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce events – such as Annual Dinner or awards dinners – must be paid in advance of the event. Guests may pay for monthly programs in advance or at the door by check, credit card or cash.

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Perry joins Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival staff The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced that Laura Perry has joined the staff as event manager.

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Perry will be responsible for working with committee volunteers, sponsors and other staff members to plan and stage the Balloon Classic Invitational/ Jackson-Belden Food Fest & Fireworks, Ribs Burnoff and Timken Grand Parade. She joins the Enshrinement Festival department on a full-time basis after serving throughout 2008 as an intern marketing specialist with ystark!, the Chamber’s young

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professional initiative. During the past year, she was employed as assistant director of re-admissions for Education Management Corporation. Perry has a passion for community service and has been on the advisory board and fundraising committee for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Stark County. Perry noted that her goal as event manager for the Enshrinement Festival is to see her work “positively influence those around me and directly affect the success of the community we serve.”

recommendations and a proven track record relative to her ability to help us achieve our standards of excellence,” said Joanne Murray, Enshrinement Festival director. Perry is a graduate of Canton South High School and Kent State University where she majored in applied communication. For complete Enshrinement Festival news and information, check the Web site: www.profootballhofef.com.

“Laura brings an extraordinary amount of enthusiasm to this position. She comes to us with a variety of highly respected

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Enshrinement Festival announces Key Committee Chairmen - COMMUNITY PARADE • FOOD • STAGING • SPECIAL EVENTS The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have named the following key committee chairs: Brad Longbrake, Community Parade; Rick Lerch, Food; Bob Reolfi, Jr., Staging; and Joann Smith, Special Events. Longbrake is partner at Reminger Co. LPA. A graduate of Wooster High School and The College of Wooster, he graduated from the School of Law at Case Western Brad Longbrake Reserve University. He has been a member of the Community Parade Committee for the past 14 years with this year his first as chairman. He also served two years on the Grand Parade Committee. He and wife Suzanne have two children. The Community Parade is scheduled to kickoff at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 1, at Eleventh Street and Market Avenue North, and will travel south through the heart of downtown Canton. Longbrake will be assisted by vice chairman Bernie Bresson. Lerch is a ten-year member of the Food Committee, with this being his second and final year as chairman. He brings great expertise to the task through his ownership of Nicole’s Family Rick Lerch Restaurant in East Canton. He is a board member and pastpresident of the Tri-County Restaurant Association and channels his love of sports through his service as an OHSAA basketball official and ASA fast pitch umpire. He and wife Joanne are the parents of one daughter. The Food Committee oversees the menu and wine selections and works closely with caterers to ensure the success of the food service to 12,000 guests at the

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Enshrinement Festival’s Fashion Show Luncheon, Enshrinees Dinner and Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable. Serving as vice chairman of the committee is Karen Myers. Reolfi brings 16 years of committee experience with him to his second and final year as chairman of the Staging Committee. Sales manager for Esber Cash Register, he donates his spare Bob Reolfi, Jr. time as a volunteer at the North Canton YMCA, which recognized his service by naming him Volunteer of the Year and recipient of the Matt Gestling Memorial Award. He and wife Joyce are the parents of one son and one daughter. The Staging Committee directs the planning, preparation and production of the Queen Pageant, Fashion Show Luncheon, Enshrinees Dinner and Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable. David Kiddey is assisting Reolfi as vice chairman. Smith, coordinator of student teaching and field experience at Kent State University at Stark, is heading the Hall of Fame Special Events Committee for the eighth year. Joann Smith Prior to this position, she served as chairman of the Enshrinement Festival Souvenir Committee and was a long-time member of the Appreciation Party Committee. Smith also continues to serve as co-chairman of the Ribs Burnoff judging subcommittee. She shares her musical gifts as cantor at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, and as a singer and secretary of the board of trustees for Voices of Canton (VOCI). She and husband Fred are the parents of two sons and proud grandparents of two granddaughters.

