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INSIDE:Oil & Gas Update ................................................ 3Stir After Hours .................................................. 4AultCare Fast Break Breakfast ............................. 5Chamber Tip Clubs .............................................. 6Community Salute Recap.................................... 7B2B Expo Recap.................................................. 82013 Enshrinement Festival Schedule ............... 10Enshrinement Festival 50th Anniversary ........... 11Leadership Government Academy ..................... 12Safety Council Luncheon ................................... 13Safety Council Grant Seminar ........................... 14ystark! Young Professional Profile ..................... 15ystark! Monthly Meet Up .................................. 16ystark! Yuletide Fest ......................................... 17Safety Council Membership Benefits ................. 182013 Membership Directory Update .................. 19AC-3 Form ........................................................ 20Hot Business .................................................... 21New Members .................................................. 25BizBitz ............................................................. 26December Calendar .......................................... 27

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Santa’s very first Children’s Elf is popping back in to downtown Canton for a magical, musical, holiday jamboree and ELFstravaganza on Dec. 6! Light Up Downtown, presented by the Canton Development Partnership, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber, returns for another year of downtown family fun. Light Up is your chance to explore 16 city blocks as they come alive with attractions, entertainment, refreshments and fun for children of all ages. The excitement is happening on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Canton.

This year’s Light Up will feature Christopher Pop-In-Kins, every child’s favorite elf, in a very special musical main stage show that will light up the skies and light up your spirits with community musical acts, fantastic fireworks and a ho, ho, ho-liday visit from the man in red. You’re in for a night of surprises and fun for all ages! Best of all? This festive festival is FREE!

More than 100 local performers will take to the stage along Market Square (301 Market Ave. N in downtown Canton). The event pre-show, sponsored by Mix 94.1, will run from 5:30 to 6 p.m.,

Light Up Downtown will get you in the holiday spirit on Dec. 6

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Stark County’s most prestigious business awards seeking nominations through Jan. 25

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Canton/Stark County is home to some of the most innovative, growing and dynamic businesses in the country. These businesses go above and beyond providing jobs and funding our economy—they are on the cutting-edge of emerging technology, they are making capital investments to our area, they dedicate resources to the community and they are helping to make our region more appealing to business growth and relocation.

The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for Stark County businesses. Help us recognize these leading companies by nominating them for the preeminent business award in our area.

NOMINATEAny for-profit companies that are non-publicly traded and have been outstanding during the past year are eligible for nomination. For full eligibility information, or to nominate a company, please visit www.BusinessExcellenceAward.com.

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followed by the main stage show and fireworks.

After the show concludes, you can look forward to carriage rides, singing and local dance troupe performances, children’s crafts and activities and more! The downtown center city is transformed into a winter wonderland for the occasion, and our local businesses will provide activities and refreshments as you take in all the holiday delights our community has to offer.

Visit LightUpDowntown.com for a full schedule of events and more about Christopher Pop-In-Kins.

For those looking to double the dose of downtown holiday hoopla, the Bebop and Shop First Friday on Dec. 7 will continue the holiday festivities downtown. Visit CantonFirstFriday.com for First Friday details.

Getting Around Downtown for the EventLight Up Downtown will be held rain, snow or shine. There will be plenty of free parking, both on-street and in the Timken High School and Stark County District Library parking lots, as well as parking in various decks and lots throughout downtown for a nominal fee.

Please Note: Market Avenue will be closed from 7th Street S. to 6th Street N. to vehicle traffic from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Parking is available on street and in the following parking decks:

Millennium Parking Deck Located on the west side of Walnut Ave.between 2nd and 3rd St. Enter off of Second St. NE. Open until 10:30 pm

City Centre Parking Deck Located at 120 Cleveland Ave. S. Enter off of West Tuscarawas Open until 10:30 pm

New Market Deck Located at 233 Market Ave. S. Enter on 3rd St. SW

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board - Rick L. HainesAultCare

Sr. Vice Chairman - Karen BrennemanHall, Kistler & Company LLP

Vice Chairman - Brian BeldenThe Belden Brick Company

Vice Chairman - Philip D. FracassaThe Timken Company

Vice Chairman - William C. ShiversHuntington Bank

Treasurer - D. William AllenPro Football Hall of Fame

Immediate Past Chairman - George W. LemonRetired President, Technical Products Group

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

Corporate Secretary - Steven J. KatzCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce

BOARD OFDIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kevin BogardMarathon Petroleum Co. LP

Thomas E. CecconiMercy Medical Center

William R. CookChase N.A.

R. Eric Dellapina FirstMerit Bank N.A.

Darryl J. DillenbackDNS Insurance, Inc.

Mark FleinerRolls-Royce

Fuel Cell Systems

Jerry GilinDiebold Inc.

Greg HarbertCharterOne Bank

Jason F. HauptKrugliak, Wilkins,

Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

Jan HeinOhio Desk

Terrance L. JonesMulti-Development

Services of Stark County

Geoff KarcherThe Karcher Group

Judith E. Barnes LancasterAttorney At Law

Tim MaloneyCanton Chair Rental

Rick McQueenAkron-Canton Airport

John A. Murphy, Jr.Day Ketterer Ltd.

Alan RodriguezJülz by Alan Rodriguez and

Rodriguez’s House of Stones

Mark J. SamolczykStark Community

Foundation

William C. ShiversHuntington Bank

Paul E. SiegfriedSiegfried Enterprises Inc.

Bruce M. SoaresBlack McCuskey

Souers & Arbaugh

Alice C. StephensThe Employment Source

Walter F. Wagor, Ph.D.Kent State University

at Stark

David M. WheelerAEP Ohio

Chris WhiteThe Repository

Mike WilliamsStark Metropolitan Housing Authority

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Oil & Gas Developments Monthly Reportby David Kaminski, Director of Energy & Public Affairs

Canton, the Utica Capital, is unique in its ability to be a good host to the oil and gas industry. Not every city in a shale play has its own petroleum refinery. Thanks to the Marathon Petroleum Corp., Canton can process oil from the Utica. It does not have to be trucked or piped to refineries hundreds of miles from the oilfield.

