Join the Canton Regional Chamber for the Chamber Golf Classic presented by Farmers National Bank on Friday, May 23 at The Quarry. It will be scramble format, with a shotgun start at 9:00 am. (registration begins at 8 a.m.)
Includes: 18 Holes, Greens Fees and Cart • Golf Course Refreshments A Delicious Lunch • "Come Back and Play" Voucher • Contests & Prizes
Sponsorships available. Reserve online or contact Melinda McNutt at melinda@cantonchamber.org or (440) 855-9097. For event info: Adrienne Weiner at adrienne@cantonchamber.org.
April 28-May 23, 2025
Every employer in Ohio must have a managed care organization (MCO) to medically manage their workers’ compensation claims. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will determine your premium, but YOU determine your service.
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MAY 2025
Christopher Go , Esq. Chairman
Je Da er President & CEO
Darla Brown Vice President – Marketing & Membership Strategy
Melinda McNutt Vice President – Development & Partnership Relations
Mark Prosise Vice President – Events & Strategic Initiatives
Molly Romig Vice President of Membership Ad Sales / Action: 330-415-2158
Sarah Lutz Editor & Creative Director
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Save the Date!
OCTOBER 17 | CLAY SHOOTING
The Canton Regional Chamber is proud to announce a brand-new event this year! We’ll be hosting our rst-ever Clay Shooting event!
Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact Melinda McNutt at melinda@cantonchamber.org
EVENT
Networking Series
Join us for the May QuickConnect Luncheon, where we’ll be discussing Mental Health in the Workplace. This important session will explore how mental health impacts employee performance, absenteeism, and productivity, while providing practical strategies businesses can use to better support their teams.
Our panelists include:
Kay Raga, NAMI Stark County
Elaine Russell Reolfi, CommQuest Services, Inc.
Jason Mogus, AVO Behavioral Health
Patti Fetzer, Stark County Educational Service Center
Elena Aslanides-Kandis, Stark MHAR
QuickConnect Luncheon
MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
This session is a great opportunity to gain insights on enhancing mental health awareness and support in your workplace.
Featured entree: Ham & Cheese Stromboli with Applesauce, Chicken Chef Salad or Eggplant Parmesan
RESERVE YOUR TABLE TOP!
This venue provides an opportunity for three table top exhibit opportunities. This is a member only opportunity. Showcase your services or products during the event with your personal tradeshow exhibit. Tables will be provided. Cost for an exhibit will be $50 while they last!
About the series: AultCare QuickConnect offers great networking opportunities for business leads. Join Stark County’s premier luncheon – enjoy activities, hear speakers, make connections, and savor lunch. Members can promote their business with a 30-second commercial by contributing a $15+ door prize. Contact Erica Barnes with any questions at erica@cantonchamber.org
Wednesday, May 21 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (Registration at 11:00 am) at La Pizzaria $27/members, $37/non-members Register by May 14 at www.CantonChamber.org
Presenting Sponsor:
Event Sponsor:
Kay RagaElaine Russell Reol
Jason MogusPatti Fetzer
Marketing Matters
MARKETING TIPS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS: STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH AND PATIENT ENGAGEMENT
As a healthcare provider and a proud member of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, you understand the importance of connecting with patients, building trust, and di erentiating yourself. E ective marketing is about more than just visibility—it’s about creating meaningful patient experiences, leveraging technology, and collaborating within your community. Whether you operate a medical practice, dental clinic, urgent care, or wellness center, these marketing tips will help you reach new patients and strengthen relationships with those you already serve.
Showcase Your Practice on Social Media
Social media remains a powerful tool for healthcare providers to educate, engage, and inspire their audiences. Share highquality photos and videos of your team, facilities, and patient success stories (with consent) on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Use trending health-related hashtags and encourage patients to share their experiences and tag your practice. Educational content—such as wellness tips, preventive care reminders, or behind-the-scenes looks at your services—builds credibility and fosters trust in your expertise.
Collaborate
and Personalize the Patient Experience
As a Chamber member, tap into your local business network to create innovative partnerships. Consider co-hosting health fairs with local tness centers, o ering wellness packages in collaboration with nutritionists, or participating in community events to promote your brand. Use patient data to personalize care, such as sending birthday greetings, wellness check reminders, or tailored health tips. Personalization not only improves patient satisfaction but also encourages loyalty and repeat visits.
Send Targeted Follow-Up
Communications
Consistent, relevant communication is key to patient retention. After a patient
visit, follow up with thank-you emails, satisfaction surveys, and educational resources tailored to their health needs. O er special incentives for preventive screenings or seasonal health services. Regular newsletters featuring health tips, event announcements, and new service o erings keep your practice top-of-mind and position you as a proactive healthcare partner.
