From the Chamber President

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

September 2018 Volume 10 Issue 5

The 22nd Annual Main Street Festival will go on the books as one of the best. Great weather and great crowds made for a great weekend as the community came together one last time before the start of the school year. The North Canton Chamber is truly appreciative of the support we receive from the City, W.W. Schaub Electric, North Canton City Schools, North Canton Public Library and our many partners as we collaborate on this family-friendly event. Special thank-you’s are in

order for our three major sponsors: Akron Children's Hospital, Visit-ing Angels and Waggoner Chocolates. And, of course, we couldn’t do it without our many volunteers. We look forward to your comments and suggestions as we begin planning MSF23!

Main Street MeetMain Street MeetMain Street MeetMain Street Meet----Up Up Up Up The Festival has always been the perfect

place for current and future office-holders to meet their constituents and voters, and this year was no exception. The 16th Congressional District open seat candidates Republican Anthony Gonzalez and Demo-

crat Susan Moran Palmer spent time chatting with the crowds over the weekend…Gonzalez at the VFW booth and Palmer at the Stark Democrats’ booth. Also "seen on the scene" over the weekend were State Senator Scott Oeslager, Stark County Auditor Alan Harold, 48th Ohio House candidate Lor- raine Wilburn and North Canton Council representatives Dominic Fonte and Daryl Revoldt.

September "September "September "September "Must AttendMust AttendMust AttendMust Attends" s" s" s" Abusive relationships take their toll on one's personal and pro-

fessional life and can affect productivity and the workplace. Gabriella Kreuz, founder of Love Doesn't Shove, is our featured speaker at the September 11 Quarterly Conversation Luncheon at Kent State Stark's Conference Center. I encourage you to attend and get information on Gabriella's or- ganization and what help is available for someone involved in a troubled lifecycle. RSVP informa- tion is available on our website and on the flyer in this month's mailing.

On a lighter note, you are also encouraged to participate in the September 15 Chocolate Walk, the first of its kind in North Canton. For $20 you'll be able to stroll up and down Main Street, receiving chocolates from participating bus- nesses and organizations. It's a fun way to get to know all North Canton's Main Street has to offer as you get an early start on Trick-or-Treat! Details are available on our website and enclosed flyer.

Doug Lane

Sep 11 Sep 11 Sep 11 Sep 11 Quarterly ConversQuarterly ConversQuarterly ConversQuarterly Conversaaaa---- tion Luncheon, tion Luncheon, tion Luncheon, tion Luncheon, 11:45A- 1:15P, Gabriella Kreuz (see flyer)

Sep 15 Sep 15 Sep 15 Sep 15 CCCChocolate Walkhocolate Walkhocolate Walkhocolate Walk, 1-4P, (see flyer)

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Chamber CalendarChamber CalendarChamber CalendarChamber Calendar

Save These DatesSave These DatesSave These DatesSave These Dates (and watch for details)(and watch for details)(and watch for details)(and watch for details)

October 10 October 10 October 10 October 10 Multi-Chamber mixer with

Canton and Canal Fulton at the Pro Football HOF

October 17 October 17 October 17 October 17 The NC Chamber's

New Member Showcase/Alive After Five will be at the Akron-Canton Airport. Our newest members will have the opportunity to network with our estab-

lished ones while enjoying a cash bar and light foods in CAK's 2nd floor atrium. Free parking is included in the evening, which is spon-

sored by CantonCantonCantonCanton SCORESCORESCORESCORE.

October 20 October 20 October 20 October 20 The Chamber's Young

Professionals will have an opportunity to enjoy yoga

and brews at the Barrel Room.

Photos courtesy of Justin Deierling

Leo Daly Architecture & Engi-neering of Washington DC is working on the project, along with several area companies, including Chamber members

Knoch Corporation and RT Hampton Heating & Plumbing.

The AkronAkronAkronAkron----Canton AirportCanton AirportCanton AirportCanton Airport broke ground August 28

for its second-largest capital improvement pro-gram: the expansion and

modernization of its oldest gates.