of Fame Board of Trustees Reception, which is staged as the first official function for the Enshrinees and their presenters, returning Hall of Famers and other out of town guests. Additionally, the Special Events Committee provides services such as emergency medical and dental assistance for guests of the Hall of Fame during their stay in Canton, and the committee is always on call to assist the Enshrinees and their families as needed. Smith will be assisted with these many duties by vice chairman Linda Leitzke. In 2010, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Enshrinement Festival will mark the 47th anniversary of honoring the legends of professional football, which includes conducting a world-renowned festival celebrating the annual enshrinement of football players, coaches and contributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The collaborative efforts of this leadership team, combined with the professional staffs at the Chamber of Commerce and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the dedicated team of more than 4,200 volunteers, will ensure the success of 19 unique events over a 10day period from July 30 to Aug. 8, 2010. The Enshrinement Festival activities, attended by nearly 700,000 people, are expected to produce an economic impact of $30 million for the Canton/ Stark County area and nearly $50 million for the State of Ohio. In addition, millions will experience aspects of the Enshrinement Festival as events are televised and covered by other media. The central focus and highlight of the festivities will be the Aug. 7 induction ceremony for the 2010 Class of Enshrinees, comprised of guard Russ Grimm, linebacker Rickey Jackson, cornerback Dick LeBeau, running back Floyd Little, defensive tackle John Randle, wide receiver Jerry Rice, and running back Emmitt Smith. For the complete schedule of events, ticket information, and the latest news, check the Web sites periodically: www.profootballhofef.com or www.profootballhof.com.

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Leadership Stark County seeking applicants for 24th Signature Class Leadership Stark County (LSC) is accepting applications for its 24th Signature Class now through April 30. With a network of over 750 program graduates, the Leadership Stark County experience benefits employers, individuals and the community. The program provides an excellent framework for honing leadership skills. Participants garner a greater understanding about local issues and resources and connect with community leaders in area government and business, developing immediate and long-term results and relationships. Participants are selected in order to represent a wide range of businesses and organizations from throughout Stark County. The Signature Class convenes for an intense, two-day orientation seminar, followed by nine monthly session days focusing on topics such as economic development, human services, education and the justice system. These intense sessions provide an indepth look at broad areas of our community, and then introduce specific skills to enable class members to act on the information. The participants work in small groups, designing and implement-

ing an asset-based project that addresses a specific community need. Program graduates often serve the community as board members of local non-profits upon graduation. “The Signature program is a fabulous opportunity to learn about our community and its place in the surrounding region. Many people are aware of their own profession and how it contributes to the greater good, but they often lack the perspective to understand how other fields interact and impact us as well. LSC offers dozens of professionals just that perspective.“ Bobbi L. Beale, Psy.D. Group Programs Director Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health

The breakfast will feature an overview of the Signature Program, explanation of application process and a Q&A session. Applications are due April 30. Applications and more information about this and other LSC programs are available online at www.leadershipstarkcounty.org. For more information, call Fran Wells, director, (330) 458-2094. Leadership Stark County is a department of Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Signature program tuition is $2,200. Partial tuition assistance is available for individuals representing government, education, small business and non-profit sectors through the Leadership Stark County Scholarship Endowment Fund. Potential applicants should save the date for a Signature Program Recruitment Breakfast on Friday, April 9, from 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Ohio Employee Ownership Center hosts 24th annual conference in April The 24th Annual Ohio Employee Ownership Conference will be held Friday, April 30, at the Hilton in Fairlawn, OH. This year’s conference theme is “Going Forward with a Vision.” This year’s keynote speakers include Jack Dover, senior advisor for Senator Sherrod Brown’s office, and Kyle Seymour, president and CEO of Xtek, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The conference will feature panel discussions on employee ownership issues, including:

• Selling to your employees • ABCs of ESOPs for employee owners • Developing an ownership culture • Board governance • ESOP administration issues • Employee-owned cooperatives • Visions for the Future

For more information, contact the Ohio Employee Ownership Center at Kent State University (OEOC) by phone at (330) 672-3028 or by email at oeoc@kent.edu. Visit the conference website at www.kent.edu/oeoc. The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is a proud sponsor of this year's conference.

Registration is $85 by April 7, $100 between April 8 and April 29, and $150 at the door. Registration to the conference includes a continental breakfast, plated lunch, coffee break, and closing reception.

