The Business Connectionvolume 26 • issue 10 • november • 2017

In this Issue

Leadership:

Message from the President . . . . . . 1

Legislative Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Events:

Fall Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 12

Business Connection LIVE . . 2, 3, 12

ThornCherry RX Ribbon-Cutting . . . 8

Monthly Information:

Business Briefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

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

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

Lincoln Way East to the Massillon Museumfor its upcoming expansion project. Now thetime has come for us to conclude thisprocess. We thank Bob Gessner and histeam at MCTV for allowing us to set up shopat 311 Erie Street North for the year that wetransitioned from the Lincoln Way office toThe First North Building. And special thanksto Todd Hawkins at Tesla NanoCoatings forthe free parking.

With that said, there are some details regarding our new office that the membersneed to understand. First, in lieu of rent, the Chamber staff will provide building management services for the property owner. These services are a minimal timecommitment for our office staff, includingmyself. Second, the Chamber Foundationreceived a generous grant from the SilkFoundation for new office furnishings. Ouronly expense at The First North Building willbe the utilities, and we anticipate those costsbeing low in a more efficient, new office suite.

The purpose of this message is to inform theChamber membership that when you see thenew Chamber office and the new furnishingsthat go with it, please keep in mind that it wasall done at no cost to the membership. At theend of the day, it will actually cost us less tooperate this office than it did our last. TheBoard of Directors and I are committed tooperating a fiscally responsible organization.We cannot express enough gratitude to BobGessner and the Silk Foundation for theirefforts in helping make our goal a reality.

President’s MessageTed Herncane, President

Massillon�WestStark�Chamber

It is with much happiness that I canreport to you that the Chamber office

has relocated to The First NorthBuilding! Our new address is 50 North

Avenue, N.E., Suite 100, Massillon,Ohio 44646, and we look forward to

being at this location for many years tocome. Almost two and a half years

ago, the Chamber and MDF sold 137

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COMMERCIALPERSONAL

HOSPITALIZATIONLIFE

Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce Business Connection LIVE! Luncheon Series

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

Richard T. Kiko, CEOThe Kiko CompanyMonday, November 27

11:45 am–1:00 pm

@ Massillon Salvation Army 315 Sixth Street, N.E.

Community Candlelight WalkThe traditional Community Candlelight Walk is slated for Sunday December 3. For details about the event ornominating a candlelighting honoree, call Margy Vogt at330.932.8469 or visit communitycandlelightwalk.com.St. Joseph, St. Timothy’s, St. George, First UnitedMethodist, Central Presbyterian, St. John’s, Mt. Calvary,and St. Paul’s churches will present music from 5:00 to7:30 pm. The Massillon Museum, Massillon Public Library,Massillon Railroad Club, and Five Oaks (Massillon Woman’sClub) will offer entertainment, and 700 luminarias will linehistoric Fourth Street. The Thomas H. Russell House onFourth Street will be the warming and refreshment station.The finale—the candlelighting ceremony and music byWashington High School advanced choir, Washingtonians,and St. Mary’s choir—will return to the newly refurbishedSt. Mary’s Church.The event is free and open to everyone through the generosity of: The Independent, Aqua Ohio, DowntownMassillon Association, Main Street Deli, Farmers NationalBank, Paquelet Funeral Home, Elum Music Company,Buffalo Wild Wings, Koby Electric, WHS Vocal MusicDepartment, and CHARM.

Small Business Start-Up OrientationThe Ohio Small Business Development Center at KentState University will sponsor an information session forindividuals interested in starting a small business or thosewho are in the early stages of business formation onMonday, December 4, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the KentState University at Stark Conference Center. Registrationand payment ($10) must be made online atcantonsbdc.org. For details, call 330.244.3290 or email aschwitz@kent.edu. cantonsbdc.org

Termination with Cause SeminarThe Ohio Small Business Development Center at Kent State Universityat Stark will present “Terminating with a Cause” on Tuesday, November14. This seminar will cover learning the warning signs that it’s time to fire and taking the steps necessary to protect your business. A continental breakfast will be offered at 7:30 a.m.; the seminar will takeplace from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Kent State Stark Conference Center.For additional information, contact the Small Business DevelopmentCenter at 330.244.3290 or infor@cantonsbdc.org.

MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • 2

September Business Connection LIVE!—Western Stark School Leaders

TOP ROW: Emcee Benny Griffiths, Absolute Health Services • Melissa Marconi, Tuslaw; Broc Bidlack, Fairless; Dan Murphy, R.G. Drage • Scott Beatty, Perry • Amy Knapp, TheIndependent; Jim Stanford, YMCA of Western Stark County;Marty Bowe, Stark County Educational Service CenterCENTER ROW: Nancy Gessner, MCTV; Sherie Brown, MassillonPublic Library • Barry Mason, Jackson • Mike Shreffler,Northwest • Jennifer Kiko, Office of Congressman Bob Gibbs;State Representative Thomas West • Carol Hawk, WendyTracy, and Marcie Girdlestone, Pathway Caring for ChildrenBOTTOM ROW: Rik Goodright, Massillon • Gordon Holly andCollean Teague, University of Akron Wayne College • MeganFitze, Chris Craft, and Alexandra Nicholis Coon, MassillonMuseum

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Monday, November 27 • 11:45 amBusiness Connection LIVE Lunch

Richard T. Kiko, CEOThe Kiko Company

@ Massillon Salvation Army

Wednesday, December 6 • 11:45 amHoliday Let’s Do Lunch

@Aultman West

U.S. Unemployment Since 2007—Bureau of Labor Statistics

ChaMBErCaLEndar Of EVEnTS

ARCIS Technology Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Canal Fulton Provision, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

R.G. Drage Career Technical Center . . . . . . . . . . 24

Huth Ready Mix & Supply Company . . . . . . . . . . 58

Koby Electric, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Little Sprouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Morrow & Meyer, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

R.T. Hampton Plumbing & Heating, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 3

Republic Waste Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

The Rodney G. Klein

Stock Market Museum and Library . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Resources Company of Ohio. . . . . . . . . . . . 3

State Farm Insurance Rhonda McMahan . . . . . . . 26

ThornCherry RX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mo.

Tower Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Workforce Initiative Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Membership renewals—September 16 to October 15We thank our members who recently

renewed their Chamber commitments.Please support fellow members.

Greg Endres8220 Kellydale Street, N.W.

Massillon, Ohio 44646PHONE: 330.936.3821

EMAIL: gregendres60@gmail.comGreg Endres

TED HERNCANE

WELCOMEnEW MEMBEr

Advertising Space

AvailableCall the

Chamber Office at

330-833-3146

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Business Briefs Aultman Hospital has earned The JointCommission’s Gold Seal of Approval®Disease Specific Care Certification forTotal Hip Replacement and Total KneeReplacement, recognizing the hospital’sability to provide an extremely high level ofcare to those in need of these procedures. aultman.com

Sister Karen Lindenberger of Sisters ofCharity Foundation of Canton leads the“Building Bridges” Hispanic ministry at St.Anthony/All Saints Church. The ministryserves more than 400 immigrants fromMexico and Latin America, surrounding its families with a welcoming environmentto help them successfully integrate intoAmerican society. scfcanton.org

Affinity Medical Center welcomesShyam Bhakta, MD., FACC, FAHA, to its Affinity Specialty Physicians practice.Dr. Bhakta is accepting new patients at his office. Appointments can be made by calling 330.830.1645. For additional information regarding the services thatAffinity Medical Center provides, visitAffinityMedicalCenter.com.