The oil refinery in southwest Canton was first built in 1931. It has grown in size and sophistication over the years, and it became one of Marathon Petroleum’s six refineries in 1998.

Gretchen Plewak, the human resources director for Marathon in Canton, reviewed facts about the workforce and the refinery’s capabilities during an October presentation to the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee. She has since agreed to become a new business representative on the Education Committee.

Canton Marathon employs 360 people directly and another 250 under contract. About half of that workforce is comprised of engineers and other college-educated professionals. The rest are carefully selected and highly trained refinery operators and maintenance specialists.

The refinery can process 78 thousand barrels of crude oil and other raw products daily, and its end products are gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt, heavy fuel oil, propane, roofing flux and sulfur.

Marathon recently completed installation of a facility to receive Utica Shale products by tanker truck, which positions it to become an early processor of the energy being brought up from 6,000 to 7,000 feet below the ground.

PRE-ELECTION VISITORSIn the weeks leading up to the Nov. 6 presidential election, Canton and Stark County were visited by national and international news reporters looking for a story about energy development, or the overall economy, and the potential effect on the presidential vote. One cannot deny the importance of Ohio in national politics.

Some of the news outlets that contacted the Canton Regional Chamber included USA Today, the Dallas Morning News, Sky News of Great Britain and Energy Wire.

Though we remained strictly non-partisan on the question of candidates, we took advantage of the opportunity to talk about the Canton/Stark County economy, the growing importance of oil and gas development, the importance of our manufacturing sector, the falling unemployment rate and the other qualities that make Canton and Stark County a good business home.

We also referred the reporters to several Chamber members to tell their business stories, and to those members who helped us with this task, we offer our thanks.

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At this month’s Stir After Hours networking event on Wednesday, Dec. 12, David “Duke” Tozzi and wife Dina will welcome you to what has become one of downtown Canton’s favorite hot spots. You’ll sip their signature cocktails and snack on a sampling of their menu of reimagined pub-style favorites.

Enjoy a night of mingling in the welcoming downstairs bar, where the piano tunes will be hot, the libations cool, and the networking plentiful. Each guest will receive two drink tickets for the happy hour lineup, and other beverages will be available for purchase.

And, as always, we’ll have some great door prizes to give away throughout the evening.

Tozzi’s Restaurant Downtown is the most recent culinary endeavor from the current generation of the family that opened the historic Tozzi’s Restaurant of Magnolia in 1914, and more recently, Picciano’s Martini Bar in downtown Canton.

The Stir After Hours Small Business Networking series from the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce adds a little swizzle and a lot of sizzle to the already successful Business After Hours event. Stir is about mixing business liaisons old and new, blending socializing with sales calls and swirling a little bit of dalliance into your dealings!

Each month in our Action Newsletter we feature a monthly company “Hot Business” feature article, and you can only be featured by coming to Stir After Hours! There’s no better way to reach our 2,600 member readers than with a feature that puts your company, product or service in the spotlight.

Sips aplenty, and new friends many, at STIR on Dec. 12 STIR After Hours Networking at Tozzi’s Restaurant Downtown

Wednesday, Dec. 125:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tozzi’s Restaurant Downtown218 Court Ave. NWin downtown CantonCost: $5RSVP by Dec. 10

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State of the Shale: Oil & Gas in the Utica Capital | December AultCare Fast Break Breakfast Panel

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Canton/Stark County faces another extraordinary year ahead, as oil and gas exploration in the region’s Utica Shale deposits continue to affect every aspect of business in Canton.

During the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Friday, Dec. 14, guests will be treated to an energetic panel discussion, moderated by David Kaminski, director of energy and public affairs for the Canton Regional Chamber.

Panelists at this month’s unique Fast Break Breakfast include Dr. Para Jones, president, Stark State College, Steve Paquette, president & CEO, Stark Development Board, and Rick Hull, president & CEO of Premier Bank & Trust.

The group will discuss the current oil and gas situation, with industry-specific insight about the “state of the shale,” what it means for this community and for your business.

Beyond this important segment of the program, Fast Break attendees have the opportunity to obtain business leads through enjoyable networking activities at an event that has built a reputation as one of the most energetic lead-producing sessions around.

You’ll hear a compelling speaker, meet new business contacts and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Plus, when you bring a door prize valued at $15 or more, you’ll receive 30 seconds at the microphone to promote your business.

Friday, Dec. 147 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.in North CantonCost: $18 members$21 members less than 48 hours in advance$25 non-membersRSVP by Dec. 12

Season Passesfor 2013 Series on

sale now! Visit CantonChamber.org

to reserve your tickets!

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Chamber “TIP CLUBS” are the key to casual, fun and abundant networkingNetwork with members and make weekly connections over breakfast or lunch

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Exchanging “tips” with business counterparts and fellow Chamber members is one of the best ways to gain new business for your company.

In addition to the popular monthly networking events at the Chamber, such as AultCare Fast Break Breakfasts and Stir Small Business Networking After Hours, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is offering ALL active Chamber members the opportunity to build upon their liaisons and share leads during casual weekly breakfasts or luncheons.

Join one of the Chamber’s “tip clubs” for weekly networking meetings, and exchange sales leads with 40 to 50 of your fellow Chamber members in a wide variety of industries.

To keep the clubs interesting and the leads fresh, only one representative per company is eligible and there cannot be more than one company in the same industry.

Joining a tip club is free for Chamber members—just sign-up, attend a casual breakfast or lunch, and pay for your meal each week!

The 2013 Tip Club Series has five clubs that meet according to the following schedule:

Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Denny’s,4646 W. Tuscarawas St., Canton

Tuesdays, Noon, Courtyard by Marriott, 4375 Metro Circle NW, Canton

Wednesdays, 7:45 a.m., John’s Bar & Grill, 2749 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton

Wednesdays, Noon, Sylvester’s North-End Grill4305 Portage Rd. NW, North Canton

Thursdays, Noon, Li Asian, 4695 Dressler Rd. NW, Canton

Interested in joining a Chamber Tip Club?

