From the Chamber President

121 S Main Street • North Canton OH 44720 330-499-5100 • 330-499-7181 (Fax) • www.northcantonchamber.org

July 2016

Volume 8 Issue 3

Survey SeSurvey SeSurvey SeSurvey Sez….z….z….z….The Chamber thanks you for your wonderful response to our survey re-

quest. A cross-section of short- term and long-time members responded to the questions and gave us valuable comments on what we are doing well and what could be done better. Highlights of the survey results are shown on page 2. We’re pleased that eighty percent of the respondents rated their Chamber membership a high value. Several survey-takers included their name and contact information to qualify for the $100 Visa gift card drawing and the winner was Jim DeSmith of Fischer Evans Robbins, Ltd.

Since its beginnings, the North Canton Chamber has supported the work of the Stark County Broadband

Initiative to explore a regional effort to encourage collaboration on widely available and affordable high-speed connectivity. With the support of foundations and like-minded individuals, companies and institutions, the Forth Utility initiative is beginning a phase I study to determine the feasibility of a fiber network, who should own it and how it can be paid for. Representatives of the contracted firm will be in Stark County in early July, and the Initiative plans a public meeting in the fall to present the findings. Shown right is Marc Schneider making his June 27 pre- sentation to City Council to encourage a resolution in support of the project.

I represented the NC Chamber at the recent Intelligent Community Forum Summit in Columbus. The Summit focused on leveraging technology, creativity, innovation and collaboration to prepare our communities for the future and was attended by mayors, city managers, CIOs, tech executives, urban planners and economic development pro-

fessionals. I appreciate the Chamber Board's support in allowing me the time to get away and spread the word about North Canton's attributes and potential and to network with global thought leaders.

In closing, the Chamber notes the passing of Board Member Debbie Reho’s mother Rosemary Waldron on June 9. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Jul 8,22 Breakfast NetworkersBreakfast NetworkersBreakfast NetworkersBreakfast Networkers, 8A Arrowhead

Jul 14 Golf Outing Golf Outing Golf Outing Golf Outing , 7:30A Tam O’ Shanter (see flyer)

Jul 21 Alive After FiveAlive After FiveAlive After FiveAlive After Five, 5-7P Dan- bury Senior Living (see flyer)

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Advancing Community, Uniting Business

North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce UPDATE

Jul 2,9,16,23,30 NC Farmers NC Farmers NC Farmers NC Farmers MarketMarketMarketMarket, 8:30A-12N (be- hind Main Street Grill

Jul 4 39th NC YMCA Race39th NC YMCA Race39th NC YMCA Race39th NC YMCA Race, 7:45A Firecracker Dash 8:10A 2-Mile Race 8:20A Wheelchair Race 8:30A 5-Mile Race

Jul 4 NC Jaycees ParadeNC Jaycees ParadeNC Jaycees ParadeNC Jaycees Parade, 10:30A, begins at Memo- rial Stadium parking lot

Jul 4 NC Jaycees Celebration &NC Jaycees Celebration &NC Jaycees Celebration &NC Jaycees Celebration & FireworksFireworksFireworksFireworks, beginning at 7P near Dogwood Park

Jul 6 Canton Concert BandCanton Concert BandCanton Concert BandCanton Concert Band, 7P, Malone University

Jul 8 Family Film FridaysFamily Film FridaysFamily Film FridaysFamily Film Fridays, 7- 10:30P (NC Public Library), Witwer Park, “Minions” at dusk

Jul 20 Canton Concert BandCanton Concert BandCanton Concert BandCanton Concert Band, 7P, Price Park

Jul 23 720 Market #2720 Market #2720 Market #2720 Market #2, 10A-4P, Hoover District, E Maple

Jul 27 Canton Concert BandCanton Concert BandCanton Concert BandCanton Concert Band, 7P, NC Faith UMC

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Yours truly with Taiwan's Sammi Ying-Chen Hsiao (L) and Stark County Broadband Initiative's Jackie DeGarmo

ICF co-founder Lou Zacharilla (L) and representatives of Intelligent Commu-

nity of the Year Finalist Surrey, BC

Doug Lane

Food! Photobooth! Door Prizes! Watch your email for RSVP details!

Hosted by:

July 2016 • Page 2 UPDATE: North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber Tribe-trippers were excited to be a part of the Indians June winning streak as we saw the team beat the Rays 6-0 on the 21st. The Chamber thanks the IBEW for host- ing our pre-ride tailgate party and Sol Pie Pizza for the great eats!

