The Canton Regional Chamber ofCommerce will welcome new OhioGovernor John R. Kasich to the 97thannual dinner, held Tuesday, Feb. 22,at the Canton Memorial Civic Center.Governor Kasich will talk about new steps he will take to encourage businessgrowth and employment for Ohio.

“Ohio faces a bigger governmental crisisthan any time in recent memory and thiscommunity will benefit from anything we

can learn about how Governor Kasich will lead us out of an $8billion deficit,” said Dennis P. Saunier, Chamber president andCEO. “This also is an excellent opportunity to get the Governorclose to some of the projects in Stark County.”

“Each year, the Chamber strives to present keynote speakers thatare relevant and engaging for our membership. There is certainlyno speaker more relevant at this time to our collective economic

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Joint Chamber Mixer 3

Queen Pageant News 5

Hot Business on the Burner! 7

CVB Board 7

Blues In Schools Applications 8

Business Excellence Awards 9

AultCare Fast Break Breakfast 10

Business Benefits from LSC 11

Safety Council Luncheon 12

Entrepreneur Experience! 13

Young Entrepreneur Spotlight 15

ystark! Twenty Under 40! Noms 16

ystark! Fund Drive 17

MAGNET Programs 19

New Members 20

BizBitz 21

February Calendar 23

Ohio Governor John R. Kasichto speak at the Canton RegionalChamber’s 97th Annual Dinner

George W. Lemon appointed board chairman of theCanton Regional Chamber for 2011

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As I beginmy termas chair-man ofthe boardfor theCantonRegionalChamber,we havealreadydevel-

oped a strategic list of goals andobjectives that we believe theChamber can achieve or pursuein 2011. Below you will find asummarized list of some ofthese crucial tasks that theboard, executive managementteam, the staff of the Chamberand our dedicated volunteers

will be working to bring tofruition this year:

Education. We want to contin-ue to partner with local educa-tors and education advocateswith the hope of attaining forStark County the “employee-ready” student at graduation.

Economic Development. Weplan to work more closely withthe City of Canton, StarkDevelopment Board and othersto improve economic condi-tions and business develop-ment in Stark County, especiallyas it relates to Mills BusinessPark, center city developmentsand other area developments.

Regionalism. We have beguncollaborations with otherregional chambers in StarkCounty to improve economicconditions in our region, andwill strive for even closer collab-oration in the future.

Workforce Development. Wewill work to grow the number ofengaged young professionals inStark County through ourystark! initiative, as well as growthe board shadowing programfor YPs through LeadershipStark County.

Membership. In 2011, we wantto grow our membership to topthe current 1,550 members ofthe Canton Regional Chamber.

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George Lemon

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John R. Kasich

Feb. 2011 • Vol. XLIII • No. 2

George W. LemonChairman

Dennis P. SaunierPresident & CEO

Jessica BennettEditor & Director of Marketing

Denise BurtonDirector of Membership & Sales

Advertising Sales/Action(330) 458-2067

Sarah BhatiaGraphic Designer

Action is published monthly for the

members of Canton Regional Chamber

of Commerce. The subscription cost is

$25 per year and is included in the price

of membership.

Reader questions and comments are

welcome and encouraged. Contents

may be reprinted with credit. Address

all inquiries to: Editor, Action, Canton

Regional Chamber of Commerce, 222

Market Ave. N., Canton, OH 44702, or call

(330) 456-7253, or fax (330) 489-6005.

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Lemon ... (continued from cover)

Thank you to our ADVANTAGE CANTON funding partners: AEP Ohio,

AultCare, Aultman Health Foundation, Charter One Bank, Chase

Bank, The City of Canton, Dominion East Ohio, Fifth Third Bank,

FirstMerit Bank, Hilscher-Clarke Electric Company, Huntington Bank,

KeyBank, Mercy Medical Center, PNC and The Timken Company.

By growing membership, we are able tooffer greater access, greater networkingand development opportunities to ourmember base.

Entrepreneurship. We will promote andsupport ongoing entrepreneurship anddevelopment efforts in the countythrough programs and likemindedorganizations.

Government Affairs. We will assistwhere possible to affect more collabora-tion in local government and continue tohelp with Redesigning Ohio, the stategovernment reform plan by developedby the eight metro chambers and theOhio Chamber.

Tourism. We will continue to focus ourefforts on bringing visitors to our regionthrough concerted marketing efforts ofgreater Stark County, as well as throughhosting one of a kind events like theannual Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival, which brings anestimated 700,000 people to our com-munity each year.

I congratulate Tom Cecconi for an out-standing year of new developments andevents and for his dedication as board

chairman in 2011. Together with the staffand the board of the Canton RegionalChamber of Commerce, Tom rose to thetask of serving the business communityof Stark County in new and differentways, and we are stronger for it.

I look forward to this year and to work-ing with the talented staff and board ofthe Chamber to continue to strengthenthe wellbeing of businesses large andsmall in Canton/Stark County, and tohelp the region to invite economicgrowth. Working with ChamberPresident and CEO Dennis Saunierand his staff will be a rewarding experi-ence and I look forward to serving themembership as Chairman this year.

Sincerely,

George W. Lemon2011 Chairman of the Board

EDITOR'S NOTE: In the January issue ofACTION, we incorrectly listed George W.Lemon as incoming board president.Mr. Lemon will be the board chairmanin 2011.

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E X E C U T I V E C O M M I T T E EChairman of the Board - George W. LemonRetired President, Technical Products Group

Sr. Vice Chairman - Rick L. HainesAultCare

Vice Chairman - Karen BrennemanHall, Kistler & Company LLP

Vice Chairman - Philip D. FracassaThe Timken Company

Vice Chairman - Kevin KampmanThe Repository

Treasurer - D. William AllenPro Football Hall of Fame

Immediate Past ChairmanThomas E. Cecconi

Mercy Medical Center

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

Corporate Secretary - Steven J. KatzCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce

B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R SMichael S. Armbrester

Marathon Petroleum Co. LLC

Katie Cerrone ArnoldThe University of Akron

Canton Jaycees

Brian BeldenThe Belden Brick Company

Timothy M. Burke, Jr.FirstMerit

William R. CookChase N.A.

Darryl J. DillenbackDNS Insurance, Inc.

