NEWSLETTER
JULY 2016
vol.
no.
XLVIII 7
Canton, Jackson-Belden Chamber Merger: Membership Vote Set for August 16 The Boards of Directors of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson-Belden Chamber of Commerce believe that a merged organization will strengthen our membership services, benefits and programming and increase our impact on businesses and the broader community. Since last year, executives and volunteer leaders at both chambers have been studying ways that the two organizations could collaborate more extensively for the good of the region’s businesses and the community that the two chambers serve. We are happy to report that the Boards of Directors from both organizations have unanimously approved moving the merger process forward. The next step for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce membership is to attend a Special Membership Meeting on AUGUST 16, 2016, during which the key contact for each member business or organization will have the opportunity to vote on the merger. (continued on next page)
Eat Local, Buy Local at the Canton Farmers’ Market The Canton Farmers’ Market is back for its 13th year of providing locally grown produce, locally made products, fun entertainment, and the freshest seasonal foods on Saturdays from 8:00 to 11:30 am.
INSIDE: Oil and Gas News................................................. 3 Small Business Growth Network.......................... 4 AultCare Fast Break Breakfast.............................. 5 Utica Summit IV.................................................. 6 Safety Council Luncheon...................................... 6 Enshrinement Festival Committee Chairs..........8-9 Enshrinement Festival Photo Contest................... 9 Enshrinement Festival Events....................... 10-11 Leadership Young Professionals......................... 12 Leadership Spotlight Program........................... 12 Funding Partners.............................................. 13 Leadership Signature Class Graduates................ 14 ystark! Monthly Meet Up................................... 17 ystark! Twenty under 40! Wrap Up..................... 17 New Members................................................... 17 BizBitz.............................................................. 18 July Calendar.................................................... 19
The Canton Farmers’ Market is a producers-only market that provides consumers with an opportunity to buy fresh, quality products at reasonable prices directly from local growers in Northeast Ohio. Along with produce, the market offers baked goods, flowers, honey, syrups, artisan bread, cheese, eggs, meat, and more! The market runs every Saturday through October 1 and is located at the Nadine McIlwain Administrative Center parking lot at the corner of Fourth St. NW and McKinley Ave. NW. The site is perfectly suited with green grass, trees and tons of parking! (continued on page four)
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