Leverage Reviews and Testimonials
Online reviews are often a deciding factor for new patients choosing a healthcare provider. Encourage satis ed patients to leave reviews on platforms like Google and Healthgrades. Share positive testimonials on your website and social media to build trust with prospective patients. Responding to feedback—both positive and negative—demonstrates your commitment to patient satisfaction and continuous improvement.
Invest in Paid Advertising
While organic reach is valuable, paid advertising can help you target speci c patient demographics more e ectively. Use Google Ads to reach individuals searching for healthcare services in Canton and Stark County. Social media ads enable you to visually showcase your practice and target users based on their interests, location, and speci c health needs. Consider promoting special events, new services, or telemedicine options to attract new patients.
Optimize Your Online Presence
Ensure your website is mobile-friendly, easy to navigate, and visually appealing. Include clear calls-to-action, such as “Book an Appointment” or “Contact Us Today.” Use strategic SEO keywords such as “Canton family doctor” or “Stark County urgent care” to improve your search engine visibility. Keep your Google Business Pro le up to date with current hours, services, and patient reviews to enhance local search results.
By implementing these strategies, you’ll not only attract more patients but also build lasting connections that turn rsttime visitors into loyal advocates for your practice. Authenticity, patient-centered care, and community involvement will shine through in every interaction, in uencing patients’ decisions to return and recommend your services to others. Just as importantly, all marketing e orts should prioritize compliance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations to protect patient privacy and build trust through ethical, responsible communication.
The team at UB Advertising is eager to partner with you to strengthen your marketing strategies and help your healthcare practice build lasting connections with patients and the community.
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Improving your business’s credit score is much like improving your personal credit score. If we’re talking about a startup’s credit score, however, you’ll rst have to create a credit score from scratch before you can explore ways to improve it.
But how do you establish a business credit score? And once you’ve established it, how do you keep your business credit score high so you can get the best terms from lenders, suppliers and more? Let’s take a look.
HOW TO ESTABLISH A BUSINESS CREDIT SCORE
To begin, you’ll need to establish your business as a legal entity (corporation, S-Corp, LLC, etc.). Doing this will allow you to separate your business and personal nances so you can grow your business’s nancial track record on its own.
You’ll then need to contact the IRS to get an Employer Identi cation Number (EIN), which will represent your business much in the same way a social security number represents you personally.
Next, work with vendors or suppliers who report to business credit bureaus and who are willing to extend you credit. This information should be contained in any forms you submit when you open an account, much in the same way personal credit card agreements outline which bureaus receive data from the credit card issuer.
Just like you would with vendors or suppliers who report to credit bureaus, consider taking out a loan or a line of credit from a commercial lender that does the same. Just be aware that you may be required to use your personal credit score to qualify, particularly if your business is new and doesn’t have an extensive credit history.
You can also research business credit card options, but just like a commercial lender, expect the card-issuing entity to perform a credit inquiry on you personally.
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS CREDIT SCORE
tant. It gives you the opportunity to le an appeal with the reporting agency.
The steps for improving your business credit score are similar to the steps for improving a personal credit score. Here are some tips:
Pay bills on time: Late payments are detrimental to both personal and business credit scores. Paying your bills on time, particularly with suppliers or lenders who report to business credit bureaus, is a must to build and maintain a high credit score. If you can pay your bills early, that’s even better. Some business credit reporting agencies, like Dun & Bradstreet, assign higher scores to early payers.
Keep credit balances low: A large part of your score is determined by how responsible you are with the credit that’s been extended to you. As a rule, for both your personal and business nances, try to keep your credit balances below 30% of the total amount extended to you. Doing this will help increase your credit score over time.
Periodically check your credit report for errors: You don’t want negative notes on your credit report, and you especially don’t want negative notes for something you didn’t do. Errors do happen—and unfortunately, they often go overlooked. Regularly checking your credit report for mistakes that could drag down your score is impor-
Make use of various credit sources: There are several factors at work when it comes to elevating your credit score. Credit bureaus use a complex formula to calculate a score, so it’s not just about on-time payments and the credit-use percentages. Less obvious factors, like “credit mix” or “credit depth” (among other arcane data variables) are also used to index your score. That means having di erent lenders and di erent types of credit — loans, vendor payments, credit cards, etc. — can be bene cial when it comes to establishing credit history and elevating your score.