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Workplace Bullying ... Consequences & Solutions April Safety Council Luncheon

Timothy Dimoff

From the schoolyard to the workplace, one in six workers is a victim of workplace bullying. That’s more than the number affected by sexual harassment or racial discrimination!

Many employees are experiencing some form of abuse and this abuse can take many forms, including extreme violence, gossip, intimidation and harassment. At April’s Safety Council luncheon on April 8 Timothy Dimoff, founder and president of SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, will bring this timely and growing issue to light. Participants will leave with an in-depth understanding of what workplace bullying is, why it is taking place, and the tools and solutions to prevent it.

Dimoff is considered one of the nation’s leading authorities in high-risk workplace and human resource issues, security, vulnerability assessments, terrorism and crime. He is known as a speaker, trainer, investigator and author, and has appeared on national radio and television shows including Dateline, NBC and CNN, and in major newspapers including The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, The LA Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. Dimoff is a nationally recognized expert on violent behavior and criminal investigation and has provided crime commentary and profiling analysis on television and radio appearances including MSNBC, CNN, and Court TV.

criminology, from Dennison University and is a registered national expert who is often called upon to testify throughout the United States. Thursday, April 8 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. Canton 44708 Cost: $16 Reservations are required RSVP by April 5 Spotlight Company:

Dimoff is the author of six books and is nationally recognized for his expertise in developing training programs for corporations, law enforcement, security agencies, and other organizations. He holds a B.S. in Sociology, with an emphasis in

Longtime Pro Football Hall of Fame leader to headline the 2010 SAFETY COUNCIL AWARDS BANQUET media relations and communications efforts of the Hall of Fame; administering the annual Hall of Fame Enshrinee Selection process; production of the annual Enshrinement Ceremony; the overall development and presentation of the museum’s collections and exhibits; Hall of Fame youth and educational outreach programs; and communications liaison with the National Football League and its member clubs.

Joe Horrigan

On Wednesday, May 5, Stark County Safety Council and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will honor area companies who are committed to maintaining a safe workplace during the 2010 Safety Awards Banquet at the University Center at Kent State University at Stark. This year’s keynote speaker is Joe Horrigan, the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s vice president of communications and exhibits.

Horrigan is the author of The Pro Football Hall of Fame Answer Book, the co-author of Football Legends of All-Time, co-author of Football Greats, and a contributing writer for Total Football, The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. He has also authored numerous articles on pro football and pro football history for various national publications and is a regular contributor to NFL Films and NFL Network productions.

Joe Horrigan is a thirty-three year employee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His responsibilities include all

During the evening, certificates from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene will be

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awarded in the following categories: Group Award (for the lowest incident in each group), 100 Percent Award (for each company that worked the entire year without a lost-time injury), Achievement Award (for each company that decreased its incident rate by at least 25 percent from the previous year), and the Special Award (for each company that has accumulated at least 500,000 hours and operated at least six months without a lost-time injury within a year). RSVP online at CantonChamber.org by April 30. Wednesday, May 5 5:30 p.m. social hour; 6:30 p.m. dinner The University Center at Kent State University at Stark 6000 Frank Ave. • North Canton 44720 Cost: $35 - RSVP by April 30 Help us celebrate Stark County Safety Council's award! We've been recognized with third place out of 81 safety councils in the State of Ohio.

ystark! surpasses $14k goal in first-ever fund drive! In an effort to continue to deliver the great events, programs and professional development opportunities that YPs need in order to thrive, ystark! asked its members for a small donation for the first time this year. ystark! set the

bar for their first Fund Drive pretty high - $14,000 – and then they blew right past it! “Our members answered our call and overwhelmed us with their support,” said Aimee Belden, director of ystark! “It reaffirms our belief that together we can truly work to attract, retain and engage young professionals in our community.” The Fund Drive generated $15,400, 90 percent of which came from its young professional membership. The Fund Drive was led by Joseph Schauer, Eric Belden and Doug Hampton, along with a volunteer committee. For more information about ystark! and to donate to the Fund Drive, visit ystark.org.

