August Action Newsletter 2010

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August 2010 issue

vol. XLII no. 8

Business Takes Flight at NEW B2B EXPO Enjoy sales, networking & education opportunities on Oct. 21 This October, the Canton Regional Chamber and The Repository will present a NEW spotlight event for Stark County businesses – the first annual Business to Business EXPO. This daylong tradeshow will feature products and services from more than 100 area businesses, as well as offer rich networking opportunities and educational programs for regional business professionals. Large and small businesses alike will showcase products and services to thousands of attendees on Thursday, Oct. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Ave. N in downtown Canton. In addition to the

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Hot Business on the Burner!

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Community Salute Nominations 8 Vintage Canton

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AultCare Fast Break Breakfast

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Blues Festival Wrap-Up CVB Photo Contest

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Leadership Programs ystark! Fellowship

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ysta rk! Inte rge n e rational Summit HOFEF Thank You

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SCSC Luncheon SCSC Expo

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New Members BizBitz August Calendar

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exhibits, attendees can attend several business programs – with topics including marketing, HR, sales, technology and more - along with a breakfast and luncheon event featuring keynote speakers. The keynote speaker for the first annual B2B EXPO is Robert L. Fornaro, chairman, president and CEO of AirTran Holdings, Inc., and its subsidiary, AirTran Airways, Inc. Fornaro has 30 years of marketing, planning and management consulting experience. Prior to joining AirTran, he operated a successful aviation consulting practice and held positions with Northwest Airlines, Braniff, Inc., Jesup & Lamont Securities, Inc. and Trans World Airlines. A Long Island, N.Y. native, Fornaro has a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and a master’s (continued on next page)

Creating a Culture of Inclusion in 21st Century Business Key concepts explored at Canton’s first diversity conference The Stark County Human Resources Association, an affiliate of SHRM, and the Canton Regional Chamber are bringing the first ever comprehensive diversity conference to Canton on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The conference aims to define diversity and inclusion within the workplace, and demonstrate how these important business practices can influence the strength and prosperity of the workplace and the community at large. Topics include Diversity & Inclusion 101, Diversity Impact on Economic Development, Developing Your Company’s Inclusion Plan and Recruiting and Retaining Minority Talent. In addition to these educational sessions, the afternoon conference program will consist of an (continued on page three)

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