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Annual Chamber Golf Outing .................. 3Stir After Hours ...................................... 4AultCare Fast Break Breakfast ................. 5Spring NETWORK .................................... 6Business Excellence Recap ...................... 7Enshrinement Festival New Hire ............. 9 Enshrinement Festival Chairs ........... 10-11Leadership Malone Program ................. 13Harvest for Hunger ............................... 13ystark! Twenty under 40! Awards .......... 14ystark! Golf Outing ............................... 14OHSA Safety Program ........................... 17Safety Council Season Passes ................ 18Safety Council Luncheon ....................... 19Safety Council AED Initiative ................. 20New Members ...................................... 25BizBitz ................................................. 26May Calendar ....................................... 27

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Downtown Canton never tasted so good! Join in all of the foodie fun with the fourth annual Taste of Canton and you’ll be rewarded with two-times the tasting fun in downtown Canton.

“This year, we took the advice of our community partners and attendees and decided to expand the event to two days,” explained event chair Barbara Abbott.

“We’re also introducing new elements to the event this year, like a children’s area, expanded seating and a great line up of entertainers on our stage.”

Guests will get a true taste of Canton on May 23 and 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., as more than 20 restaurants from Stark County showcase their delicacies in the form of sample plates ranging from $2 to $6 each.

Selections will include appetizers, entrees and desserts from a variety of cuisines. Participating restaurants to date are Almost Heaven Ice Cream, Bender’s Tavern, The Canton Club, Chocolates by Erin, Don Pancho’s, Li’s Asian Cuisine, Loby’s Bar and Grill, M.A. Cuppy Cakes, Napoli’s Italian Eatery, Old Carolina Barbecue Company, Papa Gyro’s, Primo’s Ristorante, Sports Therapy Bar and Grill, Tozzi’s Downtown, Tozzi’s on 12th and Two Fat Guys.

In addition, the event will offer an increased selection of fine wines and microbrews this year.

The delicious array of food served at Taste of Canton will be complemented by music from The Ryan Humbert Band, Ryan Parkinson, Kent State University, Blues in Schools and DJ Magic Mike, along with a cutting-edge performance from Versatile Dance Company.

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Exciting activities for the entire family include, new this year, the Little Chef’s Kids Area! Whether you are heading downtown for family-friendly fun or looking for a night out, Taste of Canton is a don’t-miss downtown event!

All dishes and beverages can be purchased with Taste of Canton tickets, sold individually for $1 per ticket and redeemed at each vendor booth.

You can purchase your tickets onsite the day of the event, or in advance at Fishers Foods locations, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce or online at TasteofCanton.com.

Taste of Canton will be held rain or shine, and the entire Kresge Green will be tented for the occasion.

The incredible spring food festival, brought to you by the Canton Development Partnership (a department of the Canton

Regional Chamber of Commerce) and The Repository, is serving up two days worth of local flavor and local fare with the support of Fishers Foods, who has served as the title sponsor of Taste of Canton since its inception four years ago.

This spring festival is made possible through the support of sponsors to date including: Schulman Zimmerman & Associates,Sugardale, Superior Dairy, Smucker’s,Canton Chair Rental, Chef Jon Molnarand Once Upon a Child.

Visit TasteofCanton.com for more information.

May 23 and May 24 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Kresge GreenMarket Ave. btw. 3rd & 4th Sts. Nin downtown Canton Cost: FREE entry and $2-6/sample

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board - Rick L. HainesAultCare

Sr. Vice Chairman - Karen BrennemanHall, Kistler & Company LLP

Vice Chairman - Brian BeldenThe Belden Brick Company

Vice Chairman - Philip D. FracassaThe Timken Company

Vice Chairman - Kevin KampmanThe Repository

Treasurer - D. William AllenPro Football Hall of Fame

Immediate Past Chairman - George W. LemonRetired President, Technical Products Group

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

Corporate Secretary - Steven J. KatzCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce

BOARD OFDIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kevin BogardMarathon Petroleum Co. LP

Timothy M. Burke, Jr.FirstMerit Bank N.A.

Thomas E. CecconiMercy Medical Center

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 HeinOhio Desk

Terrance L. JonesMulti-Development

Services of Stark County

Geoff KarcherThe Karcher Group

Judith E. Barnes LancasterAttorney At Law

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.

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

Mike WilliamsStark Metropolitan Housing Authority

U P C O M I N G E V E N T SDon’t miss the annual CHAMBER GOLF OUTING at Skyland PinesIt’s sure to be a sell out event!

Get your reservations in now for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing, happening on Wednesday, June 20, at Skyland Pines Golf Course. The annual Canton Regional Chamber outing is one of the best golf outings in Stark County, and it’s sure to sell out fast!

Skyland Pines Golf Course in Canton is a mature, well-manicured, public golf course that is suitable for all levels for golfers. They have five sets of tees and challenging greens that are both true and fast. The 2012 Chamber Golf Outing package includes 18 exciting holes, cart included, along with complimentary range balls, lunch and a fantastic dinner – all for $110 per person. Registration is limited to 144 players so sign your foursome up now!

Our generous sponsors to date include presenting sponsor Cintas, along with Mercy Medical Center, PNC Bank, Virtual DataWorks LLC and The Repository.

Adam Miller will serve as chairman of the 2012 Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing. A Canton McKinley grad, Miller received

his bachelor’s in communication from Youngstown State University. Currently,

Miller is the general sales manager for News-Talk 1480 WHBC AM and Mix94.1.