OUR GENEROUS DONORS Addicts | $500 Eric and Cathie Belden Scott Haws Robert and Rachel Murphy Todd Pugh Joseph D. and Kathleen M. Schauer Kathryn Siegfried Fanatics | $250 Traci Dunn Josh Marks Chris Remark Chris Seeley William and Kathy Seeley Bob Timken Dustin and Allison Vrabel Mark Wright Promoters | $200 Robert Dimitrieff Brian Layman Darin Milburn

Groupies | $150 2010 ystark! Dodgeball League Kristi Ackerman Doug and Jessica Bennett Michael and Ann Bogdan Brent Fatzinger Enthusiasts | $100 Michael and Barb Abbott John Belden Barb Bennett Trina Bennington Tim Bentivegna Jonathan and Tiffany Blood Steve Coon Monique Cox-Moore Joe Daleiden Eric Dublikar Brittany Fehlman Dan Griffith Matthew and Anastasia Halter Robb Hankins Alan Harold Christopher Hunt Terrance Jones Brad Martindale Steve Maxim Emily Menyes Matthew Nyeste Angela Parker Cheri Rice Tom Schervish Jr. Doug Sibila Rob Steinberg Luke Vincer Ryan Walls Scott Zurakowski

Michelle Schuld Carla Smith-Johnson Beth Starrett Robyn Steinmetz Ron VanHorn Matt and Natalie Ware Clint Zollinger Followers | $25 Raymond Brahler Todd and Nancy Bundy Darin Hill Steve Maddox Todd Mengeu Tiffany Pellegrene Richard and Marisa Rohn Bill Shumaker Natalie Simmons Bryan Woit 2010 CORPORATE DONORS YP Patrons Extraordinaire $1000 and up Hampton Capital Management The Karcher Group Schauer Group, Inc. YP Devotees | $250 B-Squared Marketing Solutions and Advantage Golf The Belden Brick Company Memmer Development, Inc. YP Supporter | $200 A Quality Cleaners

Believers | $50 Maureen Ater Christopher Brown Mark Butterworth Anna Capaldi Joseph Cole Joseph French Demica Hatcher Chuck Hoover Tim Hudec Tracy Jeffries Andy Leach Christian Petronelli Jonathan R. Schaffert Bryan D. Schauer Taylor Schauer Jason Schilling

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Editor’s note: In keeping with ystark!’s mission – to attract, retain and ENGAGE talented young people in Stark County – ACTION will feature monthly snapshots of outstanding young entrepreneurs throughout 2010.

rate productions. I had a background in 3D animation and I enjoy beautiful visuals. So I just kept finding ways to do what I loved.

The type of work that we do requires a constant flow of fresh content and ideas. It’s very important to have people in our community to work with closely.

Which attributes best define you as an entrepreneur? Perseverance, sincerity and integrity. I just treat people the way I would like to be treated.

What are your thoughts on ystark!? I have to admit, I’m new to ystark. I love the concept and I think it will make a welcomed difference to Stark County.

Why have you chosen Canton as your home base? My whole family lives in the area and I love the seasons. I believe that Canton has a lot of growth potential and I hope to be a part of it!

Name: Chad Kapper Age: 37

How have the amenities of Stark County contributed to your success? Stark County has a new wave of creative entrepreneurs that is very exciting. These young new business people are great resources to small businesses like mine.

Company Name: StoneKap Productions, Ltd. (Founded 1998) How did you come up with the idea for your business/product/service? I felt as though it would be fun, and more interesting, to weave cinematic techniques into commercial and corpo-

Why is having a strong YP community important for your business?

What advice would you give to YPs who share your entrepreneurial streak but are just getting started? You can’t have a successful business with only one person. It’s important to learn how to work with others and build fruitful relationships. And it’s better to work with people better than yourself in areas where you are weak. Just find a way to make a living doing what you enjoy. What’s next for you? We are trying to get support to shoot an action/adventure family feature film (similar to Goonies) in Downtown Canton.

Put your finger on the pulse of Mercy Medical Center at this month's CEO Meet & Eat Thomas E. Cecconi, president and CEO of Mercy Medical Center, will host the ystark! CEO Meet & Eat Series Luncheon on Wednesday, April 28. A native of Stark County, Tom has worked in the health care field in five different states during the span of his career.

