VOLUME 25 • ISSUE 3 • APRIL • 2016 · 2016. 4. 5. · Rec Center with Bonnie Burman, who is Director of the Ohio Department of Aging. The always interesting legislative breakfast

In this Issue

Leadership:Message from the President . . . . . . 1Message from the Chairperson . . . . 3

Events:Annual Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Business Connection LIVE . . . 2, 9,12BEAC Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BAH at Bocca Grande . . . . . . . . . . . 5Educational Opportunities . . . . . 10,11

Monthly Information:Business Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,10Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,6Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,7Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The Business ConnectionVOLUME 25 • ISSUE 3 • APRIL • 2016

President’s MessageTed Herncane, President

Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce

National Retailer Eyes Massillon LocationA large national retailer is currently looking atMassillon as a new home for expansion. Insearch of a 25-acre commercial property in thevicinity of State Route 21 South in Massillon, thecompany, through a real estate agent, reachedout to the Chamber office for assistance. A suitable location was identified and the Chamberconnected the interested buyer and the potentialseller. Upon last word, a purchase offer shouldbe forthcoming, or may have happened already.More updates will follow on this promising opportunity for Massillon.With the Chamberʼs 100th Annual Dinner thismonth, the Board of Directors and I once againsay thank you to our membership for continuingto support the economic growth of Massillon and Western Stark County. We all know that our area is a great place to do business. Asinquiries like this continue to come in, it isencouraging to see that prospective companiescontinue to believe in Massillon as well.

Thursday, April 7 • Massillon Knights of Columbus6:00 p.m. Social Time • 7:00 p.m. Dinner • 8:00 p.m. Awards

The closing event of our organizationʼs centennial celebration will honor CongressmanRalph Regula, who represented Ohioʼs 16th District from 1973 to 2009, with a LifetimeAchievement Award.

Individual tickets: $70 (Includes a contribution to The Ralph and Mary Regula Centerfor Public Service and Civic Engagement at the University of Mount Union)

Chamber’s 100th Annual Dinner

February Business

Connection LIVE!

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Chairperson’s Message

Nancy Gessner, MCTVMassillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce

Dear Fellow Chamber of Commerce members,Can you believe that the first quarter of 2016is over and that weʼll soon be celebratingthe Chamberʼs 100th Annual Dinner?Time does fly! Hopefully youʼll be able tojoin us for the dinner on Thursday, April 7,as we meet to reminisce about the past100 years and look forward to planning forthe next 100 years. Weʼll be recognizingsome individuals and businesses who havehad a significant impact on our community.The Business Education Advisory Committeewill be presenting awards to the studentwinners of the business plan developmentcompetition. The highlight of the eveningwill be a program honoring Congressmanand Mrs. Ralph Regula for their outstandingservice on behalf of Western Stark County.It should be a special evening!If youʼre looking for something to occupyyour time over the next couple months,your Chamber can always assist you withopportunities. For all of you golfers whoare just itching to get out on the courseagain, there will be a Business After Hoursat Tam 0ʼShanter Golf Course on April 27,and you can mark your calendar for theChamberʼs annual golf outing on June 3 at Elms Country Club. The next BCLlunch will be on April 25 at the MassillonRec Center with Bonnie Burman, who isDirector of the Ohio Department of Aging.The always interesting legislative breakfastfeaturing an update from Columbus will beheld on May 6. You can find the detailsthroughout the newsletter.Hope to see you at an event in the near future!

TOP ROW: Dave DiPietro, Massillon Energy andTechnology Park; Matt Nist, WRL Advertising; GarretKlootz, Republic Short Line; Speaker Steve DiPietro,Massillon Energy and Technology Park • MikeRichmond, Design Restoration; John Fiala, WeaverCommercial Contractor

SECOND ROW: Audra Seymour, Absolute HealthServices; Sally Hunter, Amherst Meadows; TonyaFusko and Patti Joliat, The Inn at University Village• Rose Ann Da Re and Kevin Boone, Hydro Dyne •Cody Byham, Hydro Dyne; Gary Johns and NancyGessner, MCTV

THIRD ROW: Ray Hexamer, Massillon DevelopmentFoundation • Benny Griffiths, Absolute HealthServices; Anne-Marie Beris, Anne-Marie’s FineJewelry and Gifts • Karen Rambach, Hampton InnMassillon • Keith Hancock, Main Street Deli; KristinHannon, Stark State College; Renee Hancock, MainStreet Deli