Mark FleinerRolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems

Jerry GilinDiebold Inc.

Greg HarbertCharterOne Bank

Jason F. HauptKrugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths &

Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

Jan HeinMorris Office Environments

Terrance L. JonesMulti-Development

Services of Stark County

Geoff KarcherThe Karcher Group

Tim MaloneyCanton Chair Rental

Rick McQueenAkron-Canton Airport

John A. Murphy, Jr.Day Ketterer Ltd.

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.

Randolph L. SnowBlack, McCuskey,

Souers & Arbaugh LPA

Alice C. StephensThe Employment Source

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

David M. WheelerAEP Ohio

Mike WilliamsStark Metropolitan Housing Authority

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE – CantonRegional and Jackson-Belden Chambers collaborate in 2011!

As always, with a new year come newopportunities for our local businesscommunity. Especially in times of economic difficulty, we believe thatnewfound collaborations are key tolocal business prosperity.

As two longtime economic develop-ment advocates and local business proponents, it is with great excitementthat we announce that the CantonRegional and Jackson-BeldenChambers of Commerce have forgeda new path together for 2011. We arelooking to collaborate in new andexciting ways, ways that will providegreater accessibility and networkingpotential for our respective members.

On that note, we would like to person-ally invite you to attend our jointmixer event, Looking to the Future, tobe held on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at theHoliday Inn at Belden Village. TheHoliday Inn has generously offered toboth host and sponsor this importantevent for our organizations, along withsponsor Altercare Centers forRehabilitation & Nursing Care. Theevent is the first of its kind in our com-munity, and we hope the first in a lega-cy of cooperation in an ongoing part-nership between our two Chambers.

Please join us for enjoyable hors d’oeu-vres and cocktails at an expandedevening of networking from 5 to 8 p.m.

For more details and to register for this FREE event, please visitCantonChamber.org or JBCC.org.

We look forward to toasting to a newera of cooperation with you at theevent. Please look for more informationin the coming months about other col-laborative efforts from our two organi-zations.

Tuesday, Feb. 155 to 8 p.m.Holiday Inn at Belden Village4520 Everhard Rd NWNorth Canton, OH 44718Cost: FREE!RSVP online at CantonChamber.orgor JBCC.org by Feb. 13

The Pro FootballHall of FameEnshrinementFestival QueenPageant applica-tions and ticketswill be availablebeginningMonday, Feb. 14,at the CantonRegional Chamberof Commerce,

Enshrinement Festival department, 222Market Ave. N., in downtown Canton,weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The deadline to submit the applicationand $68 fee is Monday, March 14, by 5p.m. Candidates cannot be younger thana high school senior and 18 years old byMay 1, or more than 23 years of agebefore Sept. 1. Candidates must resideand, if employed, work within a 30-mileradius of Stark County.

While not mandatory, all potential candi-dates are invited and encouraged toattend the third annual “Screen theQueen Pageant” session, which will takeplace Saturday, Feb. 26, at the CantonRegional Chamber of Commerce from 9to 11:30 a.m. This session will help youngladies decide if they would like to enterthe Pageant, and will give them a betteridea of what to expect if they do.Participants will have the opportunity toreview the 2010 Queen Pageant DVD,learn about the judging experience frompast years’ judges, hear from a pastqueen who will share her memories andask questions about the process. Thisinformative, informal session is FREE, butreservations must be made in advanceby calling Tonya Stuck, event manager,at (330) 458-2052.

The Queen Pageant will take placeThursday, May 5, at The Canton PalaceTheatre. All seats are reserved at $18each, and tickets can be purchased atthe Canton Regional Chamber, CantonAAA and Massillon AAA.

At the conclusion of the Pageant, aQueen and court members will havebeen selected based on personality,poise, beauty, communication skills, aca-demic achievement and service to thecommunity. The number of court mem-

bers selected will coincide with the num-ber of members of the 2011 Class ofEnshrinees into the Pro Football Hall ofFame. The Queen and her court willserve as role models and goodwillambassadors throughout the communi-ty, and one of their most memorableexperiences will be their ride on a floatin the 2011 Timken Grand Parade.

Longtime committee member andpast Enshrinement Festival Queen tolead Queen Pageant committee

Kara Abbott has been named chair ofthe 2011 Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival QueenCommittee. A 10-year committee mem-ber, this is her first year in this leadershiprole, serving as vice chair for the pasttwo years. As the 1995 EnshrinementFestival Queen, she has a unique per-spective on the process and qualifica-tions necessary to attain the crown.Assisting her with leadership responsibil-ities will be Crystal McLendon, commit-tee vice chair.

A Canton native, Abbott is a graduate ofCanton Central Catholic High School andKent State University. In addition to herservice on the Queen Committee, she

volunteered for tenyears on the Jackson-Belden Food Fest & Fireworks Committeeand has modeled in the EnshrinementFestival Fashion Show for the past fiveyears. Community activities include pastservice as a United Way coordinator, andcurrent service at St. Mary’s School inMassillon as coordinator of the SpiritWindow, member of PTO and theAuction Committee. She and husbandSteve are the proud parents of four chil-dren, and are expecting a fifth in June.

The Queen Committee is responsible forworking with Enshrinement Festival staffin coordinating all activities relating tothe Enshrinement Festival Queen andcourt, and serving as chaperones duringtheir community service activities andofficial event appearances.

For more information regarding applica-tions, tickets or sponsorship opportuni-ties, contact Tonya Stuck at (330) 458-2052 or visit the Enshrinement FestivalWeb site at www.profootballhofef.com.

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Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageant applications available and ‘Screen the Queen Pageant’ scheduled for Feb. 26

Kara Abbott

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“From our initial consultation and recom -mendations through design and approval,

production and installation, FASTSIGNS willprovide quality, consistency, value, andcourteous service to every customer,” saysBarnard.

FASTSIGNS is located at 4360 BeldenVillage St. in Canton.You can reach themat (330) 493-7566, or visit them online atFastSigns.com/429 for more informationabout their products and services.

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FASTSIGNS® of Canton February HOT BUSINESS on the Burner!

Want to see your business featured here?

Come to our monthlyStir After Hours SmallBusiness Networking

series for your chance!

