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i n s i d e :State Legislative Action Breakfast 3HOFEF Queen Pageant 5HOFEF Commemorative Pins 7HOFEF Key Chairs 8Leadership Stark County 10THRIVE Marketing Award 11CVB “Best Of Stark” Winners 12Junior World Championships 13AultCare Fast Break Breakfast 15Business After Hours 16Advantage Canton 17Safety Council Luncheon 19Twenty Under 40! 20Young Professional Profile 21Business Excellence Winners 23New Members 24BizBitz 25June Calendar 27

The Northeast’s premier Blues Festival, CantonBlues Fest, is back in its eighth year with a 2009lineup sure to strike a chord with blues fanslarge and small! The FREE outdoor summerfestival is happening in downtown CantonFriday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, withincredible headliners Johnny Winter and TajMahal and music ALL DAY from noon to 10:30p.m.!

Boogie woogie your way downtown, kickbackwith a refreshing, ice cold drink, delicious mid-way fare, super cool tunes and great friends, andenjoy the best outdoor music festival north ofMemphis!

Want the best seats in town? Buy a two-dayBlues Fest VIP Pass online for $75 and takeadvantage of FREE food, beer and incredibleviews of the stage.

Johnny Winter | Friday, June 19 at 8:30 p.m.

For over 30 years,Johnny Winter has beena guitar hero withoutequal. Signing toColumbia records in1969, Johnny immedi-ately laid out the blue-print for his fresh takeon classic blues; a primecombination for thelegions of fans just discovering the blues via the likes of JimmyPage and Eric Clapton.

Throughout the '70s and '80s, Johnny was theunofficial torchbearer for the blues, champi-oning and aiding the careers of his idols likeMuddy Waters and John Lee Hooker. Visitwww.johnnywinter.net for more information.

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Chamber creates CAP ANDTRADE TASK FORCE to developa position on carbon emissionsThe Chamber has announced a new Cap and Trade Task Force,developed out of the existing Government Affairs andEnvironmental Committees.

The Cap and Trade Task Force will seek to achieve a policy torepresent the position of the business community as federallegislation is considered in an attempt to lower carbon emissions. There is expected to be considerable activitythis year in Congress with regard to such legislation.

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Boogie woogie your waydowntown June 19 and 20 forthe 8th annual Canton Blues Fest

June 2009 • Vol. XLI • No. 6

Ronald D. BeckerChairman

Dennis P. SaunierPresident & CEO

David ZingeryDirector, Marketing

Jessica BennettEditor

Denise BurtonDirector of Membership & Sales

Advertising Sales/Action(330) 458-2067

Sarah BhatiaGraphic Designer

Action is published monthly for the

members of Canton Regional Chamber

of Commerce. The subscription cost is

$25 per year and is included in the price

of membership.

Reader questions and comments are

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Taj Mahal | Saturday, June 20 at 8:30 p.m.

Composer, multi-instrumentalist andvocalist Taj Mahal is one of the mostprominent and influential figures in late20th century blues and roots music.Though his career began more than fourdecades ago with American blues, he hasbroadened his artistic scope over theyears to include music representing virtu-ally every corner of the world. What ties itall together is his insatiable interest inmusical discovery. Over the years, his pas-sion and curiosity have led him aroundthe world, and the resulting global per-

spective is reflected in his music.Visitwww.tajblues.com for more information.

Visit www.CantonBluesFest.com for a fulllist of performers including Inner CityBlues Band and Kristine Jackson, alongwith a special performance from ourBlues in Schools program.

Blues-lover to chair Canton Blues Festfor the third consecutive yearBob Bowers, president of Absolute PostProductions, Inc., a visual media produc-tion company in Canton, will serve aschairman of the Canton Blues Fest for thethird year. Bowers has been on the BluesFestival committee since it began in 2002.His love of jazz and blues began at ageseven, when he first began to learn toplay the trumpet. His passion drove himto study throughout high school and ulti-mately at The Ohio State University, wherehe played with The Ohio State Jazz Bandand did a summer tour with the StanKenton Orchestra. In addition to his duties in overseeing the planning of the incredible two-day music festival,he is also “blues master” for the secondprogram year of Blues in Schools.

Bowers is joined by a dedicated committee of long-time volunteers,including Tim Bagley, Robert Burgess,Bud Buxton, Robert Murphy, DianaNorth, Floyd Oryszak, Jeff Poulos,Matt Regimbal, Dave Snyder, PhilSonner, Vicky Sterling and John Streb.

OUR SPONSORS

3C a n t o n R e g i o n a l C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e

E X E C U T I V E C O M M I T T E EChairman of the Board - Ronald D. Becker

Hilscher-Clarke Electric Co.

Sr. Vice Chairman - Thomas E. CecconiMercy Medical Center

Vice Chairman - William R. BurkhartThe Timken Company

Vice Chairman - Kevin KampmanThe Repository

Vice Chairman - Dean L. OlivieriFred Olivieri Construction Co.

Treasurer - D. William AllenPro Football Hall of Fame

Immediate Past ChairmanTim Maloney

Canton Chair Rental

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

Corporate Secretary - Steve J. KatzCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce

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

Marathon Petroleum Co. LLC

James T. BatchelderThe M.K. Morse Co.

Trina BenningtonCanton Jaycees

William R. CookChase N.A.

Stephen C. CoonCoon Restoration

& Sealants Inc.

Darryl J. Dillenback

Ken EnglishCharter One

John C. FinnucanBruner-Cox LLP

Jerry GilinDiebold Inc.

Rick L. HainesAultCare

Jason F. HauptKrugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths &

Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

Rick L. HullHuntington National Bank

Terrance L. JonesCanton Oldtimers

Activity Center

Richard L. JusseaumeWalsh University

Geoff KarcherThe Karcher Group

George W. Lemon

Rick McQueenAkron-Canton Airport

John A. Murphy, Jr.Day Ketterer Ltd.

John O’Donnell Ph.D.Stark State

College of Technology

Thomas W. SchmidtCentron Coatings Inc.

Paul E. SiegfriedSiegfried Enterprises Inc.

Randolph L. SnowBlack, McCuskey,

Souers & Arbaugh LPA

Vicky L. SterlingPinnacle Press Inc.

Robert R. TimkenAnvil Development LLC

David M. WheelerAEP Ohio

The final policy position will beapproved by the Canton RegionalChamber’s board of directors and willbe communicated to President Obamaand federal officials, including SenatorVoinovich, Senator Brown andRepresentative Boccieri. In addition,this position will be communicated to members of the local business community as a way to engage themand urge them to take up like-mindedobjectives when it comes to carbonemissions.

The Task Force consists of businesscommunity members from a variety ofindustries, including chairman PeggyClaytor from The Timken Company,Doug Sibila from People’s Cartage Inc.,Tracy W. Stevens from Dominion, JohnBogniard from Krugliak, Wilkins,Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A, DaveWheeler from AEP Ohio and MarkSpaner from Spaner MarketingCommunications.