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Details at: communityenergy

savers.com/northcanton

September 2018 • Page 2 UPDATE: North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce

When: When: When: When: Sept 11, 18, 25 Time: Time: Time: Time: 12-1 PM Site: Site: Site: Site: North Canton Eagles RSVP RSVP RSVP RSVP : lanserd1@aol.com

N.C.A.B.N.C.A.B.N.C.A.B.N.C.A.B.

Women’s InterBusiness Women’s InterBusiness Women’s InterBusiness Women’s InterBusiness NetworkNetworkNetworkNetwork

Open to all NC Chamber women!

Open to members of area Chambers or Rotary Organiza-tions, must be noncompetitive with other member businesses

Hour of Power Hour of Power Hour of Power Hour of Power NetworkingNetworkingNetworkingNetworking

Breakfast NetworkersBreakfast NetworkersBreakfast NetworkersBreakfast Networkers

When: When: When: When: September 7, 21 Time: Time: Time: Time: 8-9 AM Site: Site: Site: Site: Arrowhead RSVP: RSVP: RSVP: RSVP: david@davidangione.com

Open to all NC Chamber Members!

Networking!Networking!Networking!Networking!

NSME NSME NSME NSME Akron/Canton ChapterAkron/Canton ChapterAkron/Canton ChapterAkron/Canton Chapter

When: When: When: When: September 11 Site: Site: Site: Site: The Tangier RSVPRSVPRSVPRSVP: : : : nsmeakroncanton.org

When:When:When:When: September 26, 7:30 AM

Site: Site: Site: Site: MAPS Air Museum

Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: $15

RSVP: RSVP: RSVP: RSVP: caksafety@northcanton

chamber.org

Open to all Stark, Summit and Portage Chamber members!

September’s Topic:September’s Topic:September’s Topic:September’s Topic: Faith DylewskiFaith DylewskiFaith DylewskiFaith Dylewski

Attorney, Soles Law OfficesAttorney, Soles Law OfficesAttorney, Soles Law OfficesAttorney, Soles Law Offices

Is Your Drug Policy Up in Smoke? The Impact of Legalized

Marijuana on the Workplace

When: When: When: When: September 18 Time: Time: Time: Time: 4 - 5 PM Site: Site: Site: Site: Twisted Citrus/N. Canton RSVPRSVPRSVPRSVP: : : : hopnorthcantonohio. eventbrite.com/?aff=NCC

When: When: When: When: September 26 Time: Time: Time: Time: 9-10 AM Site: Site: Site: Site: KSU Stark Conference Ctr RSVPRSVPRSVPRSVP: : : : hopstarkohio.eventbrite. com/?aff=NCC

HOP events are also scheduled for Sept 12 & 19 at TD’s locations

in Canton and Jackson

The August meeting featured BWC updates by Sharon Roney, BWC Library Administrator

4 PM Workshop4 PM Workshop4 PM Workshop4 PM Workshop Stephanie York, JD-VP, Hennes

Communications 6 PM Dinner6 PM Dinner6 PM Dinner6 PM Dinner

Pete Elliott, US Marshall, Federal Task Force

Welcome to our Newest Chamber Members!Welcome to our Newest Chamber Members!Welcome to our Newest Chamber Members!Welcome to our Newest Chamber Members!

Greenport FinancialGreenport FinancialGreenport FinancialGreenport Financial Advisers IncAdvisers IncAdvisers IncAdvisers Inc

William Griffing

North Canton OH 44720 (330) 433-1800

wgriffing@greenportfinancial.com www.greenportfinancial.com

Independent financial advisory firm which designs and manages

personal and retirement portfolios

General RV CenterGeneral RV CenterGeneral RV CenterGeneral RV Center

Dan Gordish

3063 Greensburg Rd North Canton OH 44720

(330) 896-8977 dgordish@generalrv.com

www.generalrv.com/locations/ north-canton-ohio

Sales & Parts: Mon & Thurs 9-8

Tues, Wed & Fri 9-6 Sat 9-4

Sun 11-4

All American GutterAll American GutterAll American GutterAll American Gutter ProtectionProtectionProtectionProtection

