ACTION Newsletter October 2023

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3RD ANNUAL

SYMPOSIUMFinancial Legacy

October 25, 2023 | Noon to 4 p.m.

Nash Family Event & Conference Center Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Beese Fulmer Private Wealth Management present the third annual Financial Legacy Symposium. The next generation of multi-generational family businesses have unique opportunities and challenges ahead. Join leading local experts as they share common experiences and trending topics including Structuring for Growth and Scale, Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Building a Leadership Team.

LUNCH KEYNOTE FEATURING:

Brian Karmie, Co-Founder and Vice President ForeverLawn

CLOSING KEYNOTE FEATURING:

Ted Swaldo, Founder | Scott Swaldo, CEO

Gervasi Vineyard Resort and Spa

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS, TO DATE:

Bob Belden, Chairman & CEO, The Belden Brick Company

Brad Belden, President, The Belden Brick Company

Linda DeHoff, President, DeHoff Realtors

Kenny Peterson, Entrepreneur and Multi-Business Owner

For information about sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please contact: Melissa Coultas, VP of Development at (330) 458-2055 or melissac@cantonchamber.org

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM: www.CantonChamber.org

QuickConnect Luncheon

WITH ROBERTO SORGI, AMERICAN FIREWORKS CO.

Networking Series

AultCare QuickConnect Networking

Series featuring Roberto Sorgi of the American Fireworks Company

Topic: Five Generations of Bringing Fireworks to Life

Quick Connect 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 in Stark County. You’ll hear compelling speakers, meet new business contacts and enjoy a delicious meal. As a member, 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! Please contact Ashley Winter at ashleyw@cantonchamber.org or (330) 456-7253 if you are interested.

Roberto Sorgi is co-owner of American Fireworks Company based out of Hudson Ohio. American Fireworks has been in business since 1902 and Roberto represents the 5th generation of the company. Roberto was born and raised in Hudson, Ohio and runs the business with his brother, John Sorgi.

American Fireworks Company is one of Ohio’s oldest and largest Display Fireworks Company, which will produced over 650 events in 2023. American Fireworks Company also has a retail arm and wholesale division which moves over 70 thousand cartons of products coast-to-coast annually!

Featured meal is Chicken Cacciatore with penne pastas and a side salad.

Wednesday, October 18 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

(Registration at 11:00 am)

La Pizzaria

3656 Dressler Rd., Canton, OH 44718

$25/members, $35/non-members

Register by October 11 at www.CantonChamber.org

Roberto Sorgi

Education & Workforce | UPDATE

The following is messaging from the Great Start for Great Future Coalition, a group of Stark County early education providers, agencies, advocates, and community leaders collaborating to improve children’s outcomes from the prenatal months to kindergarten. The Canton Chamber VP of Education and Workforce is part of this coalition.

Stark County’s economy cannot succeed without child care, and our child care providers are in crisis.

WORKFORCE

More than half of all child care teachers have an associate’s or higher degree. Their wages average $10 to $13 an hour, with few benefits. Most child care teachers qualify for public assistance. There is a historically sky-high turnover rate; since the pandemic, providers have struggled to fill positions, leaving available classrooms unused.

ACCESS

Even if child care centers were fully staffed, Stark County would have the capacity to meet only 88.7% of the demand.

QUALITY

Before the pandemic, 74% of Stark County programs were considered “high quality” (rated at least 3 out of 5 stars). Today, only 59% earn high ratings. The main issue affecting ratings is the lack of qualified child care teachers.

AFFORDABILITY

In the Akron-Canton area, the average annual cost of care is $12,310 for an infant and $9,096 for a preschooler. For a twochild household, the monthly cost is $1,026 for an infant, plus an additional $758 for a four-year-old. For a single parent making $16.06 per hour ($33,396 annually), that’s 64% of their income.

You and your business can help by:

• Investing in high- quality child-care close to you or co-oping with other nearby companies

• Use your influence to advocate for early childhood care

• Support the early educator workforce

• Create family-friendly policies for your workers

• Subsidize child care costs for your employees

If interested in exploring these or other actionable items to address this critical local workforce issue then register here: http://bit.ly/great-start-great-futures

by Barbara H Bennett PE, PS, LEED-AP

GET MORE FROM YOUR CANTON CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP: VALUE IN YP MEETUPS

By: Lauren Bolton and Rachel Underwood

The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce offers networking opportunities for everyone… Early Birds, Mid-Day and After-Work Networkers… and also Young Professionals!

Held by the Canton Chamber’s ystark! initiative and sponsored by Clothes Mentor, YP Meetups are consistent, monthly (and FREE) opportunities that aim to provide young professionals, aged 20-40, the opportunity to network and socialize with like-minded peers at fun Canton Chamber member businesses in Stark County.

