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From the Chamber President
121 S Main Street • North Canton OH 44720 330-499-5100 • 330-499-7181 (Fax) • www.northcantonchamber.org
August 2016
Volume 8 Issue 4
The North Canton Chamber is in the midst of summer fun. From July's successful Golf Outing at Tam O'Shanter and a Beach Party-themed Alive After Five at The Danbury we move into August and a member appreciation event at MAPS and, of course, the 20th Annual Main Street Festival. Our goal is to keep you connected with other members and the community and we won't stop at the end of this month. September will bring another Quarterly Conver- sation Luncheon and Brews After Five. Watch for details on both and plan to attend.
Forth Utility Survey Request Forth Utility Survey Request Forth Utility Survey Request Forth Utility Survey Request As a follow-up to last month's discussion of the Stark
County Broadband Initiative I encourage our members and their families and employees to take an e-survey to help the group in the feasibility study focusing on Stark County's future broadband needs. Here are the links to utilize:
Residential/Home: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCABBTT-BROADBAND-SURVEY-RESIDENTIAL
Business, commercial, government agencies and community organizations should use the following:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCABBTT-BROADBAND-SURVEY-BUSINESS
The survey can also be accessed via www.theforthutility.org and clicking on Study.
Roy Batista Roy Batista Roy Batista Roy Batista The Chamber notes the passing of Roy Batista, long-time Law Director for the
City of North Canton. Roy served the City in that capacity from 1971-1999 and again from 2000-2003. I was lucky enough to get his solid advice when I was a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission and was sad to see him retire before I was elected to Council. In addition to his time in government Roy spent many years as a member of St Paul's, the North Canton K of C, North Canton Rotary, North Canton Jaycees and Stark County Bar Association. Donations in his memory may be made to the North Canton Finance Depart-ment at 145 North Main 44720. Funds will be used for the Price Park Walking Path, some-thing Roy and his wife Kathy enjoyed immensely.
Kristie CAK now Kristie RDU Kristie CAK now Kristie RDU Kristie CAK now Kristie RDU Kristie CAK now Kristie RDU Kristie Van Auken has left her home of 20
years, the Akron-Canton Airport, to become vice president of communications and community affairs at the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. Last year's passenger count at Raleigh-Durham was 10 million compared to Akron-Canton's 1.5, so she will definitely be busy. We echo the comments of CAK President Rick McQueen that "we definitely would not be the airport we are today without her contributions." Kristie was a frequent guest on the Chamber's Main Street Exchange TV11 pro-gram, most recently discussing the airport's expansion plans. You can watch the show at https://vimeo.com/channels/mainstreetexchange/158642607.
Can you spare an hour? Can you spare an hour? Can you spare an hour? Can you spare an hour? The Main Street Festival is always looking for members and residents willing
to give us an hour or two of their time to help make the event a success. If you have time available the evening of August 19 or over the weekend of the 20th and 21st please give us a call at 330-499-5100 or email [email protected]. We promise no heavy lifting!
Aug 5, 19 Breakfast NetworkersBreakfast NetworkersBreakfast NetworkersBreakfast Networkers, 8A Arrowhead
Aug 9 Hungry Howie’s PizzaHungry Howie’s PizzaHungry Howie’s PizzaHungry Howie’s Pizza, 11:30A ribbon-cutting Aug 10 MAPS Member AppreMAPS Member AppreMAPS Member AppreMAPS Member Appre---- ciation Partyciation Partyciation Partyciation Party, 5:30-8P
Aug 20-21 Main Street Festival Main Street Festival Main Street Festival Main Street Festival
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Advancing Community, Uniting Business
North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce UPDATE
Aug 6,13,20,27 NC Farmers NC Farmers NC Farmers NC Farmers MarketMarketMarketMarket, 8:30A-12N (be- hind Main Street Grille Aug 12 Family Film FridaysFamily Film FridaysFamily Film FridaysFamily Film Fridays, 7- 10:30P (NC Public Library), Witwer Park, “Zootopia” at dusk
1st Day of School/Football1st Day of School/Football1st Day of School/Football1st Day of School/Football
NCCS:NCCS:NCCS:NCCS: Aug 23 Grades 1-12 Aug 26 Hoover @ Brush football Aug 29 Kindergarten & Preschool
Plain:Plain:Plain:Plain: Aug 25 Grades 1-12 Aug 26 GlenOak/Woodside football Sept 1 Kindergarten
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Doug Lane
Courtesy of Lamiell Funeral Home
Member Appreciation Party! Member Appreciation Party! Member Appreciation Party! Member Appreciation Party!
