The Business ConnectionVOLUME 27 • ISSUE 6 • JULy • 2018

In this Issue

Events:

Chamber Golf Outing . . . . . . 1, 6, 7, 8

Business Connection LIVE. . . . . . 3, 8

Feature:

Message from

Senator Scott Oelslager . . . . . . . . . . 5

Monthly Information:

Business Briefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 4, 5

Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hole SponsorsAbsolute Home Health & HospiceAdvanced Industrial Roofing, Inc.Altercare of NavarreAqua Ohio, Inc.Bonnie’s Engravers Gallery & SignsBoys & Girls Club of MassillonBuffalo Wild Wings MassillonMayor Kathy Catazaro-PerryChapel Hill CommunityCliftonLarsonAllenDanbury Senior Living in MassillonDowntown Massillon AssociationElum Music Co.Farmers National BankFriends and Family Credit UnionAlan Harold, Stark County AuditorHD Davis CPAs, LLCMel HerncaneKeller’s Office FurnitureKeyBankKoby Electric, Inc.Kozmo’s GrilleKrugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty

Co., LPAThe Laurels of MassillonMassillon Energy & Technology Park, LLCMercy Medical CenterPathway Caring for ChildrenPolymer Packaging, Inc.Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.Richard Regula,

Stark County CommissionerRKKM Certified Public AccountantsRoseman Construction, LLCSeifert Technologies, Inc.Bill Smith, Stark County CommissionerStark Glass Enterprises, Inc.Tam O’Shanter Golf CourseWaikem Auto Family

Chamber Golf Outing

Dinner Sponsors

Lunch Sponsor

Cart Sponsor

Beverage Sponsor

Early Bird Sponsor: ESPN 990Putting Green Sponsor: AultComp MCODriving Range Sponsor: Brahler’s Cleaning and RestorationAwards/Skills Prize Sponsors: Buffalo Wild WingsTam O’Shanter Golf Course

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Business Briefs Mercy is the first in Stark County to useportable, germ-zapping robots to destroymicroorganisms on hospital surfaces. The Xenex LightStrike™ Germ-ZappingRobot™ is effective against even most dangerous pathogens. cantonmercy.org

Ernie’s Bicycle Shop will host a night trailride to the Canal Days fireworks starting aton July 14. Depart from the shop at 8:57p.m. —helmet, headlight, and taillight arerequired! erniesbike shop.com

Michael Rich, M.D., psychiatry; GilbertRowley, M.D., internal medecine; andJean-Claude Tabet, M.D., neurosurgery,have been inducted into the HippocratesHonor Society, a “lifetime achievement”award. aultman.com

Mercy Medical Center has announced its April 2018 Star Performer of the Monthemployees: Debra Jeffries, of Canton,and Marcy Driggers, of Massillon.Jeffries and Driggers both work in MercyOutpatient Lab at the hospital’s main campus. cantonmercy.org

Innis Maggiore, the nation’s leading positioning ad agency, today announcedthat David Collins has become an agencyprincipal responsible for web and softwaredevelopment. innismaggiore.com

Terri Bate has joined the staff of UnitedWay of Greater Stark County as theDirector of Philanthropy. uwstark.org

Thrivent Financial associate DaveZastawny reports that A.M. Bestannounced it has affirmed ThriventFinancial’s A++ (Superior) rating as well asits stable outlook. The A++ rating is thehighest of the ratings agency’s 16 ratingscategories. thrivent.com/dave-zastawny

WRL Advertising has announced that John Gallagher has joined the organization as a practiced online marketing specialist. wrladv.com

Massillon Millionaires’ Row on July 22 willinclude a historic Fourth Street walkingtour at 1:00 p.m. and an interior tour of theFive Oaks mansion at 3:00 p.m. The feefor each tour is $7, which may be paid atthe start of each tour. margyvogt.com

The Corporate University’s 2018 HumanResource Symposium will be held July 19.For details, call 330.244.3508 or visitkent.edu/stark/cucc/conferences.