Kelly Piero, VP of Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Director of ystark!, states that the committee “strategically plan(s) the locations around the county to expose YPs to new communities, businesses, and people.”

Past YP Meetups include painting while sipping wine at Painting with a Twist, standup comedy at Krackpots Comedy Club, and swinging a golf club in the Topgolf Swing Suites at The Brew Kettle at the Hall of Fame Village.

Since membership in ystark! is free and YP Meetups are free to attend, Kelly adds, “...I guess you could say you have nothing to lose and a whole network of connections to gain!”

HOST SPONSORSHIP

YP Meetups are held at different locations each month and are hosted by chamber members. Hosting is advantageous to chamber members who want to promote their location, products, and services.

The YP Meetups, and therefore, the hosting businesses, are promoted in several email blasts to over 1,800 business members and over 4,000 email recipients. Event pages are added to the Chamber’s website, and the chamber, committee members, and fellow chamber members share multiple social media posts about the event. Often, members who attend YP Meetups take photos while at the event and share the images on their personal and company’s social media accounts, further promoting the host company and the Canton Chamber event to the social media followers.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Building relationships by networking with other ystark! members in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere is the main benefit to members. If you are a young professional who is new to networking, YP Meetups are an easy entry into the networking world, helping you gain the confidence to attend other chamber networking events.

Alex Dowell, Events Manager at the Canton Chamber of Commerce and Events Chair for YP Meetups states, “ystark! has allowed me to

create many friendships and professional experiences I would not have had otherwise, as well as life experiences – pushing me to grow professionally/personally! It is not just networking - it is impactful and authentic relationship building.”

YP Meetups give ystark! members the opportunity to network with other young professionals while enjoying Canton Chamber member venues and services firsthand. Be sure to check out the Chamber’s website for the next YP Meetups and other upcoming events.

If you would like to host a YP Meetup event, please contact Alex Dowell at alexd@cantonchamber.org or at 330-458-2050.

Employee morale is central to the health of your company. Employee motivation and participation are the foundation of success, so there’s hardly anything more important than making sure employees are feeling good about their work environment.

Consistently monitoring employee morale via established feedback channels is an essential element of good management. But what do you do if the feedback you receive is less than stellar?

As they say, knowing is half the battle. The other half, of course, is taking action. Here are five actions you can take to boost morale when it’s flagging.

1. PRIORITIZE YOUR EMPLOYEES’ WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Employees who feel that work is taking over their lives are apt to be unhappy, but they’re less than likely to complain to the boss about it for fear of looking insufficiently dedicated. That’s why the first place to look for the cause of tanking morale is your employees’ ability to balance their work and their lives. Are your employees consistently working late, emailing at all hours and showing signs of being overwhelmed? Do the ones who have asked for flexible schedules have them? Is remote work an option for some or all? Put yourself in your employees’ shoes and think about whether their lives might be a little too work-focused for their own good. Then make corrective changes.

2. CULTIVATE TWO-WAY TRUST

Employees feel valued when they trust you and when they perceive that you trust them. This isn’t a state of affairs that just arises on its own — two-way trust has to be cultivated as part of your company culture. To help them trust you, create an ethos of transparency by sharing how you make important decisions and the standards you use to set policies that affect them. Then show that you trust them by, well… trusting them. By not micromanaging. Don’t look over their shoulders as long as they’re getting their work done well and on time.

made sure your employees know they can always come to you with questions and concerns, find ways to reach out to build your relationship with them and cultivate a deep sense of rapport and trust. There are many ways of doing this, some formal, some casual. However you go about it, the goal is to identify developing problems before someone even has to knock on that always-open door.

4. SUPPORT EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION IN WORKPLACE CULTURE

Employees that are active participants in shaping their workplaces tend to feel more connected to the company and invested in their jobs. One way to tap into this dynamic is to encourage and support employee-led initiatives. These can take a wide variety of shapes, from bag-lunch presentations to charity fundraising efforts to ongoing foreign-language clubs. Allowing workers to participate in employee-led ventures during work hours makes it official that you value these efforts to make the workplace more enriching for everyone.

5. RECOGNIZE AND REWARD EMPLOYEES

People love to receive recognition for their hard work. In fact, some studies indicate that plaudits, praise and non-mone -

tary awards are even more motivating to employees than pay raises and bonuses. Of course, compensation increases can certainly help boost morale, especially if you perceive that your workers feel underpaid. Whichever combination of recognition and pay you choose to boost morale, approach this endeavor in a spirit of joy and generosity.

Have more questions? Reach out to SCORE for no-cost, expert mentoring and resources to guide you through your small business journey. Visit score.org/canton or phone 330-451-6509 to learn more.

National expertise. Local talent.

3.

PROACTIVELY BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR WORKERS

Some business leaders may think saying “my door is always open” is enough to make employees feel their voices are valued. But think of that as the bare minimum you should do — a place to start. After you’ve

Certified public accountants (CPAs) and business advisors personally invested in the success of your business.