2012 Golf Outing committee members include Terri Fullmer, Sol Harris/Day Architecture, Jim Murphy, Haines Direct, Keith Snyder, Signature Services & Promotional Products, Patty Gaston, Tam O’Shanter Golf Course, and Michael Withorn, Withorn Associates.

SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLEMany levels of sponsorship are still available for the 2012 Chamber Golf Outing – from a $150 hole sponsorship to a $1,250 eagle sponsorship – 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 Amy Nelson, events and marketing manager, at (330) 458-2073 or amyn@cantonchamber.org.

Take a sneak-peek of the Chamber Golf Outing course online at:www.SkylandPinesGolfCourse.com

Wednesday, June 209 a.m. Registration10 a.m. Shotgun StartSkyland Pines Golf Course3550 Columbus Rd. NE in Canton Cost: $110 per person includes greens fees, lunch and dinner RSVP by June 10 at CantonChamber.org

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Building for the Future - May Stir After Hours at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is closing in on the completion of Phase I of “The Future 50” Expansion and Renovation Project. And on Thursday, May 17, you can get a sneak peek like no other with the “Build for the Future” Stir After Hours from the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.

The “Future 50” Expansion and Renovation Project, the largest in the Hall of Fame’s history, will provide major enhancements to the visitor experience and accommodate the growing number of Hall of Fame guests, especially during the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival.

Completion will coincide with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 50th Anniversary in 2013, and constitute the foundation for success in the next 50 years.

When combined with renovations of recent years, the $27 million “Future 50” Project will provide visitors with a completely new experience, including: new Ralph Wilson, Jr. Pro Football Research and Preservation Center, new state-of-the-art, museum-quality environmental control system, new main entrance and grand lobby with two-story atrium, complete renovation of the exhibition galleries located in the Hall of Fame’s original iconic two-story rotunda, and new gallery for temporary exhibits, new indoor Event Center and outdoor event spaces, expanded Museum Store and enhancements to the museum’s surrounding campus. When you enter the Hall of Fame, you’ll be greeted by president and CEO Stephen Perry, pick-up your Official Hall of Fame Hard Hat (you’ll need it on your exclusive tour!) and have your picture taken with Steve.

Throughout the evening, enjoy refreshments including beer and wine, and delicious hors d’oeuvres from Robert J. Events & Catering.

But make sure you arrive ready to stir up your inner handyman! With your HOF toolbox, you’ll be on your way to hammer and saw your way through the Museum, networking as you go, on an exciting scavenger hunt. Along the way, you’ll be learning about the renovations happening around you.

The grand prize scavenger hunt winner will take home a VIP Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Package for two, including two tickets to the Private VIP Corporate Hospitality Tent for the Pre-Game Party, plus tickets to the NFL/Hall of Fame Game. You’ll enjoy a tasty buffet, beer and wine bar, and a special photo opp with one of the returning Hall of Famers. Next up is specialty entertainment, and seats at a Pro Football Hall of Fame table in one of the VIP Corporate Hospitality tents. Package valued at $480!

Tabletops Exhibits Available!Reserve your space now and setup a booth at the Stir After Hours at the Hall of Fame. For $25, you’ll get a tabletop exhibit space to display your products and services at one of the most exciting and well-attended Stirs of the year!

Note: Parking for the event will be located in the McKinley High School Student Lot with bus shuttle service.

RSVP for Stir After Hours online at CantonChamber.org and contact Denise Burton, director of membership & sales, to reserve your tabletop exhibit space.

Thursday, May 17 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2121 George Halas Drive NW in Canton Cost: $5 RSVP by May 15

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It’s going to be health and wellness all around for Canton this year with the first annual Canton Marathon debuting in June! At the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast session on Friday, May 11, you’ll learn about getting the inaugural event “up and running” from executive director Rob Steinberg. He’ll tell you all about the various events for you and your business, and how the

Canton Marathon aims to go the distance, bringing health and fitness to residents and visitors alike.

The inaugural Canton Marathon will be held on June 17, 2012. This runner’s course starts at the landmark Pro Football Hall of Fame and ends on the field where world famous champions play America’s favorite game, Fawcett Stadium. The courses will run through Canton and Greater Stark County. The post-race festivities will take place on the Pro Football Hall of Fame grounds. Events include the full marathon, half marathon, 5-Person Marathon Relay, and the 10k. For more information, visit CantonMarathon.com.

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.

You’ll hear a compelling speaker, meet new business contacts and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Plus, when you bring a door prize valued at $15 or more, you’ll receive 30 seconds at the microphone to promote your business.

Run, Canton, Run! May AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Rob Steinberg

Friday, May 117 a.m. registration • 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir. • North Canton, OHCost: $18 members$21 members less than 48 hours in advance$25 non-membersRSVP by May 9

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The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 2012 winners of the Business Excellence Awards of Greater Canton on Tuesday, Apr. 24.

This year’s Business Excellence Award winners include Emergency Medicine Physicians, Gregory Industries, Miracle Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Company and Tower Industries.

In addition, Biery Cheese was awarded 2012 Business of the Year!

Thank you again to our sponsors: Bruner-Cox LLP, Day Ketterer, Attorneys at Law, Farmers National Bank, The Repository and Stark State College.

Congratulations to our 2012 Business Excellence Award winners

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Business Excellence Award Winners (from left to right): Ben Biery, Biery Cheese, William Fallon, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Fred Zalenski, Gregory Industries, Stephen Brown, Miracle Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Co., and Todd Werstler, Tower Industries.

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced that Brandy Alter has joined the staff as event manager.

Alter will be responsible for working with committee volunteers, sponsors, and other staff members to plan and stage the Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageant, Fashion Show

Luncheon, Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner, and Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable, and will also be staff liaison to the Communications and Staging committees.

