October 2010 issue
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vol. XLII no. 10
Business Takes Flight this month at Stark B2B Expo 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 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.
Networking, enticing programs and the best in B2B exhibitions – all in one place on Oct. 21! On Thursday, Oct. 21, the Canton Regional Chamber and The Repository will present a
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Community Salute Awards Hot Business on the Burner!
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Fall Network
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AultCare Fast Break Breakfast 11 Diversity Conference CVB Photo Contest Winner
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Leadership Encounter Bus Tour Directory Updates Due
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PerplexCIty! Recap CEO Mulleet&Eat
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HOFEF Photo Contest Winner Fire Prevention Breakfast
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Safety Council Luncheon Great Pumpkin Race
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New Members BizBitz October Calendar
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In addition to the exhibit floor, attendees can attend excellent business programs – with topics including marketing, sales and more – along with networking events like the B2B breakfast and luncheon. And be sure to stop by the Social Media Café, brought to you by The Karcher Group, Morris Office Environments and ystark! The Business to Business EXPO is sponsored by the Akron-Canton Airport, Mercy Medical Center and The Corporate University, Kent State University at Stark. (continued on page 25)
Maximize Your ROI: Return on Intern! AN INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP FOR NORTHEAST OHIO EMPLOYERS Find them here • Hire them here • Keep them here This is a workshop, with the emphasis on work. At the end of the four-hour session, participants will have learned how to create an Internship Program Plan that specifically meets their business needs and that can be immediately implemented. This workshop will be facilitated by NOCHE staff and is built on years of experience working with employers, managing NEOintern.net, and extensive market research with Northeast Ohio businesses and college students. In addition, The Corporate University, Kent State University at Stark will present information about their internship program. This is the perfect session for any Northeast Ohio employer interested in starting an internship program or improving an existing program. We especially encourage small business owners and entrepreneurs to attend—if you don’t have (continued on page four)