ACTION Newsletter November 2025

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More than 400 Chamber members and community leaders gathered at the Canton Memorial Civic Center for an inspiring evening at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Celebration. The event featured a thoughtful and engaging conversation with Walt Bettinger, former President & CEO and now Co-Chairman of Charles Schwab. He shared powerful insights on leadership, decision-making and navigating change in a conversation with outgoing board chairman Christopher Goff, Esq. The entire evening celebrated progress, connections and the collective momentum driving our community forward.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Shattered Glass Exhibit | Marketing Matters | Mental Health Matters | SCORE | November Business After Hours Emerging Leaders Conference | Magnet | Annual Meeting | QuickConnect Luncheon | Member Renewals Safety Council | Lunch & Learn | New Members | LightUp Downtown

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Just minutes from Belden Village and I-77, the site benefits from a strong consumer base of 13,810 residents within three miles and a median household income of $72,200.

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The building is currently revenue-producing with 5 tenants in place and offers additional leasing potential, creating a compelling opportunity for investors seeking stable income and long-term growth in a thriving corridor.

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CANTON MUSEUM OF ART ANNOUNCES MAJOR EXHIBITION EVENT

Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art

Top, Girl in Window, c. 1912, Anne Goldthwaite. Collection of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Top right, Untitled (Dancers and Band), 1996. Loïs Mailou Jones.

Minneapolis Institute of Art. Migrant Mother, 1936. Dorothea Lange. Courtesy of Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

The Canton Museum of Art (CMA) is proud to announce a major original exhibition event, Shattered Glass: The Women Who Elevated American Art, to both commemorate the Semiquincentennial of the United States of America and as a signature exhibition for the Museum’s 90th Anniversary.

The exhibition will be on view from November 25, 2025 - March 1, 2026. Filling of the Museum’s galleries, the exhibition showcases American women artists from the past 250 years who made a lasting impact on the art world – remarkable women who faced adversity due to not only their gender, but also race, sexuality, economic status, family, and life challenges. Featuring more than 100 major works and inspiring stories from nearly 80 artists, the Canton Museum of Art has worked with museums and private collections nationwide, and drawn from its own

Collection, to assemble a showcase of art never before experienced in one exhibition. Audiences can learn more and plan their visit at: www.

CantonArt.org/shattered-glass.

“Shattered Glass is a curatorial labor of love and a remarkable gathering of art and artists, which reflects CMA’s commitment to artistic excellence and compelling storylines,” said Max Barton II, CMA’s Director and Chief Executive Officer. “Celebrating the Museum’s 90th Anniversary and America 250, Shattered Glass is filled with undertold stories that will connect with audiences and draw them inside history, American art, and inspiring accomplishments. We are thrilled to bring this exhibition experience to Canton, both for our community and our cultural visitors.”

Shattered Glass is sponsored by Visit Canton and ArtsInStark, through a Major Arts Event grant supporting cultural tourism; The Timken Foundation; The Hoover Foundation; Ohio Humanities.

Dates: Nov. 25, 2025 - March 1, 2026 Tickets: FREE for CMA Members $8 for Adults $6 for Seniors, Students FREE for Children 12 & Under Hours: Monday- Closed Tuesday - Thursday -10:00am - 8:00pm Friday - Saturday - 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday - 1:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Canton Museum of Art 1001 Market Ave. N Canton, Ohio 44702 www.CantonArt.org/shattered-glass

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Marketing Matters

Data-Driven Marketing Solutions

How Retailers Can Maximize Chamber Benefits This Holiday Season The holiday season is one of the busiest and most important times of the year for local retailers. From bakeries filling orders for seasonal treats, to jewelers helping customers find the perfect gift, to boutiques, coffee shops, and specialty stores welcoming holiday shoppers, this is the season when visibility matters most.

For members of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, the advantage is clear. Membership provides a ready-made marketing platform that, when used strategically, helps retailers increase visibility, strengthen credibility, and build customer loyalty during the peak shopping months.

1. Get Your Store Seen at Chamber Events From Business After Hours to AultCare QuickConnect luncheons, Business Expo (Taste of Stark), Safety Council meetings, and ystark!, the Chamber calendar offers built-in opportunities to get in front of local professionals and potential customers. During the holiday season, attendance is even more impactful, as many businesses focus on partnerships, referrals, and community engagement.

2. Turn Vendor Tables into Holiday Showcases From tabletops to booths, securing spots at Chamber events is a high-traffic opportunity to display products, highlight holiday promotions, and meet potential customers face-to-face. Retailers can use these events to tell their story, demonstrate products, and create personal connections that stand out long after the event is over.

Quick Tip: Check the Chamber’s event page weekly for new events that may be a good fit for your brand and audience. Reach out to the Chamber for sponsorship and tabletop opportunities.