Kent State University at Stark will host the annual Turkey Trot, a fun run, on Saturday, November 18, on its campus. For more information, visitwww.kent.edu/stark/turkey-trot or contactStacie Humm at 330.244.3390 orshumm2@kent.edu. kent.edu/stark

The University of Akron Wayne Collegeis partnering with Adaptive Sports Programof Ohio for its First Annual WheelchairRugby Fund-Raiser on November 18.Proceeds will benefit ASPO’s wheelchairrugby program. Call Lisa Followay at330.985.0085 for details. uakron.edu

Mercy Medical Center will hold a freeCaregiver Retreat on Saturday, November4, 8:00 a.m. until noon in the CommunityRoom at Mercy Health Center of Jackson.The event will include breakfast, doorprizes, community resource tables, akeynote speaker, and break-out sessionson topics including stress reduction, mindfulness, gentle stretching, strengthtraining, and finding joy. cantonmercy.org

Innis Maggiore has found the right fit withindustry veteran Jason Nicolacakis asthe agency’s newest account supervisor.innismaggiore.com

United Way of Greater Stark County’sYoung Leaders Society (YLS) hosted aStark SOUP event. The $1,210 proceedsand a $1,000 matching grant from YLSwere awarded to Christina Ziga-Budd forher GiGi’s Playhouse Down SyndromeAchievement Center initiative. uwstark.org

The University of Akron Wayne CollegeCampus Visit Day, November 13, at 6:00p.m., will include include campus tours,information about courses, admissionsrequirements, scholarship opportunitiesand financial aid. wayne.uakron.edu

The Corporate University at KSU Starkoffers development workshops such asCrucial Skills for Crew Leaders, CoachingGenerations Working Together, Keys toCommunication, and more. To register,contact Mona Zink at 330.244.3508 ormzink@kent.edu. yourcorporateu.com

Rachel Slingluff has joined WRLAdvertising as a graphic designer, andBobby Lipps has joined as a front-endweb developer. wrladv.com

The American College of Cardiology hasrecognized Mercy Medical Center for its expertise and commitment in treatingpatients who come to a cardiac cath labfor care. Mercy is currently the only hospital in Ohio to be recognized with this accreditation. cantonmercy.org

Affinity Medical Center welcomesDimitrios Topalidis, M.D., F.A.C.C.,F.A.C.S., to its Affinity SpecialtyPhysicians practice located at 6659 Frank Avenue, N.W. Appointments can be made by calling 330.966.3772. Affinitymedicalcenter.com

OhioMeansJobs Stark TuscarawasCounties will offer free job search workshops for veterans in November, Hire A Vet Month. “Red, Wednesdays and Blue” workshops will be held from10:00 a.m. to noon at 822 30th Street,N.W., in Canton. Register by calling330.433.9675. omjwork.com

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4065 Fulton Dr NW, Canton, OH 44718

EST. 1985

Contact our team of

professionals for all your real estate needs!

330.498.4400Tim Putman

President330-495-0600

Wick HartungBroker, V.P.

330-495-0601

Steve MarcelliSenior Agent330-327-5834

Jim BednarAgent

330-417-9034

Weslee HeiserAgent

330-323-1676

Blake DuttonAgent

330-754-9102

SpencerHartungAgent

330-936-0276

Joey ShirkeyAgent

330-472-2295

Office Retail Medical IndustrialInvestments Development Site Acquisition

1031 Exchanges

TOP ROW: Greg Allison, Office ofGovernor John Kasich (center);

speakers Sharon and Mike Hargrove• Mike Hargrove; Kelly Hare,

OhioMeansJobs • Brandon Rohrer,Massillon Museum; Dave Cottrill,

Papa John’s Pizza • Cindy Stevens,Cee-B Glass; Patty Gaston, Tam

O’Shanter Golf Course

SECOND ROW: Chris Hansard andDanielle Fleming, Habitat for

Humanity • Tina Biasella and DeniseSeachrist, Kent State University at Stark • JerrySchroer, Altercare of Ohio; Harold Weatherbee,

Rodney G. Klein Stock Market Museum and Library• Tammy and Ed Murray, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths

