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Connect with approximately 500 business owners, CEOs, executives and community stakeholders from across the Stark County region. This year’s event will feature a fireside chat with Lucian Boldea, President and CEO of The Timken Company.

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Board Matching and Training Leadership Stark County is collaborating with BVU (Business Volunteers Unlimited) to bring Board Training and Board Matching back to our community. Whether you currently serve on a nonprofit board, are interested in getting involved, or are an Executive Director or nonprofit staff member, this training is for you. The morning will be packed with practical information, new insights, and tools to help you better understand effective board service. Please note: To participate in Board Matching, participants must complete the Board Training session.

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• Connects professionals with opportunities • About 10–15 representatives of nonprofit organizations will participate. • Organizations will share their mission, programs, and opportunities for involvement. • Both participant and organization will indicate confidentially which to continue conversations with. • If the interest is mutual, contact information and resume/bio will be shared, and both participant and organization will take it from there.

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Wednesday, Dec. 2, 5:30 - 8:30pm Join us for holiday festivities including, entertainment, refreshments, roaming railroad, sleigh rides, singers, dancers, Merry Marathon Market, fireworks and Santa! 5:45pm: Christmas Tree lighting

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On Saturday, November 28, 2026, Small Business Saturday will encourage consumers to shop locally, creating opportunities for businesses across our region to boost Q4 sales and build customer relationships that extend into 2027. Chamber members can capitalize on the occasion through targeted promotions, collaborative marketing, and local business partnerships.

Brick-and-Mortar: Drive Foot Traffic & Repeat Sales Small Business Saturday can bring additional shoppers into retail stores, restaurants, cafés, and local venues. The goal is to turn that November traffic into repeat visits during the slower months of January and February. • Beat the Q1 Slowdown with Bounce-Back Offers: Give customers a voucher with their November 28 purchase that’s redeemable in January or February 2027, encouraging them to return after the holiday rush. • Create Neighborhood Cross-Promotions: Partner with nearby businesses to exchange customer incentives. For example, a boutique could offer a discount at a neighboring coffee shop, while the coffee shop promotes an exclusive offer at the boutique. Both businesses benefit from increased exposure and potential new customers.

Online & Service Businesses: Digital Promotions & Holiday Offers Online businesses and service providers can participate in Small Business Saturday without being open on November 28. Launching promotions during Thanksgiving week gives customers time to explore offers and make purchases online. • Launch Thanksgiving Week Promotions: Schedule email campaigns, social media posts, and website offers ahead of November 28. Give customers time to explore your offers and make it easy to purchase gift cards, book services, or take advantage of limited-time promotions online. • Create Giftable Service Packages: Offer digital gift cards or prepaid packages for services such as home cleaning, interior design consultations, fitness sessions, or wellness treatments. Present them as holiday gifts with clear pricing and simple purchasing options. • Partner with Local Retailers: Work with a participating retailer to offer a complementary service or exclusive perk with qualifying purchases. For example, a home décor shop could include an offer for an interior design consultation, introducing shoppers to a local service provider.

Connect with Local Businesses Through the Chamber Directory The Canton Regional Chamber Business Directory is a useful resource for planning Small Business Saturday partnerships and finding local vendors for year-end business purchases. • Find Cross-Promotion Partners: Search the directory by category or location to identify businesses that complement your own. For example, a wellness provider could partner with a local juice bar on a joint promotion, or a boutique could team up with a nearby salon to offer customers exclusive discounts. • Source Year-End Purchases Locally: Use the directory to find fellow Chamber members for corporate gifts, holiday catering, employee appreciation items, and business supplies. These purchases support local companies while building relationships that can continue into the new year. PRO-TIP FROM UB ADVERTISING Set aside 10 minutes this week to explore the Chamber Directory and identify potential partners. Reach out by November 13 to give everyone time to coordinate promotions, prepare marketing materials, and launch campaigns ahead of Small Business Saturday on November 28. Planning a joint promotion? UB Advertising can help you develop your campaign strategy and prepare your holiday landing pages to turn seasonal interest into sales.

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plan more affordable than ever. Even more impactful, recent legislation introduced a new employer contribution tax credit, allowing eligible businesses to claim a credit of up to $1,000 per employee per year for contributions such as matching or profit sharing. This credit is available for up to five years, starting at 100% in the first two years and gradually phasing down. When combined, these credits can substantially reduce, or even fully offset, the cost of establishing and funding a 401(k) plan, creating a powerful opportunity for employers to enhance employee benefits while lowering their tax burden.