Trina Dye

7336 Whipple Ave NW North Canton OH 44720

(330) 470-4100 trina@allamericangutter

protection.com www.allamericangutter

protection.com

Rainwater management experts offering micro mesh gutter

guards and gutters

Meals on Wheels ofMeals on Wheels ofMeals on Wheels ofMeals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne CountiesStark & Wayne CountiesStark & Wayne CountiesStark & Wayne Counties

Ted Watko

2363 Nave Rd SE Massillon OH 44646

(330) 832-7220 watko@mow-starkwayne.org

www.mow-starkwayne.org

Community service providing meals to over 1,000 homebound and nutritionally at risk individuals

Plain Township Plain Township Plain Township Plain Township Board OpeningsBoard OpeningsBoard OpeningsBoard Openings

Plain Township has openings on two of its boards: The Board of

Zoning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Inter-ested Plain Township residents

should send resumes to Thomas Ferrara, Plain Township, 2600

Easton Street NE, Canton 44721, or email

tferrara@plaintownship.com.

Date:Date:Date:Date: September 12 Time: Time: Time: Time: 10-11 AM Site: Site: Site: Site: 4353 Executive Cir NW, Canton RSVP & Info: RSVP & Info: RSVP & Info: RSVP & Info: 330-316-7967

No charge to attend!No charge to attend!No charge to attend!No charge to attend!

Caffeinated Caffeinated Caffeinated Caffeinated Caffeinated Caffeinated Caffeinated Caffeinated Ideas!Ideas!Ideas!Ideas!Ideas!Ideas!Ideas!Ideas!

No meeting in September - All members are encouraged to

attend the Quarterly Conversation Luncheon September 11 to hear

Gabriella Kreuz (see flyer)

F.I.T. Co. F.I.T. Co. F.I.T. Co. F.I.T. Co.

Auston Papay

207 Schneider St SE North Canton OH 44720

(724) 734-8576 frame.inspire.transform@

gmail.com www.fitco247.com

Personal training and elite shot- put and discus training, as well

as independently contracted personal trainers

Pond Wiser IncPond Wiser IncPond Wiser IncPond Wiser Inc

Kathy Ray

7841 Mudbrook St NW Massillon OH 44646

(330) 833-3764 dray@pondwiser.com www.pondwiser.com

Water gardens, ponds, lakes, lawns and goose control. Turf man-agement certified through the Ohio Department of Agriculture to diag-nose and treat your lawn ailments.

Mowing services available.

Raymond JamesRaymond JamesRaymond JamesRaymond James

Joe Laubacher

4158 Munson St NW Canton OH 44718 (330) 493-0777

joe.laubacher@raymondjames.com www.raymondjames.com/

rjbelden

Financial and investment planning services covering all aspects of investment management, from investment research to strategy

and oversight

September 2018 • Page 3 UPDATE: North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce

Logistical PartnersLogistical PartnersLogistical PartnersLogistical Partners City of North Canton

North Canton Public Library North Canton YMCA WW Schaub Electric

The North Canton Chamber would like to thank our partners, vendors, sponsors and volunteers of the

22nd Annual Main Street Festival

SponsorsSponsorsSponsorsSponsors AAA Ohio Auto Club

Akron Children’s Hospital Altercare Integrated Health

Svcs. Aultman Health Foundation

Cain Toyota - BMW Callahan Doors

Ellsworth Auto Body Shop Fives Bronx, Inc.

General RV George H. Deuble Foundation

Hammontree & Associates Humbert Sanitary Services

Kent State University at Stark Marc’s Pharmacy North Canton

Mathie Supply Mohler’s Home & Hardware North Canton Public Library

North Canton TV & Appliance North Canton Veterinary Clinic

North Canton YMCA SarahCare Senior Solutions

SARTA Sheetz North Canton

St. Joseph Senior Living St. Luke Lutheran Community

Stark State College Visiting Angels

Waggoner Chocolates Walsh University

Musical EntertainersMusical EntertainersMusical EntertainersMusical Entertainers Karissa Ella