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Top Challenges to a Business Today:Top Challenges to a Business Today:Top Challenges to a Business Today:Top Challenges to a Business Today: Marketing

Hiring and Recruitment Networking Finances

Education and Employee Training

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Promotion & Marketing to Other Members Chamber Workshops and Events

Sponsoring Chamber & Community Events Cost Saving Programs Focused on

Health Insurance, Workers’ Comp and Office Supplies

The Arrowhead Breakfast Networkers meet every other Friday at 8A to discuss business trends and challenges. They recently heard a program on brand posi-tioning from Mark Vandegrift of the Innis Maggiore Group. July’s meetings will

be held on the 8th and 22nd. RSVP to david@davidangione.com.

The Chamber welcomes Madi Vande-grift as our summer intern. Madi will be a senior at HHS this fall and has a busy summer on tap between her duties at the Chamber, Gervasi and the North Canton Playhouse produc- tion of “The Little Mermaid.”

BWC true-up reports from private employers are due no later than August 15. The report reconciles esti- mated payroll with actual payroll and is a requirement of prospective billing. Not filing risks participation in current and future discount programs. For more infor- mation, visit bwc.ohio.gov.

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Two Hoover High JA Companies, Script It! and Buckeye Lazer, presented at the 2016 JA National Student Leadership Summit in Washington D.C. in June. A highlight of the visit was meeting U.S. Senator John McCain.

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July 2016 • Page 3 UPDATE: North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce

Welcome To Our Newest Chamber Member!Welcome To Our Newest Chamber Member!Welcome To Our Newest Chamber Member!Welcome To Our Newest Chamber Member!

Case Western Re- serve University’s annual recognition of the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio, Weatherhead 100, is accept- ing applications through August 5 at 5P. For more information, contact Cassie Pinkerton at 216-368-0927 or at weatherhead100@case.edu. or visit www.weatherhead100.org.

All Ohio CraneAll Ohio CraneAll Ohio CraneAll Ohio Crane

Connie Kieffer P O Box 520

Canal Fulton OH 44614 (330) 854-9422

ckieffer@allohiocrane.com www.allohiocrane.com

Full-service crane service and supply company offering a complete line of crane products

Canton Brewing Co.Canton Brewing Co.Canton Brewing Co.Canton Brewing Co.

David Beule 120 3rd St NW

Canton OH 44702 (330) 409-0343

info@drinkcantonbeer.com www.drinkcantonbeer.com

Speakeasy tap room and res- taurant featuring food and beer all prepared and brewed in

CBC’s facility 11A-10P Tues-Sat

Sports Clips HaircutsSports Clips HaircutsSports Clips HaircutsSports Clips Haircuts

Lori Yeager

5242 Dressler Rd NW Canton OH 44718 (330) 546-0033

plyeager94@gmail.com www.haircutmencantonoh.com

Haircut salon for men and boys. Sports everywhere...TVs every- where...playing sports. You don’t

ever need an appointment.

The June Alive After Five/New Member Showcase at Arrowhead Golf and Banquet Center was a great opportunity for our newest members to showcase their services/products and meet established Chamber members.

Returning MembersReturning MembersReturning MembersReturning Members Welcome Back!Welcome Back!Welcome Back!Welcome Back!

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Steve McClave

1101 Market Ave N Canton OH 44702 (330) 489-5951

smcclave@cantoncharge.com www.cantoncharge.com

NBA Development League affili- ate of the Cleveland Cavaliers

Greg Palya

8050 Freedom Ave NW North Canton OH 44720

(330) 494-9111 gpalya@haines.com

www.haines.com

Single source for complete, reliable data-driven marketing solutions, including criss-cross directories, real property data, mailing lists

and more

Vitale Legal LLCVitale Legal LLCVitale Legal LLCVitale Legal LLC

Lisa Vitale Arnold 1967 E Maple St #139

North Canton OH 44720 (330) 826-1580

lisa@vitalelegal.com

General legal services includ-ing estate planning, business planning, contracts, employ- ment law, some family law, legal research, writing and mo-

tion pleading

July 2016 • Page 4 UPDATE: North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce

� Through December 20Through December 20Through December 20Through December 20 North Canton Playhouse presents the Main Stage production "Elf the "Elf the "Elf the "Elf the Musical Jr" Musical Jr" Musical Jr" Musical Jr" . Performance dates, times and ticket details are available at northcantonplayhouse.com.

