REGIONAL SUMMIT: Workforce Solutions in a Child Care Crisis
A crisis that affects everyone. Economic studies show that the absence of quality child care for children under three results in a yearly loss of $5.48 billion in earnings, productivity, and revenue in the State of Ohio.
The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Great Start for Great Futures Coalition and Groundwork Ohio, invites employers, community leaders and child care experts from across our region to explore innovative, employer and community-driven solutions that support working families and strengthen our workforce including the child care workforce.
The September 9 event will help strengthen connections across Stark and surrounding counties – Carroll, Columbiana, Holmes, Portage, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne. Our goal is to create practical solutions that support the workforce, economy, and communities in our region.
See page 7 for more information
Date: September 9, 2025
Registration and breakfast: 7:30
Presentation: 8am-1pm
Tickets: $25
Register at: CANTONCHAMBER.ORG
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Networking Series
QuickConnect Luncheon September 17 at La Pizzaria
What your business needs to know about the One Big Beautiful Bill
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.
This session includes a panel discussion of subject matter experts who will detail and dissect various pieces of the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill that stand to impact your business. Attendees will learn about new and improved tax credits, economic development tools, regulatory changes, child care incentives, and more.
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We are deeply grateful for your past support and commitment to our mission. Past gifts have helped us celebrate remarkable success in our 39th year — and now, as we enter our 40th, we need your support once again to continue this important work.
John Rizzo Vice President of the Akron Canton Advocacy Alliance (Moderator)
Dave Supelak Principal, CLA
Kathy Krohn Partner, 415 Group
Reed Westcott Vice President, National Small Business Association
Presenting Sponsor:
Marketing Matters
Marketing Tips for Professional Services: Five Plays to Go from First Meeting to Signature
For Canton Chamber members in professional services — whether you are a lawyer, accountant, consultant, recruiter, therapist, cybersecurity expert, marketing agency owner, real estate professional, or coach — the most important sales currency is trust. Prospects are not buying a physical product; they are investing in your expertise, judgment, and ability to deliver meaningful results.
To consistently move a relationship from first introduction to signed engagement, you can rely on five proven plays that combine visibility, generosity, and operational excellence.
ACHIEVE SPEED OF TRUST WITH VISIBLE PROOF
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From the moment a potential client encounters you, they are assessing your credibility. You can speed up their decision by clearly showing your expertise. Share concise bios that highlight credentials, specialties, and experience. Give a brief overview of how you work, including your process and timelines. Present anonymized examples to explain the problems you’ve solved, your approach, and the results, while ensuring your materials comply with your profession’s advertising rules. Making your credentials and results visible helps prospects feel confident moving forward more quickly.
GIVE BEFORE YOU ASK BY HOSTING PRO CLINICS PRODUCTIZE A LOW-RISK STARTING OFFER
Demonstrating expertise before asking for business builds goodwill and trust. Hosting a recurring “Pro Clinic”, either in person or online, gives Chamber members a focused, educational opportunity to connect with you. Structure these sessions as one-hour blocks divided into short Q&A slots. Keep them educational, prepare with a brief intake form, and rotate topics to address timely challenges such as cybersecurity for small businesses, essential contract clauses, or hiring compliance basics. Offer each attendee a simple checklist and a clear next step that can naturally lead to further engagement. This approach positions you as a trusted advisor and often results in future business.
Many prospects hesitate because of uncertainty about results or budget. You can reduce this friction by offering a clearly defined, fixed-fee starter package. This could include an assessment, a set of recommendations, and a prioritized roadmap. Price it to encourage quick decisions and design it to flow seamlessly into your full-scale services. Delivering quick, tangible value builds confidence and makes it easier for clients to commit to larger projects.
Your Chamber membership can be a powerful sales asset if used strategically. Commit to one Tip Club and engage consistently. At Business After Hours, aim to have a few meaningful conversations and follow up within a day. For AultCare QuickConnects, identify key people to meet beforehand, ask thoughtful questions tied to the topic, and share useful resources. Sponsoring Chamber events can raise your profile among target audiences, especially if paired with logo placement, speaking opportunities, and a valuable resource such as a downloadable guide. You can also reach members via paid email blasts or newsletter ads promoting workshops, clinics, or tools, always with a clear call to action.
In professional services, the way you deliver your work can generate as much business as the work itself. Respond promptly to inquiries and proposals to set a professional tone. Standardize your onboarding so each client receives a welcome message, a named contact, a checklist of needed materials, and a simple progress tracker. Gather reviews or share anonymized quotes where regulations allow. Track referrals that result from exceptional service. A consistently strong client experience often becomes your most effective marketing tool.