HHS Marching Band Off the Charts

Prime Rusty Nails

Steve Anderson

David Angione

Boy Scout Troop #1

Nichole Cardinale

Lisa Dalpiaz

Terra Davie

Joanne Fox

Jamie Hurlock

Joe Laubacher

Judy McLaughlin

Mack McLaughlin

TJ Murphy

Clinton Nickas

John Orr

Kathy Peters

Mark Rose

Jason Shilling

Bill Strohmenger

Cassie Tucker

Dan Tullius

Stephan Wilder

ParticipantsParticipantsParticipantsParticipants A Time To Dance

Academy of American Karate Bill Gill Antique Appraisals

Buckeye Corvette Club Master Kim Tae Kwon Do

MissionView Church NC Public Library/Friends of Library

NC Rotary Club NCFD/NCPD

On Pointe Dance Studio

VolunteersVolunteersVolunteersVolunteers

September 2018 • Page 4 UPDATE: North Canton Area Chamber of Commerce

� The Canton ChargeCanton ChargeCanton ChargeCanton Charge will hold open player tryouts from 1-4P Sep-tember 15 at Hoover High School. Charge and Cavaliers coaches will be on hand to evaluate participants. Cost is $100. Informa-tion is available at CantonCharge.com.

� WKSUWKSUWKSUWKSU reporters have won 13 awards in the Ohio’s Best Journal- ism contest. Highlights include Best Radio News Operation in Ohio, Best Radio Reporter in Ohio for M.L. Schultze and Best Anchor for Amanda Rabinowitz, who has won the award three years running.

� For the fifth time since 2010 the Canton BluCanton BluCanton BluCanton Blueeee---- coatscoatscoatscoats have medaled at the DCI World Champion- ships, taking third place at the Indianapolis com- petition with a score of 96.95. The second-place Blue Devils scored only four-tenths ahead of the Bluecoats. The Santa Clara Vanguards took first.

� Walsh UniversityWalsh UniversityWalsh UniversityWalsh University welcomes Rev. Michael Denk as the University's new Priest in Residence. Fr. Denk will assist with Mass as well as teaching and leading new projects in the areas of video pro- duction and recording within the Global Learning Center. Walsh welcomes the 9th Annual Faith & Family Festival September 23 featuring local and national musical artists, family activities, arts and crafts and more. More details at www.faithfamilyfest.org.

� Zion United Church of ChristZion United Church of ChristZion United Church of ChristZion United Church of Christ is sponsoring a Grief Recovery semi- nar and support group beginning September 4 from 6-8P weekly. Details are available at OurZionUCC.org. In other Zion news, the church's Quarter Auction takes place September 30 from 1-4P. Tickets are $5.

� Progressive Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Progressive Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Progressive Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Progressive Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is hosting the 4th Annual Progress 4 the Cure October 3 from 4-8P. Among the corporate sponsors for the fundraising event for the Aultman and Mercy Medical Center cancer centers are NC Chamber members Altercare, Aultcare, Canton Data Print, Charlie Courier Service, First Commonwealth Bank and General RV.

� The Innis Maggiore GroupInnis Maggiore GroupInnis Maggiore GroupInnis Maggiore Group has awarded Kent State University at Stark junior Ariel Stahler the Innis Maggiore Endowed Scholar- ship for Communications.

� A Chorus for a CauseA Chorus for a CauseA Chorus for a CauseA Chorus for a Cause is "Singing the Hits" for Challenger Base- ball at Uniontown's Advent Lutheran Church September 29 at 7P and St Paul Catholic Church in North Canton September 30 at 4P. $15 tickets are available from Chorus members, at the door or online at achorusforacause.org.

� The 720 Market 720 Market 720 Market 720 Market wraps up the season with its final event Sep- tember 30 at Gervasi Vineyards from 11A-4P.

� The AkronAkronAkronAkron----Canton AirportCanton AirportCanton AirportCanton Airport welcomes Renato "Ren" Camacho as its next president and CEO. Camacho comes from Cleveland's Department of Port Control and will join the airport October 1, replacing Rick McQueen, who is retiring at the end of this year.

� Tam O’Shanter Golf Course Tam O’Shanter Golf Course Tam O’Shanter Golf Course Tam O’Shanter Golf Course is closing both its courses this year: the Hills course October 7 and Dales course November 4. The Chamber thanks the Tammy team for their support and friend- ship over the years and wishes them well in their next endeavor.