The Massillon Museum’s free IslandParty on July 20, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. will be its 24th annual “thank you” to the community for yearlong support. Enjoy a pig roast, reggae, island beverages, and children’s activities. Bring a chair orblanket. massillonmuseum.org

Innis Maggiore has strengthened its webdevelopment department by promotingDevon Miller and Jennifer Gross and hiring David Gang. innismaggiore.com

The Aultman Foundation has announced27 area nonprofit organizations will receivethe organization’s 18th round of grantfunding totaling $100,000. aultman.com

The Mercy Service League recently heldits second annual Wine, Women & Shoesevent, raising $315,000 to benefitWomen’s Cancer Services at MercyMedical Center. cantonmercy.org

The Aultman Campus TransformationNeighborhood Revitalization Committeehas collaborated with ArtsinStark to seek a professional visual artist to create andcoordinate site-specific creative placemakingdesigns and public art pieces to welcomevisitors and residents into the newAultman Health Village. aultman.com

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MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • 2

ToP Row: Chuck Bennell, Tamo’Shanter Golf Course • Cindy

Hickey and intern Abby Lilli, MercyMedical Center • Andy Ginella,

Attorney • Ron Bensinger, MercyMedical Center; Jim Stanford,

YMCA of western Stark County •Alfred Carranza, Latino BusinessLeague; Benny Griffiths, Absolute

Home Health and HospiceSECoNd Row: Speaker Paul Hiltz,

Mercy Medical Center • MeganArney, Amherst Meadows CareCenter; Chamber President Ted

Herncane • Renée Hancock, MainStreet deli; Taylor Romar, Shanklin

Heating and Air Conditioning •Major Tom Perks and A/C Brian

Perks, Salvation Army • Jeffwalters, CBIZ

THIRd Row: Jim ondrus, J.A.ondrus, LLC • Keith Nutter, Aqua

ohio; Gwen Severini, danburySenior Living • Nicole Hively,danbury Senior Living; Joni

Locke, Peoples Services • JeffLeBeau and Bob Isenberg,

wRL Advertising, Inc.

may BusinessConnection LIVe!

ChamberPresident TedHerncane participated in the ribbon-cuttingceremony forGroups RecoverTogether at thenew member’slocation at 930Amherst Road,N.E.

ribbon-Cutting at Groups recover Together

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Monday, July 16 • 5:00 pmBusiness After Hours

Paradigm Shift Brewing & Aqua Ohio@ Paradigm Shift Brewing

Monday, July 23 • 11:45 amBusiness Connection LIVE

Mike Gallina, AultCare@ Massillon Salvation Army

Wednesday, August 8 • 5:00 pmBusiness After Hours

Whispering Grace Horses

Monday, August 27 • 11:45 amBusiness Connection LIVE

Congressman Bob Gibbs@ Massillon Salvation Army

Thursday, August 30 • 5:00 pmThe First North Building Open House

@ The First North Building

U.S. Unemployment Since 2008—Bureau of Labor Statistics

CHamBerCaLenDar OF eVenTS

Find more Chamber eventPhotographs on FacebookFacebook.com/massillonchamber

acorn Secure Self-Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5advanced industrial Roofing, inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28al’s building Contractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1anne-Marie’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4eMSCO, inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Fairfield inn & Suites by Marriott Canton South . . . 3Fieldcrest estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1First Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27health Foundation of Greater Massillon . . . . . . . . 19Mel herncane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Jimmy John’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1lifeShare Community blood Services . . . . . . . 1 mo.Major league tire, llC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Office Max/Office Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mo.Ohio edison Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62+Quality heating & Cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Reliable heating & Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Se Johnson painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8ServerSiM, llC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mo.

membership renewals—may 16 to June 14

We thank our members who recentlyrenewed their Chamber memberships.

Please support fellow members. Membersmarked “62+” have been members as far

back as Chamber records exist!

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Senator Scott Oelslager announces Passage of House Bill 318Senator Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) has announced theSenate passage of House Bill 318, legislation to help increasesecurity measures in Ohio schools.

House Bill 318 establishes 40 hours of specialized training forschool resource officers and permits them to provide a range ofservices to the schools they serve.

Senate amendments to the bill give greater flexibility for training,and permits law enforcement officers who are certified by thePeace Officer Training Commission to teach the training course.

The school resource officer training includes:• School campus design, school building security needs and characteristics;

• The nuances of law enforcement functions conducted inside a school environment, including understanding the psychological and physiological characteristics consistent with the ages of the students in the assigned building or buildings, de-escalation techniques, and behavior management strategies;

• The mechanics of being a positive role model for youth, including appropriate communication techniques which enhance interactions between the school resourceofficer and students;

• Classroom management techniques to provide law-related education to students and methods for managing the behaviors sometimes associated with educating children with special needs.