The bottom line is if it’s good for a personal score — not overextending yourself, making on-time payments and generally ful lling your nancial obligations — then it’s good for your business credit score as well.
REACH OUT TO SCORE FOR HELP:
Have more questions? Reach out to SCORE for free, expert mentoring and resources to guide you through your small business journey. Visit score.org to learn more.
Safety Seminar
MARIJUANA IN THE WORKPLACE: DO NOT PANIC
Join us for the May Safety Council luncheon on Friday, May 10, featuring Gust Callas of Black McCuskey. As drug laws continue to evolve and workplace challenges grow more complex, employers must stay informed and prepared. Gust will break down current trends, legal updates, and best practices to help you protect your team and your business. Don’t miss this timely and informative session!
Gust Callas currently serves as Coordinator for the Labor and Employment Practice Area of the Firm. He has extensive experience in litigation and particular specialty in the defense and counseling of clients in employment-related matters. He has successfully argued cases before the Ohio Supreme Court, as well as the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
A member of the Stark County and Ohio State Bar Associations, he has been called upon as a lecturer for continuing legal education programs and conducted training programs for businesses and trade organizations nationwide. He also serves as a mediator for the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio. A Canton native, Gust is active in many community and civic organizations and has served as the Treasurer of the Stark County Bar Association for over 30 years.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Registration at 11:30 a.m.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Alex D. Krassas Event Center 251 25th St., NW Canton, OH 44709
Cost: $24
www.CantonChamber.org
Spotlight Company:
AultWorks Occupational Medicine specializes in treating work-related injuries and illnesses. We are certified by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
Our services include:
•Injury Care
•Drug and Alcohol Screenings
• DOT and FAA
• Injury • Drug • DOT and FAA Physicals
•Pre-placement Physicals
• Pre-placement
• Random
•Random Management Programs
Canton
330-491-9675
Alliance
330-823-8864
Orrville
330-684-4767
www.aultman.org/aultworks
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canton for sale.
• Current zoning is City of Canton R1A (Single family residential 6,000 sq.ft.). FOR SALE FOR
• 21,610 Sq. Ft. two (2) story Church on 3.73 acres.
• Located at the corner of Raff Rd and 7th ST SW in the City of Canton.
• Elevator served.
• Large asphalted parking lot has over 100 parking spaces.
• Fenced in outside playground area.
• Part of the church is leased to a Preschool/Daycare - inquire with agent for specifics.
For Sale: �450,000
415 Group
Accurate Door Systems Inc.
Adtek Promotions
A-List Properties
MEMBER RENEWALS
Allay Senior Care of Meyers Lake
Alliance For Children & Families, Inc.
Anytime Fitness Canton
Belden Village Kiwanis Club
Bolivar Volunteer Fire Dept.
Campbell Bros Inc.
Carroll Hills Industries
CertaPro of North Canton
CLEO - Connect. Learn. Emgage. Organize.
Coleman Behavioral Health
Cornerstone Real Estate Title
CPSstatements.com, Inc.
Custom Electric
Cutler Real Estate - Mike Boylan
Dan Weaver Trucking LLC
Dollar Bank Servicing Center
Dowell Dental Group
Evans Industries, Inc.
Excel ENT, Allergy and Hearing Solutions
Faith Bolen, State Farm dba Bolen
Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
Fastest Labs of Canton
First Baptist Church of Jackson
ForeverLawn NEO
Franklin D. Leopold II, CPA
Gentzler Tool & Die Corp.
Gill, Weitzel & Company LLC, CPAs
Girls On The Run East Central Ohio
GRACO, Inc.
Greater Alliance Foundation, Inc.
Grogan-Zieger Real Estate Group
Haidets Glass Company LLC
Hartzler’s Quality Housing
Hayes Realty
Heggy’s Nut Shop Inc.
Historic Onesto
Hughes Kitchens and Baths
IMAGIN3D Engineering Solutions, LLC
Inside Out
Integrity Group Services
J.Miller Carpentry
Janson Industries
JDT Industrial Welding Services, Inc.
Jerzee’s All American Bar & Grille - Fulton
Johnny O’s Landscaping Inc.
Klingstedt Brothers Company (The)
Kolp Real Estate
Krackpots Comedy Club
La Pizzaria Restaurant, Inc.
Lamanna Tree Service
MAGNET - The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network
Main Street Bank
Mary Ann Donut Shoppe, Inc.
Media 144 Security Solutions
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Milhoan Asphalt & Maintenance
Mobo Med Spa - Akron Canton
Most Paving Co.
