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New Board Members .......................................... 2Oil & Gas Monthly Update ................................... 3AultCare Fast Break Breakfast ............................. 5Chamber Annual Golf Outing .............................. 5Business Excellence Awards ................................ 6Spring NETWORK ................................................ 8Taste of Canton .................................................. 9Canton Blues Fest ............................................... 9CVB FAM Tour ................................................... 10Stark State College Survey ................................ 10Enshrinement Festival Chairmen ................. 11-13Leadership Signature Program ......................... 14Leadership Profile ............................................ 15Stark County Safety Council .............................. 17ystark! Fund Drive ............................................ 20ystark! Young Professional Profile ..................... 22Funding Partners ............................................. 23New Members .................................................. 25BizBitz ............................................................. 26April Calendar .................................................. 27

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The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Shaledirectories.com will present Midstream Seminar: Education and Opportunity, on Tuesday, Apr. 9, as the next event in the Oil and Gas Business Development Seminar series.

Billions of dollars are being invested in pipelines and processing plants to get the energy from Utica Shale wells to market. This essential link in the development of the Utica will be the subject of the Apr. 9 seminar. You will learn what’s happening, and you will be encouraged to think about your business opportunities in this buildout.

Among the speakers and topics are:

• Brent Breon of Caiman Energy, which is partnered with Dominion on a $1.5 billion midstream project called Blue Racer.

• Scott Hallam of Access Midstream, which is engaged with M3 Momentum and EV Energy Partners on a $900 million midstream project.

• John Durand of Crosstex Energy, on the work his midstream company in the Utica. (cont. p. 19)

MIDSTREAM OIL & GAS SEMINAR: Education and Opportunity

As a member of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, you’ve always enjoyed vast networking and promotional opportunities for your business. Now, the Chamber has launched CantonBusinessNews.com, a new promotional website exclusively for Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Members.

As a Chamber member, you can post your news, events, discounts and speakers bureau listings all in one place for FREE! It’s the only way to reach our nearly 1,600 members.

Plus, beginning this spring, once our members have had a chance to share news on the site on a regular basis, we’ll begin sending member news digests via email to all Chamber members. That means that your news, events and listings will be sent to all Chamber members to read on a regular basis. (continued on page four)

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King and McKain join Canton Regional Chamber board of directors

“WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING ...

I can’t imagine our community without our Chamber. The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is an invaluable asset to the economic vitality of our community.

Joseph R. Halter, Jr., President, Solmet Technologies

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David A. King, president of Malone University, and Bradley R. McKain, Ohio refining division manager for Marathon Petroleum Company, LP, have been elected to the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce board of directors for three-year terms.

Dr. King currently serves as president of Malone University, an appointment he assumed in January 2012. Previously, he served for over 20 years at Eastern

University (Pa.), most recently as Provost. With over 30 years in human resources and higher education administration, prior appointments at Eastern have included executive dean of the Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies, chief development officer of the Campolo College of Graduate and

Professional Studies, vice president for administration and director of human resources. He has taught interpersonal and group communication in Eastern’s undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences, and human resources management and supervision in Eastern’s adult program. Dr. King earned his bachelor’s degree in social work from Eastern Mennonite University and a dual master’s degree in human services administration and human resource development from Villanova University. He holds a doctoral degree from Temple University in education leadership and policy studies with a concentration in higher education administration. Dr. King has served the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) as a director at the local, regional and national levels, serving as chair of the Eastern Region Board. In 2000, he was a co-recipient of the CUPA-HR Excellence in Human Resources Practice Award. In 2001, he was named the recipient of the Diedrich K. Willers Award from the CUPA-HR Eastern Region in recognition of contributions over a period of years to the cumulative knowledge

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board - Karen M. BrennemanHall, Kistler & Company LLP

Sr. Vice Chairman - Philip D. FracassaThe Timken Company

Vice Chairman - Brian BeldenThe Belden Brick Company

Vice Chairman - John A. Murphy, Jr.Day Ketterer Ltd.

Vice Chairman - William C. ShiversHuntington Bank

Treasurer - D. William AllenPro Football Hall of Fame

Immediate Past Chairman - Rick L. HainesAultCare

President & CEO - Dennis P. SaunierCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Corporate Secretary - Steven J. KatzCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce

BOARD OFDIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Katrina BartonWestfield Belden Village

Bruce BlaiseKenan Advantage Group

Thomas E. CecconiMercy Medical Center

R. Eric Dellapina FirstMerit Bank N.A.

Mark FleinerLG Fuel Cell Systems

Keith FullerChesapeake Energy Corp.

Jerry GilinDiebold Inc.

Greg HarbertCharter One/RBS Citizens, NA

Jason F. HauptKrugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths &

Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

Jan HeinOhio Desk

Dr. Para JonesStark State College

Terrance L. JonesMulti-Development

Services of Stark County

Geoff KarcherThe Karcher Group

Dr. David A. KingMalone University

Judith E. Barnes LancasterAttorney At Law

Bradley R. McKainMarathon Petroleum

Company, LP

Rick McQueenAkron-Canton Airport

Alan RodriguezJülz by Alan Rodriguez and

Rodriguez’s House of Stones

Mark J. SamolczykStark Community

Foundation

William C. ShiversHuntington Bank

Paul E. SiegfriedSiegfried Enterprises Inc.

Bruce M. SoaresBlack McCuskey

Souers & Arbaugh

Alice C. StephensThe Employment Source

Walter F. Wagor, Ph.D.Kent State University

at Stark

David M. WheelerAEP Ohio

Chris WhiteThe Repository

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Oil & Gas Developments Monthly Reportby David Kaminski, Director of Energy and Public Affairs

The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program thought that the Utica would create 21,400 jobs in 2012. That’s what an economic survey by Kleinhenz & Associates, a business research firm, told OOGEEP in a September 2011 study it commissioned.

Well, OOGEEP is happy to assert that their projection was wrong. The number in the most recent study on economic impact of the Utica, performed by IHS of Englewood, Colo., and released in December, is 38,800 jobs in 2012.

This higher-than-expected number was cited several times during presentations at the Ohio Oil and Gas Association winter meeting last month in Columbus. Your Canton Regional Chamber participated and was a sponsor of the meeting. So were several other Stark County businesses involved in oil and gas. The show again took over nearly all the space at the Hilton Hotel at Easton.

There have been several studies of economic impact since the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce became involved in promoting business opportunity in the Utica. To compare one study against another requires knowledge of the methods of gathering and analyzing data. Even so, there clearly is something very good happening in employment because of the Utica.

We see that plain as day in the hundreds of jobs that Canton-based Chesapeake Energy has brought to the Utica, through its central offices and its subsidiaries. We see that in the other companies that have come to Canton and Stark County, such as new Chamber members Access Midstream and Velocity Midstream, to help bring Utica gas to market. We also see that in the engineering and other professional services jobs that have come to the Utica Capital.

Stark County is taking advantage of business opportunity connected with the Utica, without feeling a strain on community resources. There are strains elsewhere.