Claytor is the manager for StateGovernment Affairs at The TimkenCompany. She began her career withThe Timken Company in 1982 as alogistics associate in Canton. Claytoralso has held various positions. In herprior capacity as the Purchases

Manager - Energy, she was responsiblefor the purchase of nearly $100 millionper year in energy purchases for elec-tricity, natural gas, coal, propane andfuel oils for all U.S. Timken manufactur-ing facilities.

She continues to interact extensivelyand proactively with members of theOhio General Assembly and Congresson matters affecting the price andavailability of energy. Claytor currentlyserves as chairperson, OMA EnergyResources Committee and chairperson,American Iron & Steel Institute's EnergyCommittee. She is also a Board memberand vice-chairman of Carolina UtilityCustomers’ Association (NC), a memberof the South Carolina Energy UsersCommittee, the Industrial EnergyConsumers of America, Process GasConsumers and ELCON. Claytor is apast chairman of the Industrial EnergyUsers-OH and the National Associationof Manufacturers Electricity Task Force.Claytor received a bachelor’s degree inindustrial management and a master’sdegree in business administration, bothfrom Kent State University.

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The Chamber’s Government Affairs committee issponsoring a State Legislative Action Breakfast onFriday, June 5, at Brookside Country Club.The break-fast will feature a roundtable of local legislators,

including: Hon. Todd Snitchler, Representative, 50th District, Hon. Scott Oelslager,Representative, 51st District, Hon. Kirk Schuring, Senator, 29th District and Hon.Stephen D. Slesnick, Representative, 52nd District.

These local legislators will offer their views and respond to questions regarding keybusiness issues in the Ohio General Assembly.This is also a great opportunity forattendees to ask questions and express views.

Friday, June 57:30 a.m. breakfast,8 a.m. programBrookside Country Club1800 Canton Ave. NWCanton, 44708Cost: $20 includes breakfastRSVP by June 3

State Legislative ACTION breakfast


Abby Hexamer, 19,of Massillon, Ohio,was crowned the2009 Pro FootballHall of FameEnshrinementFestival Queen froma field of 52 contest-

ants.The 2009 Enshrinement FestivalQueen Pageant was held Thursday, May 7,at The Canton Palace Theatre in downtownCanton. Contestants were judged on thebasis of personality, poise, beauty, commu-nication skills, academic achievement andservice to community.

Hexamer shined throughout the pageant,which she has dreamed of participating infrom a young age. Her accomplishmentsinclude a great deal of work for AkronChildren’s Hospital, including participationas a member of the annual fundraisingteam, Cookie Cart volunteer, Camp CHOPSCounselor and Bone Marrow Drive volun-teer, leading a collection of more than

$6,000 for the hospital. At Hiram Collegewhere she is currently studying, she partici-pates in the orientation team, Read AcrossAmerica, Hiram College Student Senate,Community Council and the AccountingManagement Entrepreneurship Club. She is currently studying for her bachelor’s inbusiness management, and her dream is to one day obtain a doctorate and work inchildren’s hospital management, near anddear to her heart after receiving treatmentat Akron Children’s Hospital last year foraplastic anemia, a rare bone marrowdisease.

Six talented and ambitious young women will join Hexamer on the 2009Enshrinement Festival Court. Courtmembers include Amanda Bortz, 19,of Uniontown; Jera Dougherty, 19,of Louisville; Bridget Linton, 18, ofUniontown; Chloe Logan, 18, of Canton;Jacqueline Reece, 18, of Doylestown;and Danielle Vaccani, 22, of Massillon.

Hexamer, the daughter of Ray and AnnetteHexamer, is a graduate of Perry HighSchool and will graduate from HiramCollege. Bortz, the daughter of Denver and Lisa Bortz, is a graduate of Green HighSchool and attends John Carroll University.Dougherty, the daughter of Jerry and PamDougherty, is a graduate of Louisville HighSchool and will graduate from WalshUniversity. Linton, the daughter of Darrelland Kathie Linton, is a graduate of GreenHigh School. Logan, the daughter of Johnand Holly Logan, is a graduate of PerryHigh School and will graduate fromNorthwestern University. Reece, the daugh-ter of Ted and Anita Reece, is a graduate ofChippewa High School and attends WalshUniversity. Vaccani, the daughter of Pauland Laynn Vaccani, is a graduate of PerryHigh School and will graduate from OhioUniversity.

Kayleigh Kriss, mid-day personality andFM music director of WHBC Mix 94.1, andRon Ponder, host of Points to Ponder onNews-Talk 1480 WHBC, were masters of ceremonies, and Tonya Hodgson Stuck,Enshrinement Festival event manager, waschoreographer. Barbara HammontreeBennett, 2009 general chairman of the Pro Football Hall of Fame EnshrinementFestival’s Chamber committees, crownedthe new queen and six court members,and Bob Hill Quartet provided musicthroughout the Pageant.

Judges for the event included DanielFuline, CEO and executive director,Community Services of Stark County(and 2009 general vice-chairman); DarleneSchuring, sales/buyer, Gasser FineJewelers; Michelle Siegfried, owner/oper-ator, McDonald’s® Restaurants of Canton,Siegfried Enterprises, Inc.; and BettySmith, executive director, Multi-Development Services of Stark County.The 2009 Queen Pageant received substantial support from SiegfriedEnterprises, Inc. / McDonald’s®Restaurants and many other generoussponsors including Abbott Electric, Inc.,Canton Chair Rental, Cathy CowgillFlowers, The Coca-Cola Company,Copeco Inc., Gasser Fine Jewelers,Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Homes,Malone University, Sliman's Printery,Stark State College of Technology,Taggarts Ice Cream, Troup & Pluto andTuxedo Junction.

Patti Schott, 2009 Queen Pageantchairman, and the members of the QueenCommittee will work with EnshrinementFestival staff to coordinate all activitiesrelating to the Queen and Court duringtheir service as goodwill ambassadors and positive role models throughout thesummer.

At the Enshrinees Dinner, the Court willserve as escorts to the 2009 Class ofEnshrinees or their representatives, includ-ing: Bob Hayes, Randall McDaniel, BruceSmith, Derrick Thomas, Ralph Wilson, Jr.,and Rod Woodson. Further, the Queen and Court will represent the communityat all Enshrinement Festival activities,happening from Friday, July 31, throughSunday, Aug. 9, in Canton, Ohio.

ABBY HEXAMER reigns as 2009 Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival QUEEN; six court members selected

2009 Enshrinement Festival Courtmembers (from left) Jera Dougherty,Chloe Logan, Bridget Linton, JacquelineReece, Danielle Vaccani, Amanda Bortz

Hexamer is all smiles after being crowned2009 Enshrinement Festival Queen


Continuing a tradition first started in 1977, Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival 2009 commem-orative pins are now available for purchase. This year’s commemorativepin is only $3.50, but it could be worthmuch more for some lucky customers!Thanks to the generosity of BJ’sWholesale Club, each 2009Enshrinement Festival pin comes in an envelope along with a pin prize entry form.

