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i n s i d e :STIR After Hours 5Hot Business on the Burner! 7Ameridial Ribbon Cutting 9New Chamber Board Member 9Business 2 Business Expo 10BEA Winners 10HOFEF Queen Pageant 11HOFEF 2010 Pin Design 12HOFEF Event Chairs 13-14Leadership Stark County 15CVB “Best of Stark” Awards 15Au l t C a re Fa st Break Bre a k fa st 16Membership Golf Outing 17Twenty Under 40! Winners 18-21ystark! Dodgeball Winners 22ystark! Survey 22Young Entrepreneur Snapshot 23Safety Council Luncheon 25BWC Programs 26-27New Members 28BizBitz 29June Calendar 31

Celebrate our Nation with aStar-Spangled Spectacular

Rhythm and blues rock intodowntown for Canton Blues Fest

Come downtown on Wednesday, June 30, for some red,white and blue music under the twilight’s last gleaming atZing in the City! This FREE spectacular summer symphonyperformance is sure to have you waving your flag!

Prepare to take an amaZING Patriotic Adventure with theCanton Symphony Orchestra under the direction of assistantconductor Matthew Brown! You’ll be proud to be anAmerican with moving performances of 1812 Overture, TheStars and Stripes Forever, Battle Hymn of the Republic, the StarSpangled Banner and other patriotic favorites. Theatre-styleconcession snacks will be on sale for munching.

Come down early to save your seats and enjoy the oldiesmusic of Ryan Parkinson from 5 - 7 p.m., with a Salute to OurSoldiers sponsored by Gasser Fine Jewelers happening at 7p.m. The Star-Spangled Spectacular begins at 8 p.m. and adazzling array of bombs bursting in air will kick off at 10 p.m.

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The Northeast’s premier free bluesfest, Canton Blues Festival, has a 2010 lineup that’ssure to strike a chord with blues fans large andsmall! The ninth installment of the FREE outdoorsummer festival is happening in downtownCanton on Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19,and will feature headliners Elvin Bishop onFriday, June 18 at 8:30 p.m. and Hot TunaElectric on Saturday, June 19 at 8:30 p.m.,along with music ALL DAY from noon to 10:30p.m.!

Boogie woogie your way downtown, kick backwith a refreshing, ice cold drink, delicious midwayfare, super cool tunes and great friends, and enjoythe best outdoor music festival north of Memphis!Want the best seats in town? Buy your two-daypass online for $75 and take advantage of FREEfood, beer and incredible views of the stage.

One-day Blues Fest VIP Membership passes arealso available for $45. Visit CantonBluesFest.comto purchase.

About Elvin BishopLate one night when Elvin Bishop was 14 or 15,the atmospheric conditions a little rough, JimmyReed’s harmonica came cutting through the staticfrom WLAC in Nashville, and Elvin Bishop’s life waschanged – he found the good part of rock and rollhe had been looking for. Today, Bishop is a slideguitar great with more than 45-years of bluesunder his belt. For more details, visitElvinBishopMusic.com.

About Hot Tuna ElectricFrom their days playing together as teenagers,to their time in The Jefferson Airplane, to their(continued on next page)

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June 2010 • Vol. XLII • No. 6

Thomas E. CecconiChairman

Dennis P. SaunierPresident & CEO

David ZingeryDirector, Marketing

Jessica BennettEditor

Denise BurtonDirector of Membership & Sales

Advertising Sales/Action(330) 458-2067

Sarah BhatiaGraphic Designer

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current acoustic and electric blues, no onehas more consistently led American musicfor the last 50 years than Jorma Kaukonenand Jack Casady, the founders and contin-uing core members of Hot Tuna Electric.Album has followed album – more thantwo dozen in all, and they continue todevelop their interests and styles, bothtogether and in individual pursuits. Formore details, visit HotTuna.com

Visit CantonBluesFest.com for a full list of festival performers, including specialguest stars John Lee Hooker, Jr. and AnaPopovic, along with a special perform-ance from our Blues in Schools program!

The Canton Regional Chamber ofCommerce’s 2010 Canton Blues Fest ismade possible in part by CormonyDevelopment and Standard Plumbingand Heating Co. and sponsors (as of thisprinting) including Schauer InsuranceGroup, Phil & Nancy Sonner, Blue Moon,AEP Ohio, Buxton Roofing, Buddy’sSports Bar & Grill, Terry’s Tire Town,Downtown Canton SpecialImprovement District, The Repository,PPI Graphics, Mix 94.1/1480 WHBC,General RV and Lee SpencerPhotography.

Elvin Bishop Hot Tuna Electric

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E X E C U T I V E C O M M I T T E EChairman of the Board - Thomas E. Cecconi

Mercy Medical Center

Sr. Vice Chairman - George W. LemonRetired President, Technical Products Group

Vice Chairman - Rick L. HainesAultCare

Vice Chairman - Kevin KampmanThe Repository

Vice Chairman - Dean L. OlivieriFred Olivieri Construction Co.