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Despite what is said on Forbes.com, Tom believes Stark County is a great place to live and work, and he will share his thoughts on why he is pleased to be back home serving his community as the CEO of our third largest employer and as a volunteer leader. ystark! guests should plan to arrive by 11:30 a.m. and park in Mercy’s main parking deck off I-77. Enter the hospital from

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the parking deck, and then you will be met by a Mercy representative near the elevators of the Medical Office Building (sometimes referred to as the Ambulatory Care Center or A.C.C.) and directed to the lower level auditorium. Lunch will be served, followed by the CEO presentation and a tour of Mercy Medical Center’s premier medical services. RSVP online at ystark.org! Wednesday, April 28 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mercy Medical Center 1320 Mercy Dr. NW Canton, Ohio 44708 Cost: $10 RSVP by April 23

MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP SERIES: Get Ready for the Rebound, featuring Phillip Van Hooser Here’s what past attendees have had to say:

On April 15, Phillip Van Hooser will discuss how the current economic state will continue to affect your business. He will also give advice on how to better understand the nature of change and how to best deal with it. From Van Hooser’s presentation, you will learn how to maximize leadership performance, address employees fears, and implement strategies for addressing resistance to change in order to help your organization fully prepare for the rebound. This in-person event will feature a live televised broadcast of TechSolve’s fourth and final speaker in the “Get Ready for the Rebound” Management Leadership Series. This series is a great opportunity to network with your peers and learn from industry experts. You will not want to miss Phillip Van Hooser! He is a TechSolve member favorite, being voted back for the third time!

“Phil does such an excellent job...my team left with real tools that we could use now. They were all excited and energized by Phil,” said Gary Powers, director of operations, Cast Fab “Well done. Very dynamic speaker who actually reveals tricks to his own trade to help [the] crowd. Held my attention the whole time. I especially liked the fact that he gave tips I can use immediately,” said Steve Schutte, industrial engineer, Clippard Institutional Lab Unstable economic news has become a consistent drumbeat for the past few years, but many economists are beginning to predict the economic rebound. While many organizations remain “hunkered down,” hoping to survive, the best-positioned organizations have their heads up surveying the horizon, preparing their people today to lead their organizations into economic recovery.

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AERO 101: Growth Opportunities in the Aerospace Industry Join TechSolve and the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) to learn about the growth opportunities that the aerospace industry can offer Ohio manufacturers. Not in the aerospace market? Want to diversify your business? Then Aero 101 might be right for you! This event will teach you the myths and realities of the aerospace industry and how to become a part of the aerospace supply chain. Participants will gain: • Information on aerospace industry structure • Entry strategies into the aerospace supply chain • An introduction to being a aerospace industry supplier, contractor, or sub-contractor • A company evaluation and industry readiness assessment Market Diversification info Prepare for this coming spring’s supplier summit, featuring Airbus, by going to this free event! Tuesday, April 27 TIME: To be announced Canton Regional Chamber Community Room 222 Market Ave. N. • Canton, OH 44702 Cost: FREE RSVP online at https://secure2.camp.org or contact linda.barita@magnetnetwork.org

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Building Stark By Degrees is a joint effort of the Stark Education Partnership and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, with support from the Ohio College Access Network.

members of the first graduating class from Early College at Timken High School in Canton. The initiative also maintains a Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/ BuildingStarkByDegrees.

“We believe that a community prospers as its overall educational attainment level rises. We are working hard to encourage more people to go to college, and this initiative and website is one of the tools of encouragement,” said Dr. Adrienne O’Neill, president of the Stark Education Partnership.

If you don’t know the Early College story, thirty-two young people left high school in Canton last spring with their diplomas and two-year associate’s degrees that they had earned over the previous four years from Stark State College of Technology. Many of those students took their Stark State credits and used them as a foundation for a four-year degree at a major university.