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Regular attendance at Chamber events yields tangible results. Familiar faces become trusted connections, and in retail, these connections often lead to word-of-mouth referrals and repeat customers. This is the power of consistent engagement with the Chamber.

3. Spread Holiday Cheer with Chamber Advertising

4. Make It Easy for Shoppers to Find You Online

5. Build Customer Confidence with Your Chamber Seal

Marketing requires repetition, and the Chamber makes it easier to get your brand in front of the right audience multiple times.

Holiday season advertising in the Action newsletter, targeted e-blasts, and event sponsorships provide retailers with valuable visibility during the peak shopping period.

These marketing channels go beyond logo placement. They show that your business is invested and committed to the community’s growth, which builds both awareness and trust at a time when customers are actively making purchase decisions.

The Chamber’s online member directory is one of the simplest ways to help customers find you, both during the holiday rush and year-round. Make sure your listing is complete with updated contact details, a website link, and a clear description of what you offer.

Quick Tip: Give your local SEO a boost with a complete listing. It improves discoverability, which is especially important as shoppers search for local gift ideas and businesses to support this season.

Retailers who highlight their Chamber membership logo on websites, storefronts, and marketing materials gain instant credibility. This trust is invaluable. Customers want to shop with businesses they trust, and Chamber membership communicates that you are part of the local community and committed to supporting its growth. This small step reassures customers during the holiday season when they are making quick decisions about where to spend their money, giving you a sense of security and confidence.

to put to work this holiday season:

Turning Membership into Growth

The holiday season is the perfect time to maximize Chamber membership. By attending events, leveraging vendor opportunities, strategically advertising, updating your directory profile, and promoting your membership status, retailers can convert visibility into measurable results.

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MENTAL HEALTH

MATTERS Mental health & suicide are the top two emerging issues that need addressed in Stark County.

Together we can impact lives, 0 families, and communities.

Building Hope is more than a capital campaign. It is one answer to the mental health crisis in Stark and surrounding counties. The Building Hope Campaign is a 2.5-million-dollar initiative to construct a new Encompass Christian Counseling and Encourage Foster Care facility. The new facility will more than double the current size of Encompass Christian Counseling and provide vital mental health resources to the area.

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You can reach SCORE at cantonscore@gmail.com or phone 800-634-0245. You can learn more about the chapter, including upcoming workshops, at www.score.org.

Smart Exit Strategies for Small Business Owners Starting and successfully growing a small business is no small feat, but there may come a time when it’s in your best interest to exit the company you built.

While covering everything you need to know about pulling off a successful exit could fill volumes, a few key takeaways will help ensure the process goes smoothly. But it starts with an important question.

What’s Your Reason for Leaving?

Determining the best way to exit your business depends on why you’re leaving in the first place.

Let’s review the three most common reasons owners consider exiting.

Selling the business. There are several compelling reasons to sell your business.

Perhaps being acquired was always the plan.

Or perhaps you’re unsure of future market conditions and want to exit while still “on top.”

Maybe you’re just tired of the responsibilities that come with business ownership. When it comes to selling your business, regardless of the reason, the goal is to maximize your business’s value to get the highest possible price.

Retirement and succession. Retiring and handing the business over to a family member or trusted employee allows you to exit the business without selling it. Perhaps you’ll maintain a financial interest in the business or act in a paid advisory role. In this case, the goal is to have systems in place that operate without your day-to-day involvement but still provide a passive income.

Liquidation. Perhaps the simplest exit strategy is closing the doors of your business and selling off its assets, but it is also the least financially rewarding. If liquidation is your goal, you’ll need to accurately assess the value of your business assets and then sell each to the highest possible bidder.

accountants and lawyers to develop strategies for unforeseen contingencies.

along to a successor, approach the process from the perspective of a potential buyer.

Exiting a business can be incredibly complex.

The more time you take to plan for it, the less you have to worry about rushing the process and making mistakes.

A prospective buyer or successor will want to verify that everything you’ve told them about the business is true and accurate. This means maintaining excellent financial records, several years’ worth of bank statements, contracts with customers or suppliers and any relevant documents that speak to the financial health of your business.

Maximizing Business Value If you plan to sell your business, you’ll want to maximize its sale price.

Several factors go into elevating the value of a business. Company size, net income, profitability, growth rate, growth potential and competitive advantage all play a role.

Regardless of your industry, the key elements to increasing business value are largely the same:

Start Planning Early

• Building a great team

No matter your reason for leaving your business, the most important advice is to start your exit planning well in advance. Most experts recommend planning at least three to five years ahead.

