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In this Issue

Leadership:Message from the President . . . . . . 1Message from the Chairperson . . . . 2

Events:Fall Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Business After Hours @

A.A. Hammersmith . . . . . . . . . 3,7Business Connection LIVE . . 8, 10,11

Monthly Information:Business Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,6,8Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,7Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

FeaturesBoys and Girls Club of Massillon . . . 9SCORE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The Business Connectionvolume 24 • issue 8 • september • 2015

President’s MessageTed Herncane

President,Massillon WestStark

Chamber of Commerce

As we start another school year, the Chamber’s BusinessEducation Advisory Committee (BEAC) will begin meetingthis fall. The committee seeks to create a partnership witheducational institutions and the business community toensure that education and industry assist each other inmaintaining a well-educated and highly skilled workforce in Massillon and throughout western Stark County.The BEAC consists of two components: the monthly committee meeting and the Business Plan DevelopmentProgram. Each month during the school year, the committeemeets at a local business location to learn about that particular company or industry. Our participating area schoolsuperintendents have commented on how beneficial thesemeetings are for their respective districts. The BusinessPlan Development Program continues to grow each year. In 2014, the Chamber received almost 20 student businessplans for review. Several winners received their awards atthe Annual Dinner in April.If you are interested in participating in the Chamber’sBusiness Education Advisory Committee, please feel free to contact me at the Chamber office at 330.833.3146 [email protected] for more details.Last month, we launched a new Chamber website. In thecoming months, additional features will be included likeonline payment and unique member login features. We willkeep you aware of these features as we move forward.Hope you like the new website!

Fall Dinner—The Chamber’s 100th Birthday Party!The Chamber welcomes sponsors for its Fall Dinner, which will be an evening of fun, games, prizes, networking, food, and beverages at Santangelo’s Party

Center on Thursday, October 22. The celebration will start at 6:00 p.m. Individual tickets, $50, should be reserved by October 8.

Sponsorships are available: Gold, $1500; Silver, $1000; Amber,$600; and Bronze, $300 (prize sponsor). See the fall dinner flyer for details. Respond with sponsorships as soon as possible to be included in print and

website promotions.

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Chairperson’s Message

Nancy Gessner, MCTVBoard Chairperson

Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce

Dear Chamber members,The beginning of the fall season always makes me feel a little nostalgic, but it is also agreat time to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going. Let’s reflect a bit onyour Chamber. We’ve had a pretty exciting and interesting 2015 so far with a new name and logo, thesale of the building and the anticipation of a new home, a highly successful and well-attended Annual Dinner, increasing memberships, revitalized committees, invigoratedBCL lunches with remarkable speakers, and most of all, the Chamber’s 100th anniversary.It all sounds so wonderfully easy, but much hard work has gone into what has been avery successful year so far. Ted, Sue, and Jane make the task of running the Chamberand all of the various events look terribly easy, but believe me their attention to themembership is one of the things that makes our Chamber so special. The Board isactive and engaged and committed to doing what is best for the members. I can’t beginto imagine how the Chamber would function without all of the dedicated committeemembers and volunteers. Thanks to all of you!As we look forward to the end of the year and 2016, we have much to be excited about. Mark your calendars for a fun evening on October 22 as we celebrate theChamber’s 100th birthday. I’m sure that the Activities Committee will create a fun-filledevening for all of us, and sponsorships will be much appreciated. BEAC meetings commence again this month, and I’m sure that the committee has an educational andinformative year planned for the members. Contact Sue or Jane if you’d like to receiveemails about BEAC meetings. The Board is making organizational plans for 2016. We’llbegin the budget and nominating processes this month. It isn’t too early to start planningfor the 2016 Annual Dinner. Topping the 2015 Dinner will be difficult, but I’m sure theeveryone is up for the task. If you have any brilliant ideas for a dynamic speaker, please contact Ted.As always, please feel free to contact me at 330.833.4134 or [email protected] you’d like to chat about the Chamber. As we enter into fall, take some time to enjoyour glorious Indian Summer days in Ohio while eating a crisp apple right off the tree!

MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • 2

SeCoND row: Chuck Clark, A.A. Hammersmith; Dave Hoffer, MCtV • JaneVassas, MCtV; todd Schumacher, Schumacher Construction • Vince pedro,Boys and Girls Club of Massillon; State Senator Scott oelslager • Sherie Brownand Amie Lynn, Massillon public LibrarytHIrD row: Nancy and Bob Gessner with Scuppers, MCtV; Judi Miller,the Health Foundation of Greater Massillon • rhonda McMahan, StateFarm; Barb Schumacher, A.A. Hammersmith • Bonnie and Mike Fall,Bonnie’s engravers Gallery • John Shultz, Farmers National Bank; Howardwacker, Friends and Family Credit UnionFoUrtH row: eleanor weatherbee, A.A. Hammersmith Insurance; tracyweatherbee, Junior Achievement of east Central ohio, Inc. • Jim ehret,peoples Services (back); Kathy and Steve Kobilarcsik, Koby electric • NickMossides, A.A. Hammersmith; Dan Belford and Nick Langenfeld, Friendsand Family Credit Union • Diana Seifert, Seifert technologiesBottoM row: Scot phillips, Massillon Museum; Massillon Mayor KathyCatazaro-perry • Frank Sauser, A.A. Hammersmith Insurance; Valerie andtony Simeone, Graphic enterprises

Business After Hours at A.A. Hammersmith Insurance

top row: Harold weatherbee and Dougweatherbee, A.A. Hammersmith Insurance •tom Heidy, westfield Bank • Kim Ackerman,pampered Nails and Boutique; tonya Fusko,the Inn at University Village • John Davide,Fifth third Bank • Linda-Jo and tom perks,Salvation Army • richard regula, r. Straus,LLC

3 • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Blue Heron CaféSuite 101

125 Lake Avenue, N.W.Massillon, Ohio 44647

PHONE: 330.837.3354 or 330.832.2771FAX: 330.837.7827

WEBSITE: erniesbikeshop.comDebbie Lehman

DEBBIE LEHMAN

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Canton South4025 Greentree Avenue, S.W.

Canton, Ohio 44706PHONE: 330.484.0300

FAX: 330.484.0400Jennifer Ruiz

TED HERNCANE

Fat Boy Tools641 Lincoln Way WestMassillon, Ohio 44647PHONE: 330.830.8665

FAX: 330.830.4038WEBSITE: www.fatboytools.com

Kelly SayreTED HERNCANE

Massillon Area Community Civic Trust400 Market Avenue North • Suite 200

Canton, Ohio 44702PHONE: 330.454.3426

Mark SamolczykNANCY GESSNER

John Muhlbach2714 Mill Ridge Path, N.E.

Massillon, Ohio 44646John Muhlbach

CHAMBER STAFF

Quest Recovery & Prevention Services46 Federal Avenue, N.W. • Suite 1

Massillon, Ohio 44646PHONE: 330.453.8252WEBSITE: questrs.org

Mike Garcar and Keith HochadelRAY HEXAMER

Shady Lawn an Embassy Healthcare Community

15028 Old Lincoln WayDalton, Ohio 44618

PHONE: 330.828.2278FAX: 330.828.2041

WEBSITE: shadylawnhealthcare.comGwen Severini

CHAMBER STAFF

Smitty’s Rancho143 First Street, S.E.

Massillon, Ohio 44646PHONE: 330.413.4307

EMAIL: [email protected] H. Smith

CHAMBER WEBSITE

Weaver Commercial Contractor, Inc.2148-B Eagle Pass

Wooster, Ohio 44691PHONE: 330.264.9020

FAX: 330.601.0925WEBSITE: weavercc.com

John FialaTED HERNCANE

welCoMe new MeMBers

Steve Kobilarcsik, OwnerKoby Electric, Inc.

“Over the years, our participation inthe Chamber has varied. However,

we have noticed an increase in business when we are more

involved.”

Cheers for the Chamber!HIGHLIGHTInG MEMBER SERVICES

Business Briefs Barbara J. Stankowski will present“Organizational Culture” at theEntrepreneur Experience Tuesday,October 6, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., at KSU atStark’s University Center, sponsored bySBDC and the Stark EntrepreneurshipAlliance. Registration ($11.99): cantonsbdc.org. The Sippo Valley Poker Run, sponsoredby MAGI and Ernie’s Bicycle Shop, onSaturday, September 12, will benefit localtrails. Call 330.832.5111 for details. erniesbikeshop.com

Invite friends and colleagues to join the Massillon WestStark Chamber!