Did you know that Stark County now exceeds Ohio and the United States in the percentage of 18- to 24-year-olds who have attended college? The percentages are 51.5 for Stark County, 50.7 for Ohio and 50.4 for the nation as a whole, according to recent U.S. Census estimates reported by the Stark Education Partnership. Turning statistics such as these into stories of real people and their accomplishments is a primary goal of Building Stark By Degrees. The website is also linked to a YouTube site, www.youtube.com/buildstarkbydegrees, that presents inspiring video clips, such as excerpts from the speech by education reformer Dr. Willard Daggett at February’s Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, or a conversation with

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If you are a high school student and you think you should go to college, or if you are a parent and think your son or daughter should go, visit BuildingStarkByDegrees.org. If you are a business or community leader who understands the link between education and economic opportunity, you will want to visit the website, too. Finally, if you are an educator and wonder whether the community appreciates the work you are doing to prepare young people for college, visit the website.

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WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in February. 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 Studio Photography (PHOTOGRAPHERS - COMMERCIAL AND/OR PORTRAIT) Jeremy Aronhalt and Cindee Swanson 602 6th St. NW Canton, OH 44703 (330) 323-5659 www.astudionow.com Alliance Country Club (COUNTRY CLUBS) Tina Barker 725 E. Milton St. Alliance, OH 44601 (330) 823-1010 www.alliancecountryclub.com Body by Design (PERSONAL TRAINER) Jim Maddern 4430 22nd St. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 936-5501 Buttonwood Advisors, LLC (FINANCIAL SERVICES) Charlene Dombrowski 5250 Shamrock Ave. NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 494-2899

Dolley Madison House Brewster Parke (RESTAURANTS - BED & BREAKFAST) Lisa Byer 360 Wabash Ave. N Brewster, OH 44613 (330) 791-3212 www.dolleymadisonstark.com The Farm at Walnut Creek (ATTRACTIONS) Katie Miller 4147 County Rd. 114 Sugarcreek, OH 44681 (330) 893-4200 www.thefarmatwalnutcreek.com

Stat Services (CPR TRAINING AED SALES AND TRAINING) Mark & Denise Hartzell 5022 West Blvd. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 305-1333 www.statservicesohio.com Urban Green Solutions, LLC (INSULATION - WEATHERIZATION) Raymond A. Sales Canton OH 44708 (330) 324-1323

Nan-C's Beauty Salon (BEAUTY SALONS - DAY SPAS TANNING - NAILS) Nancy Card 1805 E Tuscarawas St. Canton, OH 44707 (330) 456-7156 NEOSHRED (SHREDDING DOCUMENTS) Dave Dixon 2783 Gilchrist Rd., Unit B Akron, OH 44305 (330) 253-8260 www.neoshred.com

Baker, Dublikar, Beck, Wiley & Mathews attorneys at law Telephone: (330) 499-6000 Telecopier: (330) 499-6423 400 SOUTH MAIN STREET NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720 www.bakerfirm.com

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ArtisAlive, a two-day art show at the Canton Cultural Center for the Arts, is happening Friday, April 9, from 5 – 11 p.m. and Saturday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For just $3 (and free parking!), you can enjoy the works of more than 75 talented Northeast Ohio artists, live entertainment and fun! ArtisAlive is sponsored by ArtsinStark and the Canton Museum of Art. For details about the show, including the lineup of artists and entertainers, visit ArtisAlive.com. Day Ketterer Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has nine attorneys from its Canton office that are being recognized by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine. Named among the top 5% of the lawyers in the state of Ohio for 2010 are litigation attorneys Trace Evans, Wayne Kyhos and John Murphy, and bankruptcy attorney Stuart Larsen. Also named in the magazine, as Ohio Rising Stars, are litigation attorneys Jude Belden Streb and Steven Shandor, business attorney Dan Clevenger, workers’ compensation attorney Clint Zollinger, and estate planning attorney John Kaminski. Ohio Rising Stars includes only 2.5% of the state’s attorneys who are under the age of 40, or who have 10 or less years of experience. Last month, locally owned and managed accounting firm Maloney + Novotny added one new CPA and promoted two staff members in their growing operation. Courtney Bedekar, CPA – Staff Accountant, joins Maloney + Novotny after working at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service for more than two years. At Maloney + Novotny, Courtney will focus her efforts on audit work. Dana Fay was promoted to CPA - Senior Manager. Dana joined Maloney & Novotny in 1999. As a senior manager in the firm’s audit department she works with a variety of clients in such industries as manufacturing, distribution, construction and a number of not-for-profits. Lane Knore was promoted to CPA – Senior Manager. Lane has been with Maloney + Novotny since 2006. He was recently promoted to Senior Manager from Manager. With more than 14 years of experience, Lane is primarily focused on tax compliance, planning and compilations. Gateway to Success, a project being conducted by The Employment Source and Arbor E & T, is continuing to recruit low income youth age 18 to 24 who are disengaged from the education system to participate in a program that provides employment and training opportunities.