• Diversifying your customer base

This lead time gives you plenty of time to maximize your business value in the event you wish to sell, prepare a succession plan (and your successor) in the event you want to pass the business along to another party or value your assets in the event you want to liquidate. Ample planning time also allows you to consult with

• Streamlining costs • Developing scalable processes and procedures The goal is to build a business that operates just as effectively without you at the helm. If the company falls apart when you leave it, it’s not worth much to a potential buyer.

Prepare for Due Diligence Whether you want to sell your business or pass it

Highlight Growth Potential, but Not Too Much A $1 million business with year-over-year growth of 10 percent looks a lot different to a potential buyer than a $1 million business with stagnant growth. At the same time, people don’t pay for potential.

Highlighting new market segments, showcasing recent growth and identifying the potential for new products or services should all be part of your selling proposition, but don’t lose sight of the current health and status of your business.

Growth only matters if cash flow supports it.

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.

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Thursday, Nov. 13 • 5-7 PM Employers Health

4723 Fulton Drive, NW, Canton, 44718

Join us for our November Business After Hours at Employers Health. As a leader in the pharmacy benefits industry, Employers Health serves a $5 Billion collective with over 500 clients in 43 states, including iconic brands like The Dallas Cowboys, Bath & Body Works, McCormick Spices and many others. Mingle and explore their beautiful new facility on Fulton Drive in Jackson Township, while enjoying food and drinks prepared by their in-house chefs.

Chamber Members: Free to attend! Plus, bring a $15 door prize to earn a 30-second "commercial" opportunity to spotlight your business (members-only benefit).

Non-Members: $15 to attend. Interested in joining the Chamber? Attend this event as our special guest at no charge! Email Erica Barnes, Membership Specialist, at erica@cantonchamber.org to reserve your spot.

Sponsorship Opportunities! Interested in sponsoring an event? Contact Melinda Kapalko, VP of Development and Partnership Relations at (440) 855-9097 for details.

Make a reservation at www.cantonchamber.org

HIGHLIGHTS Keynote Speaker: Sponsored by Schauer Group

DETAILS Date: November 14th Time: 11 - 4 PM (doors at 10:30 AM) Location: Business and Entreprenurial Studies Building at Stark State College Address: 6200 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720 Cost: $65 (lunch included!)

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Panel Discussion: Navigating the New Workplace: • Virtual/In Person Dynamics • Effective Communication • Ethical AI Small Group Breakouts: Sponsored by Timken

• Navigating Burnout in the Age of Hussle • Finding your Leadership Voice • Pitch Perfect • Building Generational Wealth & Security Panel Discussion: Action Steps to Thrive & Propel Your Career Closing Speaker: Jenilee Taylor Internation Director at Toastmasters International

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QuickConnect Luncheon Nov. 19 at La Pizzaria

Networking Series

Nonprofit Showcase & Conversation We’re celebrating the season of Thanksgiving by featuring nonprofits! We’ll kick things off with up to 12 tabletops available for nonprofits to share their mission.

Then, we’ll have a panel discussion with local nonprofit leaders to share the impact their work is having on our community.

Stephanie Sweany

Wendy Tracy

Amy Weisbrod

Pathway Caring for Children

Shipley Child Health Clinic

Stark County Hunger Task Force

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Engagement Sponsor:

JoAnn Carpenter

The Legacy Project

Refuge of Hope

RESERVE YOUR TABLE TOP! This venue provides an opportunity for 3 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 at erica@cantonchamber.org.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EVENTS LEADERSHIP STARK COUNTY EVENTS AKRON - CANTON ADVOCACY ALLIANCE EVENTS

ADVERTISE HERE! Contact Erica Barnes 330-456-7253

MEMBER RENEWALS SJK Machine LLC Adams Signs & Graphics Company Affinity Wealth Advisors All American Gutter Protection All Pro Storage Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter Alliance Family Health Center Next Wavelength Communications, LLC (The) Faircrest Door Sully’s Tool & Party Rentals Camp Luz / Ohio Mennonite Camp Association Anne Marie’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts Anthony Milano Concrete Arnold & Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Homes Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center Barbco, Inc. Barley Heating & Air Conditioning Belden Brick Company (The) Bell Cleaning Services Best Mold & Manufacturing, Inc. Better Financial Solutions, LLC BLACK, McCUSKEY, SOUERS & ARBAUGH, LPA Blue Habanero Street Tacos & Tequila Snyder & Co., CPAs Brian L. Zimmerman - Zimmerman Law Pinnacle Press Inc. Talecris Plasma Resources Inc. /Grifols, Inc. Bryce A. Custer - Ohio River Corridor, LLC/NAI Spring Buckeye Council-Boy Scouts of America, Inc. Canton Aluminum & Vinyl Canton Harbor High School Carpenter Heating & Cooling Inc. Carroll County Chamber of Commerce (The) Mirabel Promotions, formerly ASAP! Classic Collision Center Inc. Connolly, Hillyer and Ong Inc. Coon Restoration & Sealants Inc. Culligan of Canton Cyber Shift Technologies, LLC Cyrus Custom Framing & Art Gallery SprayWorks Equipment Group Layland Motors Dumont Seed Company