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The law firm of Morrow & Meyer, LLC,which represents employers throughoutOhio on workers’ compensation andemployment matters, announced that partner Robert C. Meyer is included in the22nd edition of Best Lawyers in Americain the fields of workers’ compensation law—employers, employment law—management,and litigation—labor and employment.Additionally, Meyer has been named BestLawyers’ 2016 Workers’ CompensationLaw—Employers “Lawyer of the Year” forAkron. Only a single lawyer in each practice area is honored as a “Lawyer of the Year.” morrowmeyer.com Affinity Medical Center is pleased to welcome Jabr E. Hadid, M.D. to itsAffinity Internal Physicians practice,located at 2860 Lincoln Way East. Dr.Hadid is now accepting new patients. For appointments, call 330.832.3127.AffinityMedicalCenter.comInnis Maggiore Group welcomes JasonHenry as a senior web developer andJoseph Chenevy as a web developer tomeet the advertising agency’s increasingdemand for digital services.innismaggiore.comAultman Hospital has received theAmerican College of Cardiology’s nCDRACTIOn Registry–GWTG PlatinumPerformance Achievement Award for 2015.aultman.comSt. Barbara’s Classic Car Show—foodtrucks, vendors, prizes, music, trophies,and cars more than a quarter centuryyears old—will be held September 12,5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the church grounds.Car registration ($10) will be 3:00 to 5:00p.m. For details, call 330.833.6898 or visitstbarbmassillon.com.Cheers to Seifert Technologies as thecompany celebrates its 30th year of serving the community. seifert.com

The Society of Cardiovascular PatientCare has announced that Kathy Manfullof Affinity Medical Center has achievedrecognition as a Certified CardiovascularCare Coordinator.AffinityMedicalCenter.comAultman College will host its eighth annual women’s golf scramble Thursday,September 24, at Wilkshire Golf Club.Participants will be given the option to playnine or 18 holes. The event includes conti-nental breakfast and lunch at Georgio’s.The outing supports student scholarships.Registrations will be accepted untilSeptember 15. Contact Jenn Loretto at330.363.1186 for details and registration.aultmancollege.eduThe Ohio Small Business DevelopmentCenter (SBDC) at Kent State University atStark will host an “Introduction to LeanStart-Up” seminar with Barrett Thomas,microfinance administrator, BraintreeBusiness Development Center, Mansfield,Ohio, on Tuesday, September 22, from8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the KSU ConferenceCenter. Thomas will speak about understanding the market, knowing thecustomer, value preposition, stakeholders,and resources involved in the success of a start-up. Registration ($9.97) must bemade online at cantonsbdc.org. For moreinformation, contact the SBDCenter at330.244.3290 or [email protected]. cantonsbdc.orgThe Massillon Museum’s Tiger Legacy:Our Tiger Football Family photographyexhibition opens Saturday, September 12,7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a free public reception. This second installment of theTiger storytelling project focuses on theconnection between the community andthe football team. massillonmuseum.orgAultman Hospital is searching for well-behaved dogs of all sizes and their dedicated owners to participate in HappyTails, a dog visitation program. The nextPet Partners Handler Course is scheduledfor Saturday, October 3, at 8:00 a.m. The$50 fee includes lunch, snacks, handler’sbook, and handouts. Registration isrequired by September 25. Following thecourse, Pet Partners evaluations will beheld by appointment on Saturday, October17, at Aultman Hospital. To register orlearn more, visit aultman.org/happytails. aultman.orgMercy Stroke Center offers a compre-hensive and individualized therapy and rehabilitation program and the LuckyStroke support group—a free communitysupport group to help survivors move forward on the road to recovery. It meetsinside Mercy Health Center of NorthCanton, 6200 Whipple Avenue n.W. Formore information about the Lucky Strokesupport group, call 330.489.1231 or330.489.1135. cantonmercy.org

HD Davis /David Lunduist CPAs, LLCwill celebrate the opening of the new office(7981 Hills and Dales Road, n.W.) with aribbon-cutting, coffee, and doughnutsSeptember 15, 8:30 a.m. All are welcome.hddaviscpas.comThe Massillon Public Library madedeliveries of books, movies, and music tothe homes of 99 homebound individuals in July, a 41% increase over June. If youhave a family member or neighbor inMassillon, Brewster, or navarre who can’t visit the library, contact OutreachServices Manager Anne Juhasz [email protected] or330.832.9831 to set up free pickup and delivery of items selected according to the borrower’s tastes and interests.massillonlibrary.orgA free mammography clinic for women 40and older will be held be held Tuesday,September 1, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.Sponsored by the Aultman Breast CareCenter and a grant from the EducationalFoundation of America, the clinic will beheld at Aultman West, 2021 Wales Road,n.E. For a required appointment on afirst-come, first-served basis, contact Erin Meek at 330.363.6025 or [email protected]. aultman.comInnis Maggiore President and CEO DickMaggiore announced that Kent StateUniversity at Stark seniors Brian Sayre ofMassillon and Mackenzie Vega, a PerryHigh School graduate, were awarded theInnis Maggiore Endowed Scholarship forCommunications. innismaggiore.comMassillon Woman’s Club will hold amembership drive during September andOctober. All area women are invited to thefirst 2015–2016 open meeting Wednesday,September 2, at Five Oaks, 210 FourthStreet n.E. For more information, call330.833.4896 or email [email protected]