The board consists of 15 members,including: Katrina Barton, WestfieldBelden Village, Ron Byrd, Russell & ByrdLLC, Nichole Cardinale, Pro Football Hallof Fame, Frank Cilona, Joe Daleiden, 415Group, Joe Folk, The University Center atKent State University at Stark, AnneGraffice, The University of Mount Union,Steve Karapasha, Canton AAA, ChristaKozy, Lake Township Chamber ofCommerce, Doug Lane, North CantonChamber of Commerce, Ed Murray,Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty,Ron Ponder, News-Talk 1480 WHBC AM,Bob Sanderson, Massillon Area Chamberof Commerce, Dennis Saunier, CantonRegional Chamber of Commerce andGeoff Tompkins, Canton Memorial CivicCenter.

Stark County Board of Commissioners hasan ex-officio board position.

“The 2011 board will be an extraordinaryboon of experience for the CVB,” notedBureau Executive Director John Kiste.“Having such a diverse and experiencedboard will help us to further develop astrong economic engine for tourism inStark County.”

The Canton•Stark County Convention &Visitors’ Bureau has announced its 2011board of directors

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The Canton Regional Chamber ofCommerce is pleased to announcethat it will again provide the “Blues inSchools” program and is seeking aselect group of Stark County middleand high school musicians. The Bluesin Schools program is a blues educa-tion and performance programoffered in conjunction with the annualCanton Blues Festival, and has becomethe premier Blues education programin Ohio. The Chamber is actively seek-ing students interested in participat-ing in this exciting musical opportuni-ty. Applications are due by Feb. 18.

The 14-week Blues in Schools pro-gram, to be held in the Lower LevelLounge at Kent State University atStark, will begin on Saturday, March 5,at 10 a.m. Ample free parking is avail-able adjacent to the facility. The week-

ly sessions are three hours in lengthand include rehearsals and hands-oninstruction.

Ideal candidates are middle and highschool students proficient in instru-mental (guitar, bass, keyboard, har-monica or wind instruments) and/orvocal music. The program will con-clude with an on-stage performancein front of thousands at the CantonBlues Festival to be held in downtownCanton on Friday, June 10, andSaturday, June 11. The Canton BluesFest is the premier blues festival in theNortheast! Visit CantonBluesFest.comfor details.

The cost per student to participate inthe program is $150, which includes allmaterials. Students must provide theirown instruments for the program.

Applications for consideration areavailable now by contacting NancyLeffler, events manager at the CantonRegional Chamber of Commerce, at(330) 458-2073 or nancyl@canton-chamber.org.

BLUES IN SCHOOLS program seeking student musicians for fourth year

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future than Governor Kasich. We areboth pleased and honored to have theGovernor with us for the evening,” saidRonald Becker, chairman of the AnnualDinner committee and past ChamberBoard chairman.

At the Annual Dinner, the gavel will bepassed from outgoing Board ChairmanThomas E. Cecconi, CEO of MercyMedical Center, to the 2011 BoardChairman George Lemon, retired execu-tive and avid community advocate. TheChamber will recognize and thank theoutgoing board members and usher innew members for an exceptional 97thyear.

The 97th annual dinner will begin at 5:30p.m. with a cocktail reception and dinnerwill be served at 7 p.m. Registrations forthe annual dinner can be made onlineCantonChamber.org or by calling (330)458-2085. Tickets for the event are $85. Allregistration payments must be receivedin advance and reservations must bereceived by Feb. 14. Register now, space islimited.

This year’s annual dinner is made possibleby our current sponsors: Aultman HealthFoundation, AultCare, Black, McCuskey,Souers & Arbaugh, Canton Chair

Rental, Diebold, Inc., Fresh Mark,Huntington Bank, Innis Maggiore,The Karcher Group, Kenan AdvantageGroup, Kent State University atStark, KeyBank, Krugliak, Wilkins,Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA, LeonardInsurance, Malone University, MercyMedical Center, The Repository, PNCBank, Schauer Insurance Group, StarkState College, Superior Beverage, TheTimken Company, The University ofMount Union and Walsh University.

About Keynote Speaker Governor John R. KasichOhio Governor John Kasich’s top priority is to create jobs and reviveOhio’s economy.

Kasich was sworn in as Ohio’s 69th gover-nor on January, 10, 2011. In his inauguraladdress he called on Ohioans to cometogether to make the Buckeye Statestronger and more prosperous for all.Kasich is no stranger to taking on andsolving big problems. He served as amember of Congress from central Ohiofor 18 years and, as the chairman of theHouse Budget Committee, he led theeffort to balance the federal budget forthe first time since 1969 and helped enacthistoric welfare reform.

After leaving Congress in 2000 and run-ning for President, Kasich worked as amanaging director in the InvestmentBanking Division of Lehman Brothers,where he helped companies secure theresources they needed to succeed andcreate jobs. He was also a commentatorfor FOX News and a Presidential Fellow athis alma mater, The Ohio State University.

Kasich is the author of three New YorkTimes best-sellers: Courage is Contagious;Stand for Something: The Battle forAmerica’s Soul; and Every Other Monday,which was published in 2010 and focuseson the importance of faith in makingboth everyday choices and life-changingdecisions.

Known for being straightforward, opti-mistic and energetic, Kasich brings a com-monsense, results-oriented focus to theGovernor’s Office, and a commitment tobalancing the budget without raisingtaxes. His Lt. Governor is Mary Taylor, aCPA and the former Ohio Auditor of State,who reinforces this outlook and mission.

Kasich, 59, is a 1974 graduate of The OhioState University and lives in Westervillewith his wife, Karen Waldbillig Kasich, andtheir twin daughters, Emma and Reese.

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Nominations for the Business ExcellenceAwards of Greater Canton are in! TheOUTSTANDING Stark County companiesthat have been nominated are urged toreturn their information forms toCanton Regional Chamber ofCommerce by Feb. 26 in order to beconsidered for the distinguished StarkCounty business honor.

Business Excellence Award winners willbe notified in March. Honorees of thisyear’s Business Excellence Awards will berecognized during the awards dinnerheld on Tuesday, May 3, at The UniversityCenter at Kent State University at Stark.

RSVP by April 25!Don’t miss Stark County’s premier busi-ness event! The Business ExcellenceAwards begin with a cocktail reception

at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and theawards presentation at 6:30 p.m. Ticketsare $48 per person.