Dumont Sporting Goods El Campesino Fallsway Equipment Company Fives Bronx, Inc. Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home Luckino Foot and Ankle Associates Fresh Mark Inc. Froggy’s Car Wash Furbay Electric Supply Company (The) General Color LLC General RV Center Glenmoor Country Club Grey Ghost Enterprises LLC, DBA Sugarbush Kennels Hall Acquisition Co., dba MACH 3 Harmon’s Pub aka Lance Patrick Enterprises Inc. Harold’s Equipment, Inc. Harrison Paint Company Hear For You Audiology Hear The Possibilities Higgins Excavating LTD Hilscher-Clarke Electric Co. Hilton Garden Inn Akron-Canton Airport H-P Products Inc. Brubaker’s Pub CBIZ Advisors, LLC Centralized Business Solutions Company Jes Richardson State Farm Cleanrite Commercial Cleaning Kempthorn Motors Inc. Pumphrey-Hamel Insurance Kennedy’s BBQ Kent State University at Stark KIKO - Realtors, Auctioneers & Advisors Luntz Services Corporation Margaret B. Shipley Child Health Clinic, Inc. Cocklin Trenching Inc. Wilderness Center, Inc./Foxfield Preserve (The) McBrearty Soft Tissue & Sport Chiropractic Diebold Nixdorf, Inc. DeRamus Law Firm, LLC Canton South Eyecare North Coast Air Care OASIS Surgery Center Ohio Paper Tube

Ohio Specialty Surgical Suites, LLC Tire Source Belden Village Pathway Caring for Children Paxos Plating Inc Hills & Dales AutoCare Inc. Plain Local Schools Powell Chiropractic Clinic Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) Canton Symphony Orchestra Association REMAX Crossroads Stark County Community Action Agency Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup Sacred Ground Edward Jones - Samantha Heisley Sand, Sebolt, & Wernow Co., LPA Hall, Kistler & Company LLP Scheetz Companies Seibert Keck Insurance Shady Hollow Country Club Shattered Window Productions Sluggers & Putters Amusement Park SoL Harris/Day Architecture St. Joseph’s Federal Credit Union Standard Engineering, LLC Stark County Auditor Stark Industrial, LLC Stark Library Stark Management Services, Inc State Farm - Robert Garner Steiner Lumber My Favorite Travel Agent Stumpy’s Tree Service, LLC Morrow & Meyer, LLC Taggarts Ice Cream Parlor Bloom’s Printing & Design RacePenguin The Canton Classic Car Museum The M. Conley Company Diamond Solutions TruckCorp, LLC Turf Tailors Lawn Care Services Walsh University Warstler Bros. Landscaping, Inc. Employer Health Care Savings LLC Windy Hill Hardwoods, Inc. Wishes Can Happen Inc. Zollikon Institute

WHEN OSHA COMES KNOCKING:

A Live Inspection Reenactment Ever wonder what really happens during an OSHA inspection?

Join us for a live reenactment that walks you step-by-step through the process — what to expect, what to avoid, and how to respond. Presenter Curt Speck, Safety Resources Company of Ohio, will guide the audience through a realistic mock inspection that brings OSHA compliance to life.

You’ll gain practical insight into how inspections unfold, what inspectors look for, and how to prepare your workplace before they arrive. Don’t miss this interactive and eye-opening session - it’s a rare chance to experience an OSHA inspection without the stress!

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., Program begins at Noon Pricing: $25 (includes delicious buffet) Curt Speck Safety Resources Company of Ohio

Location: Alex D. Krassas Event Center 251 25th St., NW Canton, OH 44709

Smart Manufacturing Tour

Inside MIDs’ Industry 4.0 Transformation Join the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and MAGNET

for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of MIDs, a leader in advanced manufacturing. Discover how MIDs has embraced Smart Manufacturing and integrated Industry 4.0 technologies into their operations to increase efficiency, productivity, and innovation. Attendees will gain real-world insight into how data, automation, and connectivity are shaping the future of manufacturing right here in our region.

Who Should Attend:

Manufacturing professionals, operations managers, engineers, and IT specialists interested in learning more about smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 applications.

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Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pricing: $15 (includes lunch and program) Location: Mid’s, 620 N. Main St, Navarre, OH 44662 Additional Details: Please wear closed-toe shoes for the tour. A boxed lunch will be provided for attendees to take to go following the event.