Stark LegislativeCountyBreakfast

Do you want the inside scoop on what is happening at the statehouse and how it affects you locally?

Join the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce for an engaging panel discussion with state legislators on the key legislative achievements so far in 2023 and what lies ahead this year in Columbus. We have invited the full delegation of our elected legislators representing Stark County at the state level, and this event is the only gathering of its kind in our region in 2023.

This event is for Chamber business members ($25/ticket) and is also open to the public ($30/ticket). Advanced registration required.

Friday, October 27, 2023

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Pro Football Hall of Fame

Nash Family Event & Conference Center

2121 George Halas Dr NW Canton, OH 44708

Register at www.CantonChamber.org

Spencer Hartung 330.936.0276

Saylor Putman 330.495.8298

Suite 222 (2,704 Sq.Ft.): Includes three exam rooms, three o ces, two ADA restrooms, reception area, records room, storage room. Owners will renovate for credit tenant.

Suite 220 (2,704 Sq.Ft.): Includes seven exam rooms, two o ces, one ADA restrooms, reception area, break room, storage room. Owners will renovate for credit tenant.

The CAM fee for each 2,704 sq.ft. suite is approximately $4.19 per sq.ft. for 2023 or an additional $944.15 per month to reimburse Owner for real estate taxes, insurance, snow, salt, landscape, driveway maintenance, etc.

Lease one suite of 2,704 sq.ft. or both suites for 5,408 sq.ft.

For Lease: $9.00/Sq.Ft. Triple Net

Two-story brick medical o ce in Jackson Township. Owners will renovate for credit tenant.

Meet Best-selling author, STEPHANIE

LAND

October 17 | 6:30 pm | Canton Palace Theatre

Expand your understanding of poverty by hearing the firsthand account of bestselling author Stephanie Land. She describes the struggle to support her baby as a single mom living in poverty, and the underlying issues of domestic violence, unlivable minimum wages, and high housing costs.

Reserve your FREE seats at StarkLibrary.org/MeetAuthors

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Fall YP Events

OCTOBER YP MEET UP AT MAIZE VALLEY:

Join us at Maize Valley in historic Hartville on Thursday, Oct. 19! What could be better than networking in the middle of fall in one of Stark County’s favorite fall destinations, Maize Valley. Explore the grounds, network, enjoy cheese and crackers, and delight in one of their award-winning wines or craft beers. All attendees will receive two complimentary tickets to come back to enjoy the fall festivities, courtesy of Maize Valley.

This YP Meetup will also serve as a “welcome party” for the Lake Township Chamber businesses and young professionals! As a department of the Canton Regional Chamber, ystark! is inclusive of young professionals from throughout the region and we look forward to making it officially official with Lake Township! Together, let’s make the Stark County region the place to Work, Play & Stay!

Free to attend and cash bar is available; This event is intended for age 21+.

Thursday, October 19

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

@ Maize Valley - 6193 Edison St NE, Hartville, OH 44632

Cost: FREE (registration is requested)

ystark! YP Meetups are sponsored by Clothes Mentor. Find trendy, like-new women’s fashions, including name brand and designer jackets, tops, sweaters, dresses, pants, skirts, shoes, accessories, handbags and more. Shop online daily to dress up or dress down at https://cantonoh.clothesmentor.com or in person Monday - Saturday at Clothes Mentor on Dressler Road in Canton. Follow on social for new releases at @clothesmentorcanton

REGISTER FOR ALL YSTARK! EVENTS AT WWW.CANTONCHAMBER.ORG

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You won’t want to miss the festivities that include 14 city blocks of attractions, ice skating, entertainment, refreshments, sleigh rides, singers and dancers, a visit from Santa and amazing fireworks.

There is fun for all ages and it’s FREE!

SPREAD THE WARMTH

A favorite and much-needed part of the annual Light Up Downtown festivities is the “SPREAD THE WARMTH” drive. We ask community partners to help us collect NEW hats, mittens, scarves, and socks. Items are distributed to children in need at the event by personnel from the Canton Fire Department. For some kids, this might be the only gift they receive during the holidays, and the smile it puts on their faces is incredible.

Please help us by donating any of the NEW items listed above, by contacting Kathy Lindenberger at 330.458.2056 or kathyl@cantonchamber.org.

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NEW MEMBERS

WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in August. We encourage you to patronize their businesses. If you know of other businesses that would benefit from Chamber membership, please contact Molly Romig, Vice President, Membership Development and Services at (330) 833-4400.

David DiBiase Filmmaker (ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT)

David DiBiase, Filmmaker

AspiredX (STEEL FABRICATORS)

Peter Wengerd, Administrator

16614 Jerico Road

Dalton, OH 44618

(330) 857-2430

pete@aspiredx.com

www.aspiredx.com

AspiredX is all about being the leading provider of custom metal products for your commercial and residential building projects.