FOURTH ROW: Keith Nutter, Aqua Ohio; Jason Green,Adams Signs & Designs • John Shultz, FarmersNational Bank; Dave DiPietro and Steve DiPietro,Massillon Energy and Technology Park • Angie Neffand Kristen White, The Laurels of Massillon •Howard Wacker, Friends and Family Credit Union

BOTTOM ROW: Vohn Kolm and Ashley McMillan,Affinity Medical Center • Debbie and Ernie Lehman,Ernie’s Bicycle Shop • Massillon Mayor KathyCatazaro-Perry; Linda Litman, FirstMerit Bank •John Muhlbach

February BusinessConnection LIVE

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WELCOME NEWMEMBERS

Michelle Del Rio-KellerWestfield Bank

“As a lifelong Massillon resident andan active member of the MassillonWestStark Chamber of Commerce,

I understand the significant role our Chamber plays in connectingmembers through the numerous networking opportunities that areavailable. The Chamber allows me to stay in contact with the

connections Iʼve made through these events.”

Cheers for the Chamber!HIGHLIGHTING MEMBER SERVICES

THE OPPORTUNITY TOINSERT FLYERS IN THE

NEWSLETTER? Massillon WestStark Chamber members

are welcome—on a first come, first served basis—to include flyers in themonthly newsletter. Call the office to

reserve the month you wish to be included, then provide 625 copies

(one- or two-sided) in time for mailing. The fee is just $160 to reach a

targeted and engaged audience.

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TOP ROW: Renee and Larry Anderson, BoccaGrande • Renee and Keith Hancock, Main StreetDeli • Kaleigh Adkins and Kim Ackerman, PamperedNails Boutique; Chamber President Ted Herncane;Jane Vassas, Vassas TelecommunicationsConsulting; Tonya Fusko, The Inn at UniversityVillage; John Childs, Brewster Parke

SECOND ROW: Lynda Gales, Faith in Action; SallyHunter, Amherst Meadows • State RepresentativeStephen Slesnick; Matt Ashton, Securadyne • CoryVoorman, Merrill Lynch; Margy Vogt, Margy VogtVisions • Sue Cline, Country Lawn Center; GwenSeverini, Legends Care Center

THIRD ROW: Doug Weatherbee, A.A. HammersmithInsurance; Chamber President Ted Herncane; GregEndres, KeyBank; Howard Wacker, Friends andFamily Credit Union; Steve Kobilarcsik, Koby Electric• Anthony Repp, MCTV; Mel Herncane, Boys andGirls Club of Massillon; Gary Feagles

FOURTH ROW: Vohn Kolm, Affinity Medical Center;Gary Johns, MCTV • Jennifer and John Childs,Brewster Parke • Bob Mann, Newman CreekCellars; Steve Kobilarcsik, Koby Electric; MattAshton, Securadyne • Mike Duplay, Stark Parks;Katherine Gessner, MCTV

FIFTH ROW: John Fiala, Weaver CommercialContractor; Kim Ackerman, Pampered NailsBoutique • Ray Jeske, ESPN990 • Jeanna Costanzoand Dan Belford, Friends and Family Credit Union;Valerie and Tony Simeone, Graphic Enterprises

BOTTOM ROW: Joe and Charlene Paquelet, PaqueletFuneral Home • Timothy McCrory, Massillon Plaque;Jim Worthen, Design Restoration; Greg Endres,KeyBank • Catherine and Brian Adolph, CountryLawn Center

Business After Hoursat Bocca Grande

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TOP PHOTO FROM LEFT: Judi Miller, Health Foundation of Greater Massillon; Dan Murphy, R.G. Drage Career Technical Center; John McGrath, Health Foundation of Greater Massillon;

Al Osler, Superintendent, Tuslaw Local Schools; Joe Silla, Magnetech; Jim Depew, Magnetech; Dave Cottrill, J&J Ventures Inc./Papa John’s Pizza

BEAC Committee Visits Magnetech Industrial Services

The Business Education AdvisoryCommittee, chaired by Chamber Vice-

Chairman Dave Cottrill, creates a partnership with educational institutionsand the business community to ensurethat education and industry assist each

other in maintaining a well-educated andhighly skilled workforce in the Massillon/

Western Stark County area. Meetings arefrequently held at area businesses or institutions to facilitate understanding.