August 10August 10August 10August 10 5:305:305:305:30----8 PM8 PM8 PM8 PM RSVP TODAY at http://bit.ly/mapsparty
The North Canton, Lake and Green Area Chambers of Commerce think our members are special...and we are treating you to a free Member Appreciation Party at MAPS on August 10. You'll have the chance to network with members of three Chambers...enjoy Hungry
Howie's pizza, wings and breadsticks...desserts from the Hartville Kitchen...win great door prizes...enjoy a photo booth, music and more!
August 2016 • Page 2 UPDATE: North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce
Welcome To Our Newest Chamber Members!Welcome To Our Newest Chamber Members!Welcome To Our Newest Chamber Members!Welcome To Our Newest Chamber Members!
Classic Classic Classic Classic Car Car Car Car
Guys Guys Guys Guys LLCLLCLLCLLC
Scott Ackerman 2009 30th St NE
Canton OH 44705 (330) 456-4653
NE Ohio premier used car dealer specializing in
affordable classic cars
Crain’s Akron BusinessCrain’s Akron BusinessCrain’s Akron BusinessCrain’s Akron Business
Jenny Lovano 700 W St Clair Ave, Ste 310
Cleveland OH 44113 (216) 522-1383
[email protected] www.crainsakron.com
Award-winning writers, editors and designers delivering news and
insights while defining the industries they serve
Hungry Howie’s PizzaHungry Howie’s PizzaHungry Howie’s PizzaHungry Howie’s Pizza
Teri Wellman 1691 N Main St
North Canton OH 44720 (330) 526-7123
[email protected] www.hungryhowies.com
Home of the Original Flavored Crust Pizza
Sun-Thurs 10:30A-10P Fri-Sat 10:30A-12A
OfficeZillaOfficeZillaOfficeZillaOfficeZilla dba Shore Precision LLCdba Shore Precision LLCdba Shore Precision LLCdba Shore Precision LLC
Christopher Moore 3043 Rockingham St NW
Uniontown OH 44685 (330) 605-2817
[email protected] www.officezilla.com/
shoreprecision
Fun, flexible way to purchase office products combining web-
based tools with a dedicated support team and a commit-ment to exceptional service
Papa’s Lock ShopPapa’s Lock ShopPapa’s Lock ShopPapa’s Lock Shop
David Martin PO Box 2277
North Canton OH 44720 (330) 596-0482
[email protected] www.papaslockshop.com
Certified locksmith with capabili- ties to make new or duplicate keys, change or repair locks, unlock your vehicle or house
United Way of United Way of United Way of United Way of Greater Stark CountyGreater Stark CountyGreater Stark CountyGreater Stark County
Maria Heege 401 Market Ave N, Ste 300
Canton OH 44702 (330) 491-9970
[email protected] www.uwstark.org
Partnering with agencies, volunteers and donors to help people with all kinds
of needs, focusing on health, education and income
Thank you to The Danbury for hosting July’s Alive After Five “Beach Party,” a fun affair featuring
margaritas, great appetizers, live music and more.
Contest winners are as follows: (1) Best Couple, Christina Weyrick and Joe Rozsa (2) Most Original, Toni Cotopolis (3) Best Pedi, Keri Burick and (4) Best Bikini Bods, Toni Cotopolis and Cyndi Morrow.
CHILLIN’ with the Chamber
The North Canton Chamber's 2016 raffle is something you don't want to miss out on! The lucky winner receives over $1000 of adult beverages and much more, including mixes, accessories and tickets for the Goodtime III and Jet Express.
Tickets are $10 each or 3/$25 and available at the Chamber, from Chamber board members and at our many public events.
The winning ticket will be drawn at Brews After Five this fall.
August 2016 • Page 3 UPDATE: North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce
July 4th in North Canton!