& Dougherty Co., L.P.A.; Tom and Sandi Turner,Mercy Medical Center

THIRD ROW: Nick and Kayla Remark, UrbanConstruction; Dave and Nancy Waikem, Waikem

Auto Family • Massillon Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perryand Dr. Tony Perry, Affinity Medical Center • MikeMiller, A.A. Hammersmith Insurance; Ray Jeske,ESPN 990; Doug Weatherbee, A.A. Hmmersmith

Insurance • Linda Gayles, Faith in Action

THIRD ROW: Stan and Judy Sidaway, TheIndependent • Tricia Harig and Amy Skiles,

Huntington Bank • Anthony Repp, Ann Smith, ChrisDewald, Abby Baker, and Steve Bushman, MCTV

fall dinner

find More Chamber EventPhotographs on facebookFacebook.com/massillonchamber

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Upcoming Ballot Initiatives

The Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recently voted to endorse two local initiatives on the November 7 ballot. The Legislative AffairsCommittee heard presentations from representatives of the Friends of the MassillonMuseum and the Tuslaw Local Schools and we are pleased that the Board affirmed the committee’s recommendation on these two important issues. Here’s what you need to know about both:

Issue #18—Massillon Museum This is a renewal of the existing 1.0-mill, five-year operating levy plus a 0.5-mill increaseto support the operation of the Museum’s expansion project. The levy will go into effectJanuary 1, 2019. All registered voters residing in the city of Massillon are eligible to vote.

Issue #42—Tuslaw Local Schools This is a renewal of the existing 7.5-mill levy approved by Tuslaw residents in 1993 tosupport the district’s general operation. The levy was renewed in 1997, 2002, 2007, and2012. All registered voters residing in the Tuslaw Local School District are eligible to vote.

As you head to the polls on November 7, please remember to vote YES for theMassillon Museum and Tuslaw Local Schools!

We encourage our members with any questions or comments in this matter to contact Chamber President Ted Herncane at 330.833.3146 or therncane@massillonohchamber.com.

In other news, Chamber president Ted Herncane and I recently attended a meeting of Ohio county commissioners and SBA administrator Linda McMahon in Columbus. On behalf of our members, we advocated for lower taxes for small business owners—those who provide most of the job opportunities in this country. We also emphasized the need to improve infrastructure as a way to encourage further economic development, particularly in our region.

Legislative affairs Committee report

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Legislative�Affairs�Committee

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Mercy Medical Center is now in network with AultCare and AultCare’s PrimeTime Health Plan.

We welcome you to experience the quality, compassionate, affordable and accessible care available at our medical center and ten health centers, conveniently located in Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas Counties. Learn more about Mercy at cantonmercy.org.

Complete list of accepted plans: cantonmercy.org/insurance-information

Mercy is in Your Neighborhood and NOW in Network.

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

John BurnworthKimberly EdwardsGreg Endres

Mike GarcarRobert GarnerWendy Gotschall

Cindy HickeyJacquie KnightTana Pflaum

Korinne Kowell-Hull, Huntington Bank; James Cain and Brett Green, ArrowPassage Recovery; Gary Feagles; and Andy Ginella, attorney, were among

the Chamber members who attended recent Chamber events.

ThornCherry rX ribbon-Cutting

On September 22, 2017, new member ThornCherry RX held itsofficial ribbon-cutting ceremony. The pharmacy’s mission is to

help customers “live a better day.” Located at 1607 AmherstRoad, N.E., ThornCherry RX is open Monday through Friday

9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call the store at 330.413.1509.

Chamber President Ted Herncane; Ryan Wanner, ThornCherry RX co-owner; Adam Williams, ThornCherry RX co-owner; Nicole Williams;Elizabeth Leyda; Hector Cabarcas; and State Senator Scott Oelslager

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Date Wednesday November 15, 2017 Time Coffee & Pastries 8:00am

Program/Speakers 8:15am Location Salvation Army 315 6th Street NE Massillon, OH 44646 Event is FREE Please RSVP by Nov. 8 info@massillonohchamber.com or call Massillon Development Foundation at 330.833.3146

The Massillon Development Foundation is a non-profit economic

development corporation that’s mission is to open doors for new businesses and

create economic growth and jobs in Western Stark County.