We design, manufacture and install these products from steel, stainless steel and aluminum in our 10,000 SF facility in Dalton, Ohio. This state-of-art facility is conveniently located just off SR94 and is readily accessible to all of the area’s major highways and interstates.

Bluegrass Irrigation and Lighting Inc. (LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS)

Ashley Wilkins

4855 Hills and Dales Rd. NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 492-8733

Frontdesk.bluegrass@gmail.com www.bluegrassincorporated.com

Bluegrass can help you beautify your landscape with our qualified crews in the Northeast Ohio Area. Our designers evaluate your home’s landscape to design a stunning outcome.

Our offerings include landscape design and installation, landscape lighting, lawn irrigation, water features, patios and fire pits, underground dog fencing, artificial grass and putting greens, and more! Together we will create a stunning landscape for your home. There are no limits to what we can create!

9001 Portage Pointe – Apt. 112 Streetsboro, OH 44241 (216) 577-7595

drdibiase@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/dibiasescriptwriter

Emerging film script writer currently working on first spec feature script (sports drama) and gauging interest in the entertainment industry. I offer an innate knack for entertaining an audience in a meaningful way. Using natural empathy, I intuitively sense the feelings, emotions, and perspectives of others. I am well-versed in humble inquiry, asking open-ended questions in a way that puts people at ease. I also pride myself on active listening which allows me to generate the best possible research and information for both story and character development. All these strengths provide the making of great content in most areas of writing and storytelling.

BAM! Health Cuisine (RESTAURANTS)

Ashley & Michael Roberts, Owners

7160 Fulton Drive, NW Canton, OH 44718

(330) 88-0226

bamhealthcuisine@gmail.com

www.bamhealthcuisine.com

They call it “FRESH • FLAVORFUL • FOOD.”

Customers call it impossible that healthy food can be tasty food like this. In 2005, Ashley Fockler and Michael Roberts started BAM! HEALTHY CUISINE to fill a gap in their own dining needs, and in the process filled a major gap in area fast-casual dining. As Ashley put it, “You’d work so hard to feel good, but then there was nowhere to go after you worked out.”

So they cracked the code to combine nutritious with delicious (“BAMlicious!”) by making everything as fresh as possible. “We start with things fresh from the earth,” she explains. “The lettuce is Ohio-grown and we cut everything by hand. Nothing is from a bag. We make our own tortillas that we use in all our wraps.”

Crystal CLR Solutions (BUSINESS CONSULTING)

Crystal Johnson

POB 9251

Canton, OH 44703 (234) 458-9892

Cchjohnson00@gmail.com

We are a change management company specializing in helping organizations navigate and implement significant transitions smoothly. We provide expert guidance, strategies, and support to minimize disruptions, enhance employee engagement, and achieve successful outcomes during times of change.

Our cutting-edge solutions are designed to make life easier, more efficient, and more productive.

Bubba’s 33 (RESTAURANT)

Brooklyn Dalton, Local Store Marketer 4721 Dressler Road NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 492-2233

Brooklyn.bubbas33@gmail.com

Bubbas33.com/locations/ohio/canton

Forget what you know about family dining. Our food is made from scratch daily. Our service is friendly. Come experience the Bubba’s 33 difference.

We make everything in-house from scratch, right down to the sauces on our wings and dressings on our salads. No kidding. We went to school to learn how to build the perfect pizza. (And we have the certificate to prove it.)

Come by to visit and see our full list of thirstquenching domestic, craft, import and cider beers. From Margaritas and Martinis to a Bourbon neat or Long Island Iced Tea, we’ve got it all. Every hour is happy hour.

NEW MEMBERS

DMG Media, LLC

(DIGITAL MARKETING)

Susy Geissinger, Owner and Chief Digital Strategist

200 – 6th Street NW Canton, OH 44702 (330) 302-6600

susy@dmgmediasolutions.com www.dmgmediasolutions.com

At DMG, we are adept at crafting tailored digital marketing solutions that drive measurable results for businesses across a spectrum of industries. From real estate and healthcare to local trades and more, our expertise is as diverse as our clientele. Alongside our comprehensive suite of digital marketing services - ranging from local SEO optimization and content creation to social media management, pay-per-click campaigns and website creation - we also offer in-depth marketing consulting.

Leveraging the latest technologies and industry trends, our dedicated professionals ensure clients not only elevate their online presence but also align their strategies with ever-evolving market dynamics. Proudly serving Canton and the surrounding areas, DMG is the partner of choice for businesses seeking holistic digital growth and transformation.

