Business Excellence Awards of Greater Canton Honorees of this year’s Business Excellence Awards will be recognized during the gala awards dinner held on Tues., May 3, at The University Center at Kent State University at Stark.
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Tuesday, May 3 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception 6:30 p.m. dinner/awards ceremony The University Center at Kent State University at Stark 6000 Frank Ave. North Canton 44720 Cost: $48 Thursday, May 5 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. La Parrilla Mexican Grill 111 Cleveland Ave., SW in downtown Canton Cost: Free! RSVP online at ystark.org
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ystark! Monthly Meet-Up In April we took you on a mini-journey to Japan, and in May, we are taking you south of the border! Join us for a Cinco de Mayo celebration at La Parrilla Mexican Grill in downtown Canton.
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First Friday – Gone to the Dogs Come sniff around the Downtown Canton Arts District at the First Friday on May 6… we’ve Gone to the Dogs! If you bring your favorite furry friend you can enter them into the Doggy Fashion Extravaganza or let them run the Super Doggy Agility Course. Bringing a less furry friend? Tour the new exhibits and enjoy all of the fine art, food, music and activities – there won’t be a thing that won’t make you want to “sit” and “stay” around downtown for the entire evening!
First Friday, May 6 6 – 10 p.m. Downtown Canton FREE!
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2011 Safety Council Awards Banquet On Tuesday, May 10, the Stark County Safety Council and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will honor area companies who are committed to maintaining a safe workplace during the 2011 Safety Awards Banquet at Skyland Pines Event Center.
Tuesday, May 10 5:30 p.m. social hour; 6:30 p.m. dinner Skyland Pines 3550 Columbus Road NE in Canton Cost: $35
Spring NETWORK 2011 On May 11, social media master Josh Best of The Karcher Group will lead you on a networking journey through four, fast-paced hours of energized networking activities, complete with icebreakers and new ways to think about networking online.
Wednesday, May 11 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Alex D. Krassas Event Center 251 25th St. NW in Canton Cost: $25 RSVP by May 8
The eyes have it: Looking beyond your safety glass program MAY SAFETY COUNCIL LUNCHEON Ocular injuries are a serious threat that can lead to long-term disability and the subsequent vision loss can have devastating lifestyle consequences. Maxim-eyes your vision safety with the May 12 Stark County Safety Council Luncheon.
Thursday, May 12 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St., in Canton Cost: $16 Reservations are required RSVP by May 9
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Reinventing From the Ground Up May AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring ForeverLawn At this month’s Fast Break, you’ll hear from Brian and Dale Karmie, owners of ForeverLawn, one of the largest synthetic turf brands in America.
Friday, May 13 7 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott 4375 Metro Cir. in North Canton Cost: $18 members; $21 members less than 48 hours in advance; $25 non-members RSVP by May 11
10th Annual Tourism Luncheon Winners of the “Best of Stark” awards will be announced at the 10th annual Tourism Luncheon on Friday, May 13 at Lakeside Banquet and Meeting Center in Navarre.
Friday, May 13 11:30 a.m. networking reception, 12:15 p.m. lunch/awards ceremony Lakeside Banquet & Meeting Ctr. 5225 Leona Avenue SW in Navarre Cost: $16 per person; $115 per table of 8
Hit a hole-in-one at the fourth Annual ystark! Golf Outing ystark! is hosting its fourth Annual Golf Outing at Shady Hollow Country Club on Monday, May 16. Get your foursome together for a day of YP networking, socializing and dominating on the course!
Monday, May 16 8:30 a.m. check-in 10 a.m. shotgun start 4:30 p.m. cash bar Shady Hollow Country Club 4865 Wales Ave. NW in Massillon Register by May 4 Thursday, May 19 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Walsh University 2020 East Maple Street in North Canton Cost: $10
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Minority Business Forum The Stark County Minority Business Association will be sponsoring a Business Forum on Thursday, May 19, at Walsh University from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Canton Regional Chamber is a proud supporter of the SCMBA and the upcoming business forum.
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Race right into summer with Stir After Hours in May At the Stir After Hours on Thursday, May 19, step out of Stark County and into Tuscany at Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro. We’ll be kicking off summer with our networking powerhouse on the Piazza at Gervasi, overlooking the stunning vista and lake, and celebrating the 2012 Canton Marathon!
Thursday, May 19 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro 1700 55th Street NE in Canton Cost: $5! RSVP by May 17
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Third annual Taste of Canton Taste of Canton, a downtown food festival now in its third year, will be held on Thursday, May 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the Kresge Green in downtown Canton (near 301 Market Ave. N). This incredible spring festival, featuring local flavor and local fare, is brought to you by the Canton Development Partnership (a department of the Canton Regional Chamber) and The Repository.
Thursday, May 26 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Kresge Green in downtown Canton Market Ave. between Third & Fourth Streets N Cost: Small plates are $2-6 each Purchase tickets by May 25, get 30 tickets for $25
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