Ready to put these Five Plays into action for your firm? UB Advertising partners with professional service providers to design trust-first marketing strategies, build reliable referral systems, and launch targeted campaigns that drive measurable growth. Let’s work together to map out a clear, results-driven plan for the rest of 2025, so you can move from ideas to signed clients faster. Contact us to get started.
REGIONAL SUMMIT: Workforce Solutions in a Child Care Crisis
This event will bring together leaders from Stark, Summit, Wayne, Carroll, Columbiana, Holmes, Portage and Tuscarawas counties to explore together the child care challenges and opportunities we face, which are critical to the health of our regional workforce, economy and communities.
Where:
Pro Football Hall of FameNash Family Event & Conference Center
2121 George Halas Dr NW Canton, OH 44708
Date: September 9, 2025
Registration and breakfast: 7:30
Presentation: 8am-1pm
In partnership with Scan code to register
Tickets: $25 For Information visit: CANTONCHAMBER.ORG
Stark Summit Wayne Holmes Tuscarawas Columbiana Carroll
Portage
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SCALING SUCCESS: STRATEGIES & STORIES FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES
Join us for a dynamic Lunch & Learn hosted by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and presented by MAGNET, designed to inspire and equip business leaders who are ready to scale and grow their business.This special session will be divided into two impactful parts:
Part One: Scaling Up Your Business – Practical Strategies from the Experts
Gain valuable insight from MAGNET’s team on how to position your business for growth.
Featured Speakers:
Dave Sluka – Strategy, Marketing & Sales Service Director, MAGNET
Lee Watson – President, CEO & Chairman, AECO Companies
Part Two: Real-World Results –Success Stories from Scalerator® NEO Graduates
Hear firsthand from local businesses that have completed the Scalerator® NEO program and achieved measurable growth. Learn about the journey, the obstacles, and the outcomes from peers who have done the work.
Featured Graduate: Eric McKimm, ProTech Security
Monday, September 8 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce 222 Market Ave N Canton, OH 44702
Pricing: $15 includes lunch and program
Once You Get ’Em, How Do You
Once You Get ’Em, How Do You Keep ’Em?
You own a small business or runa nonprofit and
You own a small business or run a nonprofit and need an employee. You launch a search, spreading the word through friends, posting in newspapers, online job boards, or both. You read résumés. You hold interviews. The process takes time and money.
Your efforts pay off when you hire someone who seems like a perfect fit. Then, far too soon, that person leaves.
The reasons vary:
•Misunderstandings about the job.
•A workplace culture that doesn’t feel welcoming.
•A better offer elsewhere.
•A relocation.
•A shift to part-time work. Some reasons you can’t control. Others you can.
At SCORE, we know that finding the right person is only half the job. Retaining them is just as important. That’s why we treat retention as part of the recruiting process—and we practice what we preach with our own volunteer mentors.
Here’s what works for us, and what might work for you:
Our Retention Process
•Strong Onboarding:
oA formal orientation that explains what we do, when we do it, and how we do it.
o Training that includes shadowing a seasoned mentor before working independently.
oAssigning a veteran member as a guide or coach.
oCompleting an online introduction to our code of ethics.
o Tip: Some organizations use AIpowered onboarding tools to help new hires or volunteers learn policies
Misunderstandings about the job.
and processes more quickly through interactive guides and training simulations.
•Early Involvement:
o Invite participation in team initiatives.
track engagement, ensuring everyone stays connected and informed.
•Ongoing Appreciation:
A workplace culture that doesn’t feel welcoming.
oInvolve them in program planning
o Use strengths to shape roles
o Tip: AI can help match people’s skills to the right projects by analyzing résumés, profiles, or past contributions, making sure they’re placed where they can succeed from the start.
•Open Communication:
o Sharing progress toward annual goals each month.
o Holding monthly meetings, sending regular emails, and keeping members informed through our newsletter, This & That.
o Recognizing contributions regularly, both in public and in personal ways.
o Tip: AI can help track milestones, achievements, and anniversaries so recognition is timely and specific.
In short, our process builds a strong sense of belonging. When people feel valued and connected, they’re more likely to stay. And word travels—about your culture, your leadership, and your workplace. A welcoming environment strengthens your brand and makes it easier to attract (and keep) great people.
shift to part-time work. Some reasons you can’t control. Others
o Tip: AI-assisted communication tools can help personalize updates and
To find a mentor who has experience in the employee retention process, visit score.org.