One place that is feeling the strain is Carroll County, where most of Chesapeake’s drilling activity is occurring. Yet the Carroll County Chamber is full of good news, even though truck traffic can make a drive through downtown Carrollton take 20 minutes, according to Carroll County Chamber Executive Amy Rutledge.

She was one of the speakers last month at an Ohio shale economic development forum in Boardman, produced by the Youngstown Regional Chamber of Commerce.

The Utica has been good for Carroll County government, according to Rutledge. Sales tax receipts in Carroll County were up $600,000 in 2012 compared with 2011. Because of this extra sales tax revenue, for the first time in five years county commissioners did not have to cut their budget.

The roads in Carroll County may be in their best condition ever, thanks to the needs of oil and gas. Chesapeake and other companies are making roadway improvements before they bring truck traffic to a drill site. An estimated $40 million in infrastructure improvements have been made by the oil and gas companies. That’s about 10 times the county’s annual road improvement budget, according to County Engineer Brian J. Wise.

The Chamber leader said Carroll County never had major corporations who wanted to make investments in the community. Now, oil and gas companies are making gifts to the YMCA and the parks of the county.

People opposed to oil and gas exploration might want to listen to stories like this.

David KaminskiEnergy and Public AffairsCanton Regional Commercedavidk@cantonchamber.org

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Online at CantonBusinessNews.com, you’ll have access to:

Free News & Event Listings Online at CantonBusinessNews.com, you can post all of your news releases on topics from business growth, new hires, awards and accolades, product development, events and programs, and more. Each week beginning later this spring, each of our members will receive an email digest of all the member-related news and events posted for the week.

Speakers Bureau Directory With our speakers bureau listings, professional presenters and local experts alike can share details of their presentation prowess, provide samples of past presentations, and offer complete contact details to help them book events and engagements.

Member2Member Discounts Increase your exposure, increase sales, and make connections among Chamber members with these member-only discounts−by members for members.

How it worksUsing the new site is a simple two-step process.

Step #1 LoginGo online to our new website at CantonBusinessNews.com and enter your username and password in the login box located right on the homepage. Each company has one set of login credentials, and the Chamber emailed the login instructions out to the key company contact last month. Don’t have a username and password? Send an email to news@cantonchamber.org to request one.

Step #2 Post & ManageOnce you’re logged in, you can submit your news, events, discounts and speakers listings for your business. It’s free and easy, and full instructions are available on the site. Just login, follow the simple instructions to post your listings, and publish. You can even login and manage past news and other listings.

Thank you for your continued membership! We hope that this new membership benefit will help you grow your business. Please direct any questions or feedback to Jessica Bennett, director of marketing and events, at jessb@cantonchamber.org, or simply contact your membership sales representative.

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Food & Tourism: Better TogetherApril AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Barbara Abbott

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At the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Friday, April 12, join us for a morning with the “foodrepreneur” who launched Canton Food Tours.

Barbara Abbott will share her perspective on the rise of culinary tourism, what it took to develop Canton Food Tours, a look back at the first season and what’s in store this year. Plus, she’ll highlight the power of business-to-business collaboration that you can employ for your own business.

Beyond this important segment of the program, Fast Break attendees have the opportunity to obtain business leads

through enjoyable networking activities at an event that has built a reputation as one of the most energetic lead-producing sessions around. Bring a door prize valued at $15 or more and receive 30 seconds at the microphone to promote your business.

About the SpeakerAbbott grew up in Akron, attended the University of Akron, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology. After a 13-year career with Ohio State Parks, she “retired” to become a stay-at-home mom. In 2010, while on a girls’ trip to Scottsdale, Arizona, Abbott stumbled upon the concept of the food tour when the group signed up for a “Taste of Oldtown Scottsdale” Tour. She brought the concept back to Canton and started Canton Food Tours in 2012. She has completed her first season, and is planning diverse tours and events into 2013 and beyond.

The 2013 Golf Outing package includes 18 exciting holes, cart included, along with complimentary range balls, gifts, lunch and dinner—all for $110 per person.

Registration is limited to 144 players so sign your foursome up now! This is sure to be another sell-out.

SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLEMany levels of sponsorship are still available for the 2013 Membership Golf Outing, and we’re happy to customize a package for you! Make sure you get brand exposure at this sell-out event!

For more information, contact Whitney Prather, events and marketing manager, at (330) 458-2073 or whitneyp@cantonchamber.org.

Our SponsorsThis year’s outing is made possible by presenting sponsor Cintas, along with eagle sponsors (to date) including: AultCare, The Karcher Group, Mercy Medical Center and The Repository.

Wednesday, June 2610 a.m. Shotgun StartTam O’Shanter Golf Course5055 Hills and Dales Rd. NW in CantonCost: $110 per golfer

Annual Chamber Golf Outing | June 26 • Tam O’Shanter Golf Course • 10 a.m. Shotgun Start

Friday,Apr.12|7a.m.registration•7:30a.m.program|CourtyardbyMarriott,4375MetroCircleinNorthCantonCost: $18 member, $25 non-members | RSVP by Apr. 10

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Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce announces 2013 Business Excellence Award winners

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The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2013 winners of the Business Excellence Awards of Greater Canton.

This year’s Business Excellence Award winners include Gervasi Vineyard, For Paws Blue Cross Animal Hospital, TruBridge Inc., OMNI Orthopaedics and Steel Equipment Specialists, Inc. In addition, Tam O’Shanter Golf Course received the “Committee’s Choice” award. And the first annual Emerge Award for Entrepreneurs will be awarded to Barbara Abbott, president of Canton Food Tours. This new award honors outstanding entrepreneurs that have been in business for five years or less.

All winners will be featured in an article in the May issue of our Action Newsletter.

The Business Excellence Awards committee, chaired by Louanne Kiko, independent accounting consultant, selected this year’s winners. Selections were made on the basis of business and employment growth, expansion of operations/efficiencies, consistent outstanding customer service, investments in capital improvements, innovation/expansion of product line(s), responsiveness to business and industry challenges and adversity, and consistent community involvement.

Winners of the Business Excellence Awards will be honored on Tuesday, May 7, at a distinguished ceremony and gala dinner at The University Center at Kent State University at Stark. Tickets are $50 and tables of 10 are available.

Visit CantonChamber.org or contact Monique Thompson Kennedy at (330) 458-2070 to register.

The second annual Business Excellence Scholarship Award, presented by Day Ketterer and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, will also be presented the evening of the Business Excellence Awards event. The scholarship will be awarded to the local student who writes the winning essay entitled: “The Impact of Business and Free Enterprise on the Development and the Continuing Success of the United States as a Global Leader.” The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12, and details regarding the application for the scholarship can be found at www.dayketterer.com.