Treasurer - D. William AllenPro Football Hall of Fame

Immediate Past ChairmanRonald D. Becker

Hilscher-Clarke Electric Co.

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

Corporate Secretary - Steven J. KatzCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce

B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R SMichael S. Armbrester

Marathon Petroleum Co. LLC

James T. BatchelderThe M.K. Morse Co.

Karen BrennemanHall, Kistler & Company LLP

Timothy M. Burke, Jr.FirstMerit

William R. CookChase N.A.

Darryl J. Dillenback

Ken EnglishCharter One

Philip D. FracassaThe Timken Company

Jerry GilinDiebold Inc.

Derek GordonCanton Jaycees

Jason F. HauptKrugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths &

Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

Rick L. HullPremier Bank & Trust

Terrance L. JonesMulti-Development

Services of Stark County

Richard L. JusseaumeWalsh University

Geoff KarcherThe Karcher Group

Tim MaloneyCanton Chair Rental

Rick McQueenAkron-Canton Airport

John A. Murphy, Jr.Day Ketterer Ltd.

John O’Donnell Ph.D.Stark State

College of Technology

Mark J. SamolczykStark Community Foundation

William C. ShiversHuntington Bank

Paul E. SiegfriedSiegfried Enterprises Inc.

Randolph L. SnowBlack, McCuskey,

Souers & Arbaugh LPA

Alice C. StephensThe Employment Source

Vicky L. SterlingPinnacle Press Inc.

David M. WheelerAEP Ohio

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Visit www.ZingintheCity.com for moreinformation and the entire schedule offestivities.

Our generous sponsors (to date)include:

Thank you to our ADVANTAGE CANTON funding partners: AEP Ohio,

AultCare, Aultman Health Foundation, Charter One Bank, Chase

Bank, The City of Canton, Dominion East Ohio, Fifth Third Bank,

FirstMerit Bank, Hilscher-Clarke Electric Company, Huntington Bank,

KeyBank, Mercy Medical Center, PNC and The Timken Company.

Bob Bowers, president of Absolute PostProductions, Inc., a visual media produc-tion company in Canton, will serve aschairman of the Canton Blues Fest forthe fourth year. Bowers has been on theBlues Festival committee since it beganin 2002. His love of jazz and blues beganat age seven, when he first began tolearn to play the trumpet. His passiondrove him to study throughout highschool and ultimately at The Ohio StateUniversity, where he played with TheOhio State Jazz Band and did a summertour with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Inaddition to his duties in overseeing theplanning of the incredible two-day

music festival, he is also horns “bluesmaster” for the third program year ofBlues in Schools.

Bowers is joined by a dedicated commit-tee of long-time volunteers, includingTim Bagley, Bud Buxton, Robert Murphy,Diana North, Floyd Oryszak, AngelaParker, Jeff Poulos, Matt Regimbal,Dave Snyder, Phil Sonner, and VickySterling.

Blues-lover to chair Canton Blues Festfor the fourth consecutive year


Too excited to wait for this month’sCanton Blues Fest? Need someblues to soothe you through onefinal week before the two-daymusic festival?

The Canton Regional Chamber ofCommerce is bringing the rhythmand blues out to the greens at theQuarry Golf Club’s Granite Grillepatio. The Stir After Hours on June10th is the official kick-off party forthe Canton Blues Fest. Jeff Pouloswill be playing Blues favorites toget you in the mood and you’llhave a chance to win 2-DAY VIPPASSES for the Canton Blues Fest,complete with the best seats inthe house for headlining bluesgreats Elvin Bishop and Hot TunaElectric!

The Granite Grille is one ofCanton’s favorite outdoor diningdestinations. Executive Chef DanBradshaw serves up a menuincluding the truly exotic, like hisfreshly flown in Hawaiian fish, tosimple but delicious comfort foodlike his fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs.

The Quarry also makes for one ofthe most breathtaking settings forweddings and special events inNortheast Ohio. By offering atastefully decorated ballroom, aworld-class menu from Chef Danand even outdoor ceremony andreception options, The Quarry hasquickly become one of the area’shottest spots to “tie the knot”!

Don’t forget that one serene Stir attendee will be selected as our Hot Business of the Monthand receive a feature article inAugust’s Action Newsletter.What better way to reach our2,800 members than to have your business in the limelight?

RSVP for Stir After Hours online atCantonChamber.org.

Thursday, June 105:30 – 7:30 p.m.The Quarry Golf Club5650 Quarry Lake Dr.Canton, OH 44730Cost: $5!RSVP by June 8

Feeling the Blues Out on the GreensCanton Blues Fest Kick-Off Party

Thompson Entertainment has been setting the stage for magic since 1995.The company is a leading provider ofprofessional deejay and karaokeservices throughout Ohio, West Virginia,Pennsylvania, Michigan and New York.