NEW MEMBERS

WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in September. We encourage you to patronize their businesses. If you know of other businesses that would benefit from Chamber membership, please contact Autumn Zerbe at autumn@cantonchamber.org kinds in our mezzanine level space.

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All Circles Enterprises, LLC 219 E 2nd St, Front House (Tan) Dover, OH 44622 (330) 265-5222 www.allcirclesmedia.com Adam Robb is the Founder and CEO of All Circles Enterprises, LLC which consists of All Circles Entertainment and All Circles Media. He is the definition of a jack of all trades as a Photographer, Videographer, Director, DJ, Podcaster and Beard Oil Maker/Beardsman.

Bringing together a talented team of DJ’s, artists, photographers, videographers, graphic design artists, and music producers his goal is to create a community that provides the best creative work and event experiences we can for our artists and clients.

Boville Industrial Coatings Inc 7459 Leichty Rd Smithville, OH 44663 (330) 669-8558 Abrasive Sandblasting and Industrial Coating needs.

Cleaning Specialists Of Ohio P.O. Box 36172 Canton, OH 44735 (330) 323-3682 dquinn@cleaningspecialistsohio.com Hello, my name is Debbie Quinn. My company, Cleaning Specialists of Ohio, is a woman-owned business. I have over 35 years of experience in the environmental industry. I am a Registered Environmental Services Director who previously worked at major local hospitals and managed overall responsibilities as the Executive Housekeeper Director for The Westin Hotel, the Embassy Suites Hotel, and the Millennium Hotel, which are all four (4) star properties. I began my career in 1983 and have since developed a reputation for reliability, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service. Throughout my career I have worked with a diverse range of clients, including commercial enterprises, healthcare facilities and hotel properties ensuring that each space is not only clean but also environmentally safe.

I have received several awards for my outstanding achievements in the field of environmental cleaning which include Executive Housekeeper of the Year, Manager of the Year, and the President’s Award of Service Excellence. With a commitment to excellence and over 35 years of experience in the environmental cleaning and hospitality industry, I am dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring that every client’s space is not only spotless but also welcoming and safe.

Complete Ag Solutions, LLC 3032 Canton Rd NW Carrollton, OH 44615 (330) 771-0289 We are a regional trucking company

Canton Historic Marketplace Shopping, Fresh Food, and a Full Bar Laura L. Mills/ (330) 495-1917 101 Central Plaza S. cantonhistoricmarketplace@gmail.com (330) 223-8246 millshistorictower.com This is a collaborative space with over thirty small business owners which combine home decor, fresh foods and snacks, plants, jewelry and other grab and go food items. We also have a breakfast and lunch schedule everyday and happy hours Wednesday-Saturday. We have live music on First Fridays and occasional pop up classes of different

Completely Cookied 5842 Middlebranch Ave NE Canton, OH 44721 www.completelycookied.com A Dream Baked By Emily, Crafting Joy, One Cookie at a Time

Crafting joy and spreading happiness is the dream come true for Emily Philpott. Completely Cookied was founded in April 2022 as a manifestation of Emily’s baking passion and her desire to share delicious cookies with the world. From their humble beginnings as a tent vendor at local markets, they have grown to create the iconic Cookie Caboose - a mini horse trailer that symbolizes their incredible journey.

Specializing in gourmet cookies weighing 1/4 lb and custom buttercream cutouts, Completely Cookied loves what they do. You can find them at various events in NE Ohio or order online. Let them be part of your special celebrations!

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About My Organization Global Payments helps businesses around the world enable commerce and provide exceptional experiences to their customers. Our payment technology and software solutions enable merchants and developers to deliver seamless customer experiences, run smarter operations and adapt quickly to change. Because if it has anything to do with commerce, we are already on it.

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Hamsher Insurance is an independent insurance agency providing personal and commercial insurance solutions. We work with individuals, families, and business owners to protect their assets, manage risk, and prepare for the unexpected.

Founded in 1961, the agency has grown from a small, local office into a trusted regional partner serving clients throughout Ohio. Our team specializes in business insurance for contractors, technology firms, retail and hospitality, nonprofits, and professional service organizations—along with personal lines including home, auto, and life insurance. Our approach is straightforward: build strong relationships, provide trusted guidance, and help clients move forward confidently.

Mission: Providing a path forward before the unthinkable happens.

Hisrich Family Dentistry LLC 4264 Fulton Dr. NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 493-8400 www.guyhisrichdds.com A healthy and happy smile is the ultimate goal here at the dental office of Hisrich Family Dentistry. With the help of our professional and welcoming staff, your dentist in Canton OH shows their commitment to providing you with the best dental and oral care and treatment around!