FOFM, LLC

(BUSINESS & INVESTMENT CONSULTANTS)

Todd Lensman, President 4571 Stephen Circle, NW – Suite 200 Canton, OH 44718

(330) 497-8270

dlensman@fofm.com www.fofm.com

We acquire, develop, and invest in businesses and assets on behalf of our principals and investors. Since 1997, we have been a source of debt, equity, advisory, and other resources to businesses in a variety of industries. Our activities are generally undertaken through the direct ownership of assets or via strategic partnerships with key operators.

HQ

(REAL ESTATE – SHARED WORKSPACE)

Candice Guthrie

2321 Energy Dr., Suite 200 Louisville, OH 44641 (330) 223-9271

Candice.guthrie@iwgplc.com www.HQ.com

Our flexible office space, coworking space, and meeting rooms come with everything taken care of. By building a global network of workspaces, we enable businesses to work close to home, clients, and new opportunities.

SSC: The Dome (SPORTS COMPLEX)

Joshua Dickey, Owner/President

5617 Portage St. NW North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 703-0480

josh@sculptsportscomplex.com

sculptsportscomplexes.com/the-dome 60,000 square foot sports complex with four full basketball courts; six volleyball courts; weight room and running track. Available for tournaments, events, practices, camps, clinics, etc.

MJ Excavating, Ltd. (EXCAVATION CONTRACTOR)

Freda Troyer, Secretary 10603 Miller Rd. SW Sugarcreek, OH 44681 (330) 852-2978

Mjexcavating76@gmail.com

Full service excavation contractor. Follow us on Facebook to see examples of our projects. Contact us for complete information.

Stuffed Pastry (BAKERY)

Elisabeth Park, Owner

1310 S. Main Street

North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 526-6500

stuffedpastryohio@gmail.com

www.stuffedpastry.com

NSAO

(MANAGED IT SERVICES)

Adam Corder, Owner

116 – 7th St., NW – Ste. 101 North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 966-8097

Adam.corder@nsao.com www.nsao.com

We’re in this business to help other small businesses grow and move forward. It’s as simple as that. We’re driven by the philosophy that if we help local businesses solve their IT issues so they can become more profitable and successful, then we will inherently grow along with them. There is no catch, no gimmick, just experience and best practices that we’ve honed over the years to make our services work for YOUR business needs.

Las Vegas pastry chef Elisabeth Park opens her first shop in North Canton, Ohio. Stuffed Pastry is a dessert bakery in North Canton, right on S. Main Street. Open from 8 am - 8 pm for the after dinner dessert crowd. Open Monday through Saturday.

Come grab a dessert, or order your next cake here!

Order online or see our selection which includes: cream puffs, whoopie pies and cookie sandwiches, cookies, strawberry shortcake, cheesecake, brownies, eclairs, fudge, candies and MORE!

WE LOVE MAKING STUFF FOR YOU.

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NEW MEMBERS

The Toys Time Forgot (TOY

STORE/RETAIL)

Daniel Hare, Owner

137 Cherry St. E.

Canal Fulton, OH 44614

(330) 854-1700

toymanhare@gmail.com

www.thetoystimeforgot.com

For more than 25 years we have provided the coolest vintage toys from the childhood memories of our customers. Looking for the first appearance of The Avengers or Black Panther, a Mego Catwoman mint in the box, a 1968 red line Custom Cougar, or 1977’s Charlie’s Angels Hide-A-Way House from Hasbro? Be it a hot comic book, a hard-to-find action figure, your favorite Hot Wheels car or the overthe-top playset you never got for your birthday, you can find it at The Toys Time Forgot. Don’t think we limit ourselves only to obscure toys. We have all the popular toy lines from the past, too. Netflix could have filmed The Toys That Made Us inside our store. Our collection spans nine decades. We are where you go to “get your toys back.” And if you don’t see the toy you want on the website, give us a call. If we don’t have it, we can get it.

Zollikon Institute (EDUCATION)

Norita

Yoder, President/Executive Director

PO Box 283 SR 39 Berlin, OH 44610 (330) 390-4142

inquiries@zollikon.org

www.zollikon.org

Zollikon Institute provides two different tracks of study: accredited courses and Professional Development courses. Accredited courses are in partnership with Malone University and for those looking to pursue degree programs.

The accredited courses have the same expectations as all other Malone University courses and are taught by instructors who support the culture of the plain Anabaptist community. Accredited courses may be taken for both high school and college credit through dual enrollment.

Accredited courses consist of general education courses that fit into the building blocks of Malone University’s core curriculum and count towards all Malone degree programs.

SCSC Luncheon: FIRE SAFETY MONTH

Join us for the October luncheon during Fire Safety Month.

Jesse Baughman, Fire Safety Educator from the Ohio Department of Commerce will change the way you think about fire safety!

You do not need to be a SCSC Member to attend - all are welcome. Season Pass Holders do not need to register.