The GRAND PRIZE winners willreceive one of the following: $300shopping spree and one year mem-bership at participating BJ’s WholesaleClubs; $300 passbook savings accountfrom Charter One Bank; commemora-tive item from the Pro Football Hall ofFame; complete car detailing servicefrom Sure-Fit Auto Care Center; 10three-foot party subs from J & KSubway (valid in Stark County); oneyear supply of Pepsi products fromPepsi-Cola; and a pizza per week forone year from Pizza Hut. In addition to these prizes, each pin envelopeincludes coupons from various businesses for food and entertainmentdiscounts.

Entry forms must be completed andreturned to the Canton RegionalChamber offices by 5 p.m. on Friday,Aug. 14, 2009. Mailed entries that arereceived Saturday, Aug. 15, or later are not eligible.

Winners will be drawn and announcedon News-Talk 1480 WHBC AM onTuesday, Aug. 18, between 7 and 8 a.m.No purchase is necessary to win. For acomplete list of rules and regulationsor to request an entry form, contactthe Enshrinement Festival office at(330) 456-7253. For further informa-tion, visit www.profootballhofef.com.

The 2009 commemorative pin can bepurchased at the Chamber offices indowntown Canton at 222 MarketAvenue North, as well as at Aultman

Hospital gift shop, Fitness Quest,Freda's Hallmark, Louisville Drive-Thruand Mercy Medical Center gift shop.A variety of previous years' pins and other souvenir and gift items,including t-shirts and caps, will also beavailable for purchase at the Chamberand all Enshrinement Festival Eventsfrom July 31 through Aug. 9. For moreinformation, call Kathy Lindenberger at (330) 458-2056.

2009 Enshrinement Festival COMMEMORATIVEPINS on sale now with a bonus chance to winone of seven GRAND PRIZES

The Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival department ofCanton Regional Chamber of Commerceand the Pro Football Hall of Fame havenamed the following key committeechairs: Tom Nesbitt, Public Safety andService; Joann Smith, Special Events;Guy Ruda, Enshrinement; JimSpeakman, Game; and Kevin Deckerd,Appreciation Party.

Tom Nesbittserves as theCity’s public service and safetyrepresentative tothe Pro FootballHall of FameEnshrinementFestivalCommittee.He serves on theMayor’s adminis-

trative team as director of public safety,overseeing the police, fire and buildingdepartments. He joined the Healyadministration in Jan. 2007 after 27 yearswith the Nebraska State Patrol, serving inthe roles of colonel and superintendentof the agency. He has extensive experi-ence at all levels of law enforcement,also previously spending time as head of the State Troopers Association ofNebraska.

The Chamber and Pro Football Hall ofFame committees of the EnshrinementFestival work closely with the City ofCanton to assure the safety and comfortof citizens and visitors who attend theannual festivities.The level of coopera-tion from the City has been extraordi-nary over the past 46 years, and theChamber and Hall are grateful to thecity’s elected officials, department headsand employees who provide so much

support each year.

Smith, coordinatorof student teach-ing and field experience at KentState UniversityStark, is headingthe Hall of FameSpecial EventsCommittee for the

seventh year. Prior to this position, sheserved as chairman of the EnshrinementFestival Souvenir Committee, and shecontinues to serve as co-chairman of the Ribs Burnoff judging sub-committeeand member of the Appreciation PartyCommittee. She shares her musical giftsas cantor at Our Lady of Peace CatholicChurch, and as a singer and secretaryof the board of trustees for Voices ofCanton.

As Special Events chairman, one of hermajor tasks will be to coordinate the Hallof Fame Board of Trustees Reception,which is staged as the first official func-tion for the Enshrinees and their presen-ters, returning Hall of Famers and otherout of town guests. Additionally, theSpecial Events Committee provides services such as emergency medical and dental assistance for guests of theHall of Fame during their stay in Canton,and the committee is always on call toassist the Enshrinees and their familiesas needed. Smith will be assisted withthese many duties by vice-chairmanLinda Leitzke.

Ruda, a salesassociate for R. Z.Marketing Group,is serving histenth year aschairman of theEnshrinementCommittee. Hepreviously served17 years as amember of the

committee, as well as three years aschairman of the former NFL ExperienceCommittee. Ruda and his team of volun-teers prepare the facilities and program-ming for staging, seating and logistics of the Enshrinement program. TheEnshrinement for the Class of 2009 foot-ball greats will be held Saturday, Aug. 8,at 7 p.m. at Fawcett Stadium. Thosebeing honored are Bob Hayes, RandallMcDaniel, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas,Ralph Wilson, Jr., and Rod Woodson.Mark Prosise serves as vice-chairman of the committee.

Speakman served on the GameCommittee for ten years prior to being

named chairmanin 2004. He is chiefof staff at ArthurMiddleton CapitalHoldings, Inc.,and co-author ofCovert Persuasion,a book on psycho-logical tactics andtricks to winningin business, sold

nationwide and available in eight for-eign languages.

Under Speakman’s direction, the GameCommittee is responsible for timing andcoordination of the pre-game and half-time activities during the Hall of FameGame, held at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9,featuring the Buffalo Bills versus theTennessee Titans before a sold-out stadi-um and national television audience on“NBC Sunday Night NFL Football.” Gameactivities will celebrate the 50th anniver-sary of the AFL. Assisting with the manydetails is committee vice-chairmanPaula George.

Deckerd is serving his second year aschairman of theAppreciation PartyCommittee aftertwo years as vice-chairman.Owner of StellarConstruction-Decks Limited,

he is active with Canton South youthbaseball and basketball and The OhioState University Alumni Association.The Appreciation Party is held to showgratitude to the generous sponsors andteam of more than 4,200 dedicated community volunteers who provide the resources and support to make theannual Enshrinement Festival such ahuge success. Julie Norris is servingas committee vice-chair.

For the complete event and ticket infor-mation, check the Web sites periodicallyfor the latest news: www.profootball-hofef.com or www.profootballhof.com.

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Chamber and Hall announce key chairs for ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL

Guy Ruda

Joanne Smith

Kevin Deckerd

Tom Nesbitt

Jim Speakman

Public Safety, Special Events, Enshrinement, Game and Appreciation Pa rt y


LEADERSHIP STARK COUNTY staff attends Community Leadership Association annual meeting

Fran Wells,director, andStephanieWerren, develop-ment director forLeadership StarkCounty recentlyattended theCommunityLeadershipAssociation

annual meeting in Long Beach, Calif.The Community Leadership Associationprovides excellent learning sessions for program staff and alumni.

“We work hard to stay fresh on the latest strategies in leadership, and theCommunity Leadership Associationannual meeting gives us the opportunityto learn best practices from leadersaround the country, and bring thoseideas back to share with the StarkCounty community and our LeadershipStark County participants,” said Wells.

In addition to attending several benefi-cial workshops, Wells and Werren alsopresented a workshop for attendeesentitled “Developing Feeder Programsfor Revenue and Recruitment,” whichwas very well attended and received by other meeting participants.