National Beauty College
Northeastern Food Services dba Little Caesars
Nose to Tail Veterinary Clinic
Phoenix Rising Behavioral Healthcare & Recovery, Inc.
Premier Pharmacy
Prentice Care LLC
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LSC CONFERENCE Wrap Up
APRIL 25, 2025
Offering Healthcare Coverage Options for Small Businesses
The Canton Regional Chamber ofCommerce andAultCare have partnered together to offer 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 benefits. Medically underwritten MEWArates may provide a less expensive option than a smaller community rated plan obtained under theAffordable CareAct (ACA).
Product Overview
• Self-funded plan with fixed monthly payments
• Vision coverage included
• Groups are not subject toACA community rating
For Ch amber membershi p i nfor mat ion , call 330-456-7253 . For h e alth fun d information, contact you r independent broker or you r AultCare representative.
Eligible Employers
• 2-50 eligibleemployees
• 75% minimum participation requirement
• 50% minimum employer contribution for single coverage
• Member in good standing with the Canton Regional Chamber ofCommerce
Benefit Plan Options
• 16 plan options
» Traditional copay plans
» Health Savings Account (HSA) compatible
» Dental coverage available, upon request
Pro Football Hall of Fame has named Novartis, a leading innovative medicines company, as an official partner and presenting sponsor of Enshrinement Week. This collaboration and multi-year partnership with Novartis brings together a shared enthusiasm to honor and celebrate excellence through dedication to health.
A pinnacle of the annual 13-day Festival, Enshrinement Week presented by Novartis features signature events including the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, Enshrinement and Concert for Legends. Beginning this year, Novartis will enable health screenings for enshrinees returning to Canton throughout the ceremonial week, a reflection of the collective commitment to elevate wellness and champion a healthier future within the NFL community. These efforts will extend beyond the festival, with Novartis and Hall of Fame legends teaming up throughout the year to deliver important health messages to communities with the goal of inspiring action.
In addition to Enshrinement Week, the 17-event Enshrinement festival celebration includes the Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner, Grand Parade and Unscripted & Tailgate that are staged in collaboration with the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. A full schedule of events can be found online at ProFootballHOF.com and Profootballhoffestival.com.
Gervasi Spirits, crafted at the state-ofthe-art distillery on the Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa grounds in Canton, Ohio, proudly celebrates a landmark achievement at the 2025 U.S. Open Whiskey and Spirits Championships. In a remarkable dual achievement, Gervasi Spirits was named Grand National Champion in the Spirits Division and earned the runner-up title in the highly competitive Whiskey Championship—becoming the first distillery in competition history to podium in both categories.
The prestigious U.S. Open competition, known for attracting elite distilleries from across the country, recognized Gervasi Spirits with a total of nine medals across both championships:
Whiskey Division: 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze Spirits Division: 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze No other distillery has ever reached the podium in both competitions. Gervasi Spirits earned four medals in the spirits division, including two Golds, one Silver, and one Bronze. Waypoint Spirits, based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, finished in second place.
NEW MEMBERS
WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in March. 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 of Membership at 330-415-2158.
3D Meats LE LLC (FOODS - SPECIALTY)
Elizabeth Rohr 14740 Lincoln Way East Dalton, OH 44618 (330)985-0311
Elizabeth.rohr01@gmail.com www.3-dmeats.com
Retail Farm Market and Custom Processing 3D Meats is a family owned and operated “Farm to Table” grocery store offering fresh beef, pork, chicken and a variety of in-house smoked products and other cooking and grilling essentials! If you want to stock your freezer, check out our beef, meat for a week and family bundles or you can purchase a quarter, half or whole beef or a half or whole hog. We also offer custom harvesting and processing for beef, pork, bison, lambs and goats.
6Mixx / Mix It Up Promos & Printing (MARKETING)
Sarah Trescott, Co-Founder 508 S. Main St. North Canton, OH 44720 (330)234-9002 info@6mixx.com www.6mixx.com
At 6Mixx, we let our work do the talking. Explore our portfolio to see how we’ve helped businesses like yours achieve their goals and stand out from the crowd. Whether it’s sleek designs, seamless collaboration, or innovative strategic plans our projects are a showcase of what happens when passion meets expertise.
In the dynamic landscape of small business operations, effective marketing is essential for driving growth and maximizing success. At 6Mixx, we specialize in providing expert marketing consulting services tailored to the unique needs and goals of small businesses and startups.