SPOTLIGHT COMPANY:

Thursday, October 12 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Alex D. Krassas Event Center

251 25th St NW, Canton, OH 44709

Cost: $23

www.CantonChamber.org

STARK COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS RECOGNITION AND FIRE PREVENTION WEEK KICKOFF BREAKFAST

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11, 2023

8am - 9:30 am 7:00 am - Check-In (Co ee & Social Hour)

First Christian Church

6900 Market Ave N, Canton OH

You're invited to the Stark County Fire ghters Recognition & Fire Prevention Week Kicko Breakfast, where we'll pay tribute to the unwavering dedication and hard work of our local re ghters. Join us as we celebrate their e orts and acknowledge their contributions. The event will also feature the recognition of the 4th Grade County essay contest winner and the 3rd Grade coloring contest winners. Your presence will help us honor these outstanding individuals and highlight the importance of re prevention.

REGISTER ONLINE

www.cantonchamber.org

Cost: $20 (tables of 8 available)

Donate tickets to local re ghters and those being recognized!

PRESENTED BY: Fire Prevention Breakfast Committee SPONSORS:

Register online at cantonchamber.org or complete the form below. Fax to 330.452-7786 or mail to 222 Market Ave. N., Canton, OH 44702 by Monday, October 2, 2023

Please make _____ reservations for Fire Prevention Breakfast at $20 per person. Reserved tables of 8 available at $160. Amount enclosed ______.

Please make checks payable to: Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Payment options: credit card check enclosed money order enclosed

(circle one) MasterCard VISA AmEx Discover 3 digit #_____

cc# _____________________________ Exp. _______ Name on card _________________________________________

Attendees:________________________________________________________________________________________

Company: _________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________

Phone: ____________________ Fax: ____________________ Email: ________________________________________

MEMBER RENEWALS

THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS | JULY – SEPTEMBER RENEWALS

ABF (Always Be Fair) Roofing

Abrasive Supply Company, Inc.

Absolute Home Health & Hospice

Access Health Stark County

Accurate Nursing Services, Inc

Ace Roll Off Service

ADCO Distributors Inc.

Adult Career & Technical Education –Canton City Schools

Akron Children’s Hospital

Akron RubberDucks

Akron-Canton Airport

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

ALLCARD USA

Alliance Family Health Center

Altercare Integrated Health Services

Andreas Furniture

Angello’s 2 Go

AnSer Ohio

Anthony Milano Concrete

Apache Industrial Services Inc

Apex Physical Medicine

ArtsinStark, The County Arts Council

AssuredPartners of OH

Atrium OB-GYN Inc

Atwood Glass, Inc.

AultWorks Occupational Medicine

B.F. Plastics, Inc.

Barrington Carpet

Basil Asian Bistro

Baum Plumbing, LLC

Beacon Title Agency, Inc.

Berlin Heating & Cooling LLC

Best Western Plus Inn & Suites

Bethel Miller Memorials The Conti

Memorial Group

Blackstone Wealth Management

B-Lee Electric Co.

Bond Exterminating

Bonsky Heating & Cooling

Brandywine Construction & Restoration

Brittain’s Auto

Brookside Country Club

Brown & Associates Insurance LLC

Buckingham Doolittle and Burroughs LLC

C.F.I. Interiors

Canton Hotel & Restaurant Supply

Canton Memorial Civic Center

Canton Museum of Art

Canton Professional Educator’s Association

Canton Sterilized Wiping Cloth Co.

Canton Towers Rose

Community Management

Carol Goff and Associates

Cartridge World

Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties

Cee-B Glass Inc

Cherry Blend Coffee Roasters Ltd.

Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health

Cigar 30

CKP Heating & Cooling, LLC

Clark Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.

Classico Landscapes, Inc.

ComfortPro Heating and Cooling

Copeco, Inc.

CSE Federal Credit Union –Canton/Operations

D. A. Bagnola & Company, Inc.

Dan Braucher Import Automotive

Dennison Railroad Depot Museum

dlhBOWLES, Inc.

Doug’s Trucking Inc.

Dutchcraft Truss & Component Inc.

E & T Lawn and Landscape

E.K. Norch Inc.

Eagle Realty, Ltd.

Eco Seal Home Solutions

EdgePoint Construction

Employer

Health Care Savings LLC

Extreme Trailers, LLC

Fairfield Inn and Suites Canton South

Family Medicine

Family Wholesale

Faye Heston

Finney Refrigeration Inc

Friends & Family Credit Union

Fulfab Inc.

Full Service Construction & Remodeling,LLC

Gastroenterology Specialists Inc.

GCProductions Ltd.

General RV Center

Giddy’s 24/7 Fitness

Glenmoor Country Club

Hammer & Nails, Inc.

Hammontree & Associates Ltd.

Hartville Hardware

Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery & Shops

Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market

Hills & Dales Autocare Inc.