Alter is no stranger to the Enshrinement Festival, having served as a summer intern from 2006-2008. A graduate of Fairless High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University with a major in communication studies and a minor in business administration. In January 2009, she joined The J.M. Smucker Company, with her most recent position being senior representative in customer service relative to military accounts.

While in college, Alter served as president and treasurer of Delta Zeta Sorority, was very active in event planning and fundraising efforts, and was responsible for creating their first annual golf outing.

Alter noted that “Since interning with the Enshrinement Festival, I knew that event management was my dream job, so it’s a dream come true to secure this position. I look forward to working with the dedicated staff and exceptional corps of volunteers to ensure the continued success of this community treasure.”

“Brandy brings an extraordinary amount of enthusiasm to this position, and it’s an absolute pleasure to welcome her back to our team,” stated Joanne Murray, Enshrinement Festival director. “She comes to us with a proven track record relative to her ability to help us achieve our standards of excellence.”

For complete Enshrinement Festival news and information, check the Web site: www.profootballhofef.com and visit us on Twitter @HOFEFestival.

Alter joins Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival staff

E N S H R I N E M E N T F E S T I V A LEnshrinement Festival names 2012 key committee chairmenFashion Show Luncheon • Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner • Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce has named the following key committee chairs for the indoor events held at the Canton Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center for the Arts: Sherri Mosnot, Fashion Show Luncheon; Rich Wilder, Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner; and Nancy Jedel, Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable.

Mosnot is a graduate of Louisville Senior High School and attended The University of Akron. A seven-year committee member, she has exceptional

credentials to serve in a leadership role as the result of her position as district manager for Northeast Ohio with Limited Brands-Victoria’s Secret. She is an annual volunteer for Pelotonia, a grass roots bike tour with the sole goal of ending cancer through research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. Along with husband Jim, she stays busy attending the activities of her son and two stepsons. The Fashion Show Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 3, is themed “The Guide to Ultimate Style!” It will feature lively musical entertainment, generous door prizes, and state-of-the-art sound, lighting and video to showcase professional models featuring the season’s hottest his and her fashions. Doors will open at 11 a.m. with festivities beginning at 11:30 a.m. Great tickets are still available, as are a variety of fantastic sponsorships offering excellent promotional and branding opportunities. Assisting Mosnot with the massive details for this event is vice chairman Ben Stoffer. Wilder graduated from GlenOak High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University. He is a lumber-millwork specialist with Fred Olivieri Construction Company and has served on the committee for eight years, with

this being his first as chairman. An Eagle Scout, he volunteers for Boy Scouts of America and formerly for Canton Jaycees, serves on the board of Building Trades for

Jackson High School, and is a church elder and deacon. He and wife Tracy are the proud parents of one daughter. Known for many years as Enshrinees Dinner, the event name has been changed to Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner to recognize that the Hall of Fame Gold Jacket will be presented at this event to each member of the 2012 Class of Enshrinees. It is one of three iconic symbols of induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the other two being the bust, which is unveiled at the Enshrinement Ceremony and forever showcased at the Hall of Fame, and the ring, which is presented individually to each Enshrinee at his home stadium in the ensuing football season.

The Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner activities will begin at 5:15 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3, and limited tickets may still be available. In addition to the Hall of Fame Gold Jacket presentation, the program will feature an emcee of national acclaim and introduction of a large number of returning Hall of Famers. Serving as vice chairman of the committee this year is Marilyn Nave.

Jedel is retired after serving as an officer with several banks, including the former Society/Harter Banks, KeyBank and First Merit. She has been on the Enshrinees

GameDay Roundtable Committee for six years, with 2012 her second as chairman. She is a longtime volunteer for the

Enshrinement Festival, having served for several years on the former Mayor’s Breakfast Committee and 20 years on the former Enshrinees Dinner Committee. Jedel is a graduate of Perry High School, Chicago School of Interior Design and Malone University. Her community involvement is extensive, including service with Quota International, Quota Breakfast Club, Women’s Initiative, East Central Ohio March of Dimes, Easter Seals and United Way, as well as assisting on fund drives for Walsh University, the Cultural Center for the Arts and American Heart Association. Jedel is married to husband Robert. The Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5, and features a center stage roundtable presentation featuring members of the 2012 Class of Enshrinees just hours after their emotional induction ceremonies. The roundtable will feature an unscripted, up close and personal format where they share stories and memories of their careers. Todd Ascani is assisting Jedel as committee vice chairman. Tickets for this fan favorite event are available. The central focus and highlight of this year’s Enshrinement Festival will be the Aug. 4 Enshrinement Ceremony for the 2012 Class of Enshrinees, comprised of cornerback Jack Butler, center Dermontti Dawson, defensive end/linebacker Chris Doleman, defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy, running back Curtis Martin and tackle Willie Roaf.

For ticket information on all Enshrinement Festival events, call (330) 458-2048 and check the Web sites for the complete schedule of events and latest news: www.profootballhofef.com or www.profootballhof.com.

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For a wide variety of Sponsorship Opportunities for this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival events, please contact Chris Gumpp, sponsorship manager, at (330) 458-2055 or chrisg@cantonchamber.org.

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: Michelle Moyer, Souvenirs; Nancy Chapman, Hostesses; Richard Lutz, First Play; and Steve Marcelli, Autographs.