AAA Plastics and Pallets (MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTION & WHIOLESALE)
Jeff Moore, Owner 246 North Cleveland Ave. Mogadore, OH 44260 jeff@aaaplasticsandpallets.com www.aaaplasticsandpallets.com
We specialize in new standard or custom built wood pallets, recycled pallets, crates, and gaylord boxes.
Serving Massillon, Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Wooster, Navarre, Sugar Creek, Walnut Creek, New Philadelphia (Wayne County) and other cities in NE Ohio.
The Premier Provider of Porta Potty and Portable Restroom Accessories in Northeast Ohio.
Individual restrooms and trailers. Restroom solutions for all size events and occasions. Be it a small gathering or a very large party, Aris Rentals guarantees the comfort provided by clean portable restrooms.
Give your wedding, graduation party or corporate event a discrete and clean restroom. 2 Station to 10 Station trailers to meet your individual need.
The vibe and energy of a brewhouse with the comfort of a great restaurant! We started in 1978 with a delicious California twist on deep dish pizza. Today we’ve grown to become the energized, welcoming getaway where craft beer is hero. And a remarkable menu offers something for everyone to love. Guests say we’re their everyday escape — and prove it by coming back time and again.
We’re proud to be the place to go for a latenight drink or a snack in Canton. Furthermore, our new delivery service is available so you can get a hot, fresh BJ’s pizza pie without even leaving your home.
Our Beck family business, has been providing top-notch electrical, generator, and plumbing services across Northeast Ohio since 2007. We’re a family-owned and familyoperated business with extensive experience in residential and commercial services. Whether you need someone to tackle a small job around the house or complete a large-scale project, Beck Electric, Generators & Plumbing does it best.
NEW MEMBERS
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts and More of Solon (APPAREL)
John D’Aurelio, Co-Owner 6025 Kruse Dr., Suite 119 Solon, OH 44139 (440)715-7007
solon@bigfrog.com www.bigfrog.com/solon
Big Frog is More Than Just Custom T-Shirts. We are All About Celebrating YOU!
Hello there, hop on in! At Big Frog, your next favorite shirt is just a print away. More than just custom apparel printing, we are about celebrating life’s special moments with you — your child’s first soccer game, a milestone birthday, your school’s spirit wear, or your company fundraising event — which is why we specialize in Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing so you can personalize your apparel design without the hassle of minimum orders!
Eco-Maxx recognizes the critical importance of every environmental service provider’s access to a facility that accepts their waste and handles it with a commitment to responsible recycling practices. We understand you need a partner who can process your waste efficiently and affordably and comply with environmental standards. At Eco-Maxx, we are equipped to recycle various waste streams, providing reliable, cost-effective solutions that meet your specific needs while minimizing environmental impact. We aim to ensure that each waste stream is processed responsibly, aligning with your business goals and environmental sustainability objectives
Whether you want to plan for retirement, save for college, reduce your tax bills or ensure you have income to cover your expenses, we can provide personalized service and investment strategies that have proven themselves over the long-term. Let’s discuss your goals during a financial review.
We understand how difficult it can be to plan for the future, and we want to work with you, in a true collaboration, so your vision is combined with our experience in helping people systematically reach their goals. Our trusted financial advisors help clients achieve confidence through personalized wealth management, retirement planning, tax strategies and investments.
First Choice Pest Management (PEST CONTROL)
Joan Murray, Office Manager 1640-D Keuper Blvd. NE Massillon, OH 44646 (330)832-4642 firstchoicejerry@yahoo.com www.firstchoicepest.com
When you need quality pest control and extermination services in Northeast Ohio, your only choice is First Choice. We treat every home, every business, every pest problem, as if it were our own.
Owner Jerry Luckner brings more than 30 years of experience to every pest problem, residential or commercial. Using Integrated Pest Management procedures, the skilled technicians at First Choice thoroughly inspect your home or business first, identifying the nesting areas of insects and rodents, and eliminating them at the source.
First Choice is fully licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture. We take pride in serving our customers’ needs with honesty and integrity, and in making our services superior quality at the lowest possible prices.
Group Management Services (HUMAN RESOURCE OUTSOURCING)
Fenton Brothers’ Electric is your go-to destination for all your electrical needs. With a wide selection of top-notch products from trusted suppliers, you know that you’ll find exactly what you need.
GMS is a professional employer organization (PEO) is made up of HR professionals who manage administrative tasks. Let GMS handle your payroll, taxes, HR services, employee benefits, and risk management.
We provide comprehensive HR solutions to small, medium, and large companies throughout the United States through our industry-leading HRIS.
Find out how we can help with your HR needs!