The Business Excellence Awards of Greater Canton are made possible by our sponsors: Day Ketterer, Farmers National Bank, Hall, Kistler & Company LLP, The Repository and Stark State College. Tuesday, May 75:30p.m.cocktailreception6:30p.m.dinnerandprogramThe University Centerat Kent State University at Stark6000 Frank Ave. NW in North CantonCost: $50RSVP by May 1

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and stature of human resources within higher education. And in 2004 he was awarded the National CUPA-HR Distinguished Service Award and granted Honorary Life Membership.

A native of Indiana, McKain earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre

Haute, Ind. He has been employed by Marathon Petroleum Company since 1984. He spent the first 24 years of his career at the Robinson, Ill., refinery where he held a number of positions including operations manager, technical services manager, and products control manager. In 2008, he was appointed manager of technologies and RAD, relocating to Marathon Petroleum’s offices in Findlay, Ohio. In 2009, McKain moved from refining to Marathon’s transportation and logistics organization. There he led the terminal, transport, rail, and for a time, the marine groups. His most recent appointment beginning February 2013 brings him to Canton, Ohio, as manager of the Ohio Refining Division.

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Spring Network 2013 | Save the date for your chance to make 100 new business leads

Experience four, fast-paced hours of energized activities. You’ll acquire NEW business contacts and potential leads for your business and form true relationships with potential customers!

Spring NETWORK is being held at the Tozzi’s on 12th. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the continental breakfast, program and roundtable speed networking following from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $30andincludebreakfast.Register now online at CantonChamber.org or call (330)458-2070.

NETWORK is not just for sales and marketing associates; it will benefit anyone interested in establishing long-term relationships and increasing a company’s bottom line, including area business owners and purchasing agents. Every attendee will receive a registrant’s list for post-event follow-up and future contact. There is a maximum of two representatives per company permitted to ensure greatest networking exposure.

NETWORK is presented by the Canton Regional Chamber and signature sponsor Haines & Company.

Friday, May 178 a.m. registration8:30a.m.to12:30p.m.networkingTozzi’s on 12th421012thStNWinCantonCost:$30,includesbuffetbreakfast No Shows will be billed.RSVP by May 10

Tired of meeting the same people at the same networking programs with no end in sight? Want to freshen your sales database and make real connections with new people? At the Canton Regional Chamber’s NETWORK event on Friday, May 17, you’ll speed network with up to 100 new business contacts.

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Taste of Canton, a downtown foodie food festival now in its fifth year, is happening on Wednesday, May 22, and Thursday,May23, from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Market Square (301 Market Ave. N in downtown Canton).

This incredible spring festival, sponsored by Fishers Foods and featuring local flavor and local fare, is brought to you by the Canton Development Partnership (a department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce) and The Repository.

Stark County food enthusiasts will enjoy two days of the best tastes of Stark County, an increased selection of wines and microbrews, more seating, local artists, a children’s area and a variety of restaurants and entertainment. Best of all, it is all happening in the beautiful downtown Canton cityscape!

Tickets are on sale now at CantonChamber.org in dollar increments, and will be available soon at all Fishers Foods locations. Buy in advance of the event and receive30ticketsforthepriceof25!

Restaurants interested in participating or community members interested in volunteering in the Taste of Canton may visit TasteofCanton.com or call (330) 458-2072 for more information.

The Canton Blues Festival, presented by the Canton Development Partnership (a department of the Canton Regional Chamber) is back for its 12th year on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8. The widely popular two-day festival is free—but make sure you get the best views of the stage with our one- and two-day

Blues VIP Passes!Two-day Blues Festival VIP Passes are available for $75 per person. With your VIP pass, you’ll receive:

• 2-Day Canton Blues VIP Access, complete with evening appetizers (beginning at 5 p.m.), beer and soda, and private front of stage seating

• Advance notice of the year’s full entertainment line-up

One-day passes are also on sale for $45 per person.

Visit CantonBluesFest.com for details and the full entertainment lineup!

Get your Blues Festival VIP Pass quickly before they sell out—contact Erin Thompson, Blues Festival event manager at(330)458-2072orerint@cantonchamber.org.

Chamber and The Repository serving up fifth annual Taste of Canton next month

WANT THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE? Buy VIP Blues Festival Passes and enjoy incredible views and other perks

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The Canton/Stark County and Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitors’ Bureaus were awarded the opportunity to cohost a regional Familiarization Tour (FAM) in mid-February for bus tour planning professionals. The tour was held prior to the Midwest’s largest travel marketplace: Heartland Travel Showcase.

The FAM Tour allowed planning professionals to experience first-hand the potential tourism experiences available in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties. The goal of the tour is to encourage future tours to the area. The Canton/Stark and Tuscarawas CVBs escorted 14 Midwest bus tour operators around the region. During the tour, the tour planners had the opportunity to interact not only with Stark County tourism partners, but also with over a dozen regional partners, including Positively Cleveland, Akron/Summit County CVB and other attractions.

One of the highlights of the tour was a tradeshow and dinner at MAPS Air Museum. Stark County partners included the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Gervasi Vineyard, and Hartville Marketplace, among more than 30 others. “Tours of this magnitude allow us to give key tour planners an insider’s look at our amazing destinations. The dollars generated by tour buses to our region are a major driver of the economic impact of tourism,” said Allyson Bussey, tourism marketing manager for the Canton/Stark County CVB.

Since the tour, several tours have been booked, which will impact the community by over $100,000.

Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau cohosts regional Familiarization Tour

Stark State College online business surveyIn April, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce will help Stark State College by distributing a short, online business survey to our members. The survey, designed by Stark State, will gather information for Stark State as it considers an application for a federal workforce training grant. If Stark State applies for and receives the grant, it will be used to offer programs of two years or less in already established fields at Stark State. Those fields are Information Technology, and Cyber Security and Computer Forensics.

Under the grant, these programs would be directed toward workers who qualify for Trade Adjustment Assistance retraining. The grant would come through the Department of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training program. Please look for a link to this survey coming via email from the Chamber on or near April 8 and determine whether you can take just a few minutes to help.

The Canton Regional Chamber is supporting the survey and this grant application

because of our commitment to workforce development through education.

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Enshrinement Festival names 2013 key committee chairsBalloon Classic/Jackson-Belden Food Fest & Fireworks • Ribs Burnoff

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce has named the following key committee chairs: Randy Reed, Balloon Classic, Todd Hawke, Jackson-Belden Food Fest & Fireworks, and Brian Harbert, Ribs Burnoff.