Moyer graduated from the former Glenwood High School and Ohio University, and is currently enrolled at Stark State College. She is a commercial services

processor at Nationwide Insurance and has been a member of the Souvenir Committee for five years, with this being her first as chairman. The mother of one son, she is a past member of the American Business Women’s Association and Society of Professional Journalists, and a current member of Plain Local Alumni Association and Shiloh Baptist Church.

She and her team of highly-energized volunteers are responsible for selling official souvenir and commemorative items at the majority of the 19 events throughout the nearly two and a half weeks of the Enshrinement Festival. Many of this year’s souvenir items, including the collector’s pin, will depict the Enshrinement Festival or Hall of Fame logo, and all items provide lasting memories of the festivities. Moyer will receive extensive assistance from vice chairman Butch Mankowski.

Chapman is a physician contracting representative for Medical Mutual of Ohio, headquartered in Cleveland. She has served as an Enshrinement hostess since 1998, and this is her fourth year in the chairmanship role. She is a member of American Health Insurance Plans and Toastmasters of America. Nancy and husband Thomas are parents of two daughters and one son, and proud grandparents of six.

Chapman will be assisted by vice chairman Daisy Suggs in selecting and preparing the numerous volunteer hostesses who are given various assignments, including

assisting in the press box during the NFL/Hall of Fame Game and working on the stage during the Enshrinement Ceremony. Each member of the 2012 Class of Enshrinees and

their presenters will have a hostess assigned to his family while in Canton, and other hostesses will be used to assist returning members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and their wives.

Lutz, a Canton native, is a registered architect and serves as president of Lawrence and Dykes Architects. In addition to his degree from Miami University,

he completed the MBA Highlights program at Kent State University at Stark, as well as studies at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. He was the First Play vice chairman at its inception, with this year being his fifth consecutive year as chairman. Lutz is a Canton Rotary Paul Harris Fellow and graduate of Leadership Stark County. He shares his time and talents as a member of the Meyers Lake YMCA board and American Institute of Architects. He and wife Laura are the parents of two daughters.

First Play committee vice chairmen are Matthew Petit and Laura Weisgarber. The event will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2. Nearly 1,600 enthusiastic youngsters will pass an official NFL football through a three-mile child link chain, from the site in downtown Canton where the NFL was founded in 1920, to the steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Emphasizing the importance of physical fitness starting at an early age, it is also a great ceremonial kick-off to an incredible weekend of football.

Marcelli, a Massillon native, is a Washington High School graduate and attended Walsh University. He is an executive sales associate at Putman Properties

and a member of the Stark County, Ohio, and National Associations of Realtors. He received the Co-Star Power Broker Award in recognition of his accomplishments and is a member of the President’s Sales Club of the Ohio Association of Realtors. He and wife Lori are the proud parents of two daughters and two sons.

A member of the Autograph Committee since 1999, this is his second consecutive year chairing the committee, and he is assisted by vice chairman Scott Robertson. The committee oversees the sessions where fans have the opportunity to preserve football memories with autographs from the current Class of Enshrinees as well as some of the previous inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The central focus and highlight of this year’s Enshrinement Festival will be the Aug. 4 Enshrinement Ceremony for the 2012 Class of Enshrinees, comprised of cornerback Jack Butler, center Dermontti Dawson, defensive end/linebacker Chris Doleman, defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy, running back Curtis Martin and tackle Willie Roaf.

For ticket information on all Enshrinement Festival events, call (330) 458.2048 and check the Web sites for the complete schedule of events and latest news: www.profootballhofef.com or www.profootballhof.com

E N S H R I N E M E N T F E S T I V A LEnshrinement Festival names 2012 key committee chairsSouvenirs • Hostesses • First Play • Autographs

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Malone University is once again offering substantial tuition savings to Leadership Stark County Signature Program graduates who enroll in the Malone Management or graduate programs. Members of the 25th Class and the upcoming 26th Class who do not hold a bachelor’s degree will receive a 15 percent tuition discount when they enroll in the Malone Management Program.

The Malone Management Program is an undergraduate bachelor’s degree completion program with a major in management. In addition, those who wish to enroll in graduate courses or pursue a graduate degree may enroll in any graduate program offered on the Malone University campus or online and receive the 15 percent tuition discount.

“We appreciate Malone University’s initiative and believe that this incentive program will help build a more educated workforce in Stark County,” said Fran Wells, director of Leadership Stark County. “Certainly, the financial value of the

tuition discount is impressive and it more than pays for cost of Signature Class tuition!”

“This is an excellent opportunity for Malone University to support the fine work Leadership Stark County is doing in training leaders for Stark County. It is an example of collaboration that will benefit the community.” Marjorie Carlson Hurst, dean of the School of Business and Leadership

For more information, call Fran Wells, director, at (330) 458-2094, or Marj Carlson Hurst, dean of School of Business and Leadership, at (330) 471-8244.

Malone University tuition discounts for recent Leadership grads

The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s corporate Harvest for Hunger Campaign yielded 1,051 pounds of food – the equivalent of 808 meals – for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. In addition, the Chamber’s campaign raised $533 in cash donations.

The Chamber’s campaign was led by Cindi Petty, Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau, Annette Rosenberger, Canton Development Partnership, and Connie Cerny, Stark County Safety Council.

The campaign donations came from Chamber staff members, along with member donations from recent networking events and programs.

Chamber Harvest for Hunger Campaign

Y S TA R K !

FORE! Hit a hole-in-one at the fifth annual ystark! Golf Outing

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ystark! is hosting its fifth Annual Golf Outing at The Quarry Golf Club on Friday, May 18. Get your foursome together for a day of YP Networking, socializing and dominating on the course! With the beautiful fairways and sloping greens, this one will fill up quickly!