Combined with the latest technology and years of dental experience, Dr. Hisrich wishes to give patients high-quality care that they deserve in order to share your healthy smile with the world. Here at our Canton OH dental office, we offer a variety of services for adults and kids alike, including dental cleanings for your bi-annual checkups, cosmetic

Hometown Roofing & Construction is proud to bring top-tier roofing and construction services to homeowners and businesses in Uniontown, OH. With years of experience and a strong commitment to quality, we provide dependable solutions for roof installations, repairs, and replacements tailored to the diverse properties in Uniontown. Whether your home requires a new asphalt shingle roof, metal roofing, or prompt storm damage repairs, our skilled team delivers durable and long-lasting results. We recognize the challenges of Ohio’s unpredictable weather and are dedicated to ensuring your property remains protected with superior craftsmanship and responsive service.

It’s Shear Perfection Salon 3941 Navarre Rd SW Canton, OH 44706 (330) 546-0043 itsshearperfection.glossgenius.com It’s Shear Perfection Salon is a newly opened hair salon that offers services ranging from cuts, color, styling, waxing, and more!

across the United States. For over 20 years, owner Tony Lockridge has led the company in creating high-quality outdoor advertising displays that help local and national businesses reach their audiences.

With a strong track record of successful projects, Lockridge Outdoor is known for its attention to detail, innovative use of technology, and longstanding customer and business relationships.

Mr. Lockridge is a U.S. Army veteran and holds an Executive MBA from the University of Utah. He is passionate about supporting American businesses through impactful outdoor advertising.

Parson Insurance Agency Inc 4779 Higbee Ave NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 956-4200 www.parsoninsurance.com Personal and Business Insurance

Pathways Community Center 2866 Whipple Ave NW, Unit 1 Canton, OH 44708 (330) 639-1018 pathwaystosuccesscounseling.org Pathways to Success Counseling & Community Center is more than a counseling office — it is a place of refuge and rebuilding for women, children, and families in Canton, Ohio. Rooted in compassion and guided by trauma-informed care, Pathways was created to meet the needs of those who often fall through the cracks: single mothers navigating life after abuse, families struggling with poverty, and young adults searching for stability and hope.

Lockridge Outdoor Advertising Jen Schmidt (330) 464-5972 www.CEISads.com Ceisigns.com Lockridgeoutdoor.com CEIS is a Lockridge Outdoor company

Praxis Development LLC Canton, OH (216) 802-8017 contact@praxisadvantage.org praxisadvantage.org

Lockridge Outdoor Advertising is a veteranfounded, family-owned business specializing in the development and operation of billboard advertising

Praxis Development helps mission-driven organizations achieve lasting impact by aligning employee well-being with organizational

Better Teams. Greater Impact.

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NEW MEMBERS effectiveness. We strengthen workplace culture, build leadership capacity, and streamline systems to support both people and mission. Our consulting approach guides nonprofits, communityfocused enterprises, and public agencies toward sustainable growth and meaningful change.

Led by Jordyn Wheaton, M.A. (expected January 2026) in Industrial–Organizational Psychology, Praxis Development combines research-based insight with lived experience to strengthen organizational systems and leadership capacity.

Jordyn helps mission-driven organizations navigate change with clarity and purpose.

Drawing on a background in nonprofit leadership, program development, and behavioral science, Jordyn partners with clients to design strategies that enhance leadership, improve culture, and build lasting capacity. His approach is practical, data-informed, and grounded in the belief that meaningful impact begins with healthy, empowered teams.

With expertise in industrial-organizational consulting, leadership and board development, process improvement, and change management, Praxis delivers measurable results, stronger retention, and long-term sustainability. At Praxis Development, we believe that when people thrive, communities flourish.

Sanctuary Hospice Hospice wherever the patient calls home Christie Kello, Program Director 3515 Massillon Rd, Suite 150 Uniontown, OH 44685 (234) 260-3790 info@sanctuaryhospiceoh.com www.sanctuaryhospiceoh.com Sanctuary Hospice is focused primarily on comfort and pain management for our patients. Our care team provides an extensive collection of services including nurses, nursing, home health aides, durable medical equipment, medical supplies, medications and volunteers – all free of charge related to the hospice diagnosis.

Our Key Objectives: • Keep patients from unnecessary hospital visits – all too often we see patients nearing the end of their lives unnecessarily traveling to and from the hospital, often via traumatizing ambulance rides.

These visits are incredibly disrupting for patients, their caregivers and families and frequently result in negative physical outcomes. Instead, our team of clinicians allows patients to be cared for wherever they call home – providing the comfort and pain management needed to weather any physical disruptions.