� Saturday December 5Saturday December 5Saturday December 5Saturday December 5 Stark Parks hosts Here Comes Santa! Here Comes Santa! Here Comes Santa! Here Comes Santa! 10A-4P at their Exploration Gateway. Activities include Santa, kids’ crafts, and lots more. Email: information@ starkparks.com.

� Sunday December 6Sunday December 6Sunday December 6Sunday December 6 Breakfast with SantaBreakfast with SantaBreakfast with SantaBreakfast with Santa, 9:30A, Walsh University’s Barrette Center. For details email: alumni@walsh.edu

Christmas on Hoover Farm Christmas on Hoover Farm Christmas on Hoover Farm Christmas on Hoover Farm 1-4P at the Hoover Historical Center and Hoover Park. Free admission (wagon ride tickets are $3 per person).

North Canton Community Christmas Sing and Tree Lighting North Canton Community Christmas Sing and Tree Lighting North Canton Community Christmas Sing and Tree Lighting North Canton Community Christmas Sing and Tree Lighting 5-6:30P at Bitzer Park. Hoover Hi-Notes and Hi-Los perform starting at 5, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 5:45 followed by the lighting of the City's Christmas Tree and the Claus' visiting with children. Food and beverages will be available.

� July happenings at Fieldcrest EstateFieldcrest EstateFieldcrest EstateFieldcrest Estate include a Mid-Summer's Masquer- ade July 16 and a 24-hour Harry Potter movie marathon July 31. Visit fieldcrestestate.com for details.

� The Corporate University at Kent State StarkKent State StarkKent State StarkKent State Stark presents a Human Re- souce Symposium on July 21 from 8:30A-4P. For more information visit www.kent.edu/stark/cucc/conferences.

� Wesfield BankWesfield BankWesfield BankWesfield Bank held a ribbon-cutting at their new 4809 Dressler Road location on June 23. The North Canton Chamber joined in the celebration and open house with the Canton, Jackson-Belden and Massillon WestStark Chambers. Shown making the grand opening official are (L-R) Tim Phillips, COO, John Park, CEO and President and Bill Schumacher, SVP Market Leader Stark and Wayne Counties.

� The Karcher GroupThe Karcher GroupThe Karcher GroupThe Karcher Group has expanded their portfolio of services to Columbia, SC. All TKG operations will remain at their Lauby Road offices.

� American Airlines will add two daily flights from the Akron Canton AirportAkron Canton AirportAkron Canton AirportAkron Canton Airport to Chicago O'Hare this fall, along with a second daily flight to New York's LaGuardia.

� The North Canton Public LibraryNorth Canton Public LibraryNorth Canton Public LibraryNorth Canton Public Library's "Lunchtime Concert Series" kicks off July 22 at noon on the Little Art Gallery Patio. Dustin Allen performs on the 22nd, The Angie Haze Project is featured July 29 and Erin Nicole Neal and the Chill Factors play August 5. Light refreshments from Earth Earth Earth Earth FareFareFareFare will be provided and attendees are invited to bring a lunch. NCPL's July 8th outdoor movie at Witwer Park is Minions.

� Embassy SuitesEmbassy SuitesEmbassy SuitesEmbassy Suites Akron Canton AirportAkron Canton AirportAkron Canton AirportAkron Canton Airport's grand opening celebration was held May 24. On hand for the event were (left) NC Chamber Board Mem- ber Nichole Cardinale of Gervasi Vineyard, Joe Savarise of the Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association, City of Canton Economic Development Director Fonda Williams and NC Chamber President Doug Lane. (Right) Paul Bishop of H-P Products, Embassy owner William Butler and Director of Sales and Marketing Julie Karam.

� TruBridge, Inc.TruBridge, Inc.TruBridge, Inc.TruBridge, Inc. is in the process of hiring 250 inside sales professionals. Interested applicants should call Jackie Clausnitzer at 855-861-0235 or email a resume to careers@trubridgeinc.com.

� DeHoff RealtorsDeHoff RealtorsDeHoff RealtorsDeHoff Realtors announces Brianna Lehman and Lisa George as their newest real estate professionals.