Thursday, September 10 • 5:00 pmBusiness After Hours/Ribbon-Cutting

Koby Electric

Saturday, September 12Habitat for Humanity Work DayMassillon WestStark Chamber

Tuesday, September 15 • 8:30 amRibbon-Cutting

HD Davis/Lundquist CPAs, LLC

Tuesday, September 22 Business After Hours

Seifert TechnologiesJOInT EVEnT WITH

Jackson-Belden & Canton Chambers

Monday, September 28 • 11:45 amBusiness Connection LIVE

Panel: Area School Superintendents@Massillon Recreation Center

Wednesday, October 14 • 5:00Business After Hours

Massillon Woman’s Club

Thursday, October 22Annual Fall Dinner

@Santangelo’s Party Center

Membership renewalsThanks to members who renewed their

commitments between July 16 and August15. Membership records go back only 59years; members listed with 59+ may have

been members even longer!

Altercare of Navarre Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Anne-Marie’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Blue Heron Café. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mo.Chapel Hill Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2CJ Duncan Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Ernie’s Bicycle Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Hall, Kistler & Company LLP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Mel Herncane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Holy Cross Academy at St. Mary Campus . . . . . . . 3Home Appliance Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Innis Maggiore Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Joel Webster Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Margy Vogt Visions, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Massillon Vision Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Mathias Diversified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Medicap Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Mental Health and Recovery Services

Board of Stark County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7John Muhlbach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mo.Newman Creek Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Ohio Edison Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59+Old Carolina Barbecue Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Polymer Packaging, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Quest Recovery & Prevention Services. . . . . . 1 mo.Reliable Heating & Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16The Salvation Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13SE Johnson Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Valspar Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Weaver Commercial Contractor Inc. . . . . . . . . 1 mo.

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As the annual application period nears,check into the Chamber’s Bureau of

Workers’ Compensation group programthrough CareWorks. To learn about the

advantages, contact:

Bob Nicoll1.800.837.3200 x8595

[email protected]

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5saturdaysaturday

Farmers’ Market8:00 am–NoonMassillon Rec Center330.832.1621

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Chamber Office Closed

8tuesdaytuesday

Massillon City Council Meeting7:30 pm330.830.1734

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Exhibition Opening:tiger Legacy:our tiger Football FamilyMassillon Museum7:00–9:00 pm330.833.4061massillonmuseum.org

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MAGI Poker RunRegister 9:00 am–1:00 pm@Dalton Park330.832.5111erniesbikeshop.com

Second SaturdayDowntown Massillon330.809.6121

the King’s SpeechLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com

13sundaysunday

September Cemetery Stroll1:00 pmMassillon [email protected]

the King’s SpeechLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com

14mondaymonday 15tuesdaytuesday 16wednesdaywednesday

Massillon Area Greenways(MAGI) Meeting@ Blue Heron Deli7:00 pm330.832.2771erniesbikeshop.com

17thursdaythursday

Historic Massillon Main StreetBoard Meeting8:00 am330.844.3697

18fridayfriday

Downtown Massillon Association Board Meeting8:00 am330.833.3146

Massillon vs Steubenville (A)330.830.3900 x50144

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Historic Fourth StreetWalking Tour1:00 pmMeet outside Five [email protected]

It Happened one NightLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com

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Massillon DevelopmentFoundation11:00 am330.833.3146

Massillon City Council Meeting7:30 pm330.830.1734

22tuesdaytuesday 23wednesdaywednesday

AHEAD FoundationMeeting8:30 am330.833.3900 x50221

24thursdaythursday

Faith in Action Health and Wellness Fair@ Massillon Rec Center8:30 am–1:00 pm330.837.2705

ReelMassillonGilda@Daugherty Hair Co.7:00 pm

25fridayfriday

Massillon vs Toledo Bowsher (H)330.830.3900 x50144

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the Big LabowskiLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com

Business Connection LIVEAndre Porter, Speaker@ MassillonRecreation Center11:45 am–1:00 pmReservations

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the Big LabowskiLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com

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MassMu Brown Bag LunchLynda Blankenship,“Sweet, Sweet Memories:a Century at the Lincoln”12:10–12:50 pm330.833.4061massillonmuseum.org