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Ernst & Young LLP FocusCFO Formet-Clevenger & Gordon Funeral Home Fresh Mark Inc. Froggy’s Car Wash Furbay Electric Supply Company (The) General Color LLC Generations Child Care Center LLC Global Payments Grand View Exterior Systems Group Management Services Hall, Kistler & Company LLP Hampton Inn - Massillon Harmon’s Pub aka Lance Patrick Enterprises Inc. Harold’s Equipment, Inc. Harrison Paint Company Hear For You Audiology Hear The Possibilities Heather’s Place Higgins Excavating LTD Hilscher-Clarke Electric Co. Hisrich Family Dentistry LLC Holderbaum Sewer & Drain Service Holmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Hometown Roofing & Construction H-P Products Inc. Huntington National Bank - New Market It’s Shear Perfection Salon Jackson Township Fire Dept Kempthorn Motors Inc. Kent State University at Stark KeyBank KIKO - Realtors, Auctioneers & Advisors Kouris Electric Layland Motors Linden Healthcare Consulting LLC Little Flower Family Practice Lockridge Outdoor Lucia’s Steakhouse Luntz Services Corporation Mama Guzzardi’s Italian Restaurant Mamas and Misfits Mann Marketing Marathon Petroleum Company, LLC Marathon Staffing Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce MAX Tree Service MentorStark Merrill Lynch MJK Electrical Engineering, LLC Morrow & Meyer, LLC My Favorite Travel Agent NDN Logistics LLC

Next Wavelength Communications, LLC (The) OASIS Surgery Center Ohio Paper Tube Paarlo Plastics Inc Panattoni Development Company Parson Insurance Agency Inc Pathway Caring for Children Paxos Plating Inc Pfund Superior Sales Inc. PHI Cares Pinnacle Care Providers Pinnacle Press Inc. Pioneer Financial Services Inc Powell Chiropractic Clinic Praxis Development LLC RacePenguin REMAX Crossroads Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc. Sanctuary Hospice Scheetz Companies Seibert Keck Insurance Shady Hollow Country Club Shattered Window Productions Sibila Entertainment SJK Machine LLC Sluggers & Putters Amusement Park Smith Development Corporation Snyder & Co., CPAs SoL Harris/Day Architecture St. Joseph’s Federal Credit Union Stark Industrial, LLC Stark Management Services, Inc State Farm - Robert Garner Stoneman Law Office Co LPA Stumpy’s Tree Service, LLC The Bowdil Company The Graves Law Firm The M. Conley Company The Repository Tom Hamsher Insurance Agency, Inc Total Living Center TruckCorp, LLC TTG Financial, Inc. Turf Tailors Lawn Care Services Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce Walsh University Wastewater Solutions LLC Water-Watts Inc. White Dumpster Window & Bath Expo Windy Hill Hardwoods, Inc. Wishes Can Happen Inc. Young Volvo

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Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) is celebrated its 80th anniversary on October 13, marking eight decades of connecting Northeast Ohio to opportunity. The milestone also marks the launch of a refreshed brand identity and redesigned website that reflect CAK’s continued commitment to providing a welcoming, convenient travel experience. CAK opened in October 1946. Commercial airline service began in 1948 with American, Capital, Eastern and United Airlines. From serving 43,032 passengers in its first year of commercial service, CAK has grown to welcome nearly 1 million travelers annually. The redesigned website offers a more intuitive, engaging and user-friendly experience, making it easier for travelers to plan their trips and access the information they need. n Gervasi Unveils The Christmas Villa, a New Holiday Escape. Four themed suites, one shared lobby, and a whole lot of Christmas spirit come together for guests ready to make the season unforgettable. The Christmas Villa brings together one of each of Gervasi’s festive suite themes; Pinkmas, Candy Cane Lane, The North Pole, and Deck the Halls inside a single villa, including use of the Villa’s spacious, decorated common area for the length of their stay. Every reservation includes complimentary cookies and milk, because at Gervasi, the little details are the ones guests remember. The Christmas Villa is available for reservation now at bookings.gervasivineyard.com/offer/gervasi-vineyard/ christmas. Individual Christmas Suites may also be booked separately, subject to availability. n 53rd Annual Christkindl Markt returns. A premier juried fine arts and crafts show – and holiday tradition for Stark County. Christkindl Markt will be held November 13 and 14, 10am to 5pm, at the Canton Museum of Art and Cultural Center for the Arts. Christkindl Markt will feature over 60 artisans with talents ranging from jewelry, ceramics, pottery, glass, metalworks, fibers/wearables, holiday and home décor, and much more. Other offerings will include The Christkindl Sweet Shoppe; Silent Auction; Sure Bet and Basket Raffles, generously supported by local and regional businesses. Expanded again this year is Tabletop Tree Treasures and More, an assortment of decorated 2-3 foot trees, along with holiday centerpieces and medium and small decorated lanterns for sale. Admission: $10 at the door, $8 pre-sale at the museum. Parking is also free. n Stark State receives $2.5 million grant to leverage AI for student academic and career success. With Title III funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, Stark State College will launch its groundbreaking SPARC (Successful Pathways to AI-Ready Careers) project. The five-year project will leverage AI to improve enrollment, retention and graduation rates and fill in-demand jobs in the region. Stark State’s SPARC project will assist faculty in integrating AI into teaching and learning and embed employer-led, career-specific AI competencies into high-demand programs. The project will use AI to improve student support services and tutoring. It will also enhance career services, expand partnerships with employers, particularly smaller companies, and provide data and information to improve student academic and career success. n 2027 will mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of Stark Parks. Through the past 60 years a lot has changed: the number of parks and trails; the quality and quantity of events and programs; interaction with guests and volunteers; and the overall magnitude of impact made in enriching life in Stark County. Events and activities are planned to celebrate this exciting milestone so look for more information to come early in 2027 or visit starkparks.com.