Register online atCantonChamber.org.

NOMINEES: If you have questions regard -ing the submission of nominee informa -tion, please contact Nancy Leffler, eventmanager, at (330) 458-2073 ornancyl@cantonchamber.org.

OUR SPONSORSOur event sponsors to date includeBruner-Cox LLP, Day Ketterer Ltd.,Attorneys at Law, The Repository andStark State College of Technology.

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD nominee information duethis month - Award Ceremony set for May 3

Your great ideasare worth protect-ing, and patentattorney and prolific inventorAndrew Spiegelcan help! Spiegelassists companiesof all sizes developtheir intellectualproperty practicesand he makes sure

that inventors license their products fully.No idea is too small, no invention toowacky, Spiegel has tips for everyone! Join us on for the AultCare Fast BreakBreakfast on Feb. 11 for tips on safeguarding your great ideas.

Spiegel is a patent attorney at Spiegel &Associates, LLC, in Hudson, Ohio, specializ-ing in negotiations, helping large compa-nies develop their intellectual propertyand helping inventors commercialize andlicense products. As a multiple businessowner and prolific inventor (50+ patent,

published patents and patents pending),Spiegel knows how to commercializeproducts.

Prior to his legal career, Spiegel worked inlead electromechanical design engineer-ing or management positions for compa-nies including as GE AstroSpace, GETransportation Systems, GE-Lubrizol,Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space,Invacare, GOJO Industries, Kensey NashCorporation and IBM. He has worked ondesigns and projects involving NASA,International and US Air Force Satellites,the Space Station, GE Locomotives, OffHighway Vehicles, Surgical Devices andMedical Equipment. He has numerouspatents and patents-pending in indus-tries including locomotives, surgicaldevices, medical products and devices,hardware applications, containers, pumps,sports and software.

Beyond this important segment of theprogram, Fast Break attendees have theopportunity to obtain business leads

through enjoyable networking activitiesat an event that has built a reputation asone of the most energetic lead-producingsessions around. Bring a door prize valuedat $15 or more and receive 30 seconds at the microphone to promote your business.

Friday, Feb. 117 a.m. registration7:30 a.m. programCourtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.North Canton, OHCost: $18 members; $21 members less than 48 hours in advance; $25 non-membersRSVP by Feb. 8

SEASON PASSES STILL ON SALE!VISIT CANTONCHAMBER.ORG TOPURCHASE AT AN EXCELLENT VALUE!

Protecting your GREAT ideasFEBRUARY AULTCARE FAST BREAK BREAKFAST

Save your seat;register in advance at

www.cantonchamber.orgor call (330) 458-2085.

In order to better accommodateguests at Canton Regional Chamber

of Commerce events, we ask that yoube sure to register in advance for each event. This will ensure that

we have accurate counts for food service and seating.

Please register online atwww.cantonchamber.org.

Please call (330) 458-2085 to registerwith Rosie Kurtz. Cancellations madeless than 48 hours before the begin-ning of an event are not eligible for

refund. No-shows will be billed.

In order to reduce operation costs,registration for all major Canton

Regional Chamber of Commerce events– such as Annual Dinner or awards

dinners – must be paid in advance ofthe event. Guests may pay for monthly

programs in advance or at the door by check, credit card or cash.

Andrew Spiegel

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How does participation in Leadership StarkCounty’s Signature Class benefit your business?

Participation in the LSC SignatureProgram provides short and longterm benefits to the participant andto the community. What you may notrealize is that by sponsoring employeesfor the program, your business can real-ize BIG BENEFITS.

The Leadership Stark CountySignature Program:

• Increases workforce leadership capacities, resulting in greater organizational effectiveness.

• Facilitates networking opportunities that provide business solutions.

• Garners community recognition of your company’s commitment toStark County.

• Exposes the best and brightest of StarkCounty’s emerging and existing leaders to current issues covering every range of community life, as well as facilitating valuable contacts with people who get things done.

Potential candidates and companyrepresentatives can learn more aboutthe Leadership Stark County 25thSignature Class by attending the informational breakfast on Friday, April1, from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.

If you have an employee interested inthe Signature Program, encourage themto attend this free information session.Reservations for this free event can bemade by calling (330) 458-2095.

For more information about the Signature Program and other Leadership Stark Countyprograms, visitwww.LeadershipStarkCounty.org.The next Signature program convenesfrom September 2011 through June2012. Participants meet for one and ahalf days per month and tuition is$2,350. Tuition assistance is available for candidates from non-profit organizations and government sectors.Have questions? Contact Fran Wells,director, at (330) 458-2094.

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Alan Green, president of H-P Products (left), leads an industry tour as Bill Cook,of Chase Bank (second from right), and Mike Haidet and Ron Balyint, both of The Timken Company, take note.

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The Public UtilitiesCommission ofOhio (PUCO) hasadopted new reg-ulations affectingbusinesses thatuse vehicles with agross vehicleweight ratings of10,001 to 26,000pounds to trans-

port property or passengers in Ohio.

Michael Lattavo, president of Big RigTruck Driving School, Canton CDLTesting Company and CDL SafetyResources, will share important informa-tion about what this really means foryour business. Lattavo will cover driverqualifications, hours of service, vehicleinspections, repair and maintenance ofvehicles, and safety rule violations andenforcement.

Attendees will leave with critical infor-mation about preparing for thesechanges and complying with PUCO.

Lattavo has been in the trucking indus-try for over 20 years. He has been alicensed training manager and commer-cial driving instructor since 2004, and athird-party CDL examiner for the state ofOhio since 2007. Lattavo is a Cantonnative and 1994 graduate of BostonUniversity.

Thursday, Feb. 1011:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St., N.W.Canton, OH 44708Cost: $16RSVP by Feb. 7

Michael Lattavo

PUCO & You: What the new rules mean for your business: FEBRUARY STARK COUNTY SAFETY COUNCIL LUNCHEON

Spotlight Company:

This year, ystark!, Stark County’s youngprofessional initiative, and the Jackson-Belden Young Professionals are team-ing up to get the word out about theupcoming Stark County EntrepreneurExperience, presented by StarkDevelopment Board and Small BusinessDevelopment Center in March and April.