The committee also awards cash prizes to the student winners of the annual

business plan development competition toinspire business education in schools. All Chamber members are welcome to participate at any time. Call the office

for meeting locations.


Business After Hoursat Bocca Grande


Thursday, April 7 • 6:00 pm100th Annual Chamber Dinner

@Massillon K of C

Monday, April 25 • 11:45 amBusiness Connection LIVE

Speaker: Bonnie BurmanDirector, Ohio Department of Aging

@Massillon Recreation Center

Wednesday, April 27 • 5:00 pmBusiness After Hours

Tam OʼShanter Golf Course

Friday, May 6 • 7:30 amLegislative Breakfast

“Update from Columbus”@Massillon Eagles #190

Monday, May 16 • 5:00 pmBusiness After Hours

Pampered Nails Boutique

Friday, June 3 Chamber Annual Golf Outing

@Elms Country Club

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Adams Signs & Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Adult Career & Technical Education . . . . . . . . . . . 14Advanced Industrial Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Affinity Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38AJ Harris Tactical, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mo.AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60+Bachtel Excavating, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mo.Copeco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Fraternal Order of Eagles #190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Habitat for Humanity of East Central Ohio . . . . . . . 8Hampton Inn Massillon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Home2 Suites by Hilton Canton. . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mo.Huntington National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22HydroThrift Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Kozmo’s Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Krugliak Wilkins Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA. . 24Main Street Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Massillon Energy & Technology Park, LLC . . . 1 mo.Massillon Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Paychex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4RKKM Certified Public Accountants . . . . . . . . . . . 38SpringHill Suites Canton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2The Plastic Forming Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 23Vassas Telecommunications Consulting . . . . . 1 mo.Ventura Shoes/Ventura Communications . . . . . . . 15Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway Company . . . . . . 1

Membership RenewalsWe sincerely thank our members whorenewed their commitments between

February 16 and March 15. Thosemarked “60+” have been loyal memberssince before membership records exist!


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WHS Distinguished CitizensRecognition Banquet@St. George Cultural Center5:30 pm330.832.1224

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Massillon Public LibraryFilm ScreeningIn the Time of the ButterfliesThe Big Read2:00 pm330.832.9831massillonlibrary.org

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Massillon MuseumBrown Bag LunchTodd Clark“Colombia: A Perspective fromthe Frontline of a Drug War”12:10–12:50 pm330.833.4061massillonmuseum.org

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Mercy Heart Center recently received fullcycle V Chest Pain Center with PrimaryPCI with Resuscitation Accreditation fromthe Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care(SCPC). Accreditation will expire in 2018.Ahmed Sabe, M.D., executive director of Mercy Heart Center and co-medicaldirector of Mercyʼs Emergency Chest PainCenter, explains that the accreditationmeans Mercy Medical Center has consistently provided this high level of cardiac care for five continuous accreditation cycles of the SCPC.cantonmercy.orgThe Aultman Cancer Centerʼs 15th annual cancer screening day provides free cancer screenings to uninsured andunderinsured members of the community.The event will be held Saturday, April 16,from 8:00 a.m. to noon at AultmanHospital. Free cancer screening optionswill include breast, cervical, colon, lung,prostate, skin, and oral. Call 330.363.5245for required registration. aultman.comThe Ohio Hospital Association and the OhioDepartment of Health have recognizedMercy Maternity Services for its voluntaryefforts to promote, protect, and supportbreastfeeding among families in StarkCounty as part of its Ohio First Steps forHealthy Babies program.cantonmercy.org

The Aultman Womenʼs Board andCanton Symphony Orchestra will present“Alive Inside”—a documentary showinghow music can combat memory loss. Thefree community film—Saturday, April 2, at4:00 p.m. at the Canton Palace Theatre—will be followed by a panel discussion.Seating is limited; registration is required.Clock and contact hours are offered forsocial workers and nursing professionals.Visit cantonpalacetheatre.org or call330.452.8172 to register. aultman.comAultman College of Nursing and HealthSciences has appointed new board members: Martin Bowe, Dr. BarbaraFordyce, Mary Ann King, RN, MSN;Vicky Sterling, and Cindy Summer.aultman.comThe Aultman Diversity and InclusionCouncil is accepting applications for itsscholarship program for minority collegestudents. Applications will be acceptedthrough April 15. Two recipients willreceive $2,500 each for Aultman College ofNursing and Health Sciences programs.A third scholarship will be available for aminority student attending an accreditedinstitution for an IT-related field of study.Scholarship forms are available at aultman.org/education/scholarships.Contact Lisa Johnson at 330.363.2032with questions. aultman.com