Additionally, the bill now includes an increase in school safety grants from $10 million to $12 million.

"Parents send their children to school each day with the expectation that every step istaken to ensure their safety," said Oelslager, co-sponsor of the legislation. “The amend-ments, that my Senate colleagues and I worked together to include, take the additionalstep to maximize our resources and enhance safety and security for our schools.”

House Bill 318 will now go back to the House of Representatives for a vote on concurrence.

welcome new member: Office maxOffice Max/Office Depot is changing theway it does business by moving from asupply-oriented business to one that is aservice business that also has supplies.Services already offered to small andmedium sized businesses include print acopy services, fixing of cell phones andcomputers, and 24-hour tech support. Thecompany’s BizBox is a single platform thatincludes all of the tools, services, andexpertise to run and grow a business. It frees the business operator’s time,allowing the freedom to focus on runningthe business.

Todd Fair, manager of Office Max at 4333Lincoln Way East, says, “We offer digital,marketing, tech, and office services to helpyou do your best work.” Call the store at330.478.9566, visit officedepot.com, oremail ads06256@officedepot.com.

Business Start-Up Information SessionThe Ohio Small Business DevelopmentCenter at Kent State University will sponsor an information session ($10 fee)for individuals interested in starting a smallbusiness on Tuesday, August 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Stark County DistrictLibrary Downtown Branch. For details, call330.244.3290, email aschwitz@kent.edu,or visit cantonsbdc.org.

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ToP Row: Emmanuel Brantley, Anthony Repp, and donnieElmore, MCTV • Jensen Lewis, Cleveland Indians; Golfouting Chairman Bob Senkar, Buffalo wild wings • dan

Bryan and Tony Mastrianni, Farmers National Bank; • EricSnodgrass, Tam o’Shanter Golf Course

SECoNd Row: Jason Green, Adams Signs and Graphics;Chuck Bennell, Tam o’Shanter Golf Course • Patty Gaston,

Tam o’Shanter Golf Course • debbie Kiser and PaulRoberson, NFM welders • don Aman; Ron Quinn,

Farmers National Bank; Ed whitmore and Jim Stanford,YMCA of western Stark County

THIRd Row: Alex Steinmetz, Tana Pflaum, Aaron Brownsword,and Justin Lenox, Shearer’s Snacks; Greg Brokaw,

Consumers National Bank • Beth Lilli, Boys and Girls Club ofMassillon; Lorie Pedro, A.A. Hammersmith Insurance • Tom

Gehring and Steve Kobilarcsik, Koby ElectricBoTToM Row: olivia Ramsey and Jenna Graves, The Laurels

of Massillon • Jeff McMahan, Innis Maggiore; Mark Rojek,Raymond James • Paul Hrica and Ron deChellis, Aultman •

Joe Kilgore and Michael Guban, Hd davis CPAs

Chamber Golf Outing

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Door Prize SponsorsAltercare of Nobles Pond, Inc.Anne-Marie’s Fine Jewelry & GiftsAqua Ohio, Inc.Brahler’s Cleaning & RestorationBrewster Parke, Inc.Buffalo Wild Wings MassillonBuilders Exchange of East Central OhioCee-B Glass, Inc.Elms Country ClubFarmers National Bank

EARLy BIRD WINNER: 43" LED/HDTV donated by ESPN990 Jenson Lewis, Buffalo Wild Wings

CARD GAME 50/50 WINNER: $415.00 Beth Lilli, Boys & Girls Club of Massillon

50/50 TICkET WINNER: $350 Kathy Green, Heitger Funeral Home

SkILLS CONTESTS: $20 and a roundof golf donated by Tam O’Shanter

Long Drive Men #12: David Kilgore, HD Davis CPA’s

Long Drive Women #7: Amanda Lewis, The Laurels of Massillon

HONORABLE MENTIONSecond Place—Shearer’s SnacksThird Place—HD Davis CPAs

Thanks to Golf CommmitteeChairman: Bob Senkar,

Buffalo Wild WingsDan Bates, Bates PrintingPatty Gaston, Tam O’Shanter Golf CourseNicole Hively,

Danbury Senior Living in MassillonSam Randazzo, AultComp MCOGwen Severini

Danbury Senior Living in MassillonKatherine Shultz, Farmers National BankStan Sidaway, The Independent