These inspirational sessions are perfectfor young professionals at every stage oftheir career path, for the dreamers andthe nine-to-fivers alike. Even if you don’thave an entrepreneurial bone in yourbody, the insights gleaned from local,regional and national experts is a mustfor growing your business prowess!

What’s in store for you during thisimmersion in all things entrepreneur?

Experiences as an EntrepreneurTuesday, March 22,Breakfast Meeting 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.Keynote Speaker: Andre Thornton,President and CEO, ASW Global

Who better to hear adventures in theworld of entrepreneurship from thanCleveland baseball legend “ThunderThornton.” His days cracking homerunsmay be past, but his legend continuesnow in his role as CEO. Thornton’s 20+years in business include ventures rang-ing from supply chain and restaurantmanagement ops to sports consulting.

Bizdom U – An Educator and Financerof Deserving & Proven EntrepreneursWednesday, March 30,Breakfast Meeting 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.Speaker: Ross Sanders, CEO, Bizdom U

Entrepreneurs are a rare breed – intense,determined and imaginative. They needa unique support system and the righttools to prosper. Enter Bizdom U, alaunch pad training program for themost passionate of entrepreneurs.During an intense, four-month program,entrepreneurs will learn to do what theydo best – launch businesses – even bet -ter. And the kicker? Program graduateswho develop an approved business planreceive funding for their business. Learnmore about Bizdom U from CEO RossSanders.

Entrepreneur Panel – Moderated byNed Parks & Presented by AultCareTuesday, April 5,Breakfast Meeting 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Doesn’t hurt to have your questionsanswered by some of the top regionalentrepreneurial experts. Many industriesrepresented here!Barbara Fausnight-Winston, CEO,

Executive Insurance GroupSue Grabowski, President,

Grabowski and CompanyMarvin Montgomery, Author/

Trainer/Speaker, Sales Consultant,ERC Services

Christina Pastore-Bucher, CEO,Park Farms

Todd Pugh, Founder and CEO,Enviroscapes

Ted Swaldo, Founder,Gervasi Vineyard and Italian Bistro

Student Entrepreneur CompetitionTuesday, April 5, 2011

Students form Stark County’s five col-leges and universities are vying forscholarship dollars from the StarkCommunity Foundation in this excitingcompetition! Talk about disrupting localbrain drain! These young people havedeveloped creative business plans tocreate jobs for new grads!

Junior Achievement StudentCompetition & Winner RecognitionTuesday, April 12,Breakfast Kick-Off 8 to 9 a.m.

The morning will feature inspirationalcomments from Ray Leach, CEO,JumpStart, Inc., one of the most activeand innovative venture developmentorganizations in the country. Come cele-brate the burgeoning student entrepre-neurs.

The Green Economy & A Clean Energy FutureThursday, April 14,Evening Event - 7:30 p.m.

It’s hard to think about the future ofglobal business without a discussion ofgreenifying the way we do business.

Activist and advocate Jerome Ringo willpresent alternative energy sources,energy-efficient technology and job creation during Kent State Universityat Stark’s Featured Speaker Series.

The Entrepreneurial Conspiracy:A Seminar on ManagementFocus and DisciplineTuesday, April 19,Breakfast Seminar 7:30 to 10 a.m.

Are you the reason you’re unsuccessful?Stop blaming the economy or slow salesand start looking inward. Small businessconsultant Chuck Violand will facilitate aseminar to help you debunkify themyths of slow business and no business.This session is crucial for business own-ers and aspiring owners, managers, mar-keting and sales professionals in everyindustry. Come and get your focus on!

Calling all young professional entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners: STARK COUNTY ENTREPRENEUR EXPERIENCECOMING IN MARCH & APRIL

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Baker, Dublikar, Beck,Wiley & Mathews

attorneys at law

Telephone: (330) 499-6000Telecopier: (330) 499-6423

400 SOUTH MAIN STREETNORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720

www.bakerfirm.com

Editor’s note: In keeping with ystark!’s mis -sion – to attract, retain and ENGAGE tal -ented young people in Stark County –ACTION will feature monthly snapshots ofoutstanding young entrepreneursthroughout 2011.

Name: Dina Tozzi

Age: 29

Company Name: Picciano’s MartiniLounge (410 Market Ave. N)

How did you come up with the ideafor your business/product/service?I have always worked in the food serv-ice and hospitality industries, and start-ing my own business was a natural pro-gression. I love people, I love cities andso opening Picciano’s in downtownCanton simply could not have been abetter fit.

Which attributes best define you asan entrepreneur? Hard working,understanding and very, very person-able. I think you have to be those threethings in my line of work!

Why have you chosen Canton as yourhome base? I’m from Cleveland, andmoving to Magnolia to help my hus-band run his restaurant, Tozzi’s ofMagnolia, has been wonderful, but I’vemissed the urban city life. Canton is thenearest “big city,” especially comparedto Magnolia, and it’s a city of great unityand a bright future.

How have the amenities of StarkCounty contributed to your success?

Canton has so much going for it – fromthe Pro Football Hall of Fame andEnshrinement Festival, First Fridays,Chamber events like the Canton BluesFestival and Vintage Canton, the incred-ible work that ArtsinStark is doing totransform the center city with arts, tothe other indie restaurant and businessowners in downtown Canton, theamenities here are second to none foran entrepreneur.

Why is having a strong YP communi-ty important for your business?Having a strong young professionalcommunity isn’t just good for the goodof my business, but for the future ofbusiness everywhere. A strong YP work-force and, more importantly, life-force, iscritical for developing our community,not just our business climate.

What are your thoughts on ystark!?ystark! does what no other organizationin our region can. They have so much tooffer YPs, from networking to profes-sional development. And I’ve only evermet wonderful people when I attendevents and programs. They have accom-plished so much so far, and grown sofast, that I can’t wait to see where theorganization has headed next!

What advice would you give to YPswho share your entrepreneurialstreak but are just getting started? Always, always cover all of your basesand keep working hard. I believe it’scritical to have many irons in the fire,

always something coming up aroundthe next corner. And it might soundcorny, but I truly believe you shouldnever stop dreaming or believing inyourself and what you’re capable of!