Contact Denise Burton, director of membership and sales, at (330) 458-2067, deniseb@cantonchamber.org or Molly Romig, membership sales manager, at (330) 458-2077, mollyr@cantonchamber.org. Be sure to indicate your preferred tip club time and location!

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On Wednesday, Nov. 7, the Canton Regional Chamber awarded its 67th

annual Community Salute Awards of Appreciation and Merit to outstanding area community stewards.

Thank you once again to our sponsors, ArtsinStark Board of Directors, Aultman Health Foundation, North Canton Medical Foundation, Bruner-Cox LLP, Walsh University andThe Repository.

Honorees celebrated at 2012 Community Salute Awards

(L-R): Dennis Saunier, president & CEO, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce; Linda Brunk, RN, program coordinator, Aultman’s Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Program - Award of Appreciation Recipient; Ronald J. Manse, retired tax partner, Bruner-Cox LLP - Award of Merit Recipient; Robb Hankins, president & CEO, ArtsinStark- Award of Appreciation Recipient; Bev Jordan, LSW, founder & CEO, Stark Social Workers Network, Inc.- Award of Appreciation Recipient; and Rick Haines, president, AultCare, and chairman of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Board.

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The third annual Stark County B2B Expo, hosted jointly by the Canton Regional Chamber and The Repository on Wednesday, Oct. 24, featured more than 60 business to business vendors and approximately 1,000 guests at an all-day tradeshow at the Canton Cultural Center in downtown Canton.

The full-day lineup offered rich networking opportunities for regional business professionals. In addition to the exhibit floor, attendees attended excellent business programs—with topics including marketing, HR and strategic planning—along with the B2B breakfast session featuring Scott Rotruck, vice president for corporate development and government

relations at Chesapeake Energy, and luncheon event featuring Michael Feuer, co-founder of OfficeMax.

Another big hit was the Social Media Café, presented by The Karcher Group.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, including our presenting sponsor, The Corporate University at Kent State University at Stark, along with title sponsors Huntington Bank and Mercy Medical Center, breakfast sponsor Chesapeake Energy, luncheon sponsor The Corporate University at Kent State at Stark, and after hours sponsors Monster.com and The Repository.

Third annual B2B Expo connect attendees to new leads

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Pro Football Hall of Fame and annual Enshrinement Festival to celebrate 50 years of success

As 2013 quickly approaches, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce look forward with great excitement to the collaborative celebration of 50 years of success since the Pro Football Hall of Fame first opened its doors on Sept. 7, 1963, and the first Enshrinement Festival events were held.

Football fans everywhere are encouraged to plan to attend and enjoy all of the 2013 Enshrinement Festival events, which will take place from July 19 through Aug. 6, and also to mark their calendars now for Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 for the 50-Year Community Celebration Day to be held at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

It all began on Dec. 9, 1959, when an article heralding the Pro Football Hall of Fame appeared in The Canton Repository. The article, entitled “Pro Football Needs Hall of Fame and Logical Site Is Here,” made the argument for Canton, Ohio, because the city is the birthplace of professional football, with the establishment of the first pro league, the American Professional Football League (now NFL), organized here in 1920. The article also indicated that in order to make a Hall of Fame a reality in Canton, it would “require a combined Herculean effort on the part of civic and sports leaders, industry, and perhaps more important, just plain fans.”

Civic groups quickly accepted the challenge, and by January of 1961, William E. Umstattd of The Timken Company made a formal

bid to the National Football League for acceptance of Canton as the site for a pro football hall of fame. And three months later, Canton was granted official site approval. Wooded parkland was donated from the city and a civic fundraising campaign had, by Feb. 8, 1962, acquired pledges totaling $378,026. Groundbreaking for the original construction was held on Aug. 11, 1962, and on Sept. 7, 1963, the 19,000-square foot building was first opened to the public, the same day that the Hall’s charter class of 17 was inducted.

That same year, the first Enshrinement Festival events were held, including a fashion show luncheon, a dinner/dance, and a Saturday morning brunch. The events originated as a way to feed and entertain the Enshrinees and their families while they were in town to practice and then participate in the Enshrinement.

Over the years, the Hall of Fame has enjoyed five expansions, bringing the complex to 83,000 sq. ft. Then, in December of 2010, Hall of Fame Board of Trustees announced a two-year expansion and renovation project, the largest in the Hall of Fame’s history, at an estimated cost of $27 million. The project was dubbed The “Future 50” Expansion and Renovation Project because its completion, scheduled for 2013, will coincide with the Hall of Fame’s 50-Year Celebration and constitute the foundation for success in the next 50 years.

The project will expand the museum to 118,000 sq. ft. and enables them to better preserve and present the ever-growing collection of historical artifacts and documents. It also provides major enhancements to the visitor experience and accommodates the growing number of Hall of Fame guests, especially during the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. Likewise, the Enshrinement Festival events have grown from the original four in 1963 to a total of 19 over two and a half weeks, enjoyed by nearly 700,000 people and producing an economic impact of nearly $32 million for Canton/Stark County, and $56 million for the State of Ohio. A team of 4,200 extraordinary community volunteers annually joins with the professional staffs at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Pro Football Hall of Fame to plan and stage the events that surround the central focus of the entire celebration – the Enshrinement of football players, coaches, and contributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which has earned its reputation as “America’s Premier Sports Museum and Showplace!”

The Herculean effort referred to in 1959 still exists today, and has resulted in the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival’s well-earned tag line – “It’s a One of a Kind Celebration!”

Stay tuned for details about the Community Celebration Day on September 7, 2013, and other activities being planned to appropriately mark this important milestone, and periodically check out the websites for more information as it develops at www.profootballhofef.com or www.profootballhof.com.

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Business Excellence Awards, continued ...NEW THIS YEAR!Emerge Award for EntrepreneursThis year, the region’s premier business awards will be honoring an area entrepreneur with a new award: the Emerge Award for Entrepreneurs. The award will honor entrepreneurs that have been in business for five years or less.

Entrepreneurs are a rare breed of business leaders—they are driven by passion, innovation and persistence. Resourcefulness and success are embedded in their DNA.