Registration includes 18 holes of golf, range balls, on-course beverages and lunch for only $100. Get your foursome together for just $400. Check-in is from 7 to 8 a.m., the shotgun start begins at 8 a.m. and lunch and prize presentation begins at 1:30 p.m. Register online at www.ystark.org!

Don’t forget your $20 Super Pass. It includes: a mulligan, string, blind bogey, and entry into the putting contest!

Hole sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, contact Eric Smer at (330) 458-2302 or ystark@cantonchamber.org.

Friday, May 187 a.m. check-in8 a.m. shotgun startThe Quarry Golf Club5650 Quarry Lake Drive in CantonCost: $100/golfer$400/foursome

OSHA Safety Program Fundamentals - Which Program Do You Need?

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On Tuesday, May 8, Robin Watson from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene, will share the latest on OHSA Safety fundamentals, and help you discover which programs you need in your workplace.

During the breakfast session, you’ll learn:

• Which common programs all businesses must have in place

• Which industry specific programs apply to your business

• How to develop and implement a program and program maintenance

• What to do after the program is implemented

• How to hold your employees accountable for safety

• The importance of leadership involvement

Watson began working for the Division of Safety & Hygiene of BWC in 2002 as an industrial safety consultant. As a safety consultant, the goal is to provide employers with a variety of safety services aimed at educating Ohio’s employers in safety leadership, safety management techniques and specific safety needs. This includes safety program assessments, consultations, trainings, a resource for tools and skills to prevent injuries and illnesses, hazard assessments of facilities, and evaluations of safety systems and processes to help employers become self-sufficient and continue maintaining a safe workplace.

Prior to working for the BWC, Watson has 26 years of experience in the industrial gas business, which included heavy equipment, welding and fabrication,

confined space entry, non-destructive testing, high pressure compressed gas units and bulk liquid carriers.

She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Kent State University, an associate’s in liberal arts from Kent State University, and an associate’s in accounting from Stark State College.

Tuesday, May 88 to 10 a.m.Canton Regional Chamber222 Market Ave. N in downtown CantonCost: $10 members, $15 non-membersRSVP by May 4

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

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At the Stark County Safety Council luncheon on May 10, Mark Deering, PG/CPG, environmental health and safety specialist/regulatory compliance, and Ryan Dean, senior manager of corporate development, from Chesapeake Energy Corporation will present an overview of the role and production processes of an oil and gas exploration and production company.

The foundational discussion will lead into an overview of Chesapeake’s environmental, health and safety philosophy and proactive strategies.

Topics covered will range from water analysis, location layout, communication structure, auditing initiatives, stop work authority, traffic control and waste management.

Chesapeake is the second-largest producer of natural gas, a Top 15 producer of oil and natural gas liquids and the most active driller of horizontal wells in Ohio. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company’s operations are focused on discovering and developing unconventional natural gas and oil fields onshore in the U.S.

Chesapeake owns leading positions in the Barnett, Haynesville, Bossier, Marcellus and Pearsall natural gas shale plays and in the Granite Wash, Cleveland, Tonkawa, Mississippian, Bone Spring, Avalon, Wolfcamp, Wolfberry, Eagle Ford, Niobrara, Three Forks/Bakken and Utica unconventional liquids plays. The company has also vertically integrated its operations and owns substantial midstream, compression, drilling and oilfield service assets.

Season tickets are on sale now for Stark County Safety Council. By purchasing a season pass, you will get 12 luncheon tickets for the price of 10.

Register online at StarkCountySafetyCouncil.org.

Spotlight Company:

Thursday, May 1011:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St. in CantonCost: $16RSVP by May 7

Drilling Deep on Environmental, Health and Safety Issues in the Oilfield MAY STARK COUNTY SAFETY COUNCIL LUNCHEON FEATURING CHESAPEAKE ENERGY

S A F E T Y C O U N C I LStark County Safety Council announces AED InitiativeDid you know that in 2011, two lives were saved in two different businesses in Stark County due to quick action, proper training, and the availability of an onsite Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)? We applaud Ohio Gratings and GBS (Malvern location) for having the foresight to be on the leading edge of workplace safety. This should be a serious wake up call to all of us. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a possibility at any time. It knows no particular day, time, place age or other parameters. Since we all spend at least one third of our day at work, what better place to have an AED in order to provide the best chance of survival in the event Sudden Cardiac Arrest strikes?

5 Facts about CPR and AEDs:

1) CPR will not restart a heart. Instead, it manually pumps blood through the heart and enables oxygen to reach the brain. This is absolutely vital for someone experiencing cardiac arrest. According to studies, if CPR is administered immediately, it doubles or even triples the victim’s rate of survival. CPR alone simply buys time for higher care to be administered. Rapid application of an AED and Advanced Life Support Services (EMS/ALS) push the survival chances to about 75% if available in the first 4-6 critical minutes.

2) CPR is hard work. Pushing hard on the victim’s chest (at a depth of about two inches) at a rate of 100 compressions per minute can quickly become exhausting. If another person is available to help give CPR, you should switch out every two minutes.

3) Both CPR and AEDs are safe. It’s unlikely you’ll hurt someone by performing CPR. And because CPR is so critical in the first minutes someone experiences cardiac arrest, you should administer this life-saving action even if you’re not sure whether the victim is breathing or has a heartbeat. Good Samaritan laws also should protect you even if an unlikely injury does occur.

4) An AED will administer a shock for two types of abnormal heart rhythms: ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. These are fatal arrhythmias. While they have a high likelihood of being corrected by an AED, they also may recur, which is why it’s important to leave an AED on (while continuing to administer CPR) until emergencies services arrive.