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NEW MEMBERS
Harding Harding & Associates, Inc. (INSURANCE; MEDICARE CONSULTING; LONG TERM CARE PLANNING)
Steve Harding, Vice President 12845 Cleveland Ave, NW – Suite A Uniontown, OH 44685 (330)499-5824
sbh@hardingharding.com www.hardingharding.com
Harding Harding & Associates, Inc. is a thirdgeneration, family-owned insurance agency that has served as a trusted resource since 1962, specializing in Medicare Supplement and Long-Term Care planning. Since Medicare’s inception in 1965, we have been committed to guiding seniors through the complexities of Medicare, helping them make informed decisions about their healthcare coverage. For decades, we have been at the forefront of Long-Term Care insurance, assisting families in safeguarding their assets and securing quality care for the future. With over 70 years of combined experience, we collaborate closely with individuals and trusted advisors—such as nancial planners, CPAs, and attorneys—to ensure clients receive expert guidance on Medicare and Long-Term Care solutions. Our approach emphasizes education, transparency, and personalized service, empowering clients to achieve longterm nancial security and peace of mind.
Mycha Michelle Photography (PHOTOGRAPHERS)
Mycha Sprankle, Owner 226 E. Main St. Louisville, OH 44641 (330)458-9858 hello@mychamichelle.com www.mymichelle.com
You are smack dab in the middle of one the most exciting seasons of life! On the cusp of adulthood, there are so many exciting adventures awaiting. Built on top of the foundation of your childhood , now is your time to soar. This special time in our lives deserves proper documentation. Prioritize a senior or family experience that not only captures the moment, but celebrates it too! Photographer and event rentals. Capturing all of life’s magic while creating memories and lasting heirlooms along the way.
Your trusted partner for e cient and ecofriendly junk hauling services. Founded in 2022, we specialize in residential and commercial junk removal, home cleanouts, and clutter solutions.
We provide fast, a ordable, and eco-friendly junk removal and home cleanout services. Contact us today for a free estimate!
The Peach Cobbler Factory Canton, OH (RESTAURANTS)
Hillary Comignaghi, General Manager 4418 Belden Village St. NW Canton, OH 44718 (937)441-5426 (Larry Middaugh, Owner) canton.oh@peachcobblerfactory.com www.peachcobblerfactory.com
The Peach Cobbler Factory is home to the world’s most unique o ering of desserts under one roof! Visit us to enjoy warm, delicious cobblers with ice cream, banana puddings, savory, sweet cinnamon rolls, Pudd-N Shakes, Bigger & Better Cookies, Bigger & Better Brownies, Churro Stix w/Dipping Sauces, Belgian Wa es, and more! Wash it down with our Made-in-House Sweet Peachy Tea or Cold Rush Cold Brew Co ee.
Check out our website to view all of the mouth-watering selections available. Dine in, Carry out, Catering Services Available for your next party, celebration, or gathering of any kind.
At The Peach Cobbler Factory We Keep It Simple -- Our menu items are all incredibly delicious and they are simply not available anywhere else.
Project Rebuild, Inc. (YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES)
At Project REBUILD, our work is guided by a Strategic Frame that re ects our commitment to empowering people and unlocking their potential. We believe that every person has the capacity to achieve greatness. Our programs are designed to help them discover and develop their strengths, leading to lifelong success.
We understand that strong relationships and positive experiences are essential for lasting achievement. Supportive environment are created where people can grow, learn, and build a foundation for the future. We know that our impact is greater when we work together. By partnering with community organizations we expand opportunities and strengthen the support systems.
Red Barn Home Furnishings (FURNITURE DEALERS)
Benjamin Crawford, CEO/Founder 795 Union Ave. SE Minerva, OH 44657 (330)868-8556
At Red Barn we are dedicated to crafting hardwood furniture that not only enhances your living spaces but also re ects our unwavering commitment to sustainability. We believe that responsible business practices can coexist with beautiful, high-quality products.
We create so these beautiful trees are not forgotten. So they can be given new life. They
NEW MEMBERS
will live on, instead of being burned or turned into dirt from rot and decay.
Our Tree to Table philosophy is unique, as we are primarily managing the entire process from start to finish on our own farm. Once identified, we carefully harvest mature trees only. Next we mill and kiln dry in our facilities.
Finally, the fun stuff begins…we let the lumber speak for itself. Allowing its natural beauty to guide our hands. Those old souls have stories to tell. We are honored to give them new life and rebirth, as a beautiful piece of art.