When entrepreneurs emerge in our business community, the community is strengthened. The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to highlight this crucial segment of Stark County business at the Business Excellence Awards. To be considered, the entrepreneur’s current business must be for-profit, non-publicly traded and in existence for five years or less. A single winner will be selected by the committee judges, and will be honored at the Business Excellence Awards in May.

If you have questions regarding eligibility or the nomination process for the Business Excellence Awards or the new Emerge Award, please contact Whitney Prather, events and marketing manager, at (330) 458-2073 or whitneyp@cantonchamber.org. Nomination deadline is Jan. 25, 2013.

SAVE THE DATE!Honorees of this year’s awards will be recognized during the gala awards dinner held on Tuesday, May 7, at The University Center at Kent State Stark. Look for more details coming soon!

Government Leadership Academy applications available now

Endorsed by leadership of both parties, Leadership Stark County’s Government Leadership Academy is perfect for newly elected or appointed government officials, candidates, prospective candidates, members of boards and commissions, or anyone who wants to know more about the political process.

The program is facilitated by a professor of The Ohio State University and the staff of Leadership Stark County.

Meeting twice a week for six weeks, the course will cover:

• Leadership skills, styles, and effective decision-making

• Economic development opportunities and strategies

• Approved certification in Ohio Ethics Training

• Understanding the media and how to make it work for you

• Communicating and working with citizens

• Shared services

• Regionalization

Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4 to 6 p.m., beginning Feb. 5 and concluding Mar. 19.

Past participants of the Government Leadership Academy include:

Keith Bennett, Stark County Engineer

Thomas Bernabei, Stark County Commissioner

Christine Clevenger, North Canton Community Improvement Corporation

Patricia Fallot, Mayor and Council Member, City of Louisville

Anthony Flex, Plain Township Fiscal Officer

Frank Forchione, Judge, Stark County Court of Common Pleas

Scott Haws, Plain Township Trustee

Julie Jakmides, Alliance City Council

Michael Lynch, Nimishillen Township Trustee

Chris Smith, Canton City Council

Mary Strukel, Massillon City School Board

Tuition is $395 and includes all materials and refreshments. Early Bird Discount tuition is only $350 for applications received by Jan. 11. All applications are due by Jan. 21. Partial tuition assistance is available for representatives of government, education or non-profit sectors.

Apply online by Jan. 21, 2013 at www.leadershipstarkcounty.org.

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The last Stark County Safety Council Luncheon of the year will be held on Thursday, Dec. 13, and attendees will be energized

by the ultimate attitude guru—Marvin Montgomery!

There are so many times in life that we sit back and wait for good things to come our way. It’s inevitable that storms will come into our lives and there is nothing you can do to prevent the majority of them. They could be health, finance or business-related. During the luncheon, Montgomery will share seven ways to maintain a positive attitude, even when things are not going your way. This engaging session is perfect as we move into a New Year!

The luncheon will also provide a review of 2012 issues and focus on plans and issues for 2013. The luncheon presentation will be made by the SCSC steering committee and committee chairman, Colleen Maurer, who will complete the second year of her two-year term this year. Deb Schlabach will take on the duties of chairman for her two-year term on Jan. 1.

Once again, the Safety Council will host a Toys For Tots Holiday Toy Drive. Many children in our community will not get the items on their wish lists this holiday season. Bring some holiday happiness to these children by donating NEW, UNWRAPPED toys at the December luncheon. You’ll help make a difference for these needy children and their families.

SCSC has seventh-greatest Bureau of Workers’ Compensation SavingsAs we close out this year, it is important to note that the Stark County Safety Council’s efforts in the fiscal year 2012 yielded a total of $253,217.84 in discounts on workers’ compensation premium costs for member employers.

According to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, close to 3,550 employers statewide received a total of $4,831,814.93 million in savings for participating in the program. Stark County Safety Council provided the seventh-greatest savings of any of Ohio’s 81 safety councils.

Visit StarkCountySafetyCouncil.org to register for December’s Luncheon. Representatives from the U.S. Marine Corp. Toys for Tots Foundation will be on hand at the luncheon to accept your generous toy donations!

About Marvin MontgomeryAs an experienced keynote speaker and professional sales training specialist, Montgomery has assisted hundreds of organizations improve their productivity. In doing so, he has earned widespread national recognition and praise. It stems from his informative, practical and stimulating programs that reflect his basic philosophy: preparation and practice are the keys to sales success.

For over 30 years, people who have heard Montgomery speak or who have participated in his training programs consistently praise him. He speaks from experience. As director of sales for one of the country’s largest jewelry-chain leaders, he trained over 1,200 associates in 95 stores. With that background, he has applied his compelling training to the benefit of employees of all industries that are providing a product or service to their customers.

Thursday, Dec. 1311:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St. in CantonCost: $16Reservations are requiredRSVP by Dec. 10

S A F E T Y C O U N C I LFinal Safety Council luncheon features The Power of Attitude

Does your company deliver, install, receive or handle materials?Grant money is waiting for you!

The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have partnered to research ways to create a safer work environment for employees working in the wholesale/retail trade and other sectors that have delivery, installation, receiving or material handling tasks.

The solution is the Wholesale/Retail Trade & Material Handling Grant. Originally this grant was solely for delivery, but has now been expanded to include other material handling tasks. Join the Stark County Safety for a grant workshop from BWC representatives on Friday, Dec. 7. You’ll learn about the benefits of the grant, along with the research parameters and how it will benefit wholesale/retail trade and industries in order to help reduce injuries and illnesses, and improve work processes. The program speakers will also explain the difference between the Material Handling Grant and BWC’s traditional Safety Grants. More information about the grant can be found at online at www.ohiobwc.com/employer/programs/safety/EmpGrantsWRT.asp.

Friday, Dec. 7

7:30 a.m. Registration

8 to 9:30 a.m. program

Canton Regional Chamber

222 Market Ave. N

in downtown Canton

RSVP online by Dec. 4

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Young Professional Profile

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Editor’s note: In keeping with ystark!’s mission—to attract and retain talented young people in Stark County—Action Newsletter will feature a

monthly profile of an individual who represents the group (ages 20-40) that ystark! is targeting.