BUS AFTER NESS HOURS
Join us at the Canton Palace Theatre for a theatrical night of networking and learning all about the Palace100 expansion project! Enjoy food, concession stand treats and bar offerings while making connections in one of Canton's iconic venues.
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! Please contact Erica Barnes to secure your spot: erica@cantonchamber.org.
What is a Clay Shooting Event?
The Chamber Clay Classic is your chance to enjoy a unique networking experience while trying your hand at a new and exciting hobby. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or a complete beginner, this event offers a relaxed, fun atmosphere to build connections and break a few clays!
Shooting tips
Train your gun on the clay pigeon as soon as it’s thrown, then pull away and aim slightly ahead of the pigeon’s flight path before firing. Keep the gun moving through your shot.
The pigeon’s flight path will remain consistent, so practice several shots with varying lead times until you hit it.
Clay pigeon
Schauer Group client advisor Austin Davis has earned his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation - an industry credential obtained by only 4 percent of risk management professionals.
The Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation offers a master’s-level education in propertycasualty insurance, providing both industry expertise and leadership training. While it typically takes several years to finish, Austin completed his CPCU in less than a year.
“Austin sets the tone for what it takes to be successful at Schauer Group with his strong work ethic and drive,” Schauer Group President and CEO Joseph D. Schauer said. “He is committed to growing his industry expertise, and the education gained through the CPCU will help him continue to advise and serve our clients with excellence.”
Austin started at Schauer Group in 2024 as a client advisor in the firm’s Canton
BIZ Bitz
office. In his role, Austin is responsible for new business development, client analysis, risk management program design, and servicing and retention efforts.
Austin joined Schauer Group with previous experience from his time as an insurance company sales associate. He graduated from Ohio Dominican University with a degree in finance and sport management, and he recently completed the Leadership Stark County Spotlight for Young Professionals program.
Have business news you’d like to share via Biz Bitz? Send your news release to michael@cantonchamber.org.
• Live music
• Food
SEPTEMBER 20, 3-9 PM
• A Biergarten (including Ohio craft beers)
• Games for kids and adults
• Competitions such as a beer stein holding, hot dog toss, stein racing, pretzel eating and more!
Early Bird Tickets
General Admission Presale: $5
$10 (9/1– day of)
Tasting Ticket Presale: $25 (ages 21+ only)
$30 (9/1– 9/19) • $35 (day of)
DAVIS
7 SESSIONS • 7 EXPERTS • 7 TOPICS
THE PROGRAM:
Developing talent from within your workforce is the best way of supplying leadership to your people. Your people see opportunity instead of stagnation.
You identify better leaders from within than you do from an external interview. Your leaders are better respected when they have come up through the ranks.
THE COST:
$850 Chamber Members
$1200 Public
THE TIME: Mondays, 2-5pm
THE DATES: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov. 3, 10, 17
THE LOCATIONS:
Walsh University and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
TOPICS:
Motivating, training, planning, teamwork, effective communication, resolving conflicts, problem solving, process improvement, adjusting your methods to the personality of your employees, employment law and more.
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Become a Sponsor: 2025 Signature Events Lineup
Boost your brand visibility, support the community, and connect with thousands of local professionals and families.
JACKSON OKTOBERFEST & FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, Sept. 20 | 3:00-9:00 PM
Live music, food trucks, Ohio craft beer, stein-holding contests, and fun for all ages.
Sponsorships: $500 – $2,500
VINTAGE CANTON
Thursday, Oct. 9 | 4:30-9:00 PM
Wine tasting from around the world, beer & cocktails with small bites, live music, and artisan vendors.
Sponsorships: $1,500 – $10,000
New! Wine Region Sponsor: $2,500 – Feature a curated wine region with your brand front and center.
LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN
Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 5:30-8:30 PM
14 city blocks of lights, sleigh rides, live performances, fireworks, and Santa!
Sponsorships: $500 – $7,500
ANNUAL DINNER
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Celebrate business excellence with keynote speaker Walt Bettinger, former CEO of Charles Schwab. Corporate Sponsor Table: $4,000
CHAMBER CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, Aug. 29 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ryder Cup-style golf showdown between Canton, North Canton & Alliance Chambers.
Sponsorships: $250 – $3,000
CLAY SHOOTING
Friday, Oct. 17 | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
The Chamber’s first-ever clay shooting for business leaders and pros.