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WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce last month. We encourage you to patronize their businesses. If you know of other businesses that would benefit from Chamber membership, please contact Sydney at campanaro@cantonchamber.org glass replacement and repair.

Abby’s Helping Hands, Hopeful Hearts 6810 Manchester Rd., New Franklin, OH 44216 (330) 620-7136 abbyshelpinghandshopefulhearts.org Abby’s Helping Hands, Hopeful Hearts’ mission is to provide assistance to low-income families with children by providing various necessary services. We work with local school districts and communities to adopt families, children, and homeless teenagers at Christmas time. We are a 100% volunteer-run organization that allows all the funds to go directly to helping families, children, and homeless teens.

Bejah Enterprises llc Dba: Ztech Professional Auto Care & More 1300 Whipple Ave NW Canton, OH 44708 (330) 478-1401 Aftermarket auto accessories and protection. Auto

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NEW MEMBERS last mile. Not generic HR. Not a payroll shop with a delivery vertical. How we treat our clients We are a small firm on purpose. You get people who know your name, your contract and your drivers, not a ticket number in a queue. When you call, someone who already understands your operation picks up, any day and any hour. No two operations are run the same way, so we do not force a standard package onto yours. We build the engagement around how you want to work, take on the pieces you want handed off, and revisit the arrangement as your business changes. If something you need is not on our list, ask us anyway. Industry expertise Margins in last-mile delivery are narrow. Every dollar of non-core overhead comes straight out of the owner’s take. Every one of our services is delivered from our US based office by our own people, never an offshore vendor. We think of ourselves as margin protectors. We know what a contract renewal looks like, how a settlement statement reconciles, what a BWC auditor asks for, and where contractors most often lose money without noticing.

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and we operate from 29 locations in the United States covering all major industrial hubs. Highly experienced local partners operate in each of their markets focusing on project sourcing and execution. We have a proven international track record in the development and management of industrial, office, and build-to-suit projects. While enjoying the benefits of an international development firm, operational and financial responsibilities reside at the local market level. The local presence is a key success factor for us, providing in-depth local market knowledge and relationships and generating a wide base of business opportunities.

Heather’s Place 816 Harrison Avenue SW Canton OH 44706 (330) 418-7789 eric@kandkplumbing.com Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Closed Monday and Tuesday) A gathering place for breakfast, lunch, and community. Served fresh daily, with a side of kindness. • Americana Comfort Food: Serves breakfast and lunch items including pancakes, homemade biscuits and gravy, burgers, sandwiches, gyros, wings, and fresh-cut fries. • Signature Dishes: Features “Mom’s Deluxe Waffle,” which combines homemade waffles with mashed potatoes and gravy. • Legacy Menu: Includes a small selection of Greek dishes and a dedicated legacy room honoring the space’s previous owners.

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Stucky Sayner Architects 4450 Belden Village St NW Suite 800 Canton, OH 44718 (330) 353-8784 sara@stuckysayner.com www.stuckysayner.com Renovations, healthcare, higher education, community buildings, childcare, restaurant, and laboratory Our work focuses primarily on restoration and renovations of existing buildings. These projects reflect our core values of respecting the past while addressing present needs while also contributing to an inclusive and sustainable built environment. We are an EDGE/WBE certified woman-owned architecture firm providing innovative solutions customized for each unique client and situation. Hardworking, honest, always focused on quality and a superb attention to detail, Stucky Sayner Architects provides their clients with unparalleled customer attention and satisfaction.