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Youthful offenders, youth in or aging out of the foster care system, migrant youth, homeless and runaway youth, and children of incarcerated parents also are eligible for the program. The goal of the project is to educate, train and place 100 low-income youth into entry level high-growth, high demand occupations within advanced manufacturing and health care. Youth will receive job readiness training, career exploration and occupational skill training and paid work experience. GED preparation also will be provided. Orientation sessions are scheduled every two weeks and are held at The Employment Source at 82230th Street NW in Canton. First Ohio Community Federal Credit Union is offering a special balance transfer promotion. All newly approved applicants will receive a special 4.99% APR* balance transfer rate for the promotional period. First Ohio’s promotion runs until May 5, 2010. Community residents that want to apply can call or stop by First Ohio, conveniently located in North Canton. First Ohio Community Federal Credit Union is a fullservice financial institution and serves anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Stark County. For additional information about the credit union, visit them online at www.firstohiocfcu.org or contact them at 330-494-8775. May 1 is the 10th annual Canton Great Strides Walk-a-thon for Cystic Fibrosis at McKinley High School. Registration is at 9 a.m and the walk is at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Dr. Catherine Forster at (330) 492-7889 or visit http://greatstrides.cff.org. At a March 3 ceremony in Cleveland, ArtsinStark received an $8,000 Dominion East Ohio “Community Impact Award” for its work on developing the Canton Arts District. ArtsinStark successfully competed against 85 entries, submitted by organizations from throughout Northeast Ohio, with only 11 winners taking home the spoils. Since ArtsinStark just kicked off its Annual Arts Campaign to raise $1,450,000 by May 26, the $8,000 award will be used to help reach goal. ArtsinStark’s award was for work accomplished as part of phase one development of the Canton Arts District for which the planning began over three years ago. North Canton Medical Foundation (NCMF) welcomes Tony Haeufgloeckner, D.O. a board certified family practitioner. Dr. Tony will join Jennifer Krusemark, D.O. at Canton South Medical Center, a satellite of North Canton Medical Foundation. Dr. Tony was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, but came to Ohio for medical schools training. He loved the people, seasons, and the scenery, so he decided to stay. He is a grad-

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uate of Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO and has over 8 years of medical experience. He takes special interest in adolescent medicine, preventive health, and manual medicine. The American Red Cross Stark County Regional Chapter is pleased to announce the appointment of Curt Werren as Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Werren will oversee daily operations, strategic development and volunteer coordination of five community chapters serving: Stark, Columbiana, Holmes, Jefferson, Harrison, Tuscarawas, and Carroll Counties. Werren is a lifelong resident of Canton and has spent the last 18 years as a lawyer with the prestigious law firm of Day Ketterer Ltd. As the executive officer, Werren hopes to raise awareness of the Red Cross services within Stark County. For more information about the Stark County Regional Red Cross, its programs, services and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.stark.redcross.org. Hall, Kistler & Company LLP, the Certified Public Accounting and management-consulting firm based in downtown Canton and The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s leading provider of anti-fraud training and education, is pleased to announce that senior accountant Anthony Schuster, CPA, has been awarded the globally-preferred Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. In order to become a CFE, an antifraud professional must meet a stringent set of criteria and pass a rigorous exam administered by the ACFE. Schuster has successfully met the ACFE’s character, experience, and education requirements for the CFE credential, and has demonstrated knowledge in four areas critical to the fight against fraud: Fraudulent Financial Transactions, Criminology & Ethics, Legal Elements of Fraud and Fraud Investigation. ProTech Security is proud to announce the addition of Dana M. Little as senior security consultant. Prior to joining ProTech Security, Mr. Little was director of business intelligence at Diebold, Inc. Mr. Little has enjoyed a storied career in security having started with ownership of his own company before leading to a successful 20 year career at Diebold. Mr. Little is also an adjunct professor at Walsh University and the University of Akron, and enjoys membership in a variety of civic and professional associations including board membership with the Canton-Akron Chapter of ASIS (American Society of Industrial Security). For more information on ProTech Security visit www.protechsecurity.com.