BUILDING BUSINESS BREAKFAST

FEATURED SPEAKERS

RAY HEXAMER MARK SAMOLCZYK Stark Economic Stark Community Development Board Foundation

Strengthening Stark A Call for Economic Transformation

Stark County can leverage its economic strengths and new investments in our county to accelerate economic growth and increase access to opportunity for all residents. Such an economic transformation is possible through cross-sector collaboration that engages all our communities and key stakeholders, and by investing more resources to strengthen economic development in Stark County.

Massillon Development Foundation

First North Building Suite 100 │50 North Ave. NE │ Massillon, OH 44646

Annual Holiday “Let’s Do Lunch”

2051 Wales Ave NE · Massillon

Wednesday, December 6

11:45am – 1:00pm

Cost $10

Please RSVP by November 29th

Member login registration: www.massillonohchamber.com phone: 330.833.3146 email: info@massillonohchamber.com Cash, Check, VISA or MasterCard accepted

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

MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2018 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

102nd ANNUAL DINNER SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

DIAMOND $1,500.00 __________ -Table of 8 plus logo on invitation, program, and newsletter; event signage; and 6 months free web advertising (logo with link to company website) GOLD $1,000.00 __________ -Table of 8 plus logo in program; newsletter recognition; event signage; and 3 months free web advertising (logo with link to company website) SILVER $700.00 __________ -Table of 8 plus program recognition and newsletter recognition

FALL DINNER/FUNDRAISER SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

DIAMOND $1,500.00 __________ -Table of 8 or 10 plus recognition in program and newsletter; event signage; 600 business flyers mailed free to all Chamber members with full-page article promoting your business in newsletter; and 6 months free web advertising (logo with link to company website) GOLD $1,000.00 __________ -Table of 8 or 10 plus recognition in program and newsletter; event signage; 600 business flyers mailed free to all Chamber members; and 3 months free web advertising (logo with link to company website) SILVER $700.00 __________ -Table of 8 or 10 plus recognition in program and newsletter BRONZE $300.00 (Prize Sponsor) __________ -Event signage and recognition in program and newsletter

WEBSITE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Company logo with link to company website on Chamber website. $50.00 per month __________ Sign up for 12 months and receive 2 months free! Must pay in full __________ to receive 2 month discount. If not, you will be billed per month.

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ANNUAL GOLF OUTING SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Dinner $1,500.00 (includes one foursome) __________ -Logo in newsletter and outing instructions; 3 months free web advertising (logo with link to company website); event signage; recognition at dinner; 2 hole signs with company name Lunch $1,000.00 (includes one foursome) __________ - Logo in newsletter and outing instructions; event signage; recognition at dinner Welcome $500.00 __________ -Table at entrance to welcome golfers and distribute company materials or giveaway item; newsletter and outing instructions recognition; event signage; recognition at dinner Cart $500.00 __________ -Company logo on each cart; newsletter and outing instructions recognition; event signage; recognition at dinner Driving Range $250.00 __________ -Company name and logo signage at driving range; newsletter and outing instructions recognition; event signage; recognition at dinner Putting Green $250.00 __________ - Company name and logo signage at putting green; newsletter and outing instructions recognition; event signage; recognition at dinner Hole $100.00 __________ -2 hole signs with company name

NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Size Frequency Price 1/8 page bimonthly or single ad $ 80.00 __________

1/4 page bimonthly or single ad $138.00 __________

1/3 page bimonthly or single ad $185.00 __________

1/2 page bimonthly or single ad $252.00 __________

1/8 page monthly $ 75.00 __________

1/4 page monthly $130.00 __________

1/3 page monthly $175.00 __________

1/2 page monthly $240.00 __________

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