� Walsh UniversityWalsh UniversityWalsh UniversityWalsh University retained its status as one of only three colleges in Ohio to be recognized nationally as a 2016-17 Catholic College of Distinction. The Ohio honor is shared with The University of Dayton and Xavier Uni- versity. In other Walsh news, Rachel Hosler has been appointed Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning and Ute Lahaie, Ph.D., is now Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment.

� Gervasi Vineyard Gervasi Vineyard Gervasi Vineyard Gervasi Vineyard announces "Pups on the Piazza" every Tues- day from 12 Noon to close this summer. Guests are asked to visit the online guidelines at gervasivineyard.com/dine/patio- dining before bringing their dogs.

� Pawsitive OhioPawsitive OhioPawsitive OhioPawsitive Ohio's "Dog-Gone North Canton" events take place July 24-30. The schedule calls for a downtown North Canton Dog Walk July 24, a lunch and learn session with the Stark County Dog Warden and Shelter Vet at the NC Public Library at noon July 26, a Service Dog demonstration at the Library at 11A, a Canton Police K-9 demonstration at the Library July 28 at 6P and the Dog Adoption and Wellness Fair July 30 from 10A-2P at Witwer Park. Details on all events can be found at www.pawsitiveohio.org.

� Mainstream BoutiqueMainstream BoutiqueMainstream BoutiqueMainstream Boutique is holding a Fashion Fundraiser for PawsitivePawsitivePawsitivePawsitive OhioOhioOhioOhio July 15 from 10A-7P, offering 20% off one item and donating 10% of their total sales to Pawsitive Ohio.

� Aaron Joseph is the new owner of Horizon Audio Horizon Audio Horizon Audio Horizon Audio at 5480 Whipple Avenue, Canton.

� Hall of Famer Billy Shaw was on hand June 23 when Arts in StarkArts in StarkArts in StarkArts in Stark and the Pro Football Hall of FamePro Football Hall of FamePro Football Hall of FamePro Football Hall of Fame unveiled the 25-foot-tall granite and steel David Griggs sculpture titled "The Merger" on the lawn of the Eric Snow YMCA in downtown Canton. The statue captures the 1966 joining of the AFL and NFL. Shaw was part of the Buffalo Bills team to win three straight Eastern Division titles and two AFL championships and is the only player ever inducted into the Hall who never played in the NFL.

� The North Canton JayceeNorth Canton JayceeNorth Canton JayceeNorth Canton Jaycee's annual 4th of July Parade starts at 10:30A from Memorial Stadium, travels west to Main, South to Harmon and west to the North Canton Middle School. To honor the S.A.M. Center and local veterans, Tony and Crystal Sandor and their daughter will serve as Grand Marshalls. That evening the Jaycee's Celebration and Fireworks will take place near the Stadium, sponsored in part by Consumers National BankConsumers National BankConsumers National BankConsumers National Bank and the City of North CantoCity of North CantoCity of North CantoCity of North Cantonnnn. Music will be provided by Allen Cruz and The Galaxy.

� Stark ParksStark ParksStark ParksStark Parks' Serenades in the Park take place Jul 12 at Quail Hollow and Jul 28 at Cook's Lagoon. Quail Hollow features an instrument petting zoo in the Nature Center and House beginning at 5:30P with the Canton Sym- phony's String Quartet performing at 6:30P. At Cook's Lagoon a farmers market will be featured from 3-6P followed by the Woodwind Quintet at 6:30P.

� The North Canton YMCANorth Canton YMCANorth Canton YMCANorth Canton YMCA's 39th Annual July 4th race schedule calls for the kid's Firecracker Dash to begin at 7:45A, the 2 mile race at 8:10, wheel- chair 5 mile at 8:20 and the 5-mile at 8:30. Registration and information is available at www.ymcastark.org/north-canton-4th-of-july- race.

� Canton Regional SCORE Chapter 580SCORE Chapter 580SCORE Chapter 580SCORE Chapter 580 is hosting a 5-part series of work- shop modules on the essentials of business start-ups. For more informa- tion visit www.score.org/getstarted.

� The Stark County District Library Stark County District Library Stark County District Library Stark County District Library hosts best-selling mystery author Linda Castillo in two book discussions July 13, focusing on her newest release, “Among the Wicked,” an Amish mystery thriller set in Holmes County, Ohio. Information and registration is available at www.starklibrary.org or by calling 330-452-0665.

� The Main Street GrilleMain Street GrilleMain Street GrilleMain Street Grille was among 12 Stark County locally owned favorite restaurants picked in a recent survey by Repository readers.

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