� St Luke Lutheran Community St Luke Lutheran Community St Luke Lutheran Community St Luke Lutheran Community welcomes Heather Coontz as new com-munity relations and development director and Joyce Mohler as chief financial officer.

� September events at the North Canton North Canton North Canton North Canton Public LibraryPublic LibraryPublic LibraryPublic Library include the Little Art Gal- lery's exhibit of works by Lowell Smith through November 4 and the September 6 "Live at the Library" concert featuring The Locke Boys at 6P.

� Kent State University at StarKent State University at StarKent State University at StarKent State University at Starkkkk's Featured Speaker series opens its 28th year with Sarah Thomas, the first female NFL referee, on October 16. Tickets are available at the Main Hall information desk September 10.

� The North Canton PlayhouseNorth Canton PlayhouseNorth Canton PlayhouseNorth Canton Playhouse presents "Run for Your Wife" Sep- tember 13-23 at the South Main Youth Theatre. Tickets are avail- able online at northcantonplayhouse.com or at 330-494-1613.

� Black McCuskey Souers & ArbaughBlack McCuskey Souers & ArbaughBlack McCuskey Souers & ArbaughBlack McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh announces six of their attor- neys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019: Todd Bundy, Gust Callas, Thomas Con- nors, Joel Dayton, James Kamerer, Randolph Snow and Bruce Soares.

� Meet two Stark County Sheriff K-9’s September 15 at 12P at the First Ohio Community Federal Credit UnionFirst Ohio Community Federal Credit UnionFirst Ohio Community Federal Credit UnionFirst Ohio Community Federal Credit Union. “Mylo” and his hand-ler will be performing a demo and “Nadia” will be available for a meet and greet after the demo.

� Meals on Wheels Stark & Wayne CountiesMeals on Wheels Stark & Wayne CountiesMeals on Wheels Stark & Wayne CountiesMeals on Wheels Stark & Wayne Counties' 2nd Annual Put Hun- ger in Park Food Fest is September 13 from 5-9P at Hoover Park. Admission is free. For more information on this event or sponsor- ships available, visit www.mow-starkwayne.org/put-hunger-in-park or call 330-832-7220.

� Edward JonesEdward JonesEdward JonesEdward Jones agent Clinton NickasClinton NickasClinton NickasClinton Nickas hosts an 8:30A monthly breakfast at Walther's Twin Tavern. The next two dates are Sep-tember 27 and October 25.

� SurgereSurgereSurgereSurgere names Dana McBrien as guiding architect for the com-pany’s digital supply chain platform now uniting five major auto-makers and a growing number of their suppliers.

� KrugliaKrugliaKrugliaKrugliak Wilkins Griffiths and Daughertk Wilkins Griffiths and Daughertk Wilkins Griffiths and Daughertk Wilkins Griffiths and Daughertyyyy's 2018 Employment Law Update is 8:15A-12N September 20 at Walsh's Barrette Cen- ter. Cost is $50 with registration available through Karen Bostrom at 330-497-0700 or at kbostrom@kwgd.com.

� Washington Monthly College Guide recently named Malone UniMalone UniMalone UniMalone Uni---- versityversityversityversity as one of the nation's "Best Bang for the Buck" colleges. The guide is available at washingtonmonthly.com.

� The SBDC at Kent State University at StarKent State University at StarKent State University at StarKent State University at Starkkkk is sponsoring an in- formation session for people interested in starting a small busi- ness or in early business formation October 1 from 5-7P. Details are available at cantonsbdc.org.

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� Mainstream BoutiqueMainstream BoutiqueMainstream BoutiqueMainstream Boutique in Washington Square celebrated its fifth year of business the week- end of August 24 with a trunk show from Little Chicago Clothing Company, giveaways and more.

� On On On On PointPointPointPointe Artse Artse Artse Arts is entering its fourth season of dance classes. Fall enrollment information is available at www.onpointearts.com.

� SquirrelsSquirrelsSquirrelsSquirrels' 10th Anniversary celebration takes place September 11 from 12-4P with live music, games, food trucks and festivities.

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