Thompson is the total entertainmentpackage – in addition to their core serv-ices, they provide cake decorating, floraldesigns, complete event planning, videoprojection systems, photo booths, fog,bubbles, confetti & t-shirt cannons, lim-ousine services, masters of ceremonies,dance floors, lighting and uplighting. Inother words, they can handle all of yourneeds for your wedding, holiday party,corporate function or other event or celebration.

“We give special attention and detail to each of our events,” said LarryThompson, owner of Thompson

Entertainment.“We believe that thereis no ‘right way’ to plan an event. Theonly thing that matters to us is howour client’s imagine their events.”Let the professional and experiencedstaff at Thompson Entertainment makeyour event exceptional and your experi-ence one-of-a-kind!

Thompson Entertainment is fullyinsured, licensed and a proud memberof the American Disc Jockey Association,American Karaoke Jockey Association,the Canton Regional Chamber ofCommerce, MerchantCircle, WedPlan and many others.

For more information about ThompsonEntertainment, contact Larry Thompson,Jr. at (330) 484-4382 or [email protected] or visit the website atwww.thompsonentertainment.com.


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Ameridial’s newest call center in Canton will bring 170 new jobs to the city

Doing the honors atthe Ameridial CustomerContact Center ribboncutting on 30th Streetare (from left) JimMcGeorge, Ameridial,Steven J. Katz, CantonRegional Chamber,Mayor William J. Healy IIand Dan DeHoff,DeHoff Development.

New Chamber board member announcedAlice C. Stephenshas joined theCanton RegionalChamber ofCommerce Boardof Directors for athree-year term.Stephens is theexecutive directorof the WorkforceInvestment Board

and The Employment Source of Starkand Tuscarawas Counties with offices inCanton and New Philadelphia.

She has over 30 years experience in edu-cation, training and workforce develop-ment. Before joining The EmploymentSource in 2005, Stephens served as theAdult Career & Technical EducationAdministrator for Canton City Schoolsfor six years.

Actively involved in the community,Stephens is on the Canton RegionalChamber of Commerce Education andEconomic Development Committees,Massillon Chamber of CommerceBusiness and Education AdvisoryCommittee, Stark Education

Partnership’s P-16 Council, Stark StateCollege President’s Advisory Council,Malone University’s Career ServicesAdvisory Board, Kent State TuscarawasBusiness and Community ServiceAdvisory Board, United Way of GreaterStark County Financial StabilityCommittee, Northeast Ohio LaborManagement Council and is the co-founder of LOVING STILL, a pregnancyand infant loss support organization.

Stephens is also an active member ofthe Ohio WIB Directors Association, the

U.S. Conference of Mayors WorkforceDevelopment Council, Jobs for theFuture, National Association ofWorkforce Boards and the NationalWorkforce Association.

Stephens earned her Bachelor of ScienceDegree in Education from Kent StateUniversity and her Master’s of Educationin Community and College Counselingfrom The University of Akron. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor.Stephens lives with her husband Jim in North Canton.

Alice C. Stephens

SAVE THE DATEFirst-annual B2B Expo

coming October 21 to theCanton Memorial Civic

Center

Mark your calendars now for Oct. 21 for the B2B Expo – wherebusiness takes flight - presented by the Canton Regional Chamber and The Repository, and made possible by title sponsor Akron-Canton Airport, along with sponsors (to date) Mercy MedicalCenter and The CorporateUniversity, Kent State Universityat Stark.

Look for more details in an upcom-ing issue of Action Newsletter.

Altercare of Ohio, Inc. awarded Business ofthe Year, Business Excellence Award winnerscelebrated April 27

2010 Business Excellence Award Winners (L to R): Greg Colaner, president,Altercare of Ohio, Inc., Sue Grabowski, president and owner, Grabowski &Company, Alan Rodriquez, president and owner, Jülz by Alan Rodriquez,Keith Kimble, president and CEO, Kimble Companies and Jim Fenske,president, The Knoch Corporation

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Alexandria Worstell, 18, of Canton, Ohio,was crowned the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Queen from a field of 46 contestants. The 2010Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageantwas held Thursday, May 13, at The CantonPalace Theatre in downtown Canton.Contestants were judged on the basis ofpersonality, poise, beauty, communicationskills, academic achievement and serviceto community.

Seven Court members were also selected,including Alissa Brumbaugh, 19, of NorthCanton, Jeannette Elum, 19, of Massillon,Madison Gesiotto, 18, of Massillon,Alexis Giua, 18, of North Canton,Elizabeth Harter, 19, of Massillon,Taylor McLaughlin, 18, of Massillon,and Kelsey Richardson, 20, of Canton.

Worstell, the daughter of Rick and LuannWorstell, will graduate from Canton CentralCatholic High School and will attend JohnCarroll University. Brumbaugh, the daugh-ter of Greg Brumbaugh and Joy Kearley, isa graduate of Louisville High School andattends The Ohio State University. Elum,the daughter of Edward and MargaretElum, is a graduate of Canton CentralCatholic High School and attends MiamiUniversity. Gesiotto, the daughter of Dr.and Mrs. James Gesiotto, will graduatefrom Jackson High School and will attendThe Ohio State University. Giua, the daugh-ter of John and Diane Giua, will graduatefrom GlenOak High School and will attendPenn State University. Harter, the daughterof John and Kathy Harter, is a graduate ofJackson High School and attends The OhioState University. McLaughlin, the daughterof Steven and Dena McLaughlin, willgraduate from Perry High School and willattend Bowling Green State University.Richardson, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs.Gary Richardson, is a graduate of JacksonHigh School and attends The Ohio StateUniversity.