Here are some highlights from leader-ship workshops to apply in your ownorganization or business:

Tips from Managing the Millennial,presented by LeadershipTraQ of Cypress, Calif. –A few key points to working well with younger professionals

1.“The way we did it” is no longer theblueprint of how to do something

2. Develop a corporate lattice to replacea corporate ladder

3. View your relationship with millennials as key to their successes

Ideas from Defining Board Staff Roles,presented by CharneyAssociates,Denver, Colo. –How to make board servicemore effective

• Remember that a board exists toensure the organization is well-run

• Remember that an organization belongs to its members – in the case of community leadership programs,that is the community

• A good board allows ordinary people to produce extraordinary results

• Good boards have their arms around issues, but not around the details

For more information on these tips or on the presentation made by LeadershipStark County staff, contact Fran Wells,director, at (330) 458-2094 [email protected].

Fran Wells, Stephanie Werren with John C. Maxwell, leadership expert, at theCommunity Leadership Association annual meeting. Maxwell’s books include The 21Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You and Put Your Dreamto the Test.


Chamber PR & marketing manager wins THRIVE marketing award

Jess Bennett, PR& marketing man-ager for theCanton RegionalChamber ofCommerce, washonored as aninaugural yearwinner of theCantonAdvertisingFederation’s

Thrive marketing awards, designed torecognize three of the best, brightestand most promising members of theStark County advertising and marketingcommunity under the age of 35. Eachwinner was selected for demonstratingfresh thinking, community mindednessand excellence in advertising.

Bennett was awarded the accountservices award from the Federation.She joined the Chamber in July of 2008and manages all media relations writing and management for the Chamber,writing and editing two publications,the Chamber’s Action and DowntownDevelopments newsletters. She also handles copywriting for promotionalmaterials, writing and marketingefforts for several Chamber depart-ments, and for all of the Chamber’sbusiness events and outdoor festivals,including Canton Blues Fest,VintageCanton and Light Up Downtown.Recently, she spearheaded the develop-ment of the Chamber Newsroommicrosite at www.ChamberNews.org.

“It is a pleasure to have Jess on theChamber marketing team. Her arrivalhas brought a new and welcomedynamic to the department and theChamber as a whole. She is fantastic atmultitasking, a superb, creative ‘idea’person and she continues to enhanceand upgrade what we do here at theChamber,” said David Zingery, directorof marketing for the Chamber, whonominated Bennett for the award.

She has served on the board of theCanton Advertising Federation for fouryears, recently completing her tenureas president of the organization.Otherroles have included the first vice presi-dent of Programming and Ways andMeans chairman. She has also assisted

on the ADDYs Committee and the Ad Person of the Year Committee andparticipated in various public serviceactivities. In addition to the Thrive award,she has also been previously honoredwith the Federation’s New Member andMousetrap Awards. She is an alumnaeof Walsh University, with bachelor’sdegrees in corporate communicationsand English, and serves as a studentmentor for Walsh’s marketing depart-ment.

Fellow recipients included CherylHenderson, senior art director at InnisMaggiore (creative award), whose workhas received critical acclaim, includingbest of show in the local ADDY competi-tion, which recognizes outstanding creativity in advertising. Her communityinvolvement includes serving as theUnited Way campaign coordinator forInnis Maggiore and previously partici-pating in a music ministry founded by her family.

Beau Miller, student and part-time account manager at Crowl,Montgomery and Clark received thestudent award. Beau is a senior at KentState University where he is pursuing abachelor’s degree in advertising. After

completing an internship at Crowl,Montgomery & Clark, he was promotedto part-time account manager. He volun-teers with local charities including theMake a Wish Foundation, Haven of Rest Ministries and his church. Visitthrive35.ning.com for more informationon this year’s winners.

The Canton Advertising Federation(CAF) is a membership organizationcomprised of people involved in almostevery aspect of creating, producing andpresenting advertising. Members arean interesting mix of personalities and professions, and all share a dedication to advancing the art and science ofadvertising. Canton AdvertisingFederation is a member of the AmericanAdvertising Federation, which represents50,000 advertising industry professionalsnationwide. The CAF provides opportu-nities for its local members to buildwork-related skills and expand their professional network. Visit www.canton-adclub.org for more information.

B Y D AV I D T. Z I N G E R Y

Jessica Bennett


Are your favorites the BEST in STARK?

The dust has settledand the commu-

nity has spoken!Selections havebeen made andawards have

been handedout to those

deemed “BEST OFSTARK COUNTY” in a

host of categories! The Best of StarkCounty Awards, created in 2007 by theCanton/Stark County Convention &Visitors’ Bureau, is a program to raiselocal awareness about the importanceof tourism in our communities as wellas to encourage local residents to dis-cover what is in their own backyard!

With help from generous media spon-sors The Repository, The Independent,Mix 94.1 FM and WHBC News-Talk1480 AM, voting for the Best of StarkCounty Awards was up 33 percentover 2008. The voting also droveover 13,000 unique visitors to theCanton/Stark County CVB website,www.VisitCantonStark.com, in a singlemonth – a record for the CVB.

The awards were announced live at theAnnual Tourism Awards Luncheon,which was held May 15 at the ProFootball Hall of Fame. Tourism profes-sionals, local dignitaries and membersof the media were on hand to hear theannouncements and to celebratetourism in Stark County. The awardswere emceed by local radio personalityKathy Vogel from Mix 94.1 FM. Over 200guests anxiously awaited theannouncement of the winners listedbelow. Congratulations to all of the win-ners and finalists. Here is who has beenvoted the BEST of Stark County in 2009:

BEST PLACE TO SPEND THE DAYWITH FAMILYWinner: Stark ParksFinalists-McKinley Presidential Library &Museum, the Wilderness Center andHartville Marketplace & Flea Market

BEST PUBLIC GOLF COURSEWinner: Tam O’ Shanter Golf CourseFinalists-The Legends of Massillon, theQuarry Golf Club and the SanctuaryGolf Club

BEST PERFORMANCE ARTWinner: Player’s Guild TheatreFinalists- North Canton Playhouse,Canton Symphony and Canton Ballet

BEST ART MUSEUM OR GALLERYWinner: Canton Museum of ArtFinalists-Massillon Museum, 2nd AprilGalerie and the Little Art Gallery

BEST SPECIAL COMMUNITYEVENT/FESTIVALWinner: Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement FestivalFinalists-The Stark County Fair, FirstFriday and Canton Blues Festival

THE BEST FLAVORS OF STARK COUNTYWinners: Taggart’s Ice Cream Parlor,Bender’s Tavern & 91 Wood Fired OvenFinalists: Amish Door Restaurant,Hartville Kitchen and Heggy’s Nut Shop

BEST MUSEUMWinner: Pro Football Hall of FameFinalists-Canton Classic Car Museum,Massillon Museum and McKinleyPresidential Library & Museum

BEST OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL SITE OR PARKWinner: Stark ParksFinalists-Canton City Parks, Clay’s ParkResort and North Canton Parks

MOST RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION FACILITY

Winner: Canton McKinley Grand HotelFinalists- Clay’s Park Resort, Courtyardby Marriott Canton and the Inn atAmish Door

BEST PLACE TO SHOPWinner: Westfield Belden VillageFinalists-The Blissful, HartvilleMarketPlace & Flea Market and the Strip

MOST UNIQUE SHOPWinner: Hartville Marketplace& Flea MarketFinalists-2nd April Galerie, the Blissfuland Plant Et Art

BEST PLACE TO HOST A MEET-ING OR CORPORATE FUNCTIONWinner: The University Center at KentState StarkFinalists-Courtyard by Marriott Canton,Canton McKinley Grand Hotel andGlenmoor Country Club

BEST SPORTING EVENT Winner: The Pro Football Hall of Fame GameFinalists-Massillon-McKinley Game,OHSAA Swimming & DivingChampionships and OHSAA FootballChampionships

For more information about the awards, the CVB or any tourism entities in Stark County please visit:www.BestofStark.com.