MembershipCommittee Meeting 3:30 pm330.833.3146

Business EducationAdvisory CommitteeMeeting 7:30 am330.833.3146

Ribbon-CuttingHD Davis / DavidLundquist CPAs, LLC8:30 amReservations330.833.3146

Business After HoursSeifert TechnologiesReservations330.833.3146

Business ConnectionLIVEPanel of SchoolSuperintendents11:45 am–1:00 pm@Rec CenterReservations330.833.3146

Activities Committee 8:00 am330.833.3146

Business After Hours& Ribbon-CuttingKoby Electric 5:00–6:30 pmReservations330.833.3146

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Farmers’ Market8:00 am–Noon

It Happened one NightLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com

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Massillon vs Glenoak (H)330.830.3900 x50144

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Legislative Committee 8:00 am330.833.3146

Finance/AuditCommittee 9:00 am330.833.3146

Executive Committee 10:00 am330.833.3146

Chamber president ted Herncane (right) congratulated Doug weatherbeeand his A.A. Hammersmith staff as they reopened their headquarters at

210 erie Street North, more than a year after the fire. More than 100guests celebrated at the Chamber’s Business After Hours in July.

Massillon weststark Chamber of Commerce Business Connection lIve! luncheon series Presents—

Panel of School SuperintendentsSeptember 28, 2015 • 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Massillon Recreation Center—Main Conference Room505 Erie Street north, Massillon, Ohio 44646 • Free parking

Scott Beatty—Superintendent, PerryBroc Bidlack—Superintendent, FairlessMarty Bowe—Assistant Superintendent, Stark County ESCRichard Goodright—Superintendent, MassillonDaniel Murphy—Superintendent, R.G. DrageAl Osler—Superintendent, TuslawMichael Shreffler—Superintendent, northwest

The 2015 speaker series is presented inpartnership with the Massillon Parks andRecreation Department.

Lunch will be cateredby navarre’sMain Street Deli.

Administrative Office505 Erie Street northMassillon, Ohio 44646330.832.1621massillonparks.com

$13 per Chamber member ($15 per non-member) • Reservations, please! For more information, call the Massillon WestStarkChamber of Commerce at 330.833.3146 or email [email protected]. Cash and check appreciated; credit cards welcome.

upcoming speakers— October 26, 2015

Kevin HelmickPresident & CEOFarmers National Bank

November 23, 2015

Mark E. SchweitzerSenior Vice PresidentFederal Reserve Bank of Clevelandthe National and regional economic outlook

Chamber Banners!As part of the centennial celebration, two-sided banners

displaying the new Massillon WestStark Chamber logo will bedisplayed periodically throughout the year on the light poles lining

Lincoln Way. For $150, a business can sponsor a banner andhave its name boldly printed in black on both sides.

Chamber Treasurer Robert Garner, Garner Insurance andFinancial Services, is coordinating the banner project.

To help the Chamber show off its new image, to add some visualinterest to the downtown, and to promote your business, call the

Chamber office to learn more about banner sponsorship.

welcome new Member: smitty’s rancho“Don’t wear a man’s field coat anymore!” Smitty’s Rancho owner

Jeanette Smith says her store is “for women who enjoy playingoutside in style and comfort.” Smitty’s Rancho sells a wide range

of concealed carry purses, gun and rifle cases, archery casesand quivers, and camouflage clothing and accessories—all with

style, fit, and functionality with women in mind. Smith says,“Chicks who dig camo love our store, too!”

Smitty’s Rancho, which was founded in 2012, is now located at143 First Street S.E. inside the former Salvation Army building.

“We share our space with A.J. Harris Tactical, and eagerly anticipate the completion of a new gun range,” Smith says. Tolearn more, call 330.413.4307, visit smittysrancho.com, or visit

[email protected].

Take the sArTA surveyHelp the Stark Area Regional Transit Agency (SARTA) with its2015 Transportation Development Plan to outline priorities for

transit service enhancement over the next five years. Public andkey stakeholders including the business community are invited to

take part in an eight-question survey, which can be found athttp://goo.gl/forms/kHDjCr1TMf. Respond by mid-September.


Boys & girls Clubs of Massillon Announces Investment from AT&T The Boys and Girls Club of Massillon (BGCM) has been selected by AT&T to receive a$15,000 contribution to implement their AT&T Be Great: Attend College Program to supportcollege readiness. The AT&T Be Great: Attend College Program will assist underserved students from western Stark County in grades nine through 12 to successfully complete high school and prepare for college.

The project will use proven best practices of mentoring and youth development to developProgram project outcomes. BGCM will focus on positive academic outcomes for youth byallowing staff to work in partnership with community partners such as teachers, coaches,and administrators to identify at-risk students who have attendance problems, behavioralissues, failing or near-failing GPAs, or warning signs of withdrawal from school. These at-risk youth are then paired with adult mentors from the BGCM and provided with access tointense mentoring. The focus of this program is to reduce non-academic barriers to successand link students with resources that will provide them with academic support, as needed.