Name: Alex Papadopulos

Age: 24

Occupation/Title/Place of work: Process Improvement Engineer, The Timken Company

Why are you interested Stark County’s Young Professionals initiative? I’m interested because I want to network with and get to know other future business and community leaders.

What is your impression of ystark!, what do you think of their events, etc.?I think ystark! is great! The best part is how it has something to offer YPs of so many different backgrounds and interests. I started to get involved through the Service Committee, which has allowed me to be a part of some pretty amazing projects over the last year and a half.

Where did you grow up? In what cities have you lived and worked?I grew up in Canton and lived in Cleveland for four years while I was studying at Case Western Reserve University.

Why have you chosen to live in Canton/Stark County? I came back to Canton after graduating because of the great opportunities available through the career development program for engineers within Timken’s steel business. Being here is made even better because I’m now closer to my parents and brothers and sisters.

What type of dwelling do you live in? What do you think of the housing choices for YPs in the Canton area?I live in a historic building in downtown Canton that’s been recently renovated. It’s exactly the type of apartment I was looking for, plus I have a short drive to work and I’m within walking distance of my favorite coffee shop. I think there are a lot of housing options in the area, and they are generally very affordable compared to other parts of the country.

What do you like MOST about Canton? Canton’s just big enough to offer a lot of the conveniences and amenities of larger cities without much of the hassle and inconvenience (e.g. traffic). Plus the location is great, with quick, easy access to the excitement of larger cities and Amish Country.

What do you like LEAST about Canton? The overall negative view of the city that a lot of folks seem to have. It’s important to work on correcting the problems we face, but equally important to celebrate the many great things happening here as well.

What are the opportunities for YPs in Canton when it comes to career opportunities, cultural access, leadership or community involvement opportunities?I think the opportunities are out there. As a YP, the trouble can often times be not knowing how to get involved, especially for those not from the area. ystark! does a great job of not only spreading the word, but also creating new opportunities and providing a way for YPs to get involved.

What’s missing from Canton that would attract more YPs?I think there already are a lot of the right pieces in place. That said, I think YPs would welcome interesting and unique housing options downtown to take advantage of (and support) the revitalization efforts.

What do you do in the evenings or on the weekends for fun in Canton?I like to spend time with my family and friends, whether watching a game, playing volleyball or soccer, or going out on First

Friday. I’m also a big movie fan, I always go opening night if something good is coming out.

What would you change about Canton if you could? The weather…75 and sunny, please!

Could you see yourself spending your lifetime in Canton?It’s hard to see that far into the future as a 24-year-old, but I wouldn’t be opposed to it.

What would cause you to want to leave Canton? What other cities in the United States would be appealing to you as a home base? Why?I loved living in Cleveland, and there are a lot of other cities I enjoy, such as Baltimore, Md. and Savannah, Ga. But at this point, I’m very happy here. It would have to be the opportunity of a lifetime for me to leave.

Enjoy mixing and mingling with friends at one of the county’s finest establishments, Brookside Country Club, on Wednesday, Dec. 12. We’ll be hanging in the charming, yet oh-so-masculine, Men’s Grill for the evening.

If you’re feeling a little lucky, you can sit at the lounge tables, which will be outfitted with poker, euchre and other card games. Or, if cards aren’t your thing, watch a game on TV and enjoy complimentary appetizers, munchies and a drink from the cash bar. This will be a fun, festive and relaxing evening! Please join us for our final ystark! Monthly Meet-Up of the year and help us lift our glasses to toast a great 2012!

Wednesday, Dec. 125:30 to 7:30 p.m.Brookside Country Club1800 Canton Ave. NWin CantonCost: Free!RSVP at ystark.org by Dec. 10

Mix, mingle and toast to a great year!

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attorneys at law

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

400 SOUTH MAIN STREETNORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720

www.bakerfirm.com

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We’re playing Santa this holiday season and you can help! | ystark! Yuletide FestWe’re extremely excited to repeat our holiday giving with the second annual Yuletide Fest, to be held on Dec. 13 at the Canton Memorial Civic Center. The goal of this ystark! special holiday event is to provide 94 new bikes and helmets for underprivileged children in our community. We’re happy to be partnering with a wonderful agency, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, to provide bikes to the kids that they support every day.

The newly purchased bikes and helmets will be distributed at a surprise holiday dinner, where the littles and bigs will gather to play games and learn about how physical activity can lead to a healthy lifestyle.

To help us reach this goal, we are asking ystark! members for their support of this awesome program. You can go online to make an online donation to count towards a bike, or, if you’d like to purchase the bike yourself, please email ystark@cantonchamber.org and we can give you the gender and age of a child that you will be purchasing this holiday surprise for. The average cost of a bike is about $50.

We guarantee you will be helping to put big smiles on the faces of these kids. So, play Santa along with us and donate a little green to this good cause!

This special project is supported by Chesapeake Energy, Aultman Health Foundation and the City of Canton.

Thursday, Dec. 136 to 8 p.m.Canton Memorial Civic Center1101 Market Ave. Nin downtown CantonGo online to ystark.orgto volunteer or donate!

Y S TA R K !

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M E M B E R S H I P D I R E C T O R Y2013 Chamber Membership Directory to arrive next month

The annual Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory will be mailed to all members next month. This convenient resource provides our valued members with descriptions of key Chamber divisions and cross-referenced listings of your fellow Chamber members. Your 2013 go-to guide will provide valuable contact information right at your fingertips.

Be sure to check your mailbox for your Membership Directory in January, and as always, visit CantonChamber.org and click on “Business Directory” to access the online directory anytime.

It’s time for you to begin planning for your workers’ compensation future. You are likely receiving information from manycompanies about their group rating programs and how much money they can save your business. While they may beable to save you money in the short term, these companies often lack the quality, comprehensive customer service andprogram stability that helps to ensure continued long-term group rating discounts.

If your company is interested in group rating you should be considering the program that supports your local economy.As a member of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, it’s important to note that the Chamber has a partnershipwith CareWorks Consultants Inc. (CCI) and the Buckeye Workers’ Compensation Alliance. Our Chamber programis one of the most competitive available. In addition to offering significant premium discounts up to the BWC maximumdiscount, CCI provides comprehensive cost control services designed to help maintain your group rating status.