B e st of Stark Award winners announced at recent tourism luncheon

Football’sfirst juniorworld

champi-onshipbringsthe

eightstrongest

nationalunder 19

amateur footballteams, spanning

four continents, to Canton’s Pro FootballHall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadiumfrom June 27 to July 5. Games will beplayed on June 27, July 1, July 4 andJuly 5, and feature national teams fromCanada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico,New Zealand, Sweden and the UnitedStates. Chuck Kyle of Cleveland’s St.Ignatius High School is the head coach ofUSA Football’s Junior National Team, rep-resenting the United States. Players andcoaching staff will be housed at WalshUniversity.

Game tickets and tournament packagesare on sale now, starting at only $10!

Visit www.jwcfootball.com to buy ticketsand get more information about the tour-nament, the teams and other activitieshappening during the extraordinaryfootball event.

Official sponsors, suppliers, and proudsupporting brands for the Junior WorldChampionships include: Under Armour,NFL, NFL Players Association, NCAA,Riddell, Canton/Stark CountyConvention & Visitors’ Bureau and thePro Football Hall of Fame.

VOLUNTEER NOW FOR JWC!ystark!, Stark County’s young professionalinitiative, has been given the outstandingopportunity to provide volunteers tosupport these incredible championships.ystark! is seeking volunteers to assist in a variety of duties during the practicesessions, Championship games, eveningactivities, and more, over a 3-week periodfrom mid-June to early-July. If you areinterested in volunteering for this excitingand fun Canton-first, visit www.ystark.organd click on JWC Volunteers.


IFAF Junior World Championships beginthis month GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Coaching staff from each of the eight national Junior World Championshipteams together on-field at Fawcett Stadium.

Victor Pavona and Mike Johnson repre-senting Small Business and DevelopmentCenter (SBDC) and Service Corp. ofRetired Senior Executives (SCORE), willprovide information on how to get business solutions for your local smallbusiness. Through SBDC and SCORE,small businesses can obtain services such as low or no-cost education servicesand comprehensive business counselingtailored to both start-ups and existingbusinesses. The session will concludewith a question and answer session that will be fast-paced and lively.

Located in The Office of Corporateand Community Services at Kent StateUniversity Stark, SCORE and SBDC are thecounty’s premier business resources and

they’ll provide a unique look at whatthey do and how they do it. Come andlearn how their experience can benefityou and your business!

Beyond this important segment of theprogram, Fast Break attendees have theopportunity to obtain business leadsthrough enjoyable networking activitiesat an event that has built a reputation asone of the most energetic lead-produc-ing sessions around. Bring a door prizevalued at $15 or more and receive 30seconds at the microphone to promoteyour business.

Season passholders are eligible for $25 gift certificate from a special drawing each month.

Friday, June 127 a.m. registration7:30 a.m. programCourtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.North CantonCost: $18 members;$21 members less than 48 hours in advance; $25 non-membersRSVP by June 10


Get Advice from Successful BusinessAdvisors from SCORE and SBDC

Save your seat;register in advance at

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

In order to better accommodateguests at Canton Regional Chamber

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

we have accurate counts for food service and seating.

Please register online atwww.cantonchamber.org.

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

refund. No-shows will be billed.

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

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

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

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

J u n e A u l t Car e Fa s t B r e ak B r ea k fa s t


Don’t miss the most theatrical BusinessAfter Hours of the year, happeningThursday, June 25, at The Canton PalaceTheatre.You’ll laugh, you’ll cry; you’ll beentertained by the North CantonPlayhouse and the cast of this summer’sRENT, and enchanted by the historic theatre! These two key organizations for the Stark County arts movementare teaming up to present this veryentertaining Business After Hours.

The Palace opened as a vaudeville andmovie palace in 1926. The theatre seeks

to re-create a Spanish courtyard on amidsummer night, with lighting thattakes viewers from sunrise to sunset. TheTheatre includes an ornate columnedproscenium arch over its stage, an elabo-rate fly system for the numerous stagecurtains and theatrical backdrops, elevendressing rooms, a chorus room, a musi-cian’s lounge, a music room, one showerroom, and an orchestra pit with seatingfor eighteen musicians. The multipur-pose entertainment venue plays host to over 300 events per year and has anattendance of over 100,000 per year.

Community theatre at its best!Founded in 1976, the North CantonPlayhouse, Center for the PerformingArts, is a charitable and educational institution, whose mission is to provideentertainment, enrichment, educationand encouragement for theatrical arts throughout the North CantonCommunity, Stark County and theNortheastern Ohio area. The playhouseoffers acting classes, youth theatreand outreach programs. North Canton

Playhouse will put on an incredible mainstage performance of RENT, directed byMarci Lynn Saling, July 24, 25 and 26 atthe Canton Palace Theatre.

Don’t miss Business After Hours at thePalace Theatre – you’ll enjoy network-ing and meeting up with friends under-neath a cloud-swept sky and a chanceto win tickets to this summer’s RENT!

Take to the stage and find your inner thespianat the JUNE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Thursday, June 255:30 – 7:30 p.m.The Canton Palace Theatre605 Market Ave. NCanton 44702Cost: $7 Chamber members,$10 members less than 48 hours; $12 non-membersRSVP by June 23 to (330) 458-2085 or www.cantonchamber.org


On behalf of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, we wouldlike to thank our Advantage Canton Funding Partners for theircontinued dedication to the economic development efforts for bothcommercial and industrial sectors as well as in downtown Canton.

Begun in 2005, the Advantage Canton Economic DevelopmentProgram has resulted in millions of dollars in new investments and area employment growth.Without the support of our generous funding partners, these strides in economic development would not be possible. Stay tuned for futureeconomic and business development news in upcoming issues of ACTION, along with announcements on new funding partners.

Chamber says “Thank You” to ADVANTAGE CANTON Funding Partners


Learn how Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensationprograms can work for your company at the JUNE SAFETY COUNCIL LUNCHEON

Attend the June Safety Councilluncheon to learn about the newchanges enacted by the Ohio Bureauof Workers' Compensation, from BradHunt, MBA, director of businessdevelopment for RiskControl360°.

These changes include reductions in base rates, reductions in expectedloss rates, a group rating assessmentfactor and several new programs.These new programs consist of adeductible option, a group retrospec-tive rating plan, and a 100% experi-ence modifier cap. There have alsobeen some changes to existing programs such as the Drug FreeWorkplace Program and the Premium Discount Program.

If you are responsible for workers'compensation or safety manage-ment, you are highly encouragedto attend this session. The new programs will be analyzed to help

you determine if they are right foryour company. Each of the majorchanges will be reviewed to help you determine how your workers'compensation and safety programswill be impacted.