Youth in disadvantaged economic or challenging family and social circumstances often lack the perspective that gainful employment can help provide the means to change theiroutlook and provide the hope they both desire and deserve. This opportunity builds onproven factors that enhance a youth’s chance of success and help him develop and obtain academic goals he needs to be successful. BGCM project is comprised of three components: mentor-youth relationship; personalized and flexible intervention; and enhancing club/school/home partnership and collaboration.

“This program helps in the education of Ohio’s future leaders,” said State Senator Scott Oelslager. “The work of the AT&T Be Great: Attend College Program is to be commended, as it keeps our youth on track to graduate high school and prepares them to succeed in college and the workforce.”

“Keeping our teenagers in high school and preparing them for success after graduation benefits our students and our communities,” said Steve Kristan, ExternalAffairs Director, AT&T Ohio. “The Boys and Girls Club of Massillon has a proven graduation strategy that is helping at-risk youth stay in school and succeed academically. We are proud to support this program.”

“The Boys and Girls Club of Massillon is thrilled to have AT&T support and allow us to advance our priority outcome of academic success and graduation by promoting college attendance and success for our local high school youth,” said Vincent Pedro, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Massillon.

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State Senator Scott oelslager (seated) visited the BGCM computer center with Steve Kristan of At&t ohio.


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• Mercy Health Center of Jackson/Massillon 7337 Caritas Circle NW, Massillon, OH 330-966-8689

• Mercy Health Center of North Canton 6200 Whipple Avenue NW, North Canton, OH 330-966-8689

sCore can Help Analyze the strength of Your BusinessJust how healthy IS your business?Do you only measure the health of yourbusiness once a year—when you go to the accountant to get your business taxesdone? Important measures are not just“are we profitable?” Some measures maynot even be, strictly speaking, financial innature. Here are few questions to askyourself:Quality—How often do you have to re-work a job for a customer? Do youknow why production errors occur?Equipment or employee issues? Or,maybe it’s raw material?Customers—Do you have an unprofitablecustomer? A marginally profitable customer who is always late in payingyou? Should you “fire” that customer?Concentration of Risk—Is a significantportion of your business concentrated in just two or three customers? Is your business at risk if one of them is acquiredor goes out of business?Succession Planning—Are you nearingretirement age? Do you have a writtensuccession plan? Are employees in placewho are being groomed to take over? Or,should an orderly sale of the business beconsidered?Housekeeping—Are legal documents(contracts, leases, and employment agreements) up-to-date? Can they belocated quickly?Risk Management—has your broker done an intensive review within the pastfive years? Are you insuring property you no longer own? not insuring recentlyacquired property? Have you started anew line of business or exited one?Borrowing—Is your loan at the best interest rate you can get? Would a re-fi(or new borrowing) be beneficial to yourbusiness? Are you borrowing on creditcards?The FACT Group of SCORE can help you analyze these and other aspects ofyour business. We can help “take thetemperature” of your business.The mission of FACT is to help potentialand existing small business owners andnot-for-profit entities understand financialimplications and requirements of the lifecycle of a business or organization.For more information, or to schedule afree, confidential appointment with one of the members of the FACT Group, callthe Canton Regional office of SCORE at 330.244.3280, visit canton.score.org orfacebook.com/www.canton.score.org, oremail [email protected]. SCOREis located in The Conference Center atKent State University at Stark.

July 27: Chamber’s 100th Birthday—

FroM top: Chamber president ted Herncane with ananniversary proclamation presented by Jennifer Kikoon behalf of Congressman Bob Gibbs • ted Herncanewith an anniversary proclamation from GovernorKasich, presented by tim ross • Massillon SafetyService Director Joel Smith; Massillon Mayor KathyCatazaro-perry


top row: robert Nicoll, Careworks • Dave waikem, waikem Auto Family; Kristin Hannon,Stark State College • Gwen Severini, Shady Lawn—an embassy Healthcare Community;Dick Mautz, SCore • Speaker Bob DiBiasio, Cleveland Indians

SeCoND row: Sally roush, Brewster parke; Joel webster, Joel webster Construction • Loupoppovich, Huntington Bank; Kim edwards, Brewster parke • Shelly Belcher and MinervaSalewsky, the Health plan

tHIrD row: Kathy Shultz, Farmers National Bank; Mary Beth reynolds, Morrow and MeyerLLC • eric Snodgrass and patty Gaston, tam o’Shanter Golf Course • Ben Strader andSeth Harrison, Buffalo wild wings • Jacquie Knight, Stark Glass