2026 Canton Regional Chamber

Executive Board

Board of Directors

CHAIR Mark Wright President AultCare

Dr. Tim Collins President Walsh University

James Lambo Vice President – Auditing The Timken Company

Joseph D. Schauer President & CEO Schauer Group

Dr. Timothy Crone President Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Ralph J. Lober II, CPA, CEPA President & CEO Consumers National Bank

Michael Sirpilla CEO Society Brands

Joseph Luckring Regional President The PNC Financial Services Group

Leonard Stevens CEO Stark County Minority Business Assoc.

C. Stephen Mackenzie President & CEO Stark Economic Development Board

Jeff Talbert Superintendent Canton City School District

SENIOR VICE CHAIR & CORPORATE SECRETARY Sue Grabowski CEO Desidara VICE CHAIR Dan DeHoff CEO Dehoff Development Company VICE CHAIR Matt Halter President & COO Solmet Technologies, Inc. VICE CHAIR Jeff Snyder Senior VP & Market Leader First Financial Bank TREASURER Eric Schreiber CPA 415 Group IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Christopher Goff Chairman, President and CEO Employers Health

Joseph Daleiden Senior VP – Commercial Banking KeyBank Jeff Floyd CFO Hilscher-Clarke Electric Company Teresa Golden President Environmental Flooring Group

Pete Opperman Vice President, Retail Market Manager Farmers National Bank

Justin Hardesty Financial Advisor Hardesty Partners & Jackson Twp. Trustee

Ronald Paydo Market President Akron/ Canton Huntington National Bank

Mary Ellen Icaza CEO / Executive Director Stark Library

Jim Porter President Pro Football Hall of Fame

Gregory L. King President University of Mount Union

Elaine Russell Reolfi President/CEO CommQuest Services Inc.

Dustin J. Vrabel Managing Partner Buckingham, Doolittle, and Burroughs, LLP Thomas West President and CEO Greater Stark County Urban League Scott M. Zurakowski Attorney at Law Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA

PRESIDENT & CEO Jeff Dafler Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

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The 2026 credit survey is open An annual, national survey of small businesses The Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) is administered every fall across the United States as a collaboration of all 12 Federal Reserve Banks. Reporting and data products are released throughout the following year and cover special topics that vary by survey cycle. The Federal Reserve conducts research on small businesses and other key economic sectors as part of its role in supporting a healthy economy. SBCS reports and data products are part of broader small business research across the Federal Reserve System. The survey data and reports focus attention on small business’ performance, challenges, credit experiences, and issues in different industries and places. Take the survey

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Santa is making his list! It’s happening! The Stark County Safety Council Steering Committee is hitting the runway for a PPE Fashion Show at the December 10 Luncheon. Each trip down the runway will feature two models at a time. One will be dressed correctly, while the other... not so much. We’ll have everything from welding helmets and chainsaw chaps to high-vis gear, arc flash suits, respirators, harnesses and more. Your job is to spot who made Santa’s NICE list and who belongs on the NAUGHTY list. Expect some questionable safety choices, a few runway poses and plenty of laughs along the way. Date: Thursday, December 10 Time: Noon - 1 PM Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., Program begins at Noon Pricing: $25 (includes a delicious buffet and salad bar) Location: Alex D. Krassas Event Center 251 25th St., NW Canton, OH 44709

BRING A TOY! We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. All toys stay right here and will be delivered to kids in Stark County this Christmas. Let’s fill Santa’s sleigh! No time to shop? You can bring cash or a check made out to “Toys for Tots.”

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ACTION Flashback!

Dueber Hampden factory combined the Dueber Watch Case Company (founded by John C. Dueber in 1864 in Cincinnati/ Newport, KY) and the Hampden Watch Company (founded in 1877 in Springfield, Massachusetts). John Dueber acquired a controlling interest in Hampden in 1888 and moved both operations to Canton. The 20-acre lot along Dueber Avenue SW between Tuscarawas Street and Sixth Street SW consisted of two massive, red-brick factory buildings. By 1890, the company was producing 600 watches a day, had 1,000 employees, and possessed net assets of $2,600,000. Each watch case was made of 57 pieces using 14-karat-gold cases and 17 jewel movements. Becoming one of the world’s largest watch producers, growing to employ over 2,300 workers at its peak. After facing post-WWI economic declines, bankruptcy, and receivership in 1927, the company’s factory machinery, equipment, and key engineers were purchased by the Soviet Union’s Amtorg Trading Corporation in 1929–1930. Eventually shipping the company to Moscow. The original Canton factory buildings stood until the mid-1960s, when they were torn down to make way for Interstate 77.