Hunt brings eleven years of environ-mental, safety and workers’ compen-sation consulting experience toRC360. His primary responsibilitiesinclude oversight of sales, accountmanagement and service develop-ment. His educational backgroundincludes a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from BucknellUniversity and an MBA in entrepre-neurship from Baldwin WallaceCollege.

Prior to his current position, he has held several others including:Industrial Hygiene manager, Safetydirector, EH&S consultant, andConsulting Services manager. Hehas managed an abundance of EH&Sprojects and is a frequent speaker atthe All Ohio Safety Congress as well

as a number of other professionalassociation events and safety coun-cils. Hunt’s career has included con-siderable experience in establishingand growing environmental, healthand safety consulting firms and is aprinciple member of the RC360 management team.

His professional focus is the use ofappropriate business managementprinciples to reduce risk, create oper-ational efficiencies, and control costs- particularly workers’ compensationexpenses. He is also a proponent ofbusiness practices that sustain theenvironment and local community.

Thursday, June 1111:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer's Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St. NWCanton 44708Cost: $16RSVP by June 8

Baker, Dublikar, Beck,Wiley & Mathews

attorneys at law

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

400 SOUTH MAIN STREETNORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720

www.bakerfirm.com


Celebrate the second annual class of Twenty under 40! on June 10

Join us Wednesday, June 10, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. atopthe McKinley Monument to celebrate the community’ssharpest, most talented and driven young leaders. Purchaseyour tickets online at www.ystark.org and attend the eclecticgala and celebrate these 20 incredible leaders under 40.Tickets are $50 per person, and include delicious heavy horsd’oeuvres, open bar and live entertainment.

Twenty under 40!, presented by ystark! and The Repository,is made possible by our generous sponsors: Aultman HealthFoundation, Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh, LPA,Diebold, Inc., Huntington National Bank and The TimkenCompany.

Wednesday, June 106:30 to 9:30 p.m.The McKinley Monument800 McK. Monument Dr. NWCanton, 44708Cost: $50RSVP by June 3at www.ystark.org

P u rchase tickets for the eclectic gala - it’s going to be MONUMENTa l

Editor’s note: In keeping with the CantonChamber’s Young Professionals initiative –to attract and retain talented young peo-ple for Stark County – ACTION will featurea monthly profile of an individual who rep-resents the group (ages 20-40) that ystark!is targeting.

Name:Andrew Brickley

Age: 35

Occupation/Title/Place ofwork:Sales/AccountManager, MercyMedical Center

Why are you interested in Canton’sYoung Professionals initiative? I haveonly worked in Canton for two years thisJuly. I am interested in ystark! in order toget to meet other professionals andlearn more about the area where I work.

What is your impression of ystark!,what do you think of their events,etc.?I am still learning about ystark! The firstevent I participated in was the ystark!golf league last spring. Anyone whoplayed with me found out very quicklythat golf is not one of my better sports.Everyone who I had the opportunity tomeet was great; this was my first realintroduction to other young profession-als in the area. There are a variety of dif-ferent events available through ystark!,so there is something for everyone whowants to participate.

Where did you grow up? In what citieshave you lived and worked?I grew up in Hudson, Ohio. My familymoved from Charlotte, North Carolina toHudson in 1984. My folks have beenthere ever since. After moving to Ohio,my folks and I found out that myGodfather’s son worked at TimkenMercy. Not only did I get an opportunityto re-connect with family, I ended upgetting a glimpse of my future employermany years later as well. Other cities Ihave lived and worked in are Columbus,Ohio and Charleston, South Carolina.

Why have you chosen to live inCanton? I actually live in Kent. However, with asmuch as I travel for my job with Mercy

Medical Center, I spend a great deal oftime in the city both personally and pro-fessionally. In my travels to the differentparts of the Canton area, I have seen somany beautiful neighborhoods that Inow know exist. Even though I do notlive in the city, I feel that Canton is anextension of somewhere I can call home.With the amount of time I spend inCanton, I am still discovering many newopportunities to experience.

What type of dwelling do you live in?What do you think of the housingchoices for YPs in the Canton area?My home is a two story home. I thinkthere are quite a few choices in housingfor young professionals in the area. Ibelieve that there will be even morechoices in the near future. I am on theroad every day for my job, and it seemsthat not only are new developmentsspringing up, but many old homes andbuildings are being rehabilitated as well.

What do you like MOST aboutCanton?The history that is in the city of Canton.From the Football Hall of Fame to theMcKinley Monument, to the beautifularchitecture of the old homes through-out the city, there is a great deal inCanton to look at and experience.

What do you like LEAST aboutCanton?From the short time I have worked here,it seems that the people who have nega-tive things to say about Canton are theleast familiar with the city. I think itwould be interesting for those people toactually spend some time here and seewhat is going on in the city versus whattheir perception is currently.

What are the opportunities for YPsin Canton when it comes to careeropportunities, cultural access,leadership or communityinvolvement opportunities?There are many opportunities availablefor a young professional in Canton. I amgetting a great deal of exposure to whatis available in Canton while working atMercy Medical Center and serving onthe Board of Directors for the Red Cross.So far, the annual Balloon Fest and theHall of Fame Enshrinement Festivitiesare two of my favorite things. I am stillnew to the Canton area and I am lookingforward to experiencing much more.

What’s missing from Canton thatwould attract more YPs?I believe that if Canton could be host to more high profile events such as the recent “Kimono” display, this couldattract not only more young profession-als, but more positive attention to thecity. So I think by having bigger events,this could definitely bring more youngprofessionals to the area.

What do you do in the evenings or onthe weekends for fun in Canton?When I am not working on my home,I travel to Canton to experience whatthe city has to offer.Whether it is a new restaurant, a new jazz club, or anArtsinStark event, there are so manydiverse opportunities to experience.Canton to me is a big city with a home-town feel.

Could you see yourself spending yourlifetime in Canton?I enjoy my job with Mercy MedicalCenter and it keeps me close to myfamily. To me, these are two things thatmany people cannot say about their current situation. I am very thankful tohave both of these things going formyself personally and professionally.I can definitely see myself staying inCanton for quite some time.

What would cause you to want toleave Canton? What other cities in theUnited States would be appealing toyou as a home base? Why? If I won the lottery, I would leaveCanton and set up a beach frontbar/restaurant somewhere, probablyback in Charleston, South Carolina.Granted it might get chilly some days,but you have the ocean and no chanceof snow!

Young Professional Profile

Andrew Brickley



Kenan Advantage Group wins coveted BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD at Business Excellence Awards

Kenan Advantage Group took hometop honors at this year’s BusinessExcellence Awards of Greater Canton,presented by the Canton RegionalChamber of Commerce on Tuesday,April 28, at The University Center atKent State University Stark.

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Row 1 (L to R) – Dave Grabowsky,Standard Plumbing and Heating Co.;Lauri Weinfeld, Lakeside CenterBanquet & Meeting Hall, Inc.; DennisNash, Kenan Advantage Group; CarlYoung, Kenan Advantage Group.