Chamber Foundation The Massillon WestStark Chamber hasreceived notification from the IRS of itsapproval for the new Chamber Foundation,which will hold 501(c)3 status. Amongother opportunities, that public charity designation will help the ChamberʼsBusiness Education Advisory Committeein its effort to create partnerships between educational institutions and the businesscommunity to assure that education andindustry work together to maintain a well-educated and skilled workforce in theMassillon/Western Stark County area.“Weʼre pleased with the very quick turn-around from submission to approval,” said Chamber President Ted Herncane.

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Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce Business Connection LIVE! Luncheon Series Presents—

$15 per Chamber member ($17 per non-member)Reservations, please!

For details, contact the Chamber office: 330.833.3146 or email [email protected].

Cash, check, and credit cards welcome

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Monday, April 25, 201611:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Massillon Recreation CenterMain Conference Room505 Erie Street NorthFree parking

The 2016 speaker series is presented inpartnership with the Massillon Parks andRecreation Department.

Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry

Membership DecalsWatch for your 2016 member decals,which are now being sent to members atthe time of renewal. It should be notedthat they need to be applied lightly for bestresults.Community CalendarPlease remember to enter your events on the Chamber websiteʼs community calendar. And check the calendar to becertain there are no conflicting events.The process is easy and the calendar canbe viewed by anyone visiting the website.

Member to Member DiscountsCheck the Chamber website for discountson products, services, and advertisingopportunities from fellow Chamber members. To offer a discount from your company, call the Chamber office.

Information DistributionRemember to bring brochures, coupons,or business cards to BCL lunches.Thereʼs always a display table available.Members may also distribute brochuresvia the literature rack in the Chamberoffice vestibule.


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SBDC Quickbooks TrainingThe Ohio Small Business DevelopmentCenter (SBDC) at Kent State University atStark will sponsor QuickBooks accountingsoftware training sessions at the KentState Stark Conference Center. The $149fee for each one-day session includes thetraining, use of a computer for the day,breakfast station, two break stations, andlunch. Space is limited to 15 participantsper session.QuickBooks I for Beginners will beoffered Fridays, April 22 and April 29, 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Create your companyʼsbooks from scratch. Learn how to use thisaccounting software to create meaningfulfinancial statements; profit and lossreports; budgets and forecasts to growyour business; track sales; set up aninventory; and process invoices, checks,payments, and more. You will learn someof the features available in QuickBooksBasic, Pro, Premiere, and Accountant editions. This class is interactive; bringspecific QuickBooks questions.QuickBooks II for Advanced Userswill be offered on Friday, May 6, 8:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Discover how to customizeQuickBooks for your business. Learn to track sales orders, use credit cards, perform a year-end close and import and export customer and vendor lists.Master special transactions, including bad debt, petty cash, and automatic banktransactions, plus NSF check, customerdeposits, and more. Emphasis will beplaced on inventory and payroll features.This class is interactive; bring specificQuickBooks questions.Registrations and payment must be made online at CantonSBDC.org. Visa,MasterCard and Discover are accepted.For additional information about theQuickBooks sessions at Kent State Stark,contact the SBDC at 330.244.3290 [email protected].

Training/Meeting SpaceCorporate members of the MassillonMuseum are entitled to reserve theMuseumʼs Fred F. Silk Community Roomduring regular Museum hours for trainingsessions, off-site retreats, strategic planning, and other meetings. The roomscapacity is 55. Corporate membershipsare available at a variety of levels; thearray of benefits and the number of freeuses of the community room expand asfinancial investment increases. Newmemberships are welcome at any time.Contact Operations Officer Scot Phillips at [email protected] or330.833.4061 x110 for details and meetingspace reservations.