Kayleigh Kriss, mid-day personality andFM music director of WHBC Mix 94.1, andRon Ponder, host of Points to Ponder onNews-Talk 1480 WHBC, were masters ofceremonies, and Tonya Hodgson Stuck,Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageantevent manager, was choreographer. DanielFuline, 2010 general chairman of the ProFootball Hall of Fame EnshrinementFestival’s Chamber committees, crownedthe new queen and seven court members,and Bob Hill Quartet, Ryan Humbert andRELM, comprised of: Raegan, Evan, Loganand Macy DeBord provided entertain-ment throughout the Pageant.

Judges for the event included CathyDurant, president and associate publisherfor TRAVELHOST of Cleveland,Akron/Canton & Amish Country, Ohio;Tanisha Rush, vice president of communi-ty development for Fifth Third Bank;Georgia Paxos, executive director, TheCanton Palace Theatre; and RobertTimken, managing partner for CormonyDevelopment LLC, and 2010 general vice

chairman of the Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival’s Chamber committees.

Patti Schott, 2010 Queen Pageant chair-man, vice chairman Kara Abbott, and themembers of the Queen Committee willwork with Enshrinement Festival staff tocoordinate all activities relating to theQueen and Court during their service asgoodwill ambassadors and positive rolemodels throughout the summer.

At the Enshrinees Dinner, the Court willserve as escorts to the 2010 Class ofEnshrinees, including: guard Russ Grimm,linebacker Rickey Jackson, cornerbackDick LeBeau, running back Floyd Little,defensive tackle John Randle, wide receiver Jerry Rice, and running backEmmitt Smith. Further, the Queen andCourt will represent the community at allEnshrinement Festival activities, happen-ing from Thursday, July 29 through Sunday,Aug. 8.


Alexandria Worstell reigns as 2010 Enshrinement FestivalQueen; seven court members selected

2010 Enshrinement Festival commemorative pins now on sale


Continuing a tradi-tion first started

in 1977, ProFootball Hall of FameEnshrinement

Festival 2010commemora-

tive pins arenow available for purchase.

While this year’s pin is only $3.50, itcould be worth much more for somelucky customers. Thanks to the generosi-ty of Great Clips, each 2010 pin comesin an envelope with a pin prize entryform.

GRAND PRIZES include: $300 passbooksavings account from Charter One Bank;commemorative item from the ProFootball Hall of Fame; complete cardetailing service from Sure-Fit Auto CareCenter; 10 three-foot party subs from J & K Subway (valid in Stark County);oneyear supply of Pepsi products fromPepsi-Cola; and a pizza per week for oneyear from Pizza Hut. In addition to theseprizes, the pin envelope includescoupons from various businesses forfood and entertainment discounts.

Entry forms must be completed andreturned to the Canton RegionalChamber offices by 5 p.m. on Friday,Aug. 13, 2010. Mailed entries receivedSaturday, Aug. 14, or later are not eligible.

Winners will be drawn and announcedon News-Talk 1480 WHBC AM onTuesday, Aug. 17, between 7 and 8 a.m.No purchase is necessary to win. For acomplete list of rules and regulations orto request an entry form, contact theEnshrinement Festival office at (330)456-7253.

The current and many past year’s pinscan be purchased at the EnshrinementFestival office at the Canton RegionalChamber of Commerce, 222 Market

Avenue North, along with a variety ofother souvenirs and gift items, includinggolf shirts, t-shirts, and caps. These itemswill also be available for purchase atall Enshrinement Festival events fromJuly 29 through Aug. 8. For moreinformation, call Kathy Lindenberger at (330) 458-2056.

Baker, Dublikar, Beck,Wiley & Mathews

attorneys at law

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

400 SOUTH MAIN STREETNORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720

www.bakerfirm.com


The Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival department ofCanton Regional Chamber of Commerceand the Pro Football Hall of Fame havenamed the following key committeechairs: Thomas Ream, Public Safety andService; Todd Stover, Security; Guy Ruda,Enshrinement; Jim Speakman, Game; andJim Evans, Transportation.

Ream serves asthe City ofCanton’s publicservice and safetyrepresentative tothe Pro FootballHall of FameEnshrinementFestivalCommittee.He serves on theMayor’s adminis-

trative team as director of public safety,overseeing the police, fire and buildingdepartments. He joined the Healy administration in Aug. 2009 after 32years of service with the Canton PoliceDepartment, retiring as the Deputy Chiefof Police. A graduate of the SouthernPolice Institute and the FBI NationalAcademy, he is a member of the FBINational Academy Associates,International Association of Chiefs ofPolice, and FOP McKinley Lodge #2. Hehas extensive Enshrinement Festivalexperience through his duties from 1994through 2001 as Canton PoliceDepartment Hall of Fame events com-mander. He and wife Marcy are the par-ents of two sons.