Hydrodec of North America LLC

I Group Technologies / Image Armor/ RTP Apparel

ImpulseGUIDE.com, LLC

Jamestown Container

JDog Junk Removal and Hauling

Jeff’s Motorcars, Inc

K-Carpet Co. – K & K Industries, Inc.

Kern Creative Design Associates LLC

Kohler Coating

Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA

Kylecase Metals LLC

Kyler Lundholm LPA

L.A. Dick Imports, LLC

Lake Center Christian School

Lavery Automotive Sales & Service

Legacy Caregivers LLC

Love’s Travel Stops

Lucky Shoes

Massillon Container Company / Vail Industries

Massillon Museum

Material Handling Specialists

McDonald’s -Tomtreyco

Mears Nissan, LLC

Medical Mutual of Ohio

Miller Core II, Inc.

Move It Now Canton

North Canton Collision, Inc.

Nothing bundt Cakes

O.M.E.M., LLC

Ohio Musicue Corp.

Old World Classics, LLC

OhioMeansJobs Stark and Tuscarawas Counties

OrrVilla Retirement Community

Oster Sand & Gravel, Inc.

Parsons Concrete Contractors

Pavlick Dental

PC Net Techs

Perspectives Coaching and Consulting

Philosophy of Pie/Park Street Pizza

Pivot Staffing

Prime Engineered Plastics Corp

Pro Machine Inc.

Progressive Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Ram

Promway Kennels Inc.

Pro-Rep Inc.

ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings of Canton

Quality Poured Walls, LLC

Quonset Hut

R.G. Drage Career Technical Center

RBDLLP & Associates LLC

Refuge of Hope Ministries

Regional Vascular & Vein Institute

Robert V. Buonaspina, Inc.

SALCO Machine, Inc.

Sanctuary Golf Club

Schulman, Roth & Associates

Schumacher Homes, Inc.

Serving Area Military & Veterans

Shoemaker Custom Apparel

Sliman’s Printery

Sly Bail Bonds

Society for Equal Access

Sommer Electric Corporation

Stanley Miller Construction Co

Star Printing

Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery

Stark Grease Service Inc.

Stark Library

Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority

Stark Storage & Logistics

Stocks Draperies

Straight A’s Ranchcity.com

Strasburg Meats

Sugarcreek Cartage Co., Inc.

Superfine Mfg. Inc.

Swallen, Lawhun & Co.

Technipure Water Systems

The ABCD, Inc.

The Golden Key Center for

Exceptional Children, Inc.

The Hair Shoppe & Spa

The M. K. Morse Company

The Ohio Drilling Company

The Personal Touch Bartending Service

Tire Source Belden Village

TL Worldwide Transportation

Town Park Rehab

U.S.P. Sandblasting and Painting

UB Advertising LLC

Unified Bank

USA Quickprint

Vern Dale’s Water Experts

Vitalant

Wales Auto Repair

Walnut Creek Finishing

Wellmore Centre

Westfield Bank, FSB

Wheeling Lake Erie Railway Company

WKYC TV Channel 3

Woodside Terrace Apartments

Wright LaHaie Jarvis Wealth Advisors

WS Consultants

Xpress Payment, Credit Card Processing

Your Home Court Advantage

Zehner’s Service Center, Inc.

Zeiger Industries

Ziegler Tire & Supply Company

• Injury Care

• Drug and Alcohol Screenings

• DOT and FAA Physicals

• Pre-placement Physicals

• Random Management Programs

Canton 330-491-9675

Alliance 330-823-8864

Orrville 330-684-4767

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The book will be distributed in early 2024 to nearly 2,000 Canton Regional Chamber member firms and their employees, new residents of Stark County, and people seeking information about where to buy or sell products and services.

This useful directory is made possible only through the advertising support of our members. We appreciate your cooperation toward making this publication a success! There are a limited number of preferred position ad spaces available on a first reply basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to sell your products and services throughout Canton and Stark County. For listing updates or advertising information please contact Molly Romig at 330.833.4400 or mollyr@cantonchamber.org.

The Control of Hazardous Energy, also known as Lockout/Tagout (LO/ TO), is an OSHA regulation designed to prevent unexpected equipment startup or release of hazardous energy which could result in employee injuries. The purpose is to develop a set of procedures which, when used properly, will ensure that machinery or equipment is safely de-energized, isolated from energy sources, and cannot be operated during maintenance or servicing. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) implemented the “Control of Hazardous Energy” standard (29 CFR 1910.147) in 1989. Although the standard has saved many lives since its inception, it continues to fall on OSHA’s Top 10 violations coming in at number 6 in 2022.

Major program elements include:

Written Energy Control Program: Employers are required to develop and implement an energy control program that outlines procedures, training, and documentation related to lockout/tagout. The program should establish a clear policy, assign responsibilities, provide employee training, and include periodic inspections.