Educational Opportunities Business Briefs Save the date for the fourth annual Faithin Action Fashion Show and Luncheon tobe held on Saturday, May 21, at 11:30a.m. at the K of C in Massillon. Ticketswill be $25. The committee is seeking giftcards and items for a raffle and mysteryenvelopes. For more information and tickets, contact the Faith in Action office at 330.837.2705. Washington High School will host its firstJob Fair on Thursday, April 28, 8:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. Chamber members lookingfor part-time employees or possibly seniors who will be graduating in May and seeking full-time employment areinvited to participate. Call CareerConnections Coordinator Kathleen Spicer at 330.830.3901 x51605.massillonschools.orgFamily owned and operated, SafetyResources Co. of Ohio, Inc. has providedquality, affordable fire protection servicesfor 25 years. Its certified, knowledgeabletechnicians and support staff will help you become OSHA compliant. Available services include new extinguisher salesand service, monthly and annual inspections, installation, recharge servicesand fire safety training. Call 330.477.1100or visit srcoh.com for more information.srcoh.comJeff McMahan, senior account supervisorat Innis Maggiore, received the 2016National Sales and Marketing ExecutivesAchievements in Excellence Award, presented by the Akron/Canton chapter.innismaggiore.comTonja Mattox, a lifelong Massillon residentand a graduate of Washington Highschool, has joined KIKO Realtors andAuctioneers. A real estate specialistfocusing on clients in Massillon, Tuslaw,Navarre, and surrounding areas, she is amember of the Stark County Associationof Realtors, National Association ofRealtors, Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce, and St. Mary Parish. The Massillon Dixieland Jazz Band willperform at the Massillon Senior CenterTuesday, April 26, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thelast half hour will be an open jam session.Co-sponsored by Massillon PublicLibrary, the event is free and open toeveryone. For more information, visitmassillonlibrary.org.Among 21 April events that celebrate theMassillon Museumʼs Big Read initiativeare: painting, Latin dance, gardening, andSpanish classes; book discussions (In theTime of the Butterflies); one-act plays atWHS; a film screening and a poetry read-in at Massillon Public Library; a Latin jazzconcert; and a brown bag lunch. Get freebooks and complete schedules at MassMu.massillonmuseum.org

Innis Maggiore earned 11 trophies, morethan any other entrant, in the 2016 ADDYcompetition presented by the CantonAdvertising Federation. The awards recognize creative excellence amongadvertising and marketing professionals in Greater Stark County. Clients for whom its work won accolades include theAmerican Cable Association, Campbell OilCompany/BellStores, GOJO Industries,Midʼs True Sicilian Pasta Sauce, OldCarolina Barbecue Company, SecondHarvest Food Bank of the MahoningValley, Smoke the Burger Joint, StarkCommunity Foundation, and TrumbullMetropolitan Housing Authority.innismaggiore.comInnis Maggiore, the nation's leadingadvertising agency in the practice of positioning, grew significantly in 2015 with the addition of 22 new clients from avariety of industries in Ohio, Pennsylvania,Massachusetts, Florida, South Carolina,Arkansas, and Georgia.innismaggiore.comBlack McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh law firm has announced that Rodney E.Haven has joined the firm as an associatein the intellectual property practice area.He is experienced in writing and prosecutingUnited States and foreign patent applicationsfor electrical and mechanical inventions;and writing and prosecuting patent applications in computer hardware andsoftware technology fields. Haven hasexperience with trademark prosecution,trade secret protection, copyright law andhas conducted trademark and trade dressinfringement analysis. bmsa.comThe Pro Football Hall of Fame Marathonand Habitat for Humanity East CentralOhio are partnering to raise awarenessand support around issues of local sub-standard housing. During the thirdannual HOF Marathon, April 22 to 24,Habitat will be a featured partner, andmarathon participants will have the opportunity to learn how they can helprevitalize neighborhoods and build decent, affordable homes with local families in need. In coming years, the partnership will expand, and a portion of race proceeds will help sponsor homeconstruction in Canton. Since 1988,Habitat has offered nearly 500 local low-income families and individuals a hand up. HabitatECO.orgErnieʼs Bike Shop will host the first of thisyearʼs monthly night rides on the towpathtrail—a 16-mile trip to Canal Fulton andback. The ride will start at the LakeAvenue Trailhead at 8:02 p.m. All riderswith helmets and lights are welcome. Theevent is free; purchase ice cream at theend if you wish. erniesbikeshop.com