Sponsorships: $500 – $2,000
EMERGING LEADERS CONFERENCE
Friday, Nov. 14
A day of insight, networking, and development for rising young professionals.
Sponsorships: $500 – $3,000
Interested in sponsoring?
Contact: Melinda McNutt
Vice President of Development melinda@cantonchamber.org (440) 855-9097
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MEMBER RENEWALS
Absolute Home Health & Hospice
NSAO
Adult Career & Technical Education-Canton City Schools
Akron Building & Outdoor Maintenance dba Riverreach Construction
America’s Best Bowstrings, Inc
Andreas Furniture
Dan Buxton Roofing, LLC
ArtsinStark, The County Arts Council
Atlantic Food Distributors
Avo Behavioral Health
B.F. Plastics, Inc.
Barrington Carpet
Bartell & Bartell Ltd.
Hannah’s House 119
Bethel Miller Memorials - The Conti Memorial Group
Bluegrass Irrigation and Lighting Incorporated
Bonsky Heating & Cooling
Brittany Minocchi - Barrett Financial Group LLC
Brookwood Management Services
Brew Kettle Hall of Fame
Building Industry Assoc. of Stark and East Central Ohio
C.F.I. Interiors
Cherry Blend Coffee Roasters Ltd.
Access Health Stark County
Cintas Corp.
Clark Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
Classico Landscapes, Inc.
Condado Tacos
Conrad’s Tire Express and Total Car Care
Culver’s of North Canton
Minerva Enterprises, LLC
Dan Braucher Import Automotive
Davidson Well Drilling LLC
FOFM, LLC
Standards of Excellence Pre-K Academy
dlhBOWLES, Inc.
Kendel Welding & Fabrication, Inc.
Doug’s Auto Service Inc.
Dutchcraft Truss & Component Inc.
ESMET Inc.
Giant Eagle on the Strip
Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio
Hammer & Nails, Inc.
Hoopes Fertilizer Works, Inc.
Hudec Dental
Hyatt Place Canton
I Group Technologies/Image Armor/RTP Apparel
ImpulseGUIDE.com, LLC
Indenco Inc
Adelman’s Truck Parts Corp
Kylcase Metals LLC
Alliance Coins and Jewelry
Stocks Draperies
Run to You Racing
JMW Trucking Services Inc
John A. Shutsa and Associates
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Material Handling Specialists
Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio, Inc.
K & M Coffee Service, Inc.
Quality Poured Walls, LLC
Brandywine Construction & Restoration
Kohler Coating
TNT Disposal, Inc.
Legends Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Bryan J. Terhune Jr. DMD Inc.
VANTAGE Aging
Lucky Shoes
Maconachy Stradley Insurance Agency Inc.
Zenergy Pilates & Wellness
Wellmore Centre
Massillon Container Company/Vail Industries
RBS General Contracting LLC
Enbridge
Carroll Meadows, Inc.
PC Net Techs
Mid’s “True Sicilian Pasta Sauce”
MJ Excavating Ltd.
Mr. Mike’s Catering, LLC
NAI Spring Commercial Realty
Northside Auto Repair, Ltd.
OhioMeansJobs Stark and Tuscarawas Counties
Pageantry Innovations LLC
Paragraphics, Inc.
Personal Touch Bartending Service (The)
Pivot Staffing
PNC Financial Services Group (The)
Progressive Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Ram
Pulmonary Physicians Inc.
American Petroleum Institute
Refuge of Hope Ministries
Reliable Ready Mix Co.
Remedy Body Bar LLC
Sam’s Club
Swallen, Lawhun & Co.
Schulman, Roth & Associates
O.M.E.M., LLC
Serving Area Military & Veterans dba SAM Center
Go Shred Secure Document Destruction, LLC
Stanley Miller Construction Co
Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery
Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority
Stark Storage & Logistics
U.S.P. Sandblasting and Painting Inc.
Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse
The ABCD, Inc.
The Commercial & Savings Bank
Tidewater Logistics Operating LLC / AP Shale Logistics Management Co LLC
Zehner’s Service Center, Inc.