5) AEDs are so easy a third-grader can use one – literally. According to Nowak, when third graders were presented with AEDs and asked to use them, they were able to do so correctly. An AED will talk you through each step and determine whether or not a shock is needed. It’s that easy.

Every workplace should have an AED. Now, your Stark County Safety Council is making it possible. To allow more companies and employers to get these life saving devices in their facilities, the Stark County Safety Council has partnered with one of its members, US SafetyGear, to secure a discounted price for the Zoll AED Plus for all Stark County Safety Council members. Through Zoll, we are now part of a program where, by purchasing units in quantities, we receive free units to distribute to area non-profit organizations and other venues, which should have AEDs available but may not be able to afford their cost. Your company can save a life, save money in preparing, and participate in making these units more common place in Stark County!

For more information about the program and to order your unit, visit StarkCountySafetyCouncil.org, or contact Connie Cerny at (330) 457-2061 or conniec@cantonchamber.org.

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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 Development

Diebold, Inc.

Dominion East Ohio

Fifth Third Bank

Hilscher-Clarke Electric

Huntington Bank

Kenan Advantage Group

KeyBank

Mercy Medical Center

Northeast Ohio Medical Univ.

PNC Bank

The Timken Company

N E W M E M B E R SWELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in March. 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.

Adams Enterprises (TRUCKING SERVICES)Amy Kowalski235 Bardwell RoadFactoryville, PA 18419(570) 836-4977www.adamsenterprises.biz

AFSCME #1880 - American Fed. of St., Cnty, & Municipal Emp.(UNIONS)Rosemary Adams430 Walnut Ave. NECanton, OH 44702(330) 316-0006www.AFSCME.org

Articulture Unlimited (ART GALLERIES)Shannon & Russell Ensign720 2nd St. SECanton, OH 44707(330) 819-0012www.articultureunlimited.com

The Buck Saver, LLC (ADVERTISING - MENUS)Jan Thomas1234 Tremont Ave. SEMassillon, OH 44646(330) 412-2155

The Cellular Connection - Verizon Wireless(TELECOMMUNICATIONS)David Carano3042 Cromer Ave. NWCanton, OH 44709(330) 886-8899www.cellguyz.com

Chocolates by Erin CANDY - MANUFACTURERSErin Rohr1314 Erie St. S #BMassillon, OH 44646(330) 809-0600

CORT (RENTALS - OFFICE FURNITURE - RENTAL)Dale S. Warnsman4698 Great Northern Blvd.North Olmsted, OH 44070(614) 515-6250www.CORT.com

Elite Security Consultants (SECURITY GUARD & PATROL SERVICESELF DEFENSE - CONCEAL & CARRY WEAPON - CLASSES)Timothy P. Boyle1340 Market Ave. N #2Canton, OH 44714(855) ESC-OHIOwww.escohio.com

Enercon Services, Inc. (ENVIRONMENTAL - ENGINEERING SERVICES)Beth P. Ullom4490 Old William Penn HighwayMurrysville, PA 15668(724) 733-8711www.enercon.com

Integrity Technical Services (ENGINEERS - EMPLOYMENT SERVICES)John O’Neil14 Whitehall Dr. #102Tallmadge, OH 44278(888) 262-3226www.integrityjobs.com

Lakeside Center (BANQUET ROOMS)Lauri Weinfeld5225 Leona Ave. SWNavarre, OH 44662(330) 484-0210www.lakesidecenterbanquet.com

Li Asian Cuisine (RESTAURANTS - BANQUET ROOMS)Jason Sun4695 Dressler Rd. NWCanton, OH 44718(330) 493-8767www.liasiancuisine.com

MT Business Technologies (OFFICE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS)Amanda Anderson2597 South Arlington Rd.Akron, OH 44319(877) 328-9777www.mtbt.com

Office Space Coworking (OFFICE SPACE LEASING)Bill Forsyth2223 Fulton Rd. NWCanton, OH 44703(800) 644-0683www.officespacecoworking.com

Opportunities Vocational and Social Center - REM Ohio, Inc.(EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - DEVELOPMENT DISABILITY)Joyce Burroughs2765 Maret St. NWCanton, OH 44705(330) 456-3455www.rem.oh.com

Pathfinder Computer Systems Inc. Service & Hardware Div.(COMPUTERS - SERVICE & REPAIR)Jeff Quick2120- Fulton Rd. NWCanton, OH 44709(330) 580-9232www.pathfindercs.com

Rotary Club of Canton (CLUBS)Laurie Coy203 Cleveland Ave. NCanton, OH 44702(330) 452-2882www.cantonrotary.org

Shattered Window Productions (VIDEO PRODUCTION & EQUIPMENT RENTAL)Christopher Lesho1690 Meadow Lane Drive SECanton, OH 44709(330) 329-4335www.shatteredwindow.net

Sports Therapy Bar & Grill (RESTAURANTS - TAVERNS)Dadisi Curtis201 Cleveland Ave. NWCanton, OH 44702(330) 453-8278

Standard Printing Company (PRINTING COMPANIES)William A. Nolan1115 Cherry Ave. NECanton, OH 44704(330) 453-8247www.spcoc.com

Stanley Steemer (CLEANING & RESTORATION - COMMERCIAL & RETAIL)Connie Voican76 Hanna ParkwayAkron, OH 44319(330) 352-9592www.stanleysteemer.com

Stark County Real Estate Investors Association(TRADE & BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS)Connie CollingsPO Box 8103Canton, OH 44711(330) 418-2439www.starkcountyreia.com

Tone Wolf Productions (SOUND REINFORCEMENT - LIGHTING)Clint Miller264 Robin St.Applecreek, OH 44606(330) 737-7554www.tonewolfproductions.com

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B I Z B I T ZAs the new general manager at Rice’s Nursery and Landscaping, Inc., Steve Maddox blends garden center expertise with a renewed focus on landscaping, the very services that launched the company more than 70 years ago. Maddox was the face of the garden center – as Garden Center manager for more than 10 years – to hundreds of master and aspiring gardeners looking for fresh, seasonal plants and expert advice. He and his team helped make gardening easier and more accessible with free workshops and friendly onsite advice. He passes the torch to his successor, new Garden Center manager, Bil Hickman.