SBDC Start-Up SessionsThe Ohio Small Business DevelopmentCenter (SBDC)at Kent State University will sponsor an information session for individuals interested in starting a smallbusiness or those who are in the earlystages of business formation on Monday,April 4, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the KentState University at Stark ConferenceCenter. The next session will be offeredon Monday, May 2.The small business orientation will provide a general overview of issues related to starting a business, such asbusiness planning, determining marketdemand, financing options, and availablecommunity resources. After attending theprogram, participants may contact theSmall Business Development Center toschedule an appointment with a businesscounselor for a one-on-one consultation.The $10 fee per person covers programmaterials. Registration and paymentmust be made online at cantonsbdc.org.For additional information, contact theSBDC at [email protected] or330.244.3290. Register early, as this session will close one week prior to theevent or when the session is full. Walk-inregistrations cannot be accommodated.

The Corporate University Classes The Corporate University at Kent StateUniversity at Stark spring schedule offersan array of classes to sharpen businessacumen.Some of the topics include coaching skills,dealing with difficult behaviors, advancedproject management, communicationskills, strategic interviewing, leading effective meetings, building energy forpeak performance, powerful email techniques, and leading effective change. Looking ahead, the Corporate Universitywill present a human resource symposiumon Thursday, July 21. Watch for details.Find additional information about TheCorporate Universityʼs services and programs at yourcorporateu.com. To register for classes, contact Mona Zink at 330.244.3508 or [email protected].

Use Free Business DatabasesThe Massillon Public Library subscribes topowerful databases for free use by localbusinesses and has staff available to helpyou get started using them. For details,call the reference desk at 330.832.9831.

Making Small Business Decisions EasierThe Small Business Development Center(SBDC) will offer “Making Small BusinessDecisions Easier” on Tuesday, April 12,8:00 to 9:30 a.m., at the Kent StateUniversity at Stark Conference Center.The fee is $20 per person. “If you were toinvest in one business seminar, this wouldbe it,” according to SBDC materials. Thatfee includes a continental breakfast bar,which will open at 7:30 a.m. Facilitator Victor C. Pavona, Director of the Small Business Development Center,will direct his presentation to businessesoperating for more than a year. The program will focus on a managing modelthat forces discipline into the everydaydecision-making process. Specifics willinclude managing with a short-term business plan constructed from readilyavailable in-house data and by employingfinancial (working capital, break-even points,cash flow) and marketing mix principles.The Small Business Development Centerof Ohio program is funded in part througha cooperative agreement with the U.S.Small Business Administration (SBA) andby the Ohio Development Services Agency.


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Joni Locke, Peoples Services; Mike Miller, A.A. Hammersmith Insurance; JerryMartin, Chapel Hill Community; and Gary Feagles were among the members

and guests who attended recent Massillon WestStark Chamber events.

MISSION STATEMENT• To develop, enhance, and represent business• To promote economic growth• To improve the quality of life for our community

BOARD OF DIRECTORSNancy Gessner, Chairperson Gary Feagles, Chairman ElectBruce McDonnell, TreasurerRichard Regula, Vice Chair LegislativeTony Simeone, Vice Chair MembershipDave Cottrill, Vice Chair BEAC

John McGrath, Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of DirectorsTed Herncane, President, Massillon WestStark Chamber of CommerceTim Seifert, President, Massillon Development FoundationRay Jeske, President, Downtown Massillon AssociationDoug Weatherbee, Chairman, Massillon Main Street, Inc.Foster Rose, President, Massillon Area Greenways, Inc.