BottoM row: Mel Herncane, Boys and Girls Club of Massillon; Scot phillips, MassillonMuseum • rick taylor, Junior Achievement of east Central ohio; Mandy pond, Altimus pondphotography; Jeff McMahan, Innis Maggiore

rIGHt: Scott Kettler, FirstMerit Bank

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—Celebrated at the Business Connection lIve lunch


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Massillon, OhioPermit no. 712

137 Lincoln Way, East Massillon, OH 44646P 330.833.3146F [email protected]

Change Service Requested

Darleen Gerber, the Health plan; Dawn Campanelli, Junior Achievement ofCentral ohio; Han rhee, Ventura Communications; Debby Gesaman, Brewster

Federal Credit Union; and Greg endres, KeyBank, were among Chamber members who recently attended Chamber networking events.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSnancy Gessner, Chairperson Gary Feagles, Chairman ElectRobert Garner, TreasurerTony Simeone, Vice Chair/MembershipRichard Regula, Vice Chair/LegislativeDave 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 FoundationBonnie Fall, President, Downtown Massillon AssociationDoug Weatherbee, Chairman, Historic Massillon Main Street, Inc.Debbie Lehman, President, Massillon Area Greenways, Inc.

Margy VogtDave WaikemJohn Walsh

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

Matt AshtonAngie BoyleVictoria Brown

Lisa DyerCindy HickeyFran Jackson

Jacquie KnightJerrod SelinskyJohn Shultz

Free Advice For Small Businesses

Planning to start a business?

Trying to grow a small business? SCORE – counselors to America’s

small businesses - provides confidential, cost-free advice.

Call the Canton Regional SCORE office

at 330-244-3280, or email [email protected]

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Company___________________________________________ Contact person_____________________ Phone____________

Names attending: ________________________ _________________________ ________________________ _________________________ ________________________ _________________________ ________________________ _________________________ Sponsorships include table of (8):

__Gold $1,500 __Silver $1,000 __Amber $ 600

Individuals: __@ $50 per person

__Bronze $300 (Prize sponsor) Amount enclosed ______

RSVP by October 9th

Dinner Sponsorships

Gold $1,500 Event signage Recognition in dinner program Recognition in newsletter Table for eight 600 of your business flyers mailed free to all members Full-page article in our newsletter

Silver $1,000 Event Signage Recognition in dinner program Recognition in newsletter Table for eight 600 of your business flyers mailed free to all members

Amber $600 Recognition in dinner program Recognition in newsletter Table for eight

Bronze $300 (Prize sponsor) Event signage Recognition in dinner program Recognition in newsletter

Thursday, October 22, 2015 100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Santangelo’s Party Center 1008 Ninth St. SW – Massillon

6:00pm Social Hour 7:00pm Dinner

Enjoy a casual evening of fun, games and prizes!

Please complete and return 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 email: [email protected] VISA & MasterCard accepted

Please register with your chamber by Friday, September 18th

410 Fourth Street NE ∙ Massillon Join fellow chamber members for an evening of networking at the majestic Five Oaks mansion, home of the Massillon Woman’s Club. The home, designed by renowned architect Charles F. Schweinfurth, features eclectic exterior architecture, ten fireplaces, extensive unique wood carvings, a leather-walled billiard room, Tiffany windows, and a third floor ballroom.

Wednesday October 14, 2015

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Cost - $10

Reservation Deadline October 7th

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____________

“Business After Hours” Massillon Woman’s Club – Wednesday, October 14, 2015

MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

100th ANNUAL DINNER SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

DIAMOND $1,500.00 __________ -Table of 8 plus logo on invitation, program, and newsletter; event signage; and 6 months free web advertising (logo with link to company website) GOLD $1,000.00 __________ -Table of 8 plus logo in program; newsletter recognition; event signage; and 3 months free web advertising (logo with link to company website) SILVER $600.00 __________ -Table of 8 plus program recognition and newsletter recognition

FALL DINNER/FUNDRAISER SPONSORSHIP LEVELS DIAMOND $1,500.00 __________ -Table of 8 plus recognition in program and December newsletter; event signage; 650 business flyers mailed free to all Chamber members with full-page article promoting your business in newsletter; and 6 months free web advertising (logo with link to company website) GOLD $1,000.00 __________ -Table of 8 plus recognition in program and December newsletter; event signage; 650 business flyers mailed free to all Chamber members; and 3 months free web advertising (logo with link to company website) SILVER $600.00 __________ -Table of 8 plus recognition in program and December newsletter BRONZE $300.00 (Prize Sponsor) __________ -Event signage and recognition in program and December newsletter