The Chamber and Pro Football Hall ofFame committees of the EnshrinementFestival work closely with the City ofCanton to assure the safety and comfortof citizens and visitors who attend theannual festivities. The level of cooperationfrom the City has been extraordinary overthe past 47 years, and the Chamber andHall are grateful to the city’s elected offi-cials, department heads and employeeswho provide so much support each year.

Stover is a staff analyst for OhioEdison/Penn Power. He began his serviceon the Hall of Fame Security Committeein 1980, was named vice chairman in2001, and is now serving his second yearas chairman. He is a past-president andchairman of the Jackson-Belden Jaycees,

past chairman ofParish Council ofSaints Philip &James Church, andis a member of theEdison Men’s Club,Knights ofColumbus #11037and North CantonElks #2029. Stoverand wife Shelly arethe proud parents

of Kyle and Lauren.

The committee is responsible for securityat the events sponsored by the ProFootball Hall of Fame, including aThursday night reception, Friday nightreception following the EnshrineesDinner, Sunday Brunch, the Enshrinementceremony, NFL Hall of Fame Game andTailgate reception, Hall of Fame auto-graph sessions and other Hall of Fame pri-vate events. As chairman, Stover and hisvice chairmen, Joel Chenevey and JimDehnke, will work closely with theCanton Police, Jackson Township Police,Stark County Sheriff’s Deputies and theState Highway Patrol.

Ruda, a sales associate for R. Z.Marketing Group,is serving his tenth year as chairman of theEnshrinementCommittee. Hepreviously served18 years as a member of thecommittee, as well

as three years as chairman of the formerNFL Experience Committee. Ruda and hiswife Gail are the proud parents of Davidand Danielle.

Ruda and his team of volunteers prepare the facilities and programmingfor staging, seating and logistics of the Enshrinement program. TheEnshrinement for the Class of 2010 football greats will be held Saturday,Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. at Fawcett Stadium.The stellar Class of Enshrinees includesRuss Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Dick LeBeau,Floyd Little, John Randle, Jerry Rice, andEmmitt Smith. Mark Prosise serves asvice chairman of the committee.

Speakman servedon the GameCommittee foreleven years priorto being namedchairman in 2004.He is chief of staff at ArthurMiddleton CapitalHoldings, Inc., andco-author ofCovert Persuasion, a

book on psychological tactics and tricksto winning in business, sold nationwideand available in eight foreign languages.Assisting Speakman with vice chairmanduties will be his wife Maria Speakman.

Under Speakman’s direction, the GameCommittee is responsible for timing andcoordination of the pre-game and half-time activities during the NFL Hall ofFame Game, to be held at 8 p.m. onSunday, Aug. 8, featuring the CincinnatiBengals vs. Dallas Cowboys before a sold-out stadium and national television audi-ence on “NBC Sunday Night NFL Football.”

Evans has been named Pro Football Hall of FameTransportationchairman for thetenth year. Seniortechnology analystfor BridgestoneAmericas BusinessTechnologies, he isa 26-year veteran

of the committee, which is responsible forproviding transportation for theEnshrinees, presenters and other specialguests. Many of the Hall’s guests willarrive on the Thursday preceding theEnshrinement, and will not leave untilafter the NFL Hall of Fame Game. Evansand his wife Diane are the parents of one son.

The massive details of providing trans-portation will be addressed by a teameffort led by Evans and his vice chairmenBob Vero and Joe Andoloro.

For the complete Enshrinement Festivalschedule of events, ticket information,and the latest news, check the Web sitesperiodically: www.profootballhofef.comor www.profootballhof.com.

Chamber and Hall announce key chairs for EnshrinementFestival PUBLIC SAFETY & SERVICE • SECURITY • ENSHRINEMENT • GAME • TRANSPORTATION

Guy Ruda

Jim SpeakmanTodd Stover

Jim Evans

Tom Ream

The Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival department of theCanton Regional Chamber of Commercehas named the following key committeechairs: Tim Ewing, Concert & Fireworks;Mark Weldon, Drum Corps and DanielReusser, 5-Mile and 2-Mile Races.

Ewing, director ofbuildings, groundsand transportationfor Canton LocalSchools, has beena member of theConcert &FireworksCommittee for sixyears, with thisbeing his secondas chairman. He

has also served on the CommunityParade and Timken Grand Parade com-mittees for many years, and has beenactively involved in pilot activities at theBalloon Classic Invitational. He is aJennings Scholar and received a certifi-cate of merit from Malone University.