What’s next for you?I’m now a wonderful mother of three,with Mea (10 years), Gino (three years)and new baby Taliana (12 weeks!), so I’ma busy girl. My immediate plans are tocontinue to help my husband, David“Duke”Tozzi to run his family restaurant,Tozzi’s of Magnolia. As for the lounge,Picciano’s is going to begin to offersushi in the evenings, Tuesday throughSaturday. We are also going to start upour guest bartending events everyTuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. All of the tipsfrom the guest bartending events go tothe bartenders’ charity of choice. This isa wonderful networking tool, with lotsof different people turning out to sup-port organizations and non-profits. Lastyear we raised $11,000 in tips for chari-ty and First Friday donations. In themore distant future, I have an interest inother downtown developments, includ-ing residential accommodations andopening another restaurant somewherein Canton!

Young Entrepreneur Snapshot

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NOMINATE the sharpest, most driven YOUNG LEADERSfor the FOURTH ANNUAL Twenty under 40! awards.

Who are we looking for?

Eligible “young professionals” are Stark Countiansbetween 20 and 40 years old in ALL career industries.We’re looking for all YP nominees – not just ystark! mem-bers. Full eligibility information is available at ystark.org.

What’s the easiest way to nominate?

Online! Visit ystark.org and complete the nominationform or download a hard copy.

What’s the deadline?

We need all nominations by Sunday, Feb. 13. No excep-tions!

Anything else I should know?

Winners of the 2011 award will be toasted at an eclecticgala award event in June – stay tuned for more detailscoming soon.

Who’s making this possible?

Twenty under 40! is presented by ystark! and TheRepository and sponsored by Aultman HealthFoundation, Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh,Huntington Bank and The Timken Company.

KNOW SOME TALENTED YOUNG PROFESSIONALS?Help us recognize Stark County’s incredible young leaders with Twenty under 40!

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We’re working to make Stark County theplace to be for young professionals tolive, work and play ... and we need yourhelp!

In order to continue to deliver the greatevents, programs and professional devel-opment opportunities that area YPsneed to thrive, we’re asking for a smalldonation to ystark!, Stark County’syoung professional initiative.

We’re asking for donations to our funddrive from individuals and companies atall levels.

Please invest with us. Together we cancontinue to grow Stark County’s ability

to attract, retain and engage young professionals!

Individual Giving Levels$500+ Addict ... I never miss an event!

$250+ Fanatic ... I love ystark!

$150+ Groupie ... I’m telling myfriends about you

$100+ Enthusiast ...You are makingthis community cool

$50+ Believer ... Yep, you’ll usually find me hanging out

$25+ Follower ...You are on tosomething here

Corporate Giving Levels$500+ Addict ... YP Patron Extraordinaire

$250+ Fanatic ... YP Devotee

DONOR BENEFITSAs a donor to our Fund Drive, you’ll berecognized online for your donation -plus you’ll have our undying gratitude!

DONATE NOW THROUGH MARCH 18!Visit ystark.org to donate online, or todownload a pledge card.

ystark! 2011 Fund Drive Kick Off

Companies need to innovate or they riskbeing left behind in the emerging econ-omy. But how do you overcome the chal-lenges of idea ruts, indecision, com-pressed lead-time, and lack of courage?

On Feb. 10, Jim Carroll will share hisknowledge on “Innovating for theUpturn.” Carroll will address the newrealities in today’s market and provideguidance on the culture, strategy, andbusiness issues that organizations mustaddress in order to thrive.

Carroll has a track record of providingunique guidance on cutting edge trends,and identifying opportunities for innova-tion, to some of the most prestigiousorganizations in the world. When theWalt Disney Corporation went lookingfor an expert on the topic of innovationand creativity, they went with Jim Carroll!When the Reader’s Digest Food &Entertainment Division, the publisher ofsuch innovative magazines as Everydaywith Rachel Ray, went looking for akeynote speaker for a New York Citybased symposium on marketing andadvertising trends, they went with JimCarroll.

MAGNET presents a live broadcast of thisevent originating in Cincinnati. It will besimulcast to four locations in NorthernOhio, including The Gateway Event &Conference Center, North Canton.Register online at secure2.camp.org orcontact Linda Barita at (216) 391-7766.

Thursday, Feb. 108 to 8:30 a.m. Registration8:30 to 11 a.m. programThe Gateway Event& Conference Center5441 Global GatewayNorth Canton, Ohio 44720Cost: Free!RSVP online at secure2.camp.org

Customer Focused Innovation Seminar RecapPictured above: Recent workshophelps regional businesses growprofitability through customerfocused innovation

MAGNET, The Timken Company and theCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce

recently held a two-part workshop inDecember and January to assist areabusinesses with implementing CFI tosignificantly improve top and bottom-line results at your company.

“The seminar was excellent. The bestpart for me is that I will be able to takeaway specific aspects of the seminar that I can incorporate into our companyimmediately. In addition, hearing andseeing best in class methods is some-thing that more companies in Ohio needto become active in and I personallywould want more of these types of programs should MAGNET be able tooffer them.” Joel Rozga, EngineeringManager, Process Technology

INNOVATING FOR THE UPTURN:Management Leadership Series Presented by Jim Carroll

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WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in December. We encourage you to patronize their businesses.If you know of other businesses that would benefit from Chamber member-ship, please contact the Membership Department at (330) 458-2067.

Big Rig Truck Driving School, Inc.(INDUSTRIAL TRAINING)Michael Lattavo2230 Shepler Church Ave. SWCanton, OH 44706(330) 456-4571www.bigrigtds.com

Brookshire Wealth Management(INVESTMENT MANAGEMENTFINANCIAL SERVICES)Paul D. Guerra4450 Belden Village St., NW #601Canton, OH 44718(330) 453-3991www.brookshirewealth.com

Cupid's Kitchen (CATERERS)Jennifer Werner1912 Woodlawn Ave. NWCanton, OH 44708(330) 477-9170www.cupids-kitchen.com

Fox and Hound English Pub & Grill(RESTAURANTS)Eric Smith4834 Everhard Rd. NWCanton, OH 44718(330) 497-2593www.fhrg.com

Golftec Canton (GOLF LESSONS)Jeff McCall4930 Everhard Rd. NWCanton, OH 44718(330) 433-2850www.golftec.com