5-Star Metering
U S Casting Company
Vern Dale Water Experts
Westfield Bank, FSB
SpringHill Suites Canton - Shree Vithal Krupa
Zeiger Industries
Offering Healthcare Coverage Options for Small Businesses
The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and AultCare 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 MEWA rates may provide a less expensive option than a smaller community rated plan obtained under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Product Overview
• Self-funded plan with fixed monthly payments
• Vision coverage included
• Groups are not subject to ACA community rating
For Ch amber membershi p i nfor m at 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 eligible employees
• 75% minimum participation requirement
• 50% minimum employer contribution for single coverage
• Member in good standing with the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Benefit Plan Options
• 16 plan options
» Traditional copay plans
» Health Savings Account (HSA) compatible
» Dental coverage available, upon request
NEW MEMBERS
WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in August. We encourage you to patronize their businesses. If you know of other businesses that would benefit from Chamber membership, please contact Autumn Zerbe at autumn@cantonchamber.org
Club Prive
henrylim@clubpriveohio.com (234) 215-2407
4715 Hills and Dales Rd. NW Canton, OH 44708 www.clubpriveohio.com
Welcome to Club Prive, a premier fine dining destination in Canton, where innovation meets tradition. Originally founded as an exclusive private dining club, Club Prive has been a secret haven for culinary and wine enthusiasts, offering an unparalleled dining experience for select members. Today, we are thrilled to share that experience with the public, inviting everyone to indulge in the exquisite world of refined dining that our founding members have come to cherish.
Our Culinary Philosophy: At Club Prive, we believe in the artistry of food, crafting every dish with passion, precision, and creativity. Our evolving seasonal menu, created by Executive Chef Greg Burgess is inspired by local ingredients and global flavors, merging the finest produce, premium seafood, and prime cuts of meat with cutting-edge culinary techniques. From innovative appetizers to decadent desserts, each plate is a masterpiece designed to elevate the senses.
Cut & Dry Restoration
admin@cutanddryresto.com
(330) 203-2338
1531 Commerce Dr. Stow, OH 44224
www.cutanddryresto.com
Cut & Dry Restoration, founded in 2020, has quickly earned a reputation for integrity, quality, and outstanding customer service in the restoration industry. Our expert team specializes in water damage restoration, mold remediation, and cleaning services, using advanced technology to return properties to their pre-loss condition. We offer emergency response and guide clients through personalized recovery plans and insurance claims to ensure a smooth restoration process. Education and clear communication are central to our approach, empowering clients to make informed decisions every step of the way. Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to expanding our services and setting new standards in the industry while easing the burden of disaster recovery!
Doc’s Bar and Grille susannmartin03051@gmail.com (330) 440-4642
217 2nd St. NW Loft 1005 Canton, OH 44702
Eclectic Consulting + Bookkeeping
Jenna Edwards 2631 Demington Ave. NW Canton, OH 44708
eclecticconsulting.co jenna@eclecticconsulting.co www.eclecticconsulting.co
We believe creative businesses deserve more than patchwork systems and scattershot decisions. Craig brings calm, clarity, and structure through professional bookkeeping that reflects how your business truly runs—
making sure the numbers are organized, accurate, and easy to understand. Building on that foundation, Jenna draws on over 20 years in entertainment, production, and brand strategy to help shape offers, messaging, and direction that actually fuel growth.
Together, we create businesses that work— from the inside out—where strategy and spending work in sync to move you forward with confidence. As new Chamber members, we’re excited to connect, collaborate, and champion the success of our local business community.
Guess Motors Inc info@buyguess.com (330) 627-2146
457 Steubenville Rd. SE. Carrollton, OH 44615 www.buyguess.com
Hartville Internal Medicine PA minervamc1@yahoo.com (330) 488-0767
113 Cedar St. S. East Canton, OH 44730 www.josephaminkhalilmd.com
Kibbe Consulting, LLC
greg@kibbeconsulting.com (574) 286-1924
5834 Westfall St. SE. Waynesburg, OH 44688 www.kibbeconsulting.com
Over the years, Greg has worked in a steel processing company and served in local church ministry. The steel processing company taught him much about learning
NEW MEMBERS
as a life long endeavor while learning how to lead and motivate people to accomplish their work well. Much of what he learned about leadership began there. When he was called into ministry and led a church for almost 20 years, his leadership skills and learning were honed as he faced many circumstances over those years. These were two very different career yet they both served to help him realize his love for pouring into others and watching others grow
His view of and relationship with God have significantly shaped his view of coaching and mentoring others using a softer approach filled with grace and truth. As a consultant and a coach, grace and truth two sides of the same coin for creating accountability and growth.