Identify the Equipment Needing LO/TO Procedures: Audit your facility for equipment needing LO/TO procedures. Facilities may have many types of powered equipment, so be sure you do a thorough audit.

Evaluate and Document Energy Sources: Energy sources come in a variety of forms. Ensure you look at all energy sources, such as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical or thermal. When performing the energy audit for each piece of machinery, keep an open mind. There may be more than one source of energy. If you are unsure about specific energy sources, find someone within the organization that is knowledgeable, such as maintenance.

Lockout Procedures: The procedure to properly lockout the energy source is important to ensure its effectiveness and prevent accidental re-energization. Procedures may vary from machine to machine but a standard lockout/tagout procedure includes:

1) Notify affected employees about the lockout/tagout process.

2) Shut down the equipment using normal shutdown procedures.

3) Isolate energy sources by deactivating switches, valves, or other controls.

4) Apply lockout devices to energy isolation points.

5) Verify that all energy sources are effectively locked out and the equipment is inoperative.

6) Perform the necessary maintenance or servicing tasks.

7) Before re-energizing, remove lockout devices and notify affected employees.

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CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY

In addition to the locks, tags are a used to notify employees that the piece of equipment is under repair or maintenance and should not be started. Tags, alone, do not offer the same level of safety as a lock. They should not be used by themselves as a replacement. Instead, they can be used in addition to the locking device. There are many types of tags available so find the one that is best for your facility.

Employee Training: Employers are responsible for ensuring that employees involved in maintenance or servicing activities receive comprehensive training on lockout/tagout procedures. Training should cover the purpose of the program, hazardous energy sources, proper application of lockout/tagout devices, and the importance of following established procedures.

OSHA defines three groups within the standard that require training.

1) Authorized Employees - Is a person who locks out or tags out machines or equipment in order to perform servicing or maintenance on that machine or equipment.

2) Affected Employees - An employee whose job requires him/her to operate or use a machine or equipment on which servicing, or maintenance is being performed under lockout or tagout, or whose job requires him/her to work in an area in which such servicing or maintenance is being performed.

3) Other Employees – An employee whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.

Periodic Inspections: Finally, periodic inspections must be conducted to ensure ongoing compliance with lockout/tagout procedures. Typically, the Authorized employees need to demonstrate and verify that energy control procedures are being followed correctly. A competent person should perform the periodic inspections and if any deficiencies are witnessed, the employee should be retrained on the program. Once the program and training are complete, be sure to update your program whenever new equipment is brought in, additions to or changes in energy sources occur or there are new authorized employees. There may be other changes so be sure to keep the policy up-todate. It is important to comply with the LO/TO standard to comply with the regulations, but more importantly protecting workers from hazardous energy-related incidents.

If you have any further questions or comments about OSHA’s Lockout Tagout Standard, please contact Andy Sawan at 330-819-4728 or by email Andrew.sawan@sedgwick.com

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Monthly Learning | October 2023

The Division of Safety & Hygiene’s Education and Training Services Center offers a wide variety of continuing education courses that emphasize the practical application of safety principles, development of a safety culture, current and proposed standards for regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and BWC programs.

IN-PERSON CLASSES*

BWC offers in-person occupational safety and health courses for Ohio employers with active workers’ compensation coverage and their employees at no extra charge.

ONLINE eCOURSES

These on-demand courses cover topics including Bloodborne pathogens, Developing a safety culture, OSHA recordkeeping 101, and others. Online course times range from 30 minutes to approximately two hours and provide the ultimate in convenience for learning at your pace and at your desired time.

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BWC provides at least one webinar on different safety and health topics each month. Subject matter experts share their knowledge and provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions. These lessons engage students with a variety of interactive methodologies, including whiteboard activities, polling, and chat discussions.

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Webinar Recording Replays

If you miss a webinar, just search “replay” in the BWC Learning Management System.

1. Go to www.bwclearningcenter.com.

2. Log in or create a new account.

3. Type “replay” in the “Search Catalog” field and click the magnifying glass to search.

4. Review recordings of past webinars (no credits provided).

PLEASE NOTE: To obtain BWC program credit, participants must complete a short knowledge assessment within the BWC Learning Management System after the webinar and earn a passing score. If the webinar provides credits, the host will provide further details regarding requirements for those seeking BWC program credit or Continuing Education Units (CEU)s during each webinar.

VIRTUAL TRAINING CLASSES (VTC)*

As an alternative to in-person classes, BWC provides virtual, instructor-led classes to meet more in-depth learning needs. Virtual training classes provide the opportunity for participation and interaction consistent with the BWC classroom experience. All BWC program credits associated with a normal classroom experience are available with virtual class completion.

*IN-PERSON CLASSES and VIRTUAL TRAINING CLASSES (VTC) qualify for Safety Council rebate external training credits.

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