Hire Performance(BUSINESS CONSULTING-HUMAN RESOURCES)Steve Maxim5080 Aultman Rd. NWNorth Canton, OH 44720(888) 770-4343www.hireperformance.us

Journey Studios (ARTISTS)Su Nimon324 Cleveland Ave. NW #203Canton, OH 44702(330) 232-1888www.journeystudios.com

Koby Electric (ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS)Steve Kobilarcsik2820 Manchester Ave. NWNorth Lawrence, OH 44666(330) 830-0074www.kobyelectricinc.com

maxwellfoto(PHOTOGRAPHERS - COMMERCIALAND/OR PORTRAIT)Danny Vega1000 Chapel Ridge NECanton, OH 44714(216) 544-7674www.maxwellfoto.com

Merchants Security Service(SECURITY SERVICES)Jim Houpt2015 Wayne Ave.Dayton, OH 45410(937) 256-9373www.merchantssecurity.com

Safeguard, div. of Massillon Cable(SECURITY SERVICES)Gary D. Lyon814 Cable Court NWMassillon, OH 44648(330) 830-2842www.massilloncabletv.com

Training for Chambers (TRAINING SERVICES)Jon D. McKanna5954 Montana Creek Dr.Dublin, OH 43016(419) 302-0723www.trainingforchambers.com

Western & SouthernFinancial Group(INSURANCE -INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT)Amanda Neitz6539 Market Ave. NCanton, OH 44721(330) 244-4330www.wslife.com

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The Stark County law firm of Morrow &Meyer LLC was recently named as one ofthe Best Law Firms in America by U.S.News & World Report. The firm, whichfocuses its practice on representing com-panies in labor, employment and workers’compensation cases, was ranked as a Tier 1law firm in each of those practice areas.Only a handful of Ohio law firms achieveda Tier 1 ranking in those legal specialties.

Summits Trace has become StoneCrossing Care Center, a continuum of carecommunity offering lifestyle accommoda-tions and healthcare services to meet theevolving needs of residents. They offerindependent and assisted living, compre-hensive rehabilitation and 24-hour skillednursing care. Stone Crossing Care Center

is a Medicare/Medicaid certified skillednursing and rehabilitation center.For more information, please contactRebecca Joseph at (330) 492-7131.

Hall, Kistler & Company LLP, the CertifiedPublic Accounting and management-con-sulting firm based in downtown Canton, ispleased to announce the election of KarenM. Brenneman, CPA, MT to managingpartner. Current managing partner,Michael G. Eberhart, CPA, CVA will remainwith the firm as a senior partner for at leastthe next four years and will continue toserve clients. Brenneman has worked withlocal and regional firms from small to largeover the last 20 years and brings to Hall,Kistler the best features of each. She hasbeen with Hall, Kistler since 1998 and hasserved most recently as Hall, Kistler’s TaxPartner and works in the areas of acquisi-tions, reorganizations and succession plan-ning for closely held companies. She is amember of the American Institute ofCertified Public Accountants (AICPA), OhioSociety of Certified Public Accountants(OSCPA), and recently served as chair forthe U.S. Tax Committee for BKRInternational. For more information, visitwww.hallkistler.com.

Hammer Financial Services is pleased toannounce the addition of David E. Hunt asa client advisor for the firm. Hunt has fouryears experience in the financial servicesindustry, serving clients as a financial advi-sor. Prior to becoming a financial advisor,he had a successful career as an accom-plished sales and marketing professional.He has experience in a broad range ofindustries, markets and accounts with aspecialty of defining and understandingclient needs and goals then building a plan

that will help achieve those goals.Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh LawFirm is pleased to announce that Ryan A.Kuchmaner has joined the firm as an asso-ciate. He focuses his practice in the areas ofbusiness, commercial litigation, and realestate law. A graduate of the Case WesternReserve University School of Law,Kuchmaner served as an officer of theDelta Theta Phi legal fraternity and was amember of the Student Bar Association.While attending law school, he participat-ed in the accelerated joint degree pro-gram, concurrently earning his Master ofBusiness Administration degree from theCase Western Reserve UniversityWeatherhead School of Management inonly three years. Kuchmaner is a memberof both the Stark County and Ohio StateBar Associations.

Fifth grade students at NorthwoodElementary School recently made bigspending, saving and budgeting decisionsin a special lesson taught by CPAs fromMaloney + Novotny in Canton. The fun,competitive lesson used a new gamecalled FETCH!™, which stands for FinancialEducation Teaches Children HealthyHabits™. FETCH! teaches children to man-age money early in life so they will growinto adults who make smart financial deci-sions. The game is set in a dog park wherestudent teams manage the finances ofowning a pet. With each turn, they use crit-ical math and thinking skills to earn moneyfor basics like a leash and collar, budget forunexpected expenses and save money forthe future.

Alex Krassas, a member of St. HaralambosGreek Orthodox Church in Canton formore than 50 years, made a generousfinancial gift to the church to create TheAlex D. Krassas Event Center. Operatedby Robert J. - Events & Catering, the pre-mier event center features nearly 7,000square feet of space, making it one of thelargest event facilities in Stark County. Thecenter features a dance floor, stage, twobars, patio and advanced audiovisualequipment, and is conducive to both pri-vate and corporate events. The operationof the Krassas Event Center is Robert J.’sfirst venture into on-site catering.

Meals On Wheels of Stark & WayneCounties recently added two employeesto its office staff. Linda Spielman hasjoined the agency as volunteer coordina-tor. She is responsible for recruiting andscheduling volunteers who deliver mealsto each of the 21 distribution locations,and to clients’ homes. Before joining MealsOn Wheels, Spielman worked in vendormanagement at Serva, Inc., inIndependence. Darlene Leeder is the

agency’s Secretary/Receptionist. Shecomes to Meals On Wheels from BusinessSuccess Enterprises in Wooster where sheworked as a secretary. Meals On Wheels ofStark & Wayne Counties is a non-profitagency that provides nutritional supportto homebound individuals of all ages. Theagency has 21 sites throughout Stark andWayne Counties and depends on volun-teers to fulfill its mission. To learn moreabout the agency’s services and programs,visit www.mow-starkwayne.org.