Ewing, vice chairman Pat Fallot, andtheir team will be attending to the manydetails involved with moving theConcert & Fireworks from its traditionaldate on the same evening as theEnshrinement ceremonies, to a new sloton Thursday, July 29. This event willnow signal the dynamic kick off to 18events over 11-days for the enjoyment ofnearly 700,000 people. Activities willremain in their traditional location indowntown Canton, beginning at 6 p.m.with food and family fun, including facepainting, balloon artists, costumed char-acters and crafts for the kids.Entertainment on the Fishers Foods’stage, located at Ninth Street and MarketAvenue North, will feature several musi-cal acts, preceding an incrediblepyrotechnic display, which will belaunched from the Cultural Center forthe Arts parking deck approximately 10p.m.

Weldon has offered his enthusiasm as aDrum Corps Committee member sincethe mid 90s and this is his second andfinal year as chairman. Chief of securityfor Stark State College of Technology, heis the retired police chief for the City of

Massillon, andremains a memberof the StarkCounty and OhioAssociations ofChiefs of Police, aswell as OhioRetired PoliceChiefs. He assiststhe Stark CountySafe Kids Coalition

and is a member of the Ohio CollegeLaw Enforcement Association.

The annual Drum Corps Competition is apartnership between Canton RegionalChamber of Commerce and Canton’sown Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps.This year’s show will feature eight corps,including five of the top twelve in thenation: Bluecoats from Canton, Ohio;Blue Knights from Denver, Colo.; TheCadets from Allentown, Pa.; MadisonScouts from Madison, Wis.; Pioneer fromMilwaukee, Wis.; Santa Clara Vanguardfrom Santa Clara, Calif.; Spirit fromJackson, Ala.; and Troopers from Casper,Wyo. These corps will be at the peak oftheir performance just one week awayfrom the international championships tobe held in Indianapolis. The annual DrumCorps Competition will be held at PaulBrown Tiger Stadium in Massillon, onTuesday, Aug. 3.

Assisting Weldon with this family-orient-ed event is vice chairman Chip Conde.Drum Corps Competition tickets areavailable at (330) 458-2048; at-the-gateticket prices are slightly increased, sopurchase now!

Reusser is a long-time member ofthe RaceCommittee, withthis being his firstyear as chairman.He is an avid run-ner who is pas-sionate about thebenefits of physi-cal fitness. A bro-ker with Schauer

Group, Inc., he is involved in severalEnshrinement Festival activities includ-ing the Jackson-Belden Food Fest &Fireworks Committee. He and wife Karen

have one daughter and one grand-daughter.

Cash and/or other prizes will be awardedto top finishers in the 5-mile and 2-mileevents, and both serious and recreation-al runners are welcome to participate.Online registration is available atwww.signmeup.com/67167.

Vice chairman Chris Milcetich is assist-ing Reusser in planning the activitiesthat will include the sixth annual free,400-meter, Kids Fun Run. The Fun Run, foryoungsters six and under makes every-one a winner, and has costumed charac-ters race with the kids to the finish line.

A new element to this year’s activities isthe addition of a Walking Division in the5-Mile Race, with prizes awarded to thetop three finishers. The walkers in thisdivision must be able to maintain an 18-minute pace. All races finish at the stepsof the Pro Football Hall of Fame, offeringgreat photo opportunities and thechance to visit the museum.

For the complete Enshrinement Festivalschedule of events, ticket information,and the latest news, check the Web sitesperiodically:www.profootballhofef.com orwww.profootballhof.com.

Key event chairs named for Hall of Fame Enshrinement FestivalCONCERT & FIREWORKS • DRUM CORPS • 5-MILE AND 2-MILE RACES

Tim Ewing

Mark Weldon

Daniel Reusser



Leadership Stark County developmentdirector Stephanie Snow Werren recentlyattended the National Leadership confer-ence in Ft. Worth, Texas. This month, she’ssharing her experience with ActionNewsletter readers!

Meeting community leadership teammembers from all over the country hasdefinitely re-energized me and providedsome great resources for the programsof Leadership Stark County. In addition

to presenting a workshop on Feeder Programs for Revenue andRecruitment, I had the opportunity to hear David Cottrell,author of Monday Morning Leadership – 8 Mentoring SessionsYou Can’t Afford to Miss.

Here are some key takeaways from the presentation that Ihope you can use in your everyday leadership capacities:

• Ensure all team members know the main purpose of their work and the work of the organization.

• Don’t lower your standards when hiring. Hiring the rightperson can add energy, diversity and generate new ideas for your organization!

• Keep meetings productive and short! When people showup late, don’t recap.

• Coach everyone to be better and keep raising the top by recognizing top performance among your team.

• Accept responsibility. Eliminate blame and focus on making positive change.

In his book, Cottrell follows the eight-week journey of a men-tor and his student as they spend Monday mornings revealingsome basics of business success. Chapters such as “Keep theMain Thing the Main Thing” may seem obvious but Cottrellprovides fresh perspective. The chapter on “Buckets andDippers” will give you a brand new way of looking at team-work. This is a great book to add to your business reading listand the key points from his book could help make everyMonday more productive.