Aug 4 5:00P Enshrinees Gold Jacket Dinner
Aug 5 8:00P Concert for Legends featuring Tim McGraw
Aug 6 8:00A Grand Parade
Aug 6 7:00P Enshrinement Ceremony
Aug 7 12:30P Enshrinees Gameday Roundtable hosted by the Stark Carroll Oil & Gas Partnership. Following lunch and roundtable discussion, a private reception featuring Gold Jacket HOFer Floyd Little will take place. *Ticket information at choosestark.com
Aug 7 8:00P NFL/HOF Game - Packers vs. Colts *Tickets available at www.profootballhof.com/tickets
Aug 8 7:30P Drum Corps International Competition Tour of Champions *Tickets available at DCI.org or by calling (317) 275-1212
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Pro Football Hall of Fame Pro Football Hall of Fame Pro Football Hall of Fame showcased four of its latest additions on July 26. The Hall's Steve Strawbridge (L) discusses the elements of HOF Village at the new Presentation Center. Visitors were also given a tour of and below the new North Stands at Tom Benson HOF Stadium (R). Other attractions spotlighted include the state-of-the-art "A Game of Life" holographic presentation and the
Hunt/Casterline HOF Card Collection.
Highlights of Upcoming HOF EventsHighlights of Upcoming HOF EventsHighlights of Upcoming HOF EventsHighlights of Upcoming HOF Events
VW courtesy of Kempthorn Motors
August 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: [email protected]
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.
� Walsh UniversityWalsh UniversityWalsh UniversityWalsh University has appointed Michael Cinson as Director of Global Learning, Michael Dunphy, Ph.D., as Interim Dean of Arts and Sciences and Jacqueline Novak, Ph.D. as new Chair of the Division of Mathematics and Sciences.
� The SBDC at Kent State StarkKent State StarkKent State StarkKent State Stark presents Workers Compensation Dynamics August 9 and Crowdfunding Best Practices September 15. For more in- formation or to register for the programs visit cantonsbdc.org.
� Innis MaggioreInnis MaggioreInnis MaggioreInnis Maggiore adds two to their client services department: Devon Miller joins as an account supervisor and Patrick French as digital content de- veloper. Innis Maggiore has also become New Zealand-based open source provider Silver Stripe's 5th professional partner in North America.
� Akron Canton Airport Akron Canton Airport Akron Canton Airport Akron Canton Airport will welcome Spirit Airlines flights to several southern destinations effective November 10. Tickets are on sale now for regular service to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando and seasonal service to Tampa and Fort Myers with seasonal Myrtle Beach service starting in April 2017. Spirit Vice President Mark Kopczak (L) made the announcement
with CAK President/CEO Rick McQueen July 26.
� Kent State University at StarkKent State University at StarkKent State University at StarkKent State University at Stark hosts a job fair for veterans from 10A-2P August 18 at the Conference Center. Visit www.kent.edu/hr/veterans-job-fair for more or to register.
� Gervasi VineyardGervasi VineyardGervasi VineyardGervasi Vineyard is nominated in two categories for the USA Today 10 Best Reader's Choice Awards...Best Wine Country Hotel and Best Winery Restaurant. Daily voting is available until noon August 15 at www.10best. com/awards/travel/best-wine-country-hotel/gervasi-vineyard-canton-ohio/ and at www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-winery-restaurant/gervasi-vineyard-italian-bistro-canton-ohio/
� Mainstream BoutiqueMainstream BoutiqueMainstream BoutiqueMainstream Boutique in Washington Square is celebrating its third year anniversary August 26-27 with special discounts, giveaways, local vendors and the ladies from SweetSpotTruckOH selling gelato. Hours are 10A-7P Friday and 10A-5P Saturday.
� DeHoff RealtorsDeHoff RealtorsDeHoff RealtorsDeHoff Realtors welcomes David Bordwell and Rita Haines to its team.
� The Karcher GroupThe Karcher GroupThe Karcher GroupThe Karcher Group has added three new staff members: Alyssa Bailey as an online marketing specialist, Richie Kasti as a front end developer and Alison Oyler as a content strategist.
� The Barrel RoomBarrel RoomBarrel RoomBarrel Room hosted a #ZachStrong fundraising event for the Herrera family July 19. Q92Q92Q92Q92's Nikolina provided the music. Hoover High student Zach Herrera passed away on the 22nd four weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Zach's memory may be made to the Orange Crush Football Booster Club, Box 3001, North Canton 44720, or the Zach Herrera Trust, c/o Tom Hartnett Esq at Day Ketterer, 200 Market Ave, North Canton 44702.