Your Chamber membership may already qualify you for this group rating program. Long term discounts, high savings,program stability and comprehensive quality services could save you significantly by switching your program to CCI.Any company interested in applying, whether a Chamber member or not, should complete the AC-3 group ratingapplication form below or online here: www.careworksconsultants.com/groupratingapplication.CCI will providea free, no-obligation analysis of eligibility.

For more information about the Group Rating Program from CCI, please contact Bob Nicoll at (330) 452-1050, ext. 14.You may also contact Denise Burton at deniseb@cantonchamber.org or Molly Romig at mollyr@cantonchamber.orgin our membership department with questions.

Those interested in applying for the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Group Rating program should fill outthe AC-3 group application form below and fax it back to Denise Burton at (330) 489-6005.

Temporary Authorization to Review Information

Policy Number ______________________________________ Company _______________________________________

DBA ______________________________________________ Address _________________________________________

This is to certify that COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS INC. (ID NO. 150-80) and Buckeye WC Alliance / Canton RegionalChamber of Commerce (41000, 2009/2010, code 11/20) including its agents or representatives identified to you by themhas been retained to review and perform studies on certain workers’ compensation matters on our behalf.

This limited letter of authority provides access to the following types of information relating to our account: 1) risk files,2) claim files, 3) merit-rated or non-merit rated experiences and 4) other associated data.

This authorization does NOT include the authority to: 1) review protest letters, 2) file protest letters, 3) file form CHP-4,4) file motions, I-12s or IC-88s, 5) file self-insurance applications, 6) represent the employer at hearings or7) pursue other similar actions on behalf of the employer.

I understand that this authorization is limited and temporary in nature and will expire on Feb. 28, 2013 or automaticallynine months from the date received by Employer Services or Self-Insured Department, whichever is appropriate. In eithercase, length of authorization will not exceed nine months.

Telephone Number ____________________________________ Fax Number ____________________________________

E-mail Address _______________________________________________________________

Print Name _________________________________________________________ Title ____________________________

Signature ____________________________________________________________ Date __________________________

Chamber’s Workers’ Compensation Group Rating savessignificant premium dollars – submit your AC-3 today

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Humana Inc.December Hot Business

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is a leading health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being.

By leveraging the strengths of its core businesses, Humana believes it can better explore opportunities for existing and emerging adjacencies in health care that can further enhance wellness opportunities for the millions of people across the nation with whom the company has relationships.

Humana offers a range of products and services in addition to group health insurance. Their lines of business serve the military, individuals, seniors, and many others. They also offer specialty products, and other innovative consumer initiative products, services, and partnerships that are focused on consumers.

Humana’s diverse lines of business position the company to serve many types of consumers, and Humana’s associates and corporate leaders are dedicated to delivering new innovations to better serve customers.

For more information about Humana Health Insurance of Canton, located at 4690 Munson St. NW, Suite D, in Canton, call Mike King or Shelly Ralston at (330) 418-5531 or (330) 268-5464, and visit www.humana.com.

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A D V A N TA G E C A N T O N F U N D I N G PA R T N E R S

AultCare

Aultman Health Foundation

Charter One Bank

Chesapeake Energy Corporation

The City of Canton

DeHoff Development

Diebold, Inc.

Dominion East Ohio

Fifth Third Bank

Hilscher-Clarke Electric

Huntington Bank

Kenan Advantage Group

KeyBank

Mercy Medical Center

Northeast Ohio Medical Univ.

PNC Bank

The Timken Company

Thank you to our ADVANTAGE

CANTON funding partners:

N E W M E M B E R SWELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in October. We encourage you to patronize their businesses. If you know of other businesses that would benefit from Chamber membership, please contact the Membership Department at (330) 458-2067.

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Baja Pizzafish, LLC (RESTAURANTS)Chrissy Squire6174 Promler Ave.North Canton, OH 44720(330) 497-2252www.bajapizzafish.com

BVIP Limousine Services, Ltd. (AIRPORT SHUTTLE/LIMOUSINE/TRUCKING, TRANSPORTATIONBUSES - CHARTER)Anthony Rocco(877) 546-2847www.bviplimo.com

Canal Tavern of Zoar (RESTAURANTS)Jon Elsasser8806 Towpath Rd. NEBolivar, OH 44612(330) 874-4444www.canaltavernofzoar.com

Casper Financing (FINANCIAL SERVICES)Greg Casper2650 Cyprus Dr. SEMassillon, OH 44646(888) 524-4290www.casperfinancing.com

Bryce A. Custer - NAI Spring Realty Group(REAL ESTATE)Bryce A. Custer4607 Cleveland Ave. NWCanton, OH 44709(330) 418-9287www.oilgasrealestate.com

DaVita Dialysis (DIALYSIS)Jacqueline Foster320 Mercy Dr., Mercy HallCanton, OH 44708(330) 580-4001www.davita.com

The Fedeli Group (RISK MANAGEMENT)Nolan T. James, Jr.5005 Rockside Rd.Independence, OH 44131-8003(216) 643-6675www.thefedeligroup.com

Hennes Paynter Communications (CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS)Bruce Hennes3200 Terminal TowerCleveland, OH 44113(216) 321-7774www.crisiscommunications.com

Integrated Logistics Services, Inc.(LOGISTIC SERVICES)Dennis Christman3571 Old Airport Rd.Wooster, OH 44691(330) 264-0522www.ilsdelivers.com

Jackson EyeCare (OPHTHALMOLOGY & OPTOMETRISTS)Dr. Angela M. Barber3470 Wales Rd. NW - Unit CMassillon, OH 44646(330) 833-3937

Kelchner Energy Services (ENERGY SERVICES)Robb Beecham1258 Panda Rd. SECarrollton, OH 44615(937) 704-9890www.kelchner.com

Keller Repair (AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR & MAINTENANCE)Gus Keller5800 Fulton Dr. NW #BCanton, OH 44718(330) 418-6683