Lake Fork Resources Acquisition Corporation has announced that it has acquired the stock of Alliance Petroleum Corporation. Alliance is an independent oil and gas company headquartered in Canton, Ohio, and will operate as a subsidiary of Lake Fork Resources. Alliance owns interest in 1,484 wells and operates 1,034 wells in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Thomas S. Wright, president of Lake Fork Resources has assumed the role of president of Alliance. Dora L. Silvis has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer and Martin L. (Marty) Miller will remain as vice president of operations. John W. Miller, who served as president of Alliance for the past 20 years, is retiring this month but will continue to serve Alliance in an advisory capacity. Founded in 1872 and with offices in Canton, Hudson and Cleveland, Day Ketterer is celebrating its 140th Anniversary. In celebration of the anniversary, the attorneys and staff of Day Ketterer will be embarking on a year-long community service campaign that will entail 140 hours of hands-on volunteer activities and events throughout the communities Day Ketterer serves. The campaign will also include multiple community sponsorships and civic event support. The community service campaign began in February and continue through the end of 2012.

Walsh University has announced that the Division of Nursing has become the University’s second comprehensive school with the formation of the new Walsh School of Nursing this fall. With the latest addition of two graduate level programs (Master of Science in Nursing and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice), the nursing program at Walsh has maintained

a solid record of climbing enrollment with students who have consistently scored among the highest pass rates on the state licensure exams. In addition, the University has appointed Dr. Linda Linc, the former division of nursing chair, as the school’s new dean. Linc first came to Walsh in 1980 as director of the associate program and assistant professor of nursing while pursuing her Ph.D. She earned her BSN, MSN and Ph.D. from Kent State University and completed her post-doctoral work in physiology from The University of Akron.

Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh Law Firm is pleased to announce that Ashley M. Wagner has joined the firm as an associate. She focuses her practice in the areas of environmental law, health care and Workers’ Compensation. Wagner was most recently an assistant attorney general in the Environmental Enforcement Section of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. She litigated civil enforcement actions for violations of Ohio’s water pollution control laws, represented the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency before the Environmental Review Appeals Commission, and criminally prosecuted various environmental law violations. A graduate of Capital University School of Law, Wagner served as both an assistant and research editor for the Capital University Law Review. She also worked as a research assistant and law clerk for the Columbus City Attorney’s Office while in law school. Wagner is a member of the Stark County Bar Association, Tuscarawas County Bar Association and Ohio State Bar Association.

Innis Maggiore has added to its creative staff with Josh Booth of Akron, who has joined the agency as animation/film director. A branding expert himself, Booth is experienced in graphic animations, video post-production for corporate and broadcast content, video special effects, animated banner ads, website animations, and a variety of animated presentation materials. He formerly was senior producer and animator at Mosher Media, Akron, and production specialist at iQ Digital, Akron. He earned a bachelor of science degree at Kent State University, where he majored in electronic media production, television/video.

Layman, D’Atri and Associates is pleased to announce that Brian C. Layman, Esq. has been elected a Fellow by the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”).Membership into ACTEC is by invitation. Currently, there are less than 100 Fellows in the entire state of Ohio, so Layman joins an exclusive class of distinction. As a principal with Layman, D’Atri & Associates, LLC, Layman provides significant asset protection, tax and estate planning expertise to the firm’s clients. Layman earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting, Master of taxation and Juris Doctorate (summa cum laude) from The University of Akron. Layman’s published article on Dynasty Trusts has been cited on multiple

occasions by the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Joint Committee of Taxation. Layman co-authored Estate Planning Strategies, and has also published several articles, is a frequently requested speaker and is actively involved in professional and civic organizations. Layman serves on the Stark County Bar Association Probate and Elder Law Committees and the Stark Community Foundation Trust and Estate Planning Committee. He is a graduate of Leadership Stark County, a founding board member and chairman of Guardian Support Services and remains as an active member today. He is also a director of the J.R. Coleman Outreach Services of Stark County. He was named to the 2010 class of Twenty under 40! by ystark!.

Robin Clark, director of communications at AultCare, was among 27 professionals who received 2012 Distinguished Sales & Marketing Awards® from the Akron Affiliate of Sales and Marketing Executives International. A lifelong resident of Green and Uniontown, Clark received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from The University of Akron. A former board member of the Green Chamber of Commerce, she currently serves on the Fast Break Breakfast committee for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and as membership director for the Akron Chapter of PRSA. At AultCare, Clark is responsible for the organization’s marketing, advertising, internal and external communications and public relations efforts. The SMEI Distinguished Sales & Marketing Award® was established to recognize top achievers in the sales and marketing profession. Award winners are chosen based on their sales or marketing experience and performance, their business recognition and their involvement in professional organizations and the community.