Stephanie Snow Werren

Sharing insights from the NationalLeadership Convention

Best of Stark award winners announced!The dust has settled and

the community has spo-ken and selectedwhom they deem theBEST OF STARK COUN-TY in a host of cate-

gories! This year over5,500 local residents cast

their votes for the Best ofStark County Awards, a 37 percent increasefrom 2009.

The awards were announced live at theAnnual Tourism Awards Luncheon, whichwas held May 14, at the Hartville Kitchen.Tourism professionals, local dignitaries andmedia were on hand to hear the announce-ments and to celebrate tourism in StarkCounty. The Canton/Stark CountyConvention & Visitors’ Bureau would like tocongratulate all of the winners and finalists.They are as follows:

BEST PLACE TO SPEND THE DAY WITH FAMILYWinner: Stark ParksFinalists-McKinley Presidential Library &Museum, the Wilderness Center andHartville Marketplace & Flea Market

BEST PUBLIC GOLF COURSEWinner: Tam O’ Shanter Golf CourseFinalists-The Legends of Massillon, theQuarry Golf Club and the Fairways atArrowhead

BEST PERFORMANCE ARTWinner: North Canton PlayhouseFinalists- Canton Players Guild, CantonSymphony and Canton Palace Theatre

BEST ART MUSEUM OR GALLERYWinner: Canton Museum of ArtFinalists-Massillon Museum, 2nd AprilGalerie and the Joseph Saxton Gallery ofPhotography

BEST SPECIAL COMMUNITYEVENT/FESTIVALWinner: Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement FestivalFinalists-The Stark County Fair, First Fridayand the Alliance Carnation Festival

THE BEST FLAVORS OF STARK COUNTYWinners: Grinder’s Above & Beyond,Taggart’s Ice Cream Parlor & Heggy’s NutShop; Finalists: Bender’s Tavern, HartvilleKitchen and Milk & Honey

BEST MUSEUMWinner: McKinley Presidential Library &MuseumFinalists-Canton Museum of Art, MassillonMuseum the Pro Football Hall of Fame

BEST OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL SITE OR PARKWinner: Stark ParksFinalists-Canton City Parks, the WildernessCenter and North Canton Parks

MOST RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION FACILITYWinner: Canton McKinley Grand HotelFinalists- Clay’s Park Resort, Courtyard byMarriott Canton and the Inn at Amish Door

BEST PLACE TO SHOPWinner: Westfield Belden VillageFinalists-Amish Door Village, HartvilleMarketPlace & Flea Market and the Strip

MOST UNIQUE SHOPWinner: Hartville Marketplace& Flea MarketFinalists-2nd April Galerie, Ms. E’s Place andPlant Et Art

BEST PLACE TO HOST A MEETING ORCORPORATE FUNCTIONWinner: The University Center at KentState StarkFinalists- Canton McKinley Grand Hotel,Holiday Inn Canton and Hartville Kitchen

BEST SPORTING EVENT Winner: The Pro Football Hall of Fame GameFinalists-Massillon-McKinley Game, OHSAASwimming & Diving Championships andOHSAA Football Championships

For more information about the awards, theCVB or any tourism entities in Stark Countyplease visit: www.BestofStark.com

Bruce Hennes,managing partnerof Hennes PaynterCommunications,will give you thetools you, yourfirm, agency orclient need todefend yourselvesagainst a pressonslaught at theAultCare Fast

Break Breakfast on June 11. No fluff –just an inside peek at how reporters –and television, in particular – manipulatethe news. Hennes will also provide valu-able tips to create and implement a crisiscommunications plan.

With over 30 years of experience work-ing in communications, Hennes currently

serves on the boards of the BusinessEmergency Planning Institute, ClevelandMetropolitan Bar Association and PressClub of Cleveland. He is also one of thefounders of the FBI Citizens AcademyFoundation of Cleveland. HennesPaynter Communications is the onlyagency in Ohio focused exclusively oncrisis communications.

Beyond this important segment of theprogram, Fast Break attendees have theopportunity to obtain business leadsthrough enjoyable networking activitiesat an event that has built a reputation asone of the most energetic lead-produc-ing sessions around. Bring a door prizevalued at $15 or more and receive 30seconds at the microphone to promoteyour business.

Friday, June 117 a.m. registration7:30 a.m. programCourtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.North Canton, OHCost: $18 members; $21 members less than 48 hours in advance;$25 non-membersRSVP by June 9


Crisis Communication–Managing Media Interactions & Your ReputationJune AultCare Fast Break Breakfast

Save your seat;register in advance at

www.cantonchamber.orgor call (330) 458-2085.

In order to better accommodateguests at Canton Regional Chamber

of Commerce events, we ask that yoube sure to register in advance for each event. This will ensure that

we have accurate counts for food service and seating.

Please register online atwww.cantonchamber.org.

Please call (330) 458-2085 to registerwith Rosie Kurtz. Cancellations madeless than 48 hours before the begin-ning of an event are not eligible for

refund. No-shows will be billed.