Reed is an escrow officer at Title One, Inc. and is a long-time Enshrinement Festival volunteer, previously serving on the Ribs Burnoff Committee for 21 years,

including two years as chairman. A graduate of East Canton High School and the former Stark Technical College, he is married to Jay. He is a past president and chairman of the board of Canton Jaycees, JCI Senatorship and WCR Affiliate of the Year. In addition to his support of the Jaycees, he has been active member of East Canton Rotary and the Stark County Association of Realtors. Assisting Reed as the event proudly celebrates its 27th anniversary this year is vice chairman Casey Weisend. What started in 1986 with 25 balloons at Weis Park has grown to a capacity field of nearly 70 balloons on the campuses of Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College, with nearly 125,000 people enjoying the two-and-a-half-day event. The Balloon Luminary was added in 1993 and is currently known as the Night Glow. And a further milestone was marked in 1995 when the Jackson-Belden Food Fest & Fireworks came under the umbrella of the Enshrinement Festival, joining forces with the Balloon Classic. This great partnership continues today. The Food Fest Committee is chaired this year by Todd Hawke, principal at GDK & Company, and also current Jackson Township Trustee. He is a graduate of Kenton Ridge High School and Ohio Wesleyan University, and has served

in various capacities on the Food Fest Committee since 2002. He is actively involved in the community and serves on the boards of the Jackson-Belden Chamber of

Commerce, Junior Achievement of East Central Ohio and American Cancer Society of Stark County. He and wife Tricia have one son and one daughter. Hawke will be assisted in the planning and staging of the Food Fest by vice chairman Carles Moore. It’s important to remember that the Balloon Classic and Food Fest activities this year will again take place one week earlier than was tradition for many years. The Balloon Classic and Food Fest activities will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 19, 20, and 21 so as not to be in conflict with several other major ballooning events throughout the country. The combined Balloon Classic/Food Fest event will include a wide variety of food and beverage vendors, children’s activity area, musical entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display.

Harbert, director of Aultman Management Services Organization, is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Walsh University. A long-time Ribs

Burnoff Committee volunteer, this is his first year as chairman, and he previously chaired the Cash Control sub-committee. He is vice president of Our Lady of Peace Men’s Club and past finance chair for the American Cancer Society Canton Relay

for Life. He and wife Laurie are the proud parents of two daughters. Another long-time Ribs Burnoff Committee volunteer, Darren Faye, is serving as vice chairman of the committee. Together, they will oversee all aspects of the Ribs Burnoff, which will take place July 31, Aug. 1 and 2 at Stark County Fairgrounds. Special attractions include a wide variety of rib and specialty food vendors, beverages, children’s entertainment area, fantasy football zone of interactive inflatables, enormous sand sculpture and musical entertainment. ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL FACTS: In 2013, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Enshrinement Festival will mark the 50th anniversary of honoring the legends of professional football, which includes conducting a world-renowned festival celebrating the annual enshrinement of football players, coaches and contributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The collaborative efforts of this leadership team, combined with the professional staffs at the Canton Regional Chamber and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the dedicated team of more than 4,200 volunteers, will ensure the success of 19 diverse events from July 19 to Aug. 6, 2013. The Enshrinement Festival activities, attended by nearly 700,000 people, are expected to produce an economic impact of over $32 million for the Canton/Stark County area and $56 million for the State of Ohio. In addition, millions will experience aspects of the Enshrinement Festival as events are televised and covered by other media. The central focus and highlight of this year’s Enshrinement Festival will be the Aug. 3 Enshrinement Ceremony for the Class of 2013 Enshrinees: Larry Allen, Cris Carter, Curley Culp, Jonathan Ogden, Bill Parcells, Dave Robinson and Warren Sapp. For the complete schedule of events, ticket information, and latest news, check the web sites periodically: www.profootballhofef.com or www.profootballhof.com.

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have named the following key committee chairs: Joann Smith, Special Events; Karen Myers, Food; Gregory Briggs, Staging; and Bernie Bresson, Community Parade.

Smith, coordinator of student teaching and field experience at Kent State University at Stark, is heading the Hall of Fame Special Events Committee

for the tenth year. Prior to this position, she served as chairman of the Enshrinement Festival Souvenir Committee and was a long-time member of the Appreciation Party Committee, and she continues to serve as co-chairman of the Ribs Burnoff judging sub-committee. She shares her musical gifts as a choir member at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, and as a singer and secretary of the board of trustees for Voices of Canton. She and husband Fred are the parents of two sons and proud grandparents of two granddaughters. As Special Events chairman, one of her major tasks will be to coordinate the Hall of Fame Board of Trustees Reception, which is staged as the first official function for the Enshrinees and their presenters, returning Hall of Famers and other out of town guests. Additionally, the Special Events Committee provides services such as emergency medical and dental assistance for guests of the Hall of Fame during their stay in Canton, and the committee is always on call to assist the Enshrinees and their families as needed. Smith will be assisted with these many duties by vice chairman Linda Leitzke. Myers is a 16-year member of the Food Committee, with this being her second year as chairman, and she brings great expertise to the task via her position as consumer services supervisor for the Canton

City Health Department. A graduate of East Canton High School and Kent State University, she has also taken classes at Walsh University. She and husband Les have two

children and three grandchildren. The Food Committee oversees the menu and wine selections and works closely with caterers to ensure the success of the food service to 12,000 guests at the Enshrinement Festival’s Fashion Show Luncheon, Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner and Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable. Serving as vice chairman of the committee is Dean Kahler.

Briggs is a sub-contractor in the flooring business, which brings a great amount of expertise to his first year as chairman of the Staging Committee, after serving as a volunteer on

the committee for the past 14 years. He graduated from Timken High School and attended Stark State College. An Eagle Scout, he is the proud father of one son and one daughter. The Staging Committee directs the planning, preparation and production of the Queen Pageant, Fashion Show Luncheon, Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner and Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable. Ben Zampino is assisting Briggs as vice chairman. Bresson graduated from the former Glenwood High School, is retired from Metal Master Inc., and is a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 33. He is a nine-year member of the Community Parade Committee, with this being his second as chairman, and he also serves

on the Grand Parade Committee as float coordinator. He is a 51-year Grange member and currently serves as president of Israel Lutheran

Church and Lutheran Men in Mission Northeastern Ohio Synod, as well as secretary of National Lutheran Men in Mission Board. Previously a 20-year 4H member and advisor, he currently also volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. He and wife Chris, also a Community Parade Committee member, have two daughters and one granddaughter. The Community Parade is scheduled to kick-off at 2:30 p.m. on July 28, at Eleventh Street and Market Avenue North, and will travel south through the heart of downtown Canton. Bresson will be assisted by vice chairman Carol McLaughlin.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival names 2013 key committee chairsSpecial Events • Food • Staging • Community Parade

IT’S A ONE OF A KIND50-YEAR CELEBRATION!

 19 diverse events over two and a half

weeks for the enjoyment of nearly 700,000 people. . .some events are free, some are ticketed, and all are

guaranteed to be fun! 

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Queen Committee chairman named, Queen Pageant tickets availableCrystal McLendon has been named chair of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrine-ment Festival Queen Committee. Assisting her with

leadership responsibilities will be Brenda Stevens, committee vice chair.

A Canton native, McLendon is a graduate of Sandy Valley High School and Walsh University. She is employed by Nationwide Insurance as commercial processing supervisor, and in addition to her years of service on the Queen Committee, she has previous Enshrinement Festival volunteer experience as a hostess for Hall of Famers during the Enshrinement Ceremony. She and her husband John are the proud parents of three children.