Margy VogtDave WaikemJohn Walsh

Matt AshtonRobert GarnerWendy Gotschall

Cindy HickeyFran JacksonJacquie Knight

Elizabeth PruittJerrod SelinskyJohn Shultz

BWC: Are you Prepared for the Next Steps in the New Workers’ Comp Billing Process?Ohio private employers have adjusted well to the new way BWC charges for workersʼ compensation coverage. Last yearʼschange to prospective billing brought a much-needed move to the standard insurance industry practice of charging premiums in advance of extending coverage.Employers are now enjoying a number of benefits of the newbilling system, including more flexible payment options, bettercustomer service and a $1 billion premium credit provided by BWC to avoid double-billing employers during the switch.However, the transition process is not fully complete. The payrolltrue-up is coming in July. True-up is a new process that requiresemployers to report their actual payroll for the previous policy yearand reconcile any differences in premium paid. This importantstep is necessary for BWC to accurately calculate your premium. Itʼs also critically important to maintaining your policy and yourparticipation in your current rating plan or discount programs. Youmust complete the true-up report even if your payroll for the yearmatches the estimate you receive from BWC.Your policy year 2015 payroll true-up notice will be sent July 1, andyour report will be due by August 15. Reports must be submittedonline at bwc.ohio.gov or by phone at 1.800.644.6292. Keep inmind our call center may experience heavy call volumes duringthe final weeks before the August 15 due date. We encourage you to create an e-account that allows you to manage your policy,pay bills, and complete the payroll true-up. Learn how to createan e-account at bwc.ohio.gov. Contact the BWC call center(1.800.644.6292) if you already have an e-account but donʼtremember your password or are otherwise unable to access youraccount. A number of videos, webinars and other resourcesabout prospective billing are available at bwc.ohio.gov.

5055 Hills & Dales Road NW· Canton, OH 44708 Bring your clubs, and plan to swing at Tam O’Shanter!

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Please complete and return the lower portion of this form with your check payable to: Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce, 137 Lincoln Way East • Massillon, OH 44646

Reservations may also be made by phone: 330-833-3146 or e-mail: [email protected] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------

Company Name ________________________________________________________________________ Name(s) Attending _____________________________________________________________________ Amount Enclosed____________

Senator Frank LaRose Senator Scott Oelslager Representative Kirk Schuring Representative Marilyn Slaby

Representative Stephen Slesnick

Friday – May 6, 2016

Fraternal Order of Eagles #190 303 Weirich Blvd. NW ∙ Massillon

Breakfast: 7:30 am Program: 8:00 am

Cost: $15.00

RSVP by April 29

phone: 330.833.3146 or email: [email protected]

Reservations not cancelled 24 hours in advance will be billed accordingly.

18 holes of golf, cart, skins, lunch, beverages and steak dinner

“Early Bird” Prize Drawing

Registrations paid by 4:30pm

Friday - May 13, 2016

will be eligible to win an

LED HDTV

Sponsored by:

ESPN 990

Shot Gun Start: 9:00am

For further information contact the chamber office:

Phone: 330.833.3146

E-mail: [email protected]

Please complete and return this form with your check made payable to: Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce 137 Lincoln Way East ● Massillon, OH 44646

To pay with VISA or MasterCard, call the chamber office at 330.833.3146. Company ____________________________ Contact Person __________________________ Phone ______________________ E-mail________________________________________

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Player _______________________________ Player _______________________________ Player _______________________________ Player _______________________________ Sponsorships available: ____*Dinner $1,500 ____*Lunch $1,250 ____ Putting Green $250 ____ Cart $500 ____ Welcome $500 ____ Driving Range $250 ____ Hole Sponsor $100 ____ I will donate a Door Prize

*Lunch and Dinner Sponsorships include a foursome

Amount Enclosed $________

Building Business BreakfastMonday, April 18, 2016The Legends of Massillon Golf Club House2700 Augusta Drive SE, Massillon

DateMonday, April 18, 2016

Breakfast7:45 AM - 8:15 AM

Program/Speaker8:15 AM - 8:50 AM

Event is FREE and Space is limited.RSVP [email protected] or call Massillon WestStark Chamber at 330.833.3146

F E AT U R E D S P E A K E R

PresidentPro Football Hall of Fame

David Baker

Economic OpportunityThe Pro Football Hall of Fame Village ProjectAn economic feasibility study indicates that the Hall of Fame Village will have a dramatic impact on the region and state for decades. During its peak year, the project will create more than 13,000 new jobs and over a 25-year period the Hall of Fame Village will generate $15.3 billion in cumulative net new total economic output within its home of Stark County.

P a r t n e r s i n E c o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t

The Massillon Development Foundation is a non-profit economic development

corporation that’s mission is to open doors for new businesses and create economic

growth and jobs in Western Stark County.

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VOLUME 25 • ISSUE 3 • APRIL • 2016 · 2016. 4. 5. · Rec Center with Bonnie Burman, who is Director of the Ohio Department of Aging. The always interesting legislative breakfast