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IN ORDER TO BETTER ACCOMMODATE GUESTS AT CHAMBER EVENTS, WE ASK THAT THEY BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR EACH EVENT IN ADVANCE. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT WE HAVE ACCURATE COUNTS FOR FOOD SERVICE AND SEATING.

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FIRST FRIDAY – April Fools Come to the Arts District for fun foolery, amazing art and magical music for the April Fool’s First Friday on April 2. Pranks, tricks and silliness will abound among the art, music and performances that make First Friday great! Wear a silly hat or mix and match your clothes for the evening… anything goes for this light-hearted theme. Adding to the fun, 2nd April Galerie is holding a party to celebrate two years at their downtown Cleveland Avenue location on this serendipitous date of April 2nd.

First Friday, April 2 6 – 10 p.m. Downtown Canton FREE!

Workplace Bullying...Consequences & Solutions APRIL SAFETY COUNCIL LUNCHEON From the schoolyard to the workplace, one in six workers is a victim of workplace bullying. That’s more than the number affected by sexual harassment or racial discrimination! Many employees are experiencing some form of abuse and this abuse can take many forms, including extreme violence, gossip, intimidation and harassment. At April’s Safety Council luncheon on April 8 Timothy Dimoff, founder and president of SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, will bring this timely and growing issue to light.

Thursday, April 8 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St. Canton 44708 Cost: $16 Reservations are required RSVP by April 5

Thursday, April 8 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Canton Palace Theatre 605 Market Ave. N Canton, 44702 Cost: $5 RSVP by April 6

What Do People See When They See You Coming? April AultCare Fast Break Breakfast The rules of dress have changed, but the business expectations remain the same. Are you presenting your best professional image and “dressing for success”? Your attire, grooming or even an accessory could be robbing you of the opportunity to make more money. Image expert Dawn Waldrop will ad-dress your concerns and show you how to look and feel your professional best in every business situation at the April AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on April 9.

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Management Leadership Series: Get Ready for the Rebound On April 15, Phillip Van Hooser will discuss how the current economic state will continue to affect your business. He will also give advice on how to better understand the nature of change and how to best deal with it. From Van Hooser’s presentation, you will learn how to maximize leadership performance, address employees fears, and implement strategies for addressing resistance to change in order to help your organization fully prepare for the rebound.

Business Excellence Awards of Greater Canton Honorees of this year’s Business Excellence Awards will be recognized during the gala awards dinner held on Tues., April 27, at The University Center at Kent State University at Stark. The Business Excellence Awards begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person. Register online at CantonChamber.org.

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Friday, April 9 7 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Cir. North Canton, OH Cost: $18 members; $21 members less than 48 hours in advance; $25 non-members RSVP by April 7 Thursday, April 15 8:30 to 11 a.m. - MAGNET Canton Regional Chamber Community Room 222 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH Cost: FREE; RSVP online at https://secure2.camp.org or contact linda.barita @magnetnetwork.org Tuesday, April 27 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception; 6:30 p.m. dinner The University Center Kent State University at Stark 6000 Frank Ave. North Canton 44720 Cost: $45; RSVP by April 21 Tuesday, April 27, Time - TBA CRCC Community Room 222 Market Ave. N • Canton, OH Cost: FREE RSVP online at https://secure2.camp.org or contact linda.barita @magnetnetwork.org Wednesday, April 28 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mercy Medical Center 1320 Mercy Dr. NW Canton, Ohio 44708 Cost: $10 RSVP by April 23