Michael Baker Jr., Inc. (ENGINEERS - CONSULTING)William Lindenbaum, P.E., P.S.101 Cleveland Ave. #106Canton, OH 44702(330) 453-3145www.mbakercorp.com

MySalesTracker.com (SALES MANAGEMENT)Lisa Reed5001 Baker St. SEEast Canton, OH 44730(330) 244-6264www.MySalesTracker.com

Paragon Capital Group, LLC (FINANCIAL SERVICES)Jeffrey S. Boyle6150 Parkland Blvd, Suite 250Cleveland OH 44124(440) 869-2100www.paracapgroup.com

Pine View Acres (CONFERENCE CENTERS & BANQUET FACILITIES)Emily Sikorsky11991 Orville St. SEMassillon, OH 44647(330) 809-0707

QC Partners (TRADE & BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS)Mark Sigler2233 Nave Rd. SE #101Massillon, OH 44646(330) 833-4727www.qcpartners.org

Shuttle One Services, Inc. (AIRPORT SHUTTLE/LIMOUSINE/TRUCKING)Anthony Rocco1030 North Main St.North Canton, OH 44720(330) 494-5800www.shuttleoneservices.com

Tactical Defense Training, Inc.(POLICE - FIRE - EMS - TACTICAL & DEFENSE TRAINING, EMBROIDERY & AWARDS)Matt Schaefer2215 6th St. SW #BCanton, OH 44706(330) 970-9775www.tdtusa.com

Victory Gate Custom Homes, LLC (CONTRACTORS - GENERAL)James Rudo6455 Frank Ave. NWNorth Canton, OH 44720(866) 205-6723www.vgcustomhomes.com

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B I Z B I T ZCrossroads Hospice has added two new editions to their team of dedicated volunteers: a miniature horse named Angel, and owner Janet Rankl of Canton. The addition is part of the “Gift of a Day” program, created by Crossroads Hospice to give patience their ideal day. Standing just 25 inches tall, Angel brings smiles and laughter to local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. For several patients who’ve been lifelong animal-lovers but are no longer able to take a trip to a farm, a visit from Angel truly is a gift of a day. Crossroads Hospice volunteers serve terminally ill patients and their families throughout the Akron-Canton region.

As In The Round Design Group prepares for a downtown relocation, they’ve added two new graphic designers. Nathan Boyd brings panache to websites, logos, print and more. A graduate of Houghton College with an art degree and a concentration in oil painting, he brings more than six years of professional design experience to In The Round, helping meet the online needs of the real estate industry. June Kucalaba joins In The Round after securing a BFA degree from Kent State University’s rigorous Visual Communication Design program. She has several years of marketing and design experience in the electronics industry.

Stark State College recently named its top faculty and staff members for 2011-2012. Michael Gruich, DC, instructor of anatomy and physiology, earned the Distinguished Teacher Award; Jane Biehl, adjunct instructor in social sciences, received the Adjunct Excellence in Teaching Award; and Jenn Yohe, health sciences administrative assistant, was chosen for the Staff Excellence Award.

American Title Associates Agency, Inc., a subsidiary of Black McCuskey Law Firm, is pleased to announce that Yolanda L. Barnes has joined the agency as director of title operations. In her new role, she is responsible for the day-to-day operations, financial management, business development and productivity of the agency. Barnes was most recently employed as operations manager at Guardian Title & Guaranty Agency, Inc. and brings more than 20 years of title experience to American Title. Barnes received both her Master of Arts degree in theological studies and Bachelor of Arts degree in business management from Malone University. She is very active in her church and presently serves as an associate pastor, and the director

of ministries with the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Akron, Ohio.

Walsh University has announced the appointment of Derrick Wyman as director of strategic initiatives. In his new position, Wyman leads efforts to forge partnerships with the Intelligent Community Forum, with regional partners for the Center for Transformative Learning, and with global partners to enhance student involvement in worldwide issues such as food production and distribution. He will also engage in regional outreach to develop initiatives that support economic development through unique partnerships. Wyman earned a bachelor’s in government and foreign affairs and an MBA from Walsh University, and previously served as vice president for U.S. Technology/U.S. Aircraft Corporation, director of public affairs and special projects for Sisters of Charity Health System in Cleveland, and in various capacities at Ursuline College and Walsh University. He serves on the boards of Pathway Caring for Children and Summit Academy. In addition, he was honored as a recipient of ystark!’s first annual “Twenty Under 40!” awards.

Hammontree & Associates, Limited has hired Peter M. Clarke, P.E. as project manager. Clarke has over 12 years of experience in civil geotechnical engineering. He has managed projects involving geotechnical engineering, hydraulics and hydrology analysis and design. Clarke has a bachelor’s in civil engineering from California Polytechnic State University and a master’s in civil engineering with a geotechnical emphasis from the University of Michigan. He is a professional engineer in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. Clarke will work out of the St. Clairsville, Ohio office.

The Workforce Initiative Association (dba The Employment Source) in Stark and Tuscarawas counties has announced that they will be serving as the administrative and fiscal agent for a $6 million U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) grant that will replicate the agency’s current business retention and expansion model, and ultimately expand to 16 counties in Ohio. The expanded model will connect workforce development, economic development, business and education in a collaborative, seamless and customer-focused partnership structure to deliver more effective and efficient business services in a larger geographic area. Six workforce areas and their respective partners will develop a proactive, concerted employer outreach strategies in their regions.

Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties announced the hiring of Carla Frank as chief financial officer. Frank brings more than 25 years of experience in public accounting, working exclusively with non-profit and health care clients. She is a CPA and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public

Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. Before joining Meals On Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties, she was an assurance services manager with Bruner-Cox, LLP. Frank is also active in the community. She volunteers as a board member of Quest Recovery & Prevention Services and with the Girl Scouts of America and is an active member of St. Mary Church and School in Massillon. She is a graduate of Malone University.