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• Engage in frank conversations – Like advance directives, we are firm believers in asking the right questions and knowing how to best achieve the goals.

Sanctuary provides and pays for these services: • All clinical staff services, including our physician Medical Director, RN Case Manager, Certified Nurse’s Aide, Medical Social worker and Chaplain.

Volunteer services are also available.

• All medications associated with the terminal diagnosis for symptom control and pain relief • All needed medical equipment, such as oxygen, a hospital bed, wheelchair and more • Respite care as needed, through paid placement of the patient in a long-term care facility for 5 days • 24 hour emergency on-call services • 13 months of bereavement care for family members You will have an experienced team of physicians, registered nurses, certified nurse aides, medical social workers, spiritual care, and trained volunteers available to help you and your family manage your illness.

Sibila Entertainment DJ & MC Services, Vintage Transportation & Venue Dan Sibila, Owner PO Box 36831 (330) 268-3046 Sibiladan70@gmail.com https://www.sibilaentertainment.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SibilaEntertainment/ https://www.instagram.com/ sibilaentertainment/ Sibila Entertainment is a group of business passions starting back in 1989 as a DJ company that eventually became Get Down Sound evolving to include Vintage Coach Limo and The 41 Club.

Having performed at over 1,500 private events, we strive to provide the best experience at all events.

Get Down Sound performs at 50+ premier events each year and is continuing to grow using the best in class audio systems, lighting and effects as options at all shows from school dances to 5-star wedding receptions. Vintage Coach Limo has some of the most classic cars available for your special occasion including Cadillacs from 1938 and 1957. Lastly, The 41 Club is our exclusive venue hosting special events for up to 75 people with the backdrop of our most special cars in the background; a true living museum.

Let our passion of music, cars and unique venue be a part of your next special event.

TTG Financial, Inc. 4790 Douglas Cir. NW, Suite 102 Canton, OH 44718 (330) 491-2220 www.TeamTTG.com TTG Financial is a Registered Investment Advisor, a Fiduciary. Taking on fiduciary responsibility is the highest legal duty from one party to another. As such, a RIA is bound ethically and legally to always act in the best interest of your clients. Other advisor classes, although they may be very reputable, operate under a “Buyer Beware” regime.

Our primary focus is on generating above average, risk adjusted market returns. In addition, we consult and advise on any and all financial and investment topics with considerable expertise in Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, and 401K Administration. Therefore, we sell no products such as Insurance or Annuities, and are Fee Only, so we do better when you do better.

We have a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Master Registered Financial Consultant (MRFC), Qualified Pension & 401K Administrator (QPA, QKA) and a Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) on staff working WITH you and FOR you to achieve your goals. There is no cookie cutter approach.

Every client’s needs are unique.”

Tom Hamsher Insurance Agency, Inc PO Box 27 Sugarcreek, OH 44681 (330) 852-4087 www.hamsherinsurance.com Providing a path forward before the unthinkable happens.

Being an independent agency means we shop and compare the best insurance options on your behalf to find the best combination of cost and coverage.

If you’re looking for a better insurance experience, you’ll love doing business with us.

Window & Bath Expo 4437 Whipple Ave NW Canton, OH 44718 (330) 227-8073 www.BathExpoCleveland.com We specialize in replacement windows, entry doors and bathroom remodeling. Our Showroom is open to the public 24 Hours per day 365 days per year!

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Join us for holiday festivities including, entertainment, refreshments, sleigh rides, singers, dancers, fireworks and Santa!

5:45pm: Christmas Tree lighting with Mayor William V. Sherer II 6pm: Stage show 6:50pm: Fireworks sponsored by Zeigler Bolt & Parts Plus: Little Roaming Railroad sponsored by SARTA

720 Market Village of Shops sponsored by Marathon Santa & Mrs. Claus sponsored by BellStores Horse/sleigh rides sponsored by Pro Football Hall of Fame Photo Booth sponsored by Consumers national Bank Entertainment sponsored by United Way

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Need Healthcare Coverage for Your Small Business?

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The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and AultCare have partnered to offer healthcare coverage through a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA).

The MEWA was developed to provide additional options to employers and to help control the costs of healthcare benefits. Medically underwritten MEWA rates may provide a less expensive option than a smaller community rated plan obtained under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This plan is available for small group employers with less than 50 employees.

Product Overview • Employee health benefit plan options • Vision coverage included • Groups are not subject to ACA community rating

Eligible Employers • 2-50 eligible employees

For Chamber membership information, call 330-456-7253.

For health fund information, contact your independent broker or your AultCare representative.

• 75% minimum participation requirement • 50% minimum employer contribution for single coverage • Chamber member in good standing • Member in good standing with the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Benefit Plan Options • 16 plan options

All AultCare health plan quote proposals include commission, unless otherwise specified.