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ANNUAL GOLF OUTING SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Dinner $1,500.00 (includes one foursome) __________ Lunch $1,000.00 (includes one foursome) __________ Welcome $500.00 __________ Cart $500.00 __________ Driving Range $250.00 __________ Putting Green $250.00 __________ Hole $100.00 __________

NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Size Frequency Price 1/8 page bimonthly or single ad $80.00 __________ 1/4 page bimonthly or single ad $138.00 __________ 1/3 page bimonthly or single ad $185.00 __________ 1/2 page bimonthly or single ad $252.00 __________ 1/8 page monthly $75.00 __________ 1/4 page monthly $130.00 __________ 1/3 page monthly $175.00 __________ 1/2 page monthly $240.00 __________

WEBSITE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Company logo with link to company website on new Chamber website $50.00 per month __________ Sign up for 12 months and receive 2 months free! __________

TOTAL __________ Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce

137 Lincoln Way East Massillon, Ohio 44646 p (330) 833-3146 f (330) 833-8944

www.massillonohchamber.com

Pink Aware Campaign Kick-Off Event • After-Hours Business Expo

Co-promoted by the Jackson-Belden and Massillon WestStark Chambers of Commerce

Company: ________________________________________________________________________________

Company Rep: ________________________________ Email: ______________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Exhibitor registration for Jackson-Belden and Massillon WestStark Chamber members ONLY begins on August 10, 2015, on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited.

Register by contacting Tom Schmidt at [email protected] or 330-617-3820.

Investment: Purchase of 20 Pink Ducks @ $5 each, $50 for your logo to be included on event t-shirt and a $25 door prize.

Progressive Chevrolet will provide: one 8-foot table, one table cloth and two chairs per exhibitor, and 500 t-shirts featuring sponsor logos to be given away during the event.

100% of all Pink Duck purchases supports breast cancer research at Aultman Hospital and Mercy Medical Center.

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4:00 to 8:00 p.m.(Vendor set up: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

PROGRESSIVE CHEVROLET

Sponsored byThe Chevy Network

AND PROGRESSIVE CHEVROLET

© 2015 Progressive Chevrolet

July 2015 RE: Group-Rating Safety Accountability

Dear Employer: Each year Ohio employers have the opportunity to participate in BWC’s Group-Experience-Rating Program or Group-Retrospective-Rating Program. While these programs are not required, they do provide you with an opportunity to significantly reduce your workers’ compensation premiums, while increasing your awareness of safety and risk-management strategies. Workplace safety is an important component of these programs. To succeed in accident prevention, we encourage you to use the many resources available to you. We believe a group-rating program is a partnership that includes you and your employees, your sponsoring organization or third-party administrator (TPA) and BWC. Each has specific roles and responsibilities, all designed to assist in preventing workplace accidents. This letter outlines the safety services expectations you should have as an employer enrolled in a group-rating program. The employer will:

Maintain a safe workplace; Attend safety training to enhance workplace safety; Use BWC’s safety services as needed; Fulfill the required two-hour training requirement and provide proof of attendance to sponsor for claim(s)

occurring within the last year. The certified primary and affiliated sponsoring organizations will:

Sponsor eight hours of safety training (this may be done at one time or may be provided incrementally as long as the total is at least eight hours);

Provide information regarding safety resources to group members; Possibly assist an employer in achieving its safety needs; Manage employer fulfillment of the two-hour training requirement, where applicable; Publish this letter to group members.

The TPA may:

Assist sponsoring organizations with fulfilling the group-rating safety requirements; Assist an employer with its safety needs; Work in conjunction with sponsors to develop safety training and deliver safety resources; Provide resources for claims handling.

BWC will:

Monitor all group-rating safety activities to confirm requirements are met; Remain in communication with sponsoring organizations to provide recommendations for fulfilling safety

requirements; Provide safety training through Ohio’s Center for Occupational Safety & Health; Offer on-site safety consultation (hazard assessments, air and noise monitoring, ergonomics evaluation, training)

by a BWC safety professional; Offer publications and videos for safety program support; Conduct employer visits to confirm the employer is meeting group-rating requirements, when appropriate.

The goal of this collaborative effort is to make sure all your safety needs are met. Using these resources will assist you in preventing accidents, reducing claims costs and achieving the highest discounts possible. Below you’ll find contact information for various resources. Group sponsor: TPA: BWC: https://www.bwc.ohio.gov/employer/services/safetyhygiene.asp, [email protected]

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