Bruner-Cox LLP is pleased to announce new team members. Melissa A. Sidebotham joins the team as a marketing assistant. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations. She supports the Firm’s internal and external marketing efforts through database management, presentation development, collateral/promotional material development and internal and external communication coordination. Emily A. Kleinknecht joins the team as a tax intern. She is currently attending Walsh University to receive her bachelor’s degree in accounting. Jamie A. Schmidt joins the team as a tax intern. Schmidt is currently attending The University of Akron to receive a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Kimberly K. Slone joins the team as a tax intern. She is currently attending The University of Mount Union to receive a bachelor’s degree in accounting with minors in Spanish and economics.

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M A Y C A L E N D A RWednesday, May 25 to 8 p.m.Brookside Farm5444 Ravenna Ave. in LouisvilleCost: $50

Tuesday, May 88 to 10 a.m.Canton Regional Chamber222 Market Ave. N in downtown CantonCost: $10 members, $15 non-membersRSVP by May 4

Friday, May 117 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.North Canton, OHRSVP by May 9

Tuesday, May 155 to 7 p.m.Prestier Pub1326 Whipple Ave. NWin CantonCost: $5RSVP by May 14

Thursday, May 1011:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St. in CantonCost: $16RSVP by May 7

Thursday, May 175:30 to 7:30 p.m.Pro Football Hall of Fame2121 George Halas Drive NWin Canton Cost: $5RSVP by May 15

Friday, May 187 a.m. check-in8 a.m. shotgun startThe Quarry Golf Club5650 Quarry Lake Drive in CantonCost: $100/golfer; $400/foursome

Friday, May 188 a.m. to noonTozzi’s on 12th4219 12th St. NW in CantonCost: $30RSVP by May 15

Monday, May 217:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast8 to 10 a.m. LectureThe Timken Company1835 Dueber Ave SW, CantonParking is FREE in marked Visitor lotsCost $25RSVP by May 14

May 23 and May 24 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Kresge Green Market Ave. btw. 3rd & 4th Sts. N in downtown Canton Cost: FREE entry and $2-6/sample

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Leadership 25th Anniversary CelebrationOn May 2, Leadership Stark County will celebrate 25 years with a special anniversary dinner at Brookside Farm.

OSHA Safety Program Fundamentals Which Programs Do You Need?On Tuesday, May 8, Robin Watson from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene, will share the latest on OHSA Safety fundamentals, and help you discover which programs you need in your workplace.

Drilling Deep On Environmental, Health and Safety Issues in the OilfieldMay Stark County Safety Council Luncheon featuring Chesapeake EnergyAt the Stark County Safety Council luncheon in May 10, Mark Deering, PG/CPG, environmental health and safety specialist/regulatory compliance, and Ryan Dean, senior manager of corporate development, from Chesapeake Energy Corporation will present an overview of the role and production processes of an oil and gas exploration and production company.

Run, Canton, Run!May AultCare Fast Break BreakfastIt’s going to be health and wellness all around for Canton this year with the first annual Canton Marathon debuting in June! At the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast session on Friday, May 11, you’ll learn about getting the inaugural event “up and running” from executive director Rob Steinberg.Cost: $18 members, $21 members less than 48 hours in advance, $25 non-members.

ystark! 5th Birthday Bashystark! is five years old, and there’s no better way to celebrate than to throw a Five Year Birthday Bash on May 15. So we’ve made May’s Monthly Meet-Up a special birthday blowout. But, wait, there’s more! We want to give YOU a gift on this special occasion... so we’re doing this one Choose Your Own Adventure style! Log onto the ystark! Facebook page and vote on all the elements of the party….the theme, the dessert, the entertainment and more! Voting will take place over the next few weeks. Only you can determine just how much fun we will have!

Building for the FutureMay Stir After Hours at the Pro Football Hall of FameThe Pro Football Hall of Fame is closing in on the completion of Phase I of “The Future 50” Expansion and Renovation Project. On Thursday, May 17, you can get a sneak peek like no other with the “Build for the Future” Stir After Hours from the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. When you enter the Hall of Fame, you’ll be greeted by president and CEO Stephen Perry, pick-up your Official Hall of Fame Hard Hat (you’ll need it on your exclusive tour!) and have your picture taken with Steve.

ystark! Golf Outingystark! is hosting its fifth Annual Golf Outing at The Quarry Golf Club on Friday, May 18. Get your foursome together for a day of YP Networking, socializing and dominating on the course! With the beautiful fairways and sloping greens, this one will fill up quickly! Registration includes 18 holes of golf, range balls, on-course beverages and lunch for only $100. Get your foursome together for just $400. Register online at www.ystark.org!

Spring NETWORKWant to freshen your sales database and make real connections with new people? On May 18, managing partners of The Learning Service, Darryl Doane and Rose Sloat, will lead you on a networking journey through four, fast-paced hours of energized activities, complete with icebreakers and new ways to think about networking. Their topic, Time Mastery, will give you additional insights for getting ahead.

Mentee TrainingWomen’s Impact InitiativeCould you use some help climbing to the next level? Do you feel like you have hit a leadership plateau? Could you use a Mentor in your life, but don’t know where to start? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions then you need to attend Mentee Training. This informational lecture is for people at all stages in their career and is being provided in conjunction with Scitrain, a national leader in high level leadership training, mentoring, coaching and development.

Taste of Canton Downtown Canton never tasted so good! Join in all of the foodie fun with the fourth annual Taste of Canton and you’ll be rewarded with two-times the tasting fun in downtown Canton. Guests will get a true taste of Canton on May 23 and 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., as more than 20 restaurants from Stark County showcase their delicacies in the form of sample plates ranging from $2 to $6 each.

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