In order to reduce operation costs,registration for all major Canton

Regional Chamber of Commerce events– such as Annual Dinner or awards

dinners – must be paid in advance ofthe event. Guests may pay for monthly

programs in advance or at the door by check, credit card or cash.

Bruche Hennes


Time is running out to get your foursome in for the Chamber’s annual MembershipGolf Outing! Come out for a great day of friendly competition and networking atthe “Best Public Golf Course in Stark County” since 2007!

The 2010 Membership Golf Outing package includes 18 exciting holes, cart includ-ed, along with a continental breakfast, grab-and-go lunch and a great dinnercatered by Old Carolina Barbecue – all for $110 per person. Registration is limited to144 players so sign your foursome up now!

Our generous sponsors to date include presenting sponsor Cintas, along withAEP Ohio, Altercare of Ohio, Inc., AultCare, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs,LLP, Bureau Veritas, The Karcher Group, Mercy Medical Center, PNC Bank,Premier Bank & Trust and The Repository. Interested in sponsorship for your com-pany or organization? We’ll customize a package for you! Contact Chris Gumpp,sponsorship manager, at (330) 458-2055 or [email protected] for moreinformation.

Wednesday, June 239 a.m. Registration; 10 a.m. Shotgun StartTam O’Shanter Golf Course5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NWCanton 44708Cost: $110 per person includes greens fees, lunch and dinnerRSVP online at CantonChamber.org

Register NOW for the Membership GolfOuting at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course


Purchase your tickets to attend the eclectic gala and celebratethese 20 incredible leaders under 40. The event is being heldMonday, June 14, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Gervasi Vineyard& Italian Bistro. Tickets are $50 per person, and include deli-cious heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar and live entertainment.

Twenty under 40!, presented by ystark! and The Repository, ismade possible by our generous sponsors: Aultman HealthFoundation, Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh, LPA,Huntington National Bank and The Timken Company.

Maureen Ater, 34Director of Marketing, The Repository

In her nominator’s words:Maureen epitomizes thequalities you seek to high-light with this award. She is ayoung person who has madethe choice to live in StarkCounty, raise a family andmake it a better place.Maureen gets the peoplearound her to do more thenthey ever imagined theycould. She is a motivationalleader that hides a tough, nononsense approach to workinside a bright smile andcheerful disposition. I havenever walked away from con-

versation with her without a positive outcome, even when wedisagree. Nominated by Kevin Kampman and Maria Heege.

Katrina Barton, 33General Manager, Westfield Belden Village

In her nominator’s words:Katrina runs the busiest, mostsuccessful shopping centerbetween Cleveland andColumbus. She and her hus-band also own and operatean Edible Arrangements storein Jackson Township, so it isobvious that she believes inthis area and puts her moneywhere her mouth is. She isvery professional, humbleand intelligent. She wantswhat is best for her family,employees, and businesses,and is willing to work hard toget it. She deserves to be rec-

ognized as the strong female role model that she is.Nominated by Aron Kitzmiller.

Brent Belles, 31President, B-Squared Marketing Solutions & Advantage Golf

In his nominator’s words:Brent Belles is both a success-ful business owner and com-munity volunteer. As StarkCounty continues its effortsin economic development, itis essential to recognizethose individuals who havetaken the chance and startedtheir own, profitable, long-lasting business that bringsjobs and makes an economicimpact on our region. Brent isalso involved with many non-profit and social servicesorganizations. His willingnessto invest both through his

business and volunteerism makes Brent a perfect candidate forTwenty under 40! Nominated by Joseph D. Schauer.

Dr. Fendrich R. Clark, 38Assistant Professor of Communications,Mount Union College

In his nominator’s words: Formore than 10 years, Randyhas taught classes showingstudents how to becomemore effective communica-tors as they ascend to theirprofessional careers, in join-ing social and civic organiza-tions and in addressing pub-lic audiences. He has beeninstrumental in helping thecollege develop institutionalprograms such as theCollege’s MulticulturalRetreat, and Jumbe, a blackmale think tank. Randy is adynamic and engaging per-

son with an infectious smile. Whether through a leadershipprogram, team consultation or in the classroom, Randy empha-sizes that one should be a “lifelong learner.” Nominated byGerry Radcliffe.

Tawny Cowen-Zanders, 34Corps Officer, The Salvation Army

In her nominator’s words: Tawny is unassuming, unselfish andhas a genuine interest in other people and a strong, intuitiveunderstanding of them. She enjoys working with others and islively, warm company. She is an effective communicator and isable to stimulate and motivate others while being aware andresponsive to their needs and concerns. Her drive is directed atworking with people and going the extra mile. Working at a

And the winners are ... Meet the third annual class of Twenty under 40!,Stark County’s finest young leaders, as seen through the eyes of their nominators.


faster than average pace, sheis attentive to details andboth quick and accurate inhandling them. When it isnecessary for her to be criti-cal she will do so in a con-structive, supportive manner.Nominated by Michelle DelRio-