Mom needs radiation therapy, your neighbor needs to get prescriptions, and you need an X-ray. That’s why ReliaRide exists. We’re a licensed non-emergency provider of Medicaid transportation AND one of the largest wheelchair ambulette services in Ohio. We’ve become Ohio’s leader because we go beyond — to improve more and more lives every day.
Every day is an opportunity to do good for others. Just like you, your friends at ReliaRide love to make lives easier, people feel better, hope grow greater. We started in 2007 because we saw there was a need for safe, professional, and reliable Nursing Home transportation around Stark County.
We’re known throughout Northeast Ohio for reliable non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT). Our people are the best, our vehicles are excellent, our service is impeccable, and our reimbursement success is second to none. We’re a waiver provider through the Area Agency on Aging and — unlike ride-share companies — licensed and regulated to ensure the quality and safety of our vehicles, drivers, and more.
Expertise You Can Trust - Strongback Roofing is dedicated to delivering top-quality roofing and construction services. Our mission is to provide reliable and durable solutions to our clients. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we ensure that every project is executed with precision and care.
Affordable Prices, Great Results At Strongback, we’ve been dedicated to providing top-notch roofing and construction services for [number] years. Our team of skilled professionals brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to every project, ensuring that your home or business is protected and enhanced with the highest quality workmanship for the best price.
Walnut Hills Retirement Community (SENIOR SERVICES)
Tiffini Simon, Director of Marketing & Admissions 4770 Olde Pump Street Walnut Creek, OH 44687 (330)893-3200
Walnut Hills is the perfect getaway from all the hustle and bustle. Located in the country’s largest Amish community and in the heart of Ohio’s rolling hills, Walnut Hills feels more like a vacation home than a retirement home. Here you’ll leave your hassles behind. We want to free you from the fretting, stress, and worry of home maintenance, free to start new chapters and explore uncharted paths.
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Managed care & workers’compensation
Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) play an important role for both employers and their injured employees. Not only do MCOs have an oversight function in the medical treatment and return-to-work process, but they are also responsible for the initial reporting of claims to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Studies show a clear correlation between the early documentation and reporting of a workplace injury and the duration of lost-time in claims. Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio is a key partner for our workers’ compensation program, and their own claim data validates this connection.
Recordkeeping and documentation
One of the roles of an MCO is to collect the essential data elements of a workplace injury to initiate a workers’ compensation claim. Depending on the approach to collecting and arranging this information, the MCO can be an excellent warehousing partner for injury-related data.
Sedgwick MCO provides clients a series of value-added reports designed to facilitate record keeping obligations of OSHA and PERRP. Many report options include an ongoing tally of lost workdays associated with each claim, as well as the number of modified duty workdays. Access to this information on a monthly, quarterly and especially an annual basis (early January) can help employers complete their OSHA 300 and PERRP posting that is due each February.
MCOs should also be able to account for additional datapoints to help determine whether a workers’ compensation claim is OSHA-recordable. For example, if medications are prescribed in the treatment of a workplace injury, it may be OSHA recordable despite having incurred no lost or modified workdays. Similarly, if treatment for an injury includes services that exceed what is considered first-aid in nature, the injury may also be recordable despite involving no lost time. An example of this would be a laceration that involves stitches, but the employee returns to work immediately. Referencing medical billing codes to identify specific covered treatments can be a simple way to gather information that simplifies the OSHA and PERRP reporting process.
Injury reporting
The claim filing process depends on information from multiple parties, including the injured employee and the treating physician. But Sedgwick MCO encourages employers to take action as quickly as possible after a workplace incident to control this vital early stage of the process. Establishing post-injury protocols that include thorough documentation of the incident, as well as compiling information requiredby BWC, can accelerate a sound claim allowance decision. Early clarity on the nature of incident and injury can help frame the scope of the claim and define the medical conditions that are included for treatment.
The First Report of Injury (FROI) is the standard BWC form that accommodates the required information and typically initiates a new claim. Many employers keep the FROI on-hand to serve as an incident report. Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio will provide clients with an Injury Reporting Packet, which can include the FROI and other forms and information to help guide both the employer and the injured employee through the claim process.
Many employers have developed an incident report that collects much of the information required for the workers’ compensation claim. Consider modifications to your incident report that may facilitate a more efficient claim filing process. One of the best steps an employer can take to promote speed and accuracy in claim filing is to have an incident report completed quickly and sent directly to the managed care organization.