Legacy Roofing
lalvarez@legacyrfg.com (330) 645-6000
800 Killian Rd. Akron, OH 44319 legacyroofing.com
Legacy Roofing is Ohio’s leading commercial and residential roofing service provider. For more than a decade, we have set the standard for quality and reliability, protecting businesses, property managers, and homeowners across Northeast Ohio and beyond. Our team specializes in commercial flat roofing, steep-slope roofing, preventative maintenance, and emergency storm response, delivering solutions that keep facilities safe, secure, and watertight.
Our success is built on accountability, integrity, and a relentless drive to improve. We believe strong relationships are the foundation of lasting partnerships, which is why we treat every client’s project with the same care as if it were our own. From the first inspection to project completion, our team takes pride in doing things the right way—never cutting corners and always holding our work to the highest standards.
As a Master Contractor with Holcim Elevate
and a Platinum Preferred Contractor with Owens Corning, we bring our clients industryleading products backed by the strongest warranties available.
Our Mission: To protect and preserve what matters most—businesses, homes, and communities—through roofing solutions that stand the test of time. Beyond installing energy-efficient and environmentally responsible roofing systems, we are committed to operating with forward-thinking practices that create long-term value for our clients. By investing in training, innovation, and partnerships, we ensure every roof we install not only protects today but also contributes to a stronger, more sustainable future.
Jeffrey S Masin MD jmasinom@sbcglobal.net (330) 379-9070
3085 W. Market St. Suite 102 Fairlawn, OH 44333 www.jeffreymasinmd.com
Quickflow Plumbing jamey@plumbwithquickflow.com (330) 904-0768
5052 15th St. Sw Canton, OH 44710 www.plumbwithquickflow.com
The Stark County Manufacturing Workforce Development Partnership (330) 312-3267
222 Market Ave N Canton, OH 44702 www.starkmanufacturing.org bhbennett@bhbennett.org
The Stark County Manufacturing Workforce
Development Partnership (SCMWDP) is a nonprofit, manufacturing employer-led organization dedicated to strengthening the manufacturing workforce in Stark County. Endorsed by the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association, SCMWDP supports local manufacturers in their growth and expansion by:
• Promoting manufacturing career pathways
• Providing inclusive training and education
• Sharing best practices across the manufacturing workforce development community
Membership is free and open to manufacturers, workforce development professionals, economic development organizations, educators, community-based organizations, and other businesses that support the manufacturing sector.
SCMWDP’s signature programs highlight and promote the wide range of career opportunities in manufacturing and include:
• Second grade reading and activity book.
• All county second grade coloring contest
• Free middle school summer camps
• All county high school manufacturing day with coordinated tours of local plants
• Candidate recruitment, training, entry level placements, and candidate career coaching
• Upskilling technical and non-technical training and access to funding
• Monthly all-member meetings
Visit www.StarkManufacturing.org for more information and membership application
Summit Academy Canton Secondary valerie.hughes@summitacademies.org (330) 453-8547
2791 Mogadore Road Akron, OH 44312 summitacademies.org/canton-secondary
United Dental Laboratories, Inc. rhonda@uniteddentallabs.com (330) 253-1810
261 South Ave P O Box 418 Tallmadge, OH 44278 uniteddentallabs.com
NEW MEMBERS
Whole Latte Love Café 1308 S. Main Street North Canton, OH 44720 234.360.CAFE (2233) cafe@wholelattelovecafe.org wholelattelovecafe.org linktr.ee/nclattelovecafe
Beth A. Humbert, M. Ed., CRC Founding Director. Beth has dedicated 25 years to helping people with disabilities achieve meaningful employment. A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor by trade, she has partnered with government agencies, private organizations, and nonprofit programs to provide individualized support, career coaching, and advocacy for the populations she serves.
Beth’s passions lie in creating opportunities
for independence, self-determination, and inclusion in the workforce, and she brings a wealth of experience in program development, workforce training, and community engagement. The mission at Whole Latte Love Café is to enhance and empower the lives of differently-abled adults through specialized job training and community support.
In 2017, after witnessing the limited vocational options for her own daughter with Autism during the transition from high school, Beth chose to leave her professional career to make a tangible difference in Stark County.
Today, the café represents inclusion and change. It provides a platform where people with disabilities can now be seen, heard, and valued. Whole Latte Love Café successfully held its grand opening in January 2022 and plans to expand its services in September 2025 with Whole CommUNITY Academy.
Please consider joining our cause by celebrating our differences with a cup of joe, endless smiles, and contagious joy.
Whole Latte Love Café is a nonprofit 501 ©3 organization, EIN # 37-187094