Special Thanks to VolunteersWendy Gotschall,

Aultman Health FoundationNicole Hively,

Danbury Senior Living in MassillonAngie Neff,

The Laurels of Canton and MassillonGwen Severini,

Danbury Senior Living in Massillon

Friends and Family Credit UnionHome Appliance Company, Inc.The IndependentKozmo’s GrilleThe Laurels of MassillonPampered Nails BoutiqueShearer’s Snacks Stan SidawaySmoke the Burger JointUniversity of Akron Wayne Collegeyund’s Carwash

Short Drive #16: Kathy Green, Heitger Funeral Home

Closest to the Pin #3: Joe Kilgore, HD Davis CPA’s

Closest to the Line #4: Kathy Shultz, The Massillon Club

SkINS: $600 HD Davis CPA’s

LOW TEAM SCORE: $100 cash, 4rounds of golf donated by Tam O’Shanter,and 4 tickets to a Cleveland Indians gamedonated by Buffalo Wild Wings—Massillon Development FoundationZach Glass Lucas MurrayBob Marks Doug Weatherbee

Prize winnersChamber Golf Outing

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

Nick Mossides, A.A. Hammersmith Insurance; Sarah McIntosh, The KikoCompany; Joe Paquelet, Paquelet Funeral Home; Stan Sidaway, The

Independent, and wendy Gotschall, Aultman; were among the members and guests who enjoyed the Chamber Golf outing.

massillon westStark Chamber of Commerce Business Connection LIVe! Luncheon Series

$15 Chamber member ($17 non-member) Reservations, please! For details, contact the Chamber office: 330.833.3146 / info@massillonohchamber.com Cash, check, and credit cards welcome

Mike GallinaAultCareMonday, July 2311:45 am–1:00 pm@ Massillon Salvation army 315 Sixth Street, N.e.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSGary Feagles, Chairman Dave Waikem, Chairman ElectBruce McDonnell, TreasurerBenny Griffiths, Vice Chair—BEACRichard Regula, Vice Chair—Legislative

Nancy Gessner, Immediate Past Chairperson of the Board of DirectorsTed Herncane, President, Massillon WestStark Chamber of CommerceBob Marks, President, Massillon Development FoundationStan Sidaway, President, Downtown Massillon AssociationDoug Weatherbee, Chairman, Massillon Main Street, Inc.Foster Rose II, President, Massillon Area Greenways, Inc.

Bob SenkarJohn ShultzVelecia ValentineDoug Weatherbee

John BurnworthGreg EndresMike GarcarWendy Gotschall

Cindy HickeyGarret KlootsJacquie KnightTana Pflaum

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Come visit Whispering Grace Horses. Meet their equine counselors and experience for yourself the equine and human relationship program that focuses on educating and building partnerships between human and horse. Join us to observe where

some magical moments have occurred and where lives have been changed on a consistent basis!

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Cost $10 per person

Please RSVP by August 1st

Member login registration: www.massillonohchamber.com Phone: 330-833-3146 or Email: info@massillonohchamber.com

Cash, Check, VISA and MasterCard accepted

Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce The First North Building · 50 North Ave. NE, Suite 100 · Massillon, OH 44646

Echoing Hills of Northeast Ohio (Stark/Summit) Job Fair

Echoing Ridge Residential Center643 Beverly Ave

Canal Fulton, OH 44614

July 18, 2018Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

On the spot interviews! Walk-ins Welcome! Starting wage: 9.75/hr. - 11.00/hr.

Now hiring part-time and full-time positions that provide

direct care including:

• STNA (State Tested Nurse Aid)• HHA (Home Health Aid)• DSP (Direct Support Professional)• Nursing Assistants

No experience required, we provide full training.

If you’re looking for a career working in a Christian environment serving people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, thenEchoing Hills is the right choice for you. Are you looking for a rewarding position that leaves you satisfied that you’ve made a difference? Choose Echoing Hills!

If you are unable to attend on this day or would like additional information, please call 330.854.6621, ext. 201 (Dee Young.)

Saturday, August 18, 2018 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

La Pizzaria 3656 Dressler Road NW, Canton

Dinner Buffet Decadent Desserts

Casino Games & Prizes Live Auction & Cash Bar

Tickets: $50.00 or Table of 8 for $360.00

Deadline for Table Purchase is August 1st

Tickets can be purchased at Community Hospice or by calling 330-493-0126. Please contact Mona Sayre

at msayre@myhospice.org for more information. Proceeds Benefit Community Hospice Patient Care.