The Queen Pageant will take place Thursday, May 9, beginning at 7 p.m. at The Canton Palace Theatre where 46 outstanding young ladies will vie for the crown. All seats are reserved at $20 each, and tickets can be purchased at the Canton Regional Chamber, Canton AAA and Massillon AAA.

At the conclusion of the Pageant, a Queen and seven court members will have been selected on the basis of personality, poise, beauty, communication skills, academic achievement and service to community. The number of court members selected coincides with the number of members of the 2013 Class of Enshrinees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Queen and her court will serve as role models and goodwill ambassadors throughout the community, and one of their most memorable experiences will be their ride on a float in the Grand Parade. The Queen Committee is responsible for working with Enshrinement Festival staff in coordinating all activities relating to the Enshrinement Festival Queen and court and serving as chaperones during

their community service activities and official event appearances.

For more information regarding tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact KathyLindenbergerat(330)458-2056or visit the Enshrinement Festival Web site at www.profootballhofef.com.

ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL FACTS:In 2013, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Enshrinement Festival will mark the 50th anniversary of honoring the legends of professional football, which includes conducting a world-renowned festival celebrating the annual enshrinement of football players, coaches and contributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The collaborative efforts of this leadership team, combined with the professional staffs at the Canton Regional Chamber and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the dedicated team of more than 4,200 volunteers, will ensure the success of 19 diverse events from July 19 through Aug. 6, 2013.

The Enshrinement Festival activities, attended by nearly 700,000 people, are expected to produce an economic impact of over $32 million for the Canton/Stark County area and $56 million for the State of Ohio. In addition, millions will experience aspects of the Enshrinement Festival as events are televised and covered by other media. The central focus and highlight of this year’s Enshrinement Festival will be the Aug. 3 Enshrinement Ceremony for the Class of 2013 Enshrinees comprised of Larry Allen, Cris Carter, Curley Culp, Jonathan Ogden, Bill Parcells, Dave Robinson and Warren Sapp. For the complete schedule of events, ticket information, and latest news, check the web sites periodically:www.profootballhofef.com orwww.profootballhof.com.

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Applications are now available at LeadershipStarkCounty.org for the 10-month Signature Program. The Signature Program is an in-depth examination of Stark County’s assets and challenges, along with an introduction to effecting community change.

The Signature Program is ideal for business and community leaders. Each year, selected participants enhance their leadership skills and gain an understanding of local issues, assets and resources.

Your Signature experience includes:

• Opening retreat that provides in-depth personal leadership assessment and dynamic workshops.

• Exploring the cultural, economic and historic features of Stark County on a wide-ranging bus tour.

• Delving into economic development with on-site tours and small-group interaction with area CEOs.

• Taking a jail tour, meeting with local judges, and investigating the justice system on a cruiser ride with sheriff’s deputies and police.

• Examining social and economic issues through panel discussions with political and civic leaders.

• Role-playing within a poverty simulation and visiting non-profits to understand their unique concerns.

Applications are due by Apr. 26. Signature Program tuition is $2,500, and includes meals, lodging, and materials. Selection is competitive and based on the written application, group interview, and Leadership Stark County’s goal to create a class that is representative of the

professional, cultural, racial, economic, geographic and ethnic diversity of the community.

Apply online at LeadershipStarkCounty.org. For questions, please call Fran Wells, director, at (330) 458-2094.

Deadline nearing for Signature Program 27th Class applications

TuiTion AssisTAnce AvAilAble:

Tuition assistance for the Signature Program is available for candidates working in non-profit, education, government and small business sectors.  Visit LeadershipStark-County.org for more information.

L E A D E R S H I P S TA R K C O U N T YLeadership Stark County Leader Profile

Each month in Action Newsletter, Leadership Stark County will recognize one of their many graduates or participants in an article capturing the graduate’s program

experience and unique leadership perspective.

Name: Michelle Henry

Title: Founder and President

Company: Center for Marketing and Opinion Research Leadership Program and Class: 23rd Signature Program Class

Why did you decide to participate in the program? Though I had lived in Stark County for more than 15 years at the time of my application to participate in the Signature Program of Leadership Stark County, I actually had little understanding and knowledge of the county and all it has to offer. As I made a commitment to becoming more knowledgeable about the opportunities and needs of my community, I felt that the Signature Program gave me the best

opportunity to make a positive contribution through service.

Describe your leadership style: Passion, integrity and collaboration. I strive to lead by example, instilling the staff with a passion for the work we do and where we are headed, while at the same time demonstrating an unwavering commitment to integrity. Providing an environment where team members collaborate in decision-making processes is integral to our success.

How have you used what you learned during the program in your career or in the workplace?As a small business owner, I have been able to apply the leadership skills I gained through the program in my own company, not only in the development of my team but also in how my business supports the community and the values of service we instill in our team. We regularly discuss leadership skills and explore the different traits that affect our ability to communicate with others within the team, both in parallel positions and in subordinate positions. In addition, we have adopted several philanthropic projects that we engage the whole staff in each year to develop a culture of service.

How has your experience in the program affected your service and leadership roles in the community? Before I participated in the program, I was unsure of how to find opportunities to engage in the community. The program

provided me awareness, confidence and the skills to make a difference in the community.

What nonprofit organizations do you serve and in what capacity?I am chair of board recruitment of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter, and vice president, membership for Akron Press Club.

What is your most significant memory or take-away from the program? Participating in the Human Services Day TANF TOWN simulation was such a powerful experience. Though my business focuses on supporting organizations that serve vulnerable populations in the county, this simulation brought a level of awareness to the critical issues facing this population and what a difficult task it is to provide support within a structure that has limited resources.

What would you say to someone considering applying to the program? The leadership skills, the understanding and awareness of your community and its needs, the relationships with other leaders sharing the same challenges and mindset, and the opportunity to serve your community in a more meaningful way…the only way to achieve all of this in one program is to participate in the Signature Program of Leadership Stark County.

How have you remained involved in Leadership Stark County since your graduation? Since I graduated from the LSC Signature program I have worked on both the economic and citizenship day committees, and the 25th anniversary committee, as well as speaking at various events. In addition, I have developed a network of other community leaders who I can share triumphs and disappointments with, and who I can work together with to improve the quality of the life in the community in which we live.

What issues do you think future leaders should focus on?There will never be a time when our most vulnerable populations are not in need of assistance. I think that leaders need to continue to understand the most effective methods of reaching and serving these populations, while engaging others in this mission of service as well. The need to collaborate and reduce redundancies to reach more people with shrinking resources is critical.

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Distracted Driving Presentation | April Safety Council Luncheon featuring Sharon GeorgeDistracted driving is a dangerous epidemic on America’s roadways. In 2010 alone, more than 3,000 people were killed in distracted driving crashes and nearly half

a million are injured each year in crashes that involve distracted driving. Distraction occurs any time you take your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel, and your mind off the primary task of driving.

At the Stark County Safety Council luncheon on Thursday,Apr.4,SharonGeorge, director of Stark County Safe Communities, will define distracted

driving and explain the personal and financial impact to roadways users, businesses and the community in general.