Bridgette L. Neisel has been named vice president-donor services and development at Stark Community Foundation. Neisel will be responsible for increasing the Foundation’s endowed and non-endowed funds through a long-term perspective on prospect identification and development, and the provision of services to potential donors, current donors, and professional advisors. She joins the Foundation team from Walsh University, where she served as vice president of advancement and university relations since 2004. Neisel earned both her M.A. in education and B.S. in political science and sociology from Walsh University. She has served on the board for St. Thomas Aquinas High School, the About Magazine Advisory Board and the Community Advisory Council for the Junior League of Stark County.

Attorney Randall C. Hunt has been named chairman of the board of The Stark Development Board. Hunt is a director with the law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Hunt graduated with honors from The University of Mount Union and the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He is actively involved in numerous professional and civic organizations, including serving as chairman of the board of The University of Mount Union and as a member of the board of trustees and executive committee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. DeHoff Realtors has announced that Dave Maltese has been appointed as the company’s new sales manager. Maltese has been a member of the DeHoff Team for 17 years and has 32 years of experience as a commercial, residential, industrial real estate professional and is a licensed Ohio auctioneer. As sales manager he is responsible for the day to day business transactions, training, coaching and maintaining an edge on technology. Before DeHoff, Maltese served as vice president of Maltese Realty. Maltese maintains an active and leadership presence on the Stark County Association of Realtors Board of Directors and is a member of the Akron Board of Realtors. He serves as a director for the Ohio State Association of Realtors and is a member of the Women’s Council of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. As an active member of the community, Maltese currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Canton Salvation Army.

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Thursday, Dec. 65:30 p.m. Pre-Show6 to 7 p.m. Show and Fireworks7 to 8:30 p.m. 16 blocks of attractionsDowntown Canton alongMarket AvenueCost: Free!Visit LightUpDowntown.com

Thursday, Dec. 1311:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St. in CantonCost: $16Reservations are requiredRSVP by Dec. 10

Wednesday, Dec. 125:30 to 7:30 p.m.Brookside Country Club1800 Canton Ave. NWin CantonCost: Free!RSVP at ystark.org by Dec. 10

Wednesday, Dec. 125:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tozzi’s Restaurant Downtown218 Court Ave. NWin downtown CantonCost: $5RSVP by Dec. 10

Friday, Dec. 147 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.in North CantonCost: $18 members$21 members less than 48 hours in advance$25 non-membersRSVP by Dec. 12

First Friday, Dec. 76 to 10 p.m.Downtown Canton Arts DistrictFree Event!

Friday, Dec. 77:30 a.m. Registration8 to 9:30 a.m. programCanton Regional Chamber222 Market Ave. Nin downtown CantonRSVP online by Dec. 4

Thursday, Dec. 136 to 8 p.m.Canton Memorial Civic Center1101 Market Ave. Nin downtown CantonGo online to ystark.orgto volunteer or donate!

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Light Up DowntownLight Up Downtown, presented by the Canton Development Partnership, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber, returns for another year of downtown family fun. Light Up is your chance to explore 16 city blocks as they come alive with attractions, entertainment, refreshments and fun for children of all ages. The excitement is happening on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Canton.

Bebop & Shop First FridayDance into the decadence of the holidays with a little help from the Canton Arts District. The Bebop and Shop First Friday on Dec. 7 will give you both the sugar and the shopping highs you love, with great deals from all your favorite downtown arts vendors. Everyone will be ready for holiday shoppers for this festive frenzy designed to promote local art. Visit CantonFirstFriday.com for more details.

BWC Wholesale/Retail Trade & Material Handling Grant SeminarJoin the Stark County Safety for a grant workshop from BWC representatives on Friday, Dec. 7. You’ll learn about the benefits of the grant, along with the research parameters and how it will benefit wholesale/retail trade and industries to help reduce injuries and illnesses, and improve work processes. The program speakers will also explain the difference between the Material Handling Grant and BWC’s traditional Safety Grants.

ystark! Monthly Meet-Up Enjoy mixing and mingling with friends at one of the county’s finest establishments, Brookside Country Club, on Wednesday, Dec. 12. We’ll be hanging in the charming, yet oh-so-masculine, Men’s Grill for the evening. If you’re feeling a little lucky, you can sit at the lounge tables, which will be outfitted with poker, euchre and other card games. Or, if cards aren’t your thing, watch a game on TV and enjoy complimentary appetizers, munchies and a drink from the cash bar.

Stir After Hours Networking at Tozzi’s Restaurant DowntownAt this month’s Stir After Hours networking event on Wednesday, Dec. 12, David “Duke” Tozzi and wife Dina will welcome you to what has become one of downtown Canton’s favorite hot spots. You’ll sip their signature cocktails and snack on a sampling of their menu of reimagined pub-style favorites.

Stark County Safety Council luncheon features The Power of AttitudeThe last Stark County Safety Council Luncheon of the year will be held on Thursday, Dec. 13, and attendees will be energized by the ultimate attitude guru—Marvin Montgomery! During the luncheon, he will share seven ways to maintain a positive attitude, even when things are not going your way. This engaging session is perfect as we move into a New Year! The luncheon will also provide a review of 2012 issues and focus on plans and issues for 2013.

ystark! Yuletide FestWe’re extremely excited to repeat our holiday giving with the second annual Yuletide Fest, to be held on Dec. 13 at the Canton Memorial Civic Center. The goal of this ystark! special holiday event is to provide 94 new bikes and helmets for underprivileged children in our community. We’re happy to be partnering with a wonderful agency, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, to provide bikes to the kids that they support every day.

State of the Shale: Oil & Gas in the Utica CapitalDecember AultCare Fast Break Breakfast Panel DiscussionCanton/Stark County faces another extraordinary year ahead, as oil and gas exploration in the region’s Utica Shale deposits continue to affect every aspect of business in Canton. During the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on Friday, Dec. 14, guests will be treated to an energetic panel discussion, moderated by David Kaminski, director of energy and public affairs for the Canton Regional Chamber.

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Please make reservations for all of our Chamber eventsonline at CantonChamber.org (unless otherwise directed above),

or call (330) 458-2070. Thank you for registering in advance!

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Mercy’s 6th year!

(formerly the Healthcare business of Thomson Reuters)

The Only Stark County Hospital!

TRUST IS EARNED. For a complete list of awards and accreditations, visit cantonmercy.org/heartawards