� Kempthorn VolkswagenKempthorn VolkswagenKempthorn VolkswagenKempthorn Volkswagen's VW German Carfest is August 13 from 9A-3:30P. Sports cars of all makes are welcome with no registration fee. Donations to Wheels for the World will be accepted. Visit vwgermancarfest.com for more information.
� WalgreensWalgreensWalgreensWalgreens on South Main is now booking Flu Shot Clinics with NC Chamber member businesses. For more information or to schedule a clinic, call Eric at 330-497-8316 or email [email protected].
� The second 720 Market720 Market720 Market720 Market, held July 23 at the Hoover District, featured food, art and music. The final Market will be September 17 at Waterside Centre from 10A-4P.
� Member golf outings in August:: Rotary Club of Plain TownshipRotary Club of Plain TownshipRotary Club of Plain TownshipRotary Club of Plain Township, August 3, Sanctuary Golf Course, register online at www.plaintwprotary.org Better Business BureauBetter Business BureauBetter Business BureauBetter Business Bureau, August 15, Sanctuary Golf Course, register at www.bbb.org/canton/ .
� Associated Underwriters InsuranceAssociated Underwriters InsuranceAssociated Underwriters InsuranceAssociated Underwriters Insurance hosts a webinar, Surviving Open En- rollment August 2 at 10:30A. Register at: https://attendee. gotowebinar. com/register/5425704330274115842.
� Pawsitive Ohio Pawsitive Ohio Pawsitive Ohio Pawsitive Ohio hosts Pawsitive Pup-Art at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course August 13 from 4-6P. Bring your pooch to the Outing Barn to create a free 8x10” print of his/her paws using edible pet-safe coloring and also add their prints to a larger canvass to be displayed in the Clubhouse.
� Hoover Historical CenterHoover Historical CenterHoover Historical CenterHoover Historical Center’s popular outdoor storytelling series returns at 10A August 3, 10 and 17. The 30-minute presentations are free and in- clude light refreshments following. For more information call 330-244-4667 or [email protected].
� OhioMeansJobs Stark CountyOhioMeansJobs Stark CountyOhioMeansJobs Stark CountyOhioMeansJobs Stark County and WDPNWDPNWDPNWDPN RadioRadioRadioRadio were among the sponsors of the July 20 Alliance Job Fair. 44 employers participated. (L) WDPN morning host Rex Coombs interviews Alliance Mayor Alan Andreani, (R) Stark State’s Mobile Welding Training Center was on site for the event.
� The following service organizations announce their new leadership lineup for their 2016-2017 service years effective July 1:
North Canton Lions CluNorth Canton Lions CluNorth Canton Lions CluNorth Canton Lions Club: b: b: b: President Mike Lintner, 1st Vice President Larry Gray, Treasurer Dave Greek, Secretary Joan Ferris
Rotary Club of Plain Township: Rotary Club of Plain Township: Rotary Club of Plain Township: Rotary Club of Plain Township: President Richard Tirpak, President Elect Karen Vrabec, Vice President Eric Smer, Treasurer Ryan Wilson, Secretary Melissa Surratt Rotary Club of North Canton: Rotary Club of North Canton: Rotary Club of North Canton: Rotary Club of North Canton: President Jason Smith, Treasurer Jeff Pelot, Secretary Joan Cauley (R) 16th District Congress- man Jim Renacci was the guest speaker at the club’s July 28 meeting. Renacci gave an update on legislation recently passed and currently under consideration in Washington.
� The Stark County District LibraryStark County District LibraryStark County District LibraryStark County District Library presents a special story time hosted by Derrick Brooks, HOFer and former linebacker for the Tampa Bay Bucca- neers August 5 at 12:30P. Registration is not required for this free event. For more information visit www.starklibrary.org or call 330-452-0665.
� The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle CorpsBluecoats Drum and Bugle CorpsBluecoats Drum and Bugle CorpsBluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps has been making history this summer, scoring a first Drum Corps International regional championship July 23 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio. Other contest stops during the Update press week included Little Rock, Nashville, Atlanta, Winston-Salem and Charleston, WV. Earlier in July members performed alongside the Boston Symphony at the Tanglewood Music Center.
� North Canton City and Chamber officials joined the Walther family for the July 27 groundbreaking ceremonies at the Apple- grove site of the future Walther’s Twin Tavern. The Walther’s are also owners of Pita Pit Pita Pit Pita Pit Pita Pit on North Main.
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