Shearer’s Foods has again receivedawards for its snack products and greenprocesses. Shearer’s rice tortilla product,riceworks®, was honored at the NationalConfectionery Sales Association (NCSA)Annual Meeting in Tampa, Fla., with theNCSA’S 2010 Best New Product Award inthe snack category. Progressive Grocer’sStore Brands magazine has recognizedShearer’s Foods as a Supplier PacesetterAward winner in the EnvironmentallyResponsible Manufacturing processes cate-gory. Additionally, Shearer’s newMillennium Manufacturing Plant was fea-tured in the section, Private Matters, withan article,“Shearer’s Celebrates Opening of‘World’s Greenest’ Snack Plant.” KenBrower, director of operations, was inter-viewed on the show Energy Now for anepisode dedicated to sustainable snacking.

HealthGrades, the leading independenthealthcare ratings organization, publisheda study finding that Mercy Medical Centeris among the top 5 percent of hospitals inthe nation for overall cardiac care, cardiolo-gy services and coronary interventionalprocedures. Mercy Medical Center receivedthe following HealthGrades 2011 Awards:Cardiac Care Excellence Award™, CoronaryIntervention Excellence Award™ for threeyears in a row and Cardiology ServicesExcellence Award™. HealthGrades reportshowed that Mercy Medical Center rankednumber one in Ohio for 2011 in overall car-diac services, cardiology services, coronaryinterventional procedures. Mercy alsoreceived five-star rating in 2011 for overallcardiac services, cardiology services, coro-nary bypass surgery for two years in a row,coronary interventional procedures for fiveyears in a row, treatment of heart attack forthree years in a row and treatment of heartfailure.

Submit Biz Bitz articles tojessb@cantonchamber.org.Deadline is five weeks prior to publication.

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ystark! CEO Meet&Eat LuncheonThe first ystark! CEO Meet&Eat of 2011 will warm you up from this blustery weather! On

Feb. 2, tour Robertson Heating Supply, a family-owned and operated plumbing and heat-ing wholesaler, and hear from president Scott Robertson.

First Friday – Art From the HeartLet’s have a little heart to heart, shall we? Or how about a little art from the heart? We will

warm your soul with the Feb. 4 Art From the Heart First Friday. Come down for all of thesweetest things about the downtown Canton Arts District. This month’s First Friday will tugat your heartstrings as it presents you with the sweetest dishes, the sweetest melodies and

the sweetest art around! Love will be in the air downtown!

Innovating for the Upturn – Management Leadership SeriesPresented by Jim Carroll

Companies need to innovate or they risk being left behind in the emerging economy. Buthow do you overcome the challenges of idea ruts, indecision, compressed lead-time, and

lack of courage? On February 10, Jim Carroll will share his knowledge on “Innovating for theUpturn.” Carroll will address the new realities in today’s market and provide guidance on the

culture, strategy, and business issues that organizations must address in order to thrive.

PUCO & You: What the new rules mean for your businessFebruary Stark County Safety Council Luncheon

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has adopted new regulations affecting busi-nesses that use vehicles with a gross vehicle weight ratings of 10,001 to 26,000 pounds to

transport property or passengers in Ohio. Michael Lattavo, president of Big Rig Truck DrivingSchool, Canton CDL Testing Company and CDL Safety Resources, will share important infor-

mation about what this really means for your business.

Protecting Your GREAT IdeasFEBRUARY AULTCARE FAST BREAK BREAKFAST

Your great ideas are worth protecting, and patent attorney and prolific inventor AndrewSpiegel can help! Spiegel assists companies of all sizes develop their intellectual property

practices and he makes sure that inventors license their products fully. No idea is too small,no invention too wacky, Spiegel has tips for everyone! Join us on for the AultCare Fast Break

Breakfast on Feb. 11 for tips on safeguarding your great ideas.

Looking to the Future – Canton Regional and Jackson-Belden ChambersThe Canton Regional and Jackson-Belden Chambers of Commerce have forged a new

path together for 2011. we would like to personally invite you to attend our joint mixerevent, Looking to the Future, to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the Holiday Inn at Belden

Village. The Holiday Inn has generously offered to both host and sponsor this importantevent for our organizations, along with sponsor Altercare Centers for Rehabilitation &

Nursing Care. The event is the first of its kind in our community, and we hope the first in alegacy of cooperation in an ongoing partnership between our two Chambers.

97th Annual DinnerThe Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce will welcome new Ohio Governor

John R. Kasich to the 97th annual dinner, held Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the CantonMemorial Civic Center. Governor Kasich will talk about new steps he will take

to encourage business growth and employment for Ohio.

Leadership Stark County Annual DinnerJoin us on Wednesday, February 23 at La Pizzaria. Enjoy a family style

dinner including Parmesan-crusted chicken, sausage and peppers, penne pasta, sides and dessert.

Thursday, Feb. 108 to 8:30 a.m. Registration8:30 to 11 a.m. programThe Gateway Event & Conference Ctr.5441 Global GatewayNorth Canton, Ohio 44720Cost: Free!RSVP online at secure2.camp.org

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10Thursday, Feb. 1011:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St., N.W.Canton, OH 44708Cost: $16RSVP by Feb. 7

2Wednesday, Feb. 211:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Robertson Heating Supply Co.2155 West Main StreetAlliance, Ohio 44601Cost: $15 includes lunchRSVP online at ystark.org

Friday, Feb. 117 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.North Canton, OHCost: $18 members; $21 mem-bers less than 48 hours inadvance; $25 non-membersRSVP by Feb. 8

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First Friday, Feb. 46 to 10 p.m.Downtown CantonFREE Event!

Tuesday, Feb. 155 to 8 p.m.Holiday Inn at Belden Village4520 Everhard Rd NWNorth Canton, OH 44718Cost: FREE!RSVP online atCantonChamber.orgor JBCC.org by Feb. 13

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Wednesday, Feb. 235:30 p.m. cocktails, 6:30 p.m. dinnerLa Pizzeria3656 Dressler Rd NWCanton, OH 44718Cost: $25 (in advance only)RSVP online atLeadershipStarkCounty.org

22Tuesday, Feb. 225:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception7 p.m. DinnerCanton Memorial Civic Center1101 Market Ave. NDowntown CantonCost: $85 per personRSVP online atCantonChamber.orgby Feb. 14

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