George will also discuss what can be done by individuals, groups and businesses to address distracted driving and make our roadways a safe place to travel.

George has been employed by the Stark County Sheriff’s Office for the past 14 years. She has served in the capacity of director of Stark County Safe Communities since 2007. George also serves on the advisory committee of the Stark County Anti-Drug Coalition, The OVI Task Force, Young People Matter Coalition, Safe Kids Coalition, MADFACT and Parents Who Host. As a young woman, George experienced the personal loss of her 21-year-old sister, making traffic safety one of her personal passions. She lives in Stark County with her husband.

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Thursday,Apr.411:30a.m.to1p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218ParkwaySt.NWin CantonCost: $16

2013 Stark County Safety Council Awards BanquetOn Monday, Apr. 29, 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 2013SafetyAwardsBanquet at Skyland Pines Event Center.

This year’s keynote speakers are Dave Motts, vice president of marketing and sponsorships, and Kevin Shiplett, facilities manager, both from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum.

During the evening, certificates from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene will be awarded in the following categories: Group Award (for the lowest incident in each group), 100 Percent Award (for each company that worked the entire year without a lost-time injury), Achievement Award (for each company that decreased its incident rate by at least 25 percent from the previous year), and the Special Award (for each company that has accumulated at least 500,000 hours and operated at least six months without a lost-time injury within a year).

RSVP online at StarkCountySafetyCouncil.org or CantonChamber.org. Monday, Apr. 295:30p.m.socialhour(cash bar)6:30p.m.dinnerSkyland Pines3550ColumbusRoadNEin CantonCost:$35RSVP by Apr. 22

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• Tim Seifert, president of the new pipeline and construction company called Integrity-Kokosing.

• Todd Hawkins of Tesla NanoCoatings, which has a research and development facility at Stark State College.

• A broad perspective on Marcellus and Utica shale development from the Penn State Marcellus Center for Research and Outreach.

• Business coaching from the Chamber’s presenting partner, Joe Barone of Shaledirectories.com.

REGISTER NOW!

Tickets for the daylong seminar are $120. Registrations can be made online at CantonChamber.org or by calling (330)458-2070.

For more information, contact David Kaminski, director of energy and public affairs at davidk@cantonchamber.org or (330) 458-2059.

Tuesday, Apr. 98a.m.to4:30p.m.Alex D. Krassas Event Center 251 25th St. NW in CantonCost: $120RSVP by Apr. 8

There’s still time to support ystark! by donating to the2013FundDrivethrough Apr. 19. This year’s Fund Drive theme is “Taking Stock in Stark,” and the organization is seeking pledges of $25 or more.

Pledges received through the Fund Drive bolster the various young professional events, activities, and initiatives that ystark! will work to achieve in 2013, including service projects, professional development opportunities, business and educational outreach, and the annual Twenty under 40! event, among others.

ystark! depends upon its members, sponsors and the community at large to fulfill its mission of attracting, retaining and engaging young professionals in order to stem the “brain drain” phenomena in the region

Over the past five years, ystark! has engaged 1,600 members, as well as local businesses and more seasoned community leaders, in an effort to

cultivate a talented young workforce and to enhance Canton/Stark County’s image.

Donations to the Fund Drive can be submitted online at ystark.org, or through a printable pledge card. Giving levels range from $25 to $500. Corporate or individual donations are welcome, and all donors will be recognized online for their pledge.

For more information, contact Eric Smer, director, at (330) 458-2302 or erics@cantonchamber.org.

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Young Professional ProfileEditor’s note: In keeping with ystark!’s mission—to attract and retain talented young people in Stark County – Action Newsletter will feature a monthly profile of a young

professional in Stark County.

Name: Quinn Parker

Age: 24

Occupation/Title/Place of work: Insurance Broker, Associate, GDK & Company

Why are you interested Stark County’s Young Professionals initiative?

I have lived in Canton, Ohio, my whole life. I want the best for the community. I want to be involved with the continued success and growth that our community experiences.

What is your impression of ystark!, what do you think of their events, etc.?

ystark! does a great job of bringing young professionals together in many different ways. The two areas that I really love about ystark! are the opportunities to be involved in the different service projects in the local community, along with the recreation events that ystark! hosts, including the Dodgeball League and annual Golf Outing. I also loved playing euchre at the end of the year event at Brookside Country Club.

Where did you grow up? In what cities have you lived and worked?

Some say that I am still growing up. I was born at Mercy Medical Center and have lived in Canton from that day on!

Why have you chosen to live in Canton?

Along with being close to my family and friends, Canton is my home and I take great pride in our community.

What type of dwelling do you live in? What do you think of the housing choices for YPs in the Canton area?

My wife and I just moved into our first home. I think that there are a lot of great opportunities for YPs with renting and owing in the area.

What do you like MOST about Canton?

The golf courses.

What do you like LEAST about Canton?

The traffic light on Tuscarawas St. by TD’s Tailgate Grill.

What are the opportunities for YPs in Canton when it comes to career opportunities, cultural access, leadership or community involvement opportunities?

I think that YPs have every opportunity in Canton to get involved in the cultural aspects of our community, and to find leadership roles in our many community organizations. That is something that is great about our community. If you want to do something or get involved you always have an opportunity to make that dream come true.

What’s missing from Canton that would attract more YPs?

Another Fortune 500 company and other business growth and expansion. Personally, I think it would really exciting to have a downtown par three golf course in the center city!

What do you do in the evenings or on the weekends for fun in Canton?

Go out to eat with my wife and then go to Picciano’s Martini Bar for drinks.

What would you change about Canton if you could?

Make all parking in Downtown Canton free.

Could you see yourself spending your lifetime in Canton?

Yes, I am passionate about Stark County. I want Canton to continue to be considered one of the best places to work and live in the State of Ohio.

What would cause you to want to leave Canton? What other cities in the United States would be appealing to you as a home base? Why?

I would consider leaving Canton for the right business venture. The other place in the United States that I could live in would be Hilton Head. It is a very special place to my wife and me. We had our wedding on the beach on the island.

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Thank you to our ADVANTAGE

CANTON funding partners: AultCare

Aultman Health Foundation

Charter One Bank

Chesapeake Energy Corporation

The City of Canton

DeHoff Realtors

Dominion East Ohio

Farmers National Bank

Fifth Third Bank

FirstMerit Bank NA

Hilscher-Clarke Electric

Huntington Bank

Kenan Advantage Group

KeyBank

Mercy Medical Center

Northeast Ohio Medical Univ.

PNC Bank

The Timken Company

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N E W M E M B E R SWELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in February. We encourage you to patronize their businesses. If you know of other businesses that would benefit from Chamber membership, please contact the Membership Department at (330) 458-2067.