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• Traditional copay plans • Health plans/health savings account (HSA) compatible • Dental coverage available upon request

The power of your TPA claimsat Work Situational Awareness examiner relationship

In today’s fast-paced work environment, having an acute awareness of our surroundings is a crucial skill that helps employees recognize and avoid potential hazards and dangers around them. The term ‘Situational Awareness’ refers to one’s ability to observe and understand their environment, comprehend potential hazards and predict their impact. Everyone has this ability, but As a Sedgwick TPA customer our goal is to always provide you with comprehensive and immediate service for all of it is not always used to its fullest potential.

your workers’ compensation claim needs. Part of that service includes a dedicated claims examiner assigned to

Heightened situational awareness is very helpful to all workers, but can be especially effective for those who have a changing

your work account who can offer a detailed plan of action to assist you in navigating the Ohio workers’ compensation environment or those who are required to perform a variety of different job tasks, each with their own unique hazards.

Examples include operators of powered industrial vehicles or heavy machinery, outdoor workers where changing weather condisystem. tions occur, construction workers on job sites, service providers, educators and even healthcare workers.

WhenToyour experiencesofathis workers’ yourcore assigned claims examinerawareness: will typically gain company a better understanding concept,compensation let’s take a lookclaim, at the three elements of situational

receive notice of the claim within a few days of the filing. Their immediate goal is to complete a claim review of all 1. Observation - this is the ability to recognize what is happening in the environment around us. This may sound simple, documentation thatwith they can notify you of any concerns with the information on file. Some of the butavailable in today’sso world countless distractions, it can be challenging. caution signs they monitor include: • • •

2. Comprehension – understanding the importance of how the actions of co-workers and the things we observe relate to our current tasks and situation. This is a form of hazard identification.

Prior medical history to the same body part

3. Predicting - anticipating future outcomes based on the current situation and assessing how they may impact not only A delay in seeking treatment ourselves, but also our work tasks and our coworkers. By identifying and recognizing hazards, we can develop the necVague or inconclusive injuryordescriptions essary steps to eliminate minimize concerns.

•Simply Medical treatment discrepancies put, as we observe the environment in motion around us, we continuously assess for potential threats and respond

appropriately to minimize danger to ourselves and discipline others.

•quickly Theand injury is reported soon after a known employer •As we Hobbies or extracurricular that could cause the reported injury gain a better understandingactivities of what situational awareness is and how it plays a role in the workplace, training employees is step. conditions The benefitsthat of training on alongside situational the awareness include the following: •the next Medical co-exist primary diagnosis (comorbidities)

3 Enhanced Safety: Improved situational awareness helps employees identify hazards before they become accidents,

Once the validity a claimthe is verified your claims examiner will develop a detailed plan of action to monitor and therebyofreducing risk of workplace injuries and incidents.

help move the claim to final resolution either through full and final settlement of the claim or a full duty return to 3 Better Decision Making: Employees adept at situational awareness are better equipped to assess risk, choose appropriwork. ate response actions and make informed decisions quickly, which is vital in an emergency situation.

3 Increased Efficiency: By being keenly aware of one’s surroundings, employees can detect obstacles, avoid redundant Early communication with your claims examiner can provide clarity in the investigation process, reduce tasks and better coordinate work efforts with colleagues.

administration delays and ensure forward motion of the claim, which is a benefit to both you and your injured worker.

3 Improved Communication: Employees attuned to their environment can communicate more effectively about ongoing tasks, potential hazards and production or workflow changes, leading to better teamwork and synergy.

3 unfortunate Creating a Safety A better understanding thethe workplace an environment where open communicaWhile it is an factCulture: that workers do get injuredofon job andfosters the majority of those claims are credible,

tion about safety is encouraged. Employees are more apt to report hazards and share concerns without fear of reprisal,

a strong relationship your assigned claims awareness. examiner who can review what options are available to you as the reinforcing with the importance of situational

employer to mitigate time and expense in the claim is one of the best tools you have in your toolbox. Their expert

Situational awareness isn’t just a skill—it’s a mindset. By staying alert and engaged, employees contribute to a safer, more ef-

knowledge of the Ohio Workers’ Compensation system can help youleadership make informed decisions that will lead to ficient workplace.

Organizations can build this culture through training, and continuous improvement. successful claim outcomes.

If you would like to know more about Sedgwick’s safety services or would like to schedule a confidential consultation, please contact Andy Sawan at andrew.sawan@sedgwick.com or 330-819-4728.

If you have any questions, contact our Sedgwick program manager, Dominic Potina at 614-579-4723 or dominic.potina@sedgwick.com

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