Row 2 (L to R) – Dr. Michael Bernard,Drs. Bernard & Eimer, Inc.; R. Jeff Day,SoL Harris/Day Architecture; RonBecker, Hilscher-Clarke ElectricCompany.

Row 3 (L to R) – Brian Bailey and TimHug, Old Carolina Barbecue

The 2009 Business Excellence Awardsof Greater Canton were sponsored byBruner-Cox, LLP, Krugliak, Wilkins,Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA,The Repository, Stark State Collegeof Technology and Chase Bank.

WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in April. We encourage you to patronizetheir businesses. If you know of other businesses that would benefit from Chamber membership, please contact the MembershipDepartment at (330) 458-2067.

Aflac - Sue Amidon (INSURANCE)Sue AmidonNavarre, OH 44662(330) 685-1865

All for Fun Inflatables, LLC(PARTY RENTALS)Joshua ElderLouisville, OH 44641(330) 309-6626www.all4funnow.com

Ashley's Family Restaurant(RESTAURANTS)Rick Boerner4508 Lincoln Way EastMassillon, OH 44646(330) 479-2664

Attending Angels, LLC(HOME HEALTH CARE)Malinda & Galen Oakes5190 Shoreview Cir. NWCanton, OH 44708(330) 479-3320www.attendingangels.com

Carnegie Management andDevelopment Corporation(PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT)Robert J. Berryhill27500 Detroit Rd., Ste 300Westlake, OH 44145(440) 892-6800www.carnegiecorp.com

Centrone Family Law(ATTORNEYS)Frank Centrone220 Market Ave. S, Ste. 600Canton, OH 44702(330) 994-0180

CSI (CONSULTANTS - CUSTOMER SERVICE)Michael SigmanPO Box 495Sugarcreek, OH 44681(330) 852-2727www.yourcsiteam.com

Dr. Wraps Vehicle Skins (ADVERTISING - VEHICLE WRAPSSIGNS - VEHICLE WRAPS)Rich & Debbie Hailstone3510 Fulton Dr. NWCanton, OH 44718(330) 452-2600www.DrWraps.com

Henderson Hill Unlimited LLC(EVENT PLANNING & PROMOTION)Mark Henderson8155 Garnet Ave. NENorth Canton, OH 44721(330) 904-3841

H.I.S. Home Inspection (HOME INSPECTION SERVICES)Kevin Corsa125 E.Turkeyfoot Lake Rd.Akron, OH 44319(330) 644-3000www.hisinspections.com

Integrity Group Services (CLEANING SERVICES)PO Box 393Louisville, OH 44641(330) 704-2302www.integritygroupservices.com

Kanak Attack (RESTAURANTS)Arthur Moreno4859 Tuscarawas St. WCanton, OH 44708(330) 479-3031www.kanakattackohio.com

Ohio Brewing Company(RESTAURANTS - BREWERY)Chris Verich222 S. Main StreetAkron, OH 44308(330) 376-3008www.ohiobrewing.com

Ovrabundance.Com, LLC(INTERNET SALES STORE)Kendra & Chester Kusmich1957 Sunnyside Ln.Dover, OH 44622(330) 432-2481

RoofMaster (ROOFING CONTRACTORS)"Caz" Casimer Zaleski, Jr.1820 Bramblebush St. NWMassillon, OH 44646(330) 949-1838

Speelman Electric (ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS)Nick Hunt6822 Wise Ave. NWNorth Canton, OH 44720(330) 955-2500www.speelmanelectric.com

State Farm InsuranceRachel Chandler-Head(INSURANCE)Rachel Chandler-Head4422 22nd St. NWCanton, OH 44718(330) 477-8529www.rchagency.com


Hydrodec, which operates its refiningfacility in Canton, Ohio, announced athree-year agreement with A-LineE.D.S. Inc. out of Waterloo, Iowa.Hydrodec will receive all of Exelon’sused transformer oil, approximately650k gallons per year, and refine it intonew SUPERfineTM Oil. Chicago-basedelectric utility ComEd has committedto purchase this re-fined oil, effectivelycreating a closed-loop supply chain fortransformer oil, the first of its kind inthe utility industry.This partnershipwill remove nearly 20 million poundsof CO2 from the atmosphere eachyear. More information is available atwww.hydrodec.com.

North Canton Medical Foundationhas announced Internal Medicine atBradley Circle, a new satellite. Theoffice, which is staffed by internistSteven Weaver, M.D., is open to bothformer and new patients. NCMFInternal Medicine at Bradley Circleoffers care for patients ages 13 andover. Dr. Weaver specializes in patientswith complex multiple system healthproblems and cares for acute andchronic illness, treats injuries, providesphysicals and women's health exams,and offers many other services.Theoffice also has a lab, travel clinic, andcoumadin clinic.Visit www.ncmf.comfor more information.

The North Canton Playhouse willpresent the full version of RENT, theTony award-winning musical at thehistoric Canton Palace Theatre. NorthCanton Playhouse will present themusical phenomena on July 24, 25 and 26. Tickets are on sale at the NorthCanton Playhouse office,The CantonPalace Theatre box office or online atwww.cantonpalacetheatre.org.

Peoples Services, Inc. is pleased toannounce they have achieved thenew standard ISO 9000: 2008 certifi-cation. The company has been ISOcertified since June 3, 1996 – one ofthe first warehouse, packaging andtolling services providers to achieveISO certification in the country.Peoples Services, Inc. and their affiliat-ed companies encompass twelve loca-

tions with 3 million square feet of dis-tribution space and 250 trucks in fourstates including Ohio, West Virginia,Virginia and North Carolina. PSI spe-cializes in logistics and supply chainsolutions in a wide variety of indus-tries, ranging from chemicals to con-sumer goods.

Creative Juices Communications, amarketing and graphic design compa-ny, has opened its doors in downtownCanton at 337 Cleveland Ave. N.W.Located in the heart of Canton’s ArtsDistrict, the startup provides market-ing, public relations and design servic-es, including corporate identity pack-ages (logo design, letterhead and busi-ness cards), advertising, copywritingand editing, media planning andplacement, and event coordination.Print design capabilities includebrochures, newsletters, flyers, invita-tions, manuals and posters and more.In addition to Creative Juices, the 900-square-foot space also houses ZephyrWind Art, a retail storefront showcas-ing a unique collection of decorativeflags, windsocks and spinnersdesigned and manufactured in theUnited States. Contact Janie Pavlek,owner and designer, at (330) 438-1909or via e-mail [email protected].

The law firm of Buckingham,Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP is proudto announce the appointment ofRichard S. Milligan to the SupremeCourt of Ohio Task Force on theDisciplinary Process for lawyers andjudges. Milligan was appointed to thecommittee by Chief Justice Thomas J.Moyer. He has extensive jury trial expe-rience in state and federal courts ingeneral business civil litigation.Milligan also is extensively involved inthe defense of hospitals, physicians,nurses and other healthcare providersin all types of matters including med-ical malpractice. Milligan earned hisBachelors of Arts from Kenyon Collegein 1976 and in 1980, he received hisJuris Doctorate from the University ofAkron School of Law. He regularlyspeaks on medical malpractice, riskmanagement, employment, attorneyethics, and healthcare issues.