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If you feel there is room for improvement with your organization’s injury management program, or if you can use assistance organizing data for OSHA recording, consider Sedgwick MCO a resource Every work environment is different, and Sedgwick can talk through your circumstances to build a process that works for you and your employees. Visit Sedgwick MCO online to explore information and tools that facilitate the injury documenting, reporting, and investigation process, or reach out direct ly to our team at ClientServices@Sedgwickmco.com
Ohio MCO Open Enrollment Opportunity
Managed care & workers’compensation
From April 28th to May 23rd the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is offering an Open Enrollment opportunity for employers to select your managed care organization, or MCO. The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce partners with Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio as an essential component of our member benefits for workers’ compensation. We urge you to enroll with Sedgwick MCO and take advantage of this no-cost resource to help you and your employees navigate the worker’ compensation system.
Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) play an important role for both employers and their injured employees. Not only do MCOs have an oversight function in the medical treatment and return-to-work process, but they are also responsible for the initial reporting of claims to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Studies show a clear correlation between the early documentation and reporting of a workplace injury and the duration of lost-time in claims. Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio is a key partner for our workers’ compensation program, and their own claim data validates this connection.
Recordkeeping and documentation
Your MCO plays a major role in your ability to control premium costs and qualify for savings opportunities. Sedgwick MCO touches every claim for their clients to organize treatment, coordinate return-to-work options, and reduce medical costs. Sedgwick MCO’s involvement in your workers’ compensation program enhances our ability to provide outstanding savings to our members.
One of the roles of an MCO is to collect the essential data elements of a workplace injury to initiate a workers’ compensation claim.Depending on the approach to collecting and arranging thisinformation,the MCOcan be an excellentwarehousing partnerforinjury-related data.
The data is clear
• Sedgwick MCO averages 14% fewer lost days per claim than claims managed by other MCOs.1 Fewer lost workdays translates to less costly claims and lower premium rates.
Sedgwick MCO provides clients a series of value-addedreportsdesignedtofacilitate recordkeepingobligationsofOSHAand PERRP. Many report options include an ongoing tally of lost workdays associated with each claim, as well as the number of modified duty workdays.Accessto thisinformation on amonthly,quarterly and especially an annualbasis(early January)can help employerscompletetheirOSHA300 and PERRPposting thatisdueeach February.
• Sedgwick MCO reduced medical costs for their clients by an additional 19% below BWC fee schedule in 2024.2 All MCOs reduce medical bills to the BWC standard fee schedule, but this additional Sedgwick reduction enhances premium savings and discount options.
MCOsshouldalsobe able toaccountforadditionaldatapointstohelpdetermine whetheraworkers’compensationclaimis OSHA-recordable.Forexample,ifmedicationsare prescribed in the treatmentofaworkplace injury,itmaybe OSHA recordable despite having incurred no lost or modified workdays. Similarly, if treatment for an injury includes services that exceed whatisconsidered first-aidinnature,the injurymayalsobe recordable despite involvingnolosttime.Anexample of thiswouldbe alaceration thatinvolvesstitches,butthe employee returnsto workimmediately.Referencing medicalbilling codesto identify specificcovered treatmentscan be a simple way to gatherinformation thatsimplifiesthe OSHAand PERRP reporting process.
Injury reporting
Enrollment is simple and there is no cost. Just complete the Sedgwick MCO Selection Form and return it by fax or email to sales@sedgwickmco.com. If you are already enrolled with Sedgwick as your MCO, you do not need to take action to retain this valuable resource. For questions or to discuss your workers’ compensation program in more detail, reach out directly to Dominic Potina at 614-579-4723, or by email at dominic.potina@sedgwick.com.
1BWC Public Data, Claim information by MCO, NCCI Manual. Injury Years 2021-2024, as of 1/14/2025
Theclaimfiling processdependson information frommultipleparties,including theinjured employeeand thetreating physician.ButSedgwick MCOencourages employerstotakeaction asquickly aspossibleaftera workplaceincidenttocontrol thisvitalearlystage ofthe process.Establishingpost-injury protocolsthatincludethorough documentation oftheincident,as well as compiling information requiredby BWC,can accelerate a sound claim allowance decision. Early clarity on the nature of incidentand injury can help framethescopeoftheclaimand definethemedicalconditionsthatareincluded fortreatment.
TheFirstReportofInjury (FROI)isthestandard BWCformthataccommodatestherequired information and typically initiates a newclaim.Manyemployerskeep theFROIon client employerand theinjured employeethrough theclaimprocess.
Manyemployershave developedanincidentreportthatcollectsmuchofthe informationrequiredforthe workers’ compensation claim. Consider modifications to your incident report that may facilitate a more efficient claim filing process One ofthe best completed quickly and sentdirectly to the managed care organization.
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