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Abbot’s Blinds & Window Fashions, Inc.,(BLINDS - WINDOW COVERINGS)Diana Shirey & Donna Warner4437 Whipple Ave. NWCanton, OH 44718(330) 492-0711www.abbotsblindsandwindowfashions.net

Access Midstream Partners (OIL & GAS - SUPPLIERS)Scott Hallam7235 Whipple Ave. NWNorth Canton, OH 44720(330) 966-3674www.accessmidstream.com

Alliance Solutions Group (EMPLOYMENT SERVICES)Robin Doershuck4500 Rockside Rd. Ste. 210Independence, OH 44131(216) 503-1690www.alliancesolutionsgrp.com

Amerimar Realty Company (REAL ESTATE)Stephen D. Marshall210 West Rittenhouse Sq. #1900Philadelphia, PA 19103(215) 893-6010www.amerimar.com

Brian L. Amison, DDS, LLC(DENTIST)3684 Dressler Rd., NW, Suite ACanton, OH 44718(330) 452-2255www.dramison.com

BeautiControl by Honaker (SKIN CARE PRODUCTS)Stephanie Honaker4600 Griffiths CircleNorth Lawrence, OH 44666(330) 806-1435www.beautipage.com/shonaker

Belly Dance by Mariah (DANCE STUDIOS)Maria Parasson306 Market Ave. N #900Canton, OH 44702(614) 595-9215www.mariaparasson.com

Faith Ranch (CAMPING, CABINS & RECREATION)Abigail Nagy89500 Jewett Germano Rd.Jewett, OH 43986(740) 946-7661www.faithranch.org

Hall of Fame Tablepad Company (TABLE PADS)Hilda Anthony3917 Crestwood St. NWCanton, OH 44708(330) 478-2950

Howard Hanna - Candy Chester (REAL ESTATE)Candy Chester4758 Dressler Rd. NWCanton, OH 44718(330) 224-8540www.candicechester.howardhanna.com

HzW Environmental Consultants, LLC(ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS)Heather N. Bennett1234 Weathervane LaneAkron, OH 44313(330) 208-2717www.HzWenv.com

Lake Sherman Village - UMH Properties, Inc.(HOMES - MANUFACTURED COMMUNITY)Angela Smith7227 Beth Ave. SWNavarre, OH 44662(330) 484-4767www.umh.com

Lindsay Rice Design(GRAPHIC DESIGN)Lindsay B. Rice7514 Peachmont Ave. NWNorth Canton, OH 44720(330) 904-7001facebook.com/lindsayricedesign

Perfect Power Wash (PRESSURE WASHING)Aaron Carter3443 Summit Rd.Norton, OH 44203(330) 730-8585www.perfectpowerwash.net

Reliable Runners (SHIPPING - LOGISTICS - TRANSPORTATIONCOURIER & DELIVERY SERVICE)Robert W. Burns8624 Station St.Mentor, OH 44060(440) 578-7000www.rrunners.com

Robert’s Embroidery & Screen Printing(SCREENPRINTING - EMBROIDERY)Debbie Pickle710 BoulevardDover, OH 44622(330) 339-6773www.letrobertslogoit.com

Sandy Valley Estates UMH Properties, Inc.(HOMES - MANUFACTURED COMMUNITY)Jimmie Williamson11461 State Road 800 NEMagnolia, OH 44643(330) 866-3873www.umh.com

Sheri’s at Shear’s (RESTAURANTS)Sheri L. Morckel427 East Tuscarawas St.Canton, OH 44702(330) 430-0083

Signature Design & Remodeling (CONTRACTORS - REMODELING & ADDITIONS - KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING)Lee Thomas1515 Sally Ann Ave. NWCanton, OH 44708(330) 417-3150www.signatureservicesgroupltd.com

Tonn Inc.(ADVERTISING - VEHICLE WRAPSSIGNS - VEHICLE WRAPS)Dianna Rohr Gravo12750 Patterson RoadNorth Lawrence, OH 44666(330) 806-8413

Troymill Wood Products Troymill Manufacturing, Inc.(PALLET MANUFACTURERLUMBER - INDUSTRIAL)Brian Schaefer17055 Kinsman Rd.Middlefield, OH 44062(440) 632-5580www.troymill.com

Up In Smoke Barbeque & Catering(CATERERS)Jeff & Wendy Mizarek3554 Clermont St.North Lawrence, OH 44666(330) 639-7459

Velocity, Ohio Midstream (OIL & GAS SERVICES)Steve J. WIlliams1401 South Main St.North Canton, OH 44720(330) 406-7255www.velocitymidstream.com

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Hammontree & Associates, Limited has hired Daniel R. Garcia, P.E., CPESC, and Juliet Han Zhang, MSCE, EI. Garcia has 20 years of experience as a professional engineer registered in Ohio, West Virginia and Missouri in civil/environmental engineering. He has served as a district engineer at the Ohio EPA, Southwest District office. His expertise includes water supply design, wastewater treatment design, storm water management, erosion and sediment controls, and solid waste management. He has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from West Virginia University and is a certified professional in erosion and sediment control. Zhang has a master’s degree in structural engineering/mechanics and materials from the University of California Berkeley, and a bachelor’s in civil engineering from Minnesota State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She has experience in structural analysis, reinforced concrete structures, earthquake-resistant design, and design of steel and composite structures. Zhang also is director of designs, utilizing BIM (Building Information Modeling software). For more information, visit: hammontree-engineers.com

Stark State students Lorah Bailey and Dora Bucklew have been selected as two of just 20 students nationwide to receive the Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship. The $2,500 award recognizes the outstanding academic and leadership accomplishments of students enrolled in registered nursing, respiratory care or emergency medical services associate degree programs. Bailey, a nursing major from Kensington, is immediate past president of our Phi Theta Kappa chapter and Bucklew, a nursing major from Beach City, is its current president. The scholarship is named in honor of Frank Lanza, founder of L-3 Communications, a global aerospace and defense company. The endowment is funded by L-3 Communications, CAE Healthcare, the American Association of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Bruner-Cox LLP is pleased to announce the several promotions. Jeffrey S. Buckshaw, CPA, MSA has been promoted to assurance services senior manager. He serves as lead representative of the Firm’s assurance group that sets policies and standards for internal operation of assurance projects. Matthew L. Douglas, CPA has been promoted to tax senior associate. He provides services to

clients in the manufacturing, wholesale-distribution, construction and real estate industries. Laura A. King, CPA, MT has been promoted to tax senior manager. She handles personal and corporate taxation with an extensive expertise serving middle-marketing corporations in the manufacturing and wholesale-distribution industries. Michele M. Monter, CPA has been promoted to assurance services director. She has more than 20 years of public accounting experience, providing services for construction and manufacturing clients. Nathan R. Remington, CPA has been promoted to assurance services senior associate. He has two years of experience providing accounting, auditing, corporate and individual tax services to clients in the manufacturing and wholesale-distribution, construction, health care, and not-for-profit industries. In addition, Lisa A. Sturgill has joined Bruner-Cox LLP as an assurance services associate. Lisa is a graduate of Walsh University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Peoples Services, Inc., a public warehousing and transportation company with headquarters in Canton, Ohio, has announced the promotion of three employees. Larry Kelley, a second generation employee and an integral part of Peoples Services, Inc. for the past 36 years, has been named chief financial officer. Bill Hanlon, president of Terminal Warehouse Inc. before it was acquired by Peoples Services, Inc., has been named chief operating officer and executive vice president. Gregory Hughes was named vice president of operations.