Russ Kiko Associates Inc.,Auctioneers, of Canton, were honoredto be the recipients of four 2008Advertising Contest Awards at theAnnual Ohio Auctioneers AssociationConvention in Columbus, OH. Kikowon awards in the following four cate-gories: In-Office Produced Advertising,Newspaper or Trade PublicationAdvertisement, Auction in Action, andWebsite. View the award-winning siteat www.kikoauctions.com.

The Ohio & Erie CanalwayAssociation has issued a Request for Qualifications to marketing firms or consultants to develop a compre-hensive 3-5 year Marketing Plan forthe regional project, including theTowpath Trail and attractions alongthe Ohio & Erie Canalway. Criteria for the RFQ are available atwww.ohioanderiecanalway.org.The deadline for submissions is June 17, 2009 at 12 noon.

Spring Realty Group has become NAISpring. NAI Spring is a locally-ownedcommercial real estate brokerageoffering sales and leasing of office,industrial, retail, and land for Starkbusinesses and investors. As a memberof the NAI Global network of 8,000professionals in 55 countries, theyare the only local commercial realtoroffering global exposure for clients.Visit www.naispring.com for moreinformation or to view properties.

Aultman Heart Center is now offeringhigh-risk patients a new option totreat cardiac disease.This month,Aultman cardiologists successfullycleared blocked arteries of three criti-cally-ill patients by using the ImpellaCirculatory Assist Device, the smallestheart pump on the market. Aultmanis the only hospital in Northeast Ohioto offer the Impella, and one of about150 hospitals nationwide that haveadopted the technology.The devicegives Aultman cardiologists a bettertreatment option for patients experi-encing advanced cardiac failure orshock in recovering from heart attackor other insult/injury.



State Legislative ACTION breakfast The Chamber’s Government Affairs committee is sponsoring a State Legislative Action

Breakfast on Friday, June 5, at Brookside Country Club. The breakfast will feature a roundtableof local legislators, including: Hon. Todd Snitchler, Representative, 50th District, Hon. Scott

Oelslager, Representative, 51st District, Hon. Kirk Schuring, Senator, 29th District and Hon.Stephen D. Slesnick, Representative, 52nd District.

FIRST FRIDAY – Jumpin’ JuneOn June 5 come experience Jumpin’ June – a look at movement and yes, you guessed it:

jumping and dancing in the streets. Live music abounds outside and we’ll have a grand timehopping into summer. First Friday is presented by ArtsinStark, the County Arts Council, and theDowntown Canton Special Improvement District. For the most up-to-date First Friday informa-

tion, visit CantonDevelopmentPartnership.com and click on the First Friday logo.

Stark County Safety Council Identity Theft SeminarThe Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 10 million Americans have their

identities stolen each year. With the workplace being the site of more than half of all identitythefts, HR executives must stop thinking about data protection as solely an IT responsibility.

While there is no fool-proof way to avoid identity theft, there are ways to minimize thechances of becoming a victim and minimize the damage should a theft occur. Implement rea-

sonable steps to lower your risk and minimize your exposure.

ystark! Twenty under 40!Join us Wednesday, June 10 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. atop the McKinley Monument to cele-brate the community’s sharpest, most talented and driven young leaders. Purchase your tick-

ets online at www.ystark.org and attend the eclectic gala and celebrate these 20 incredibleleaders under 40. Tickets are $50 per person, and include delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres, open

bar and live entertainment.

Learn about the new WORKERS’ COMPENSATIONPROGRAMS at June’s SAFETY COUNCIL LUNCHEON

Attend the June Safety Council luncheon to learn about the newchanges enacted by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, from

Brad Hunt, MBA, director of business development for RiskControl360°.

AULTCARE FAST BREAK BREAKFASTGet Advice from Successful Business Advisors from SCORE and SBDC

Small Business and Development Center (SBDC) and Service Corp. of Retired SeniorExecutives (SCORE), will provide information on how to get business solutions for your localsmall business. Through SBDC and SCORE, small businesses can obtain services such as low

or no-cost education services, and comprehensive business counseling tailoredto both start-ups and existing businesses. The session will conclude with a

question and answer session that will be fast-paced and lively.

Boogie woogie your way downtown for the 8th annual Canton Blues FestThe Northeast’s premier Blues Festival, Canton Blues Fest, is back in its eighth year with a

2009 lineup sure to strike a chord with blues fans large and small! The FREE outdoor summerfestival is happening in downtown Canton Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, with incredi-

ble headliners Johnny Winter and Taj Mahal and music ALL DAY from noon to 10:30 p.m.!

Don’t miss the annual MEMBERSHIP GOLF OUTING at The Quarry Golf ClubThe Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, held this year at The QuarryGolf Club, is one of the best golf outings in Stark County! Come play the unforgettable

course that Golfweek named the “Top 50 Best New Courses in the Nation” in 2008, andGolfLink.com ranked #2 Best Ohio Golf. Put your foursome together and get into the

spirit of friendly competition, fun and plenty of networking opportunities.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURSTake to the stage and find your inner thespian at the Canton Palace Theatre

Don’t miss the most theatrical Business After Hours of the year, happening Thursday, June 25,at The Canton Palace Theatre.You’ll laugh, you’ll cry; you’ll be entertained by the North Canton

Playhouse and enchanted by the historic theatre, two key organizations for the Stark Countyarts movement, teaming up to present this very entertaining Business After Hours.

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Friday, June 57:30 a.m. breakfast, 8 a.m. programBrookside Country Club1800 Canton Ave. NWCanton, 44708Cost: $20 includes breakfastRSVP by June 3

First Friday, June 56 – 10 p.m.Downtown CantonFREE!

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Friday, June 127 a.m. registration7:30 a.m. programCourtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.North CantonCost: $18 members; $21 members less than 48 hours in advance; $25 non-membersRSVP by June 10

Friday, June 19& Saturday, June 20Noon to 10:30 p.m. Downtown Canton FREE! (But get your VIPMembership Passes for the best seats in town!)

Wednesday, June 106:30 to 9:30 p.m.The McKinley Monument800 McK. Monument Dr. NWCanton, 44708Cost: $50RSVP by June 3 atwww.ystark.org

IN ORDER TO BETTER ACCOMMODATE GUESTS AT CHAMBER EVENTS, WE ASK THAT THEY BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR EACHEVENT IN ADVANCE. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT WE HAVE ACCURATE COUNTS FOR FOOD SERVICE AND SEATING.

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE ATWWW.CANTONCHAMBER.ORG

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Thursday, June 1111:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer's Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St. NWCanton 44708Cost: $16RSVP by June 8

Thursday, June 255:30 – 7:30 p.m.The Canton Palace Theatre605 Market Ave. NCanton 44702Cost: $7 Chamber members,$10 members less than 48hours; $12 non-membersRSVP by June 23

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Tuesday, June 98 - 10 a.m.Chateau Michelle's2241 - 44th St., NWCanton, OH 44708Cost: $15 members; $20 non-membersRSVP by June 5

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