ASC Industries is excited to announce the opening of a new distribution center in Riverside, California. The facility will supply water pumps and timing kits to the western U.S. and Canadian automotive aftermarket. The 40,000 sq. ft. distribution facility will provide customers with improved service, shorter lead times and expedited transit times on orders. All product support for customers in this service area will continue to be administered through ASC’s worldwide headquarters in North Canton, Ohio.

Custom Fireplace Shop is celebrating35years of business. The company opened its retail fireplace equipment store in October 1977 at 5537 Whipple Ave. in North Canton. Three and a half decades later, the company still operates from that location, but the showroom, product line and list of services have been greatly expanded. Custom Fireplace opened a distribution business more than a decade ago. Today they ship products to customers across the country and internationally. The company’s newest venture is in solar energy sales and installation. Custom Fireplace is affiliated with North American Solar Stores. Recently,

the company installed solar panels on its retail store to lower the electric bill and so customers can see solar power in action to consider it for their own homes.

Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Stark County (MHRSB) received one of three Champion Awards at the Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) Annual Conference from the Center for Evidence-Based Practices at Case Western University in Cleveland. IDDT treatment employs evidence-based practice to treat individuals who are diagnosed with both mental illness and substance abuse disorders. This highly specialized approach uses an integrated treatment model to address the challenging needs of this population. The MHRSB was recognized for its long standing and unwavering support of integrated treatment in Stark County for individuals struggling with both disorders.

Cutler Real Estate is pleased to announce that Jay C. Bender and Rebecca Gower have joined Cutler’s Dressler Office as realtors. A fully licensed realtor, Bender resides in Clinton, Ohio. He is a graduate of Glenoak High School and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Walsh University. Also a fully licensed realtor, Gower has over three years of experience in real estate and looks forward to helping you with all of your buying and selling needs.

Robert F Fay, CPA of Canton was recently elected vice chairman of the Accountancy Board of Ohio. The Accountancy Board of Ohio, which was established in 1908, regulates over 33,000 licensed CPAs and over 3,300 public accounting firms in Ohio. The Board’s top priority is to protect the citizens of Ohio thru making sure CPA services are performed in an ethical and professional manner.

Agile Networks, a telecommunications services company headquartered in Canton, Ohio, has announced that its statewide data network has gone live in Canton. The Agile network combines fiber and 4G wireless for business, residential and government clients. The Agile Network is in many ways an economic development project for Ohio. Once complete in early 2014, the data network will cover over 100,000 homes in Ohio that do not currently have access to broadband. In Canton, The Agile Network now covers over 300 Community anchors such as libraries, hospitals and government locations. It also covers over 5,000 Canton businesses and 50,000 Canton homes. Agile Networks specializes in solutions for small- to medium-sized companies that are looking for alternatives to traditional business class solutions like T-1 lines.

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Thursday, Apr. 411:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St. NWin CantonCost: $16

Application Deadline: Apr. 26Submit online at LeadershipStarkCounty.org

Friday, Apr. 127 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. programCourtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.in North CantonCost: $18 members$25 non-membersRSVP by Apr. 10

Monday, Apr. 295:30 p.m. social hour (cash bar)6:30 p.m. dinnerSkyland Pines3550 Columbus Road NE in CantonCost: $35RSVP by Apr. 22

First Friday, Apr. 56 to 10 p.m.Downtown CantonCost: Free

Tuesday, May 75:30 p.m. cocktail reception6:30 p.m. dinner and programThe University Centerat Kent State University at Stark - 6000 Frank Ave. NW in North CantonCost: $50RSVP by May 1

Tuesday, Apr. 98 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Alex D. Krassas Event Center 251 25th St. NW in CantonCost: $120RSVP by Apr. 8

Thursday, May 97 p.m. Canton Palace Theatre605 Market Ave. Nin downtown CantonTickets: $20

Tuesday, Apr. 236 to 8:30 p.m.The Metropolitan Centre601 Cleveland Ave. NWin downtown CantonCost: $10RSVP online at ystark.org

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Distracted Driving PresentationApril Safety Council Luncheon featuring Sharon GeorgeAt the Stark County Safety Council luncheon on Thursday,Apr.4,SharonGeorge,directorofStark County Safe Communities, will define distracted driving and explain the personal and financial impact to roadways users, businesses and the community in general.

First FridayPump up the jams and blow out the speakers for this month’s ear explosion! First Friday on Friday, April 5, will feature all your favorite music: from country to pop, bluegrass to bebop. Kids can make their own instruments to strum, strut and slap through the streets.

Midstream Oil & Gas Seminar: Education and OpportunityWhat do you know about midstream in the Utica Shale? The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Shaledirectories.com will present Midstream Seminar: Education and Opportunity, on Tuesday, April 9.

Food & Tourism: Better TogetherApril AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Barbara AbbottAt the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Friday, April 12, join us for a morning with the “foodrepreneur” who launched Canton Food Tours. Barbara Abbott will share her perspective on the rise of culinary tourism, what it took to develop Canton Food Tours, a look back at the first season and what’s in store this year. Plus, she’ll highlight the power of business-to-business collaboration that you can employ for your own business.

Wear & ShareIt’s wearing…it’s sharing...it’s a fashion show and then some! Wear & Share is an original event, presented by ystark! and Goodwill, that focuses on reusability. The evening includes a fashion show and competition of repurposed materials and clothing by local designers. There will also be hand-picked clothing, accessory and jewelry vendors for your own shopping pleasure, silent auction items, desserts, a cash bar and charitable fun.

Signature Program 27th Class applications Applications are now available for the 10-month Signature Program. The Signature Program is an in-depth examination of Stark County’s assets and challenges, along with an introduction to effecting community change.

2013StarkCountySafetyCouncilAwardsBanquetOn Monday, Apr. 29, 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 2013SafetyAwardsBanquet at Skyland Pines Event Center.

2013BusinessExcellenceAwardsWinners of the Business Excellence Awards will be honored on Tuesday, May 7, at a distinguished ceremony and gala dinner at The University Center at Kent State University at Stark. Tickets are $50 and tables of 10 are available.

Enshrinement Festival Queen PageantThe Queen Pageant will take place Thursday, May 9, beginning at 7 p.m. at The Canton Palace Theatre where 46 outstanding young ladies will vie for the crown. All seats are reserved at $20 each, and tickets can be purchased at the Canton Regional Chamber, Canton AAA and Massillon AAA.

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Please make reservations for all of our Chamber eventsonline at CantonChamber.org (unless otherwise directed above),

or call (330) 458-2070. Thank you for registering in advance!

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Mercy “Your Choice” allows those with non-network PPO plans to access

Mercy services at in-network rates. That means no out-of-network penalties.

If you’re ready to make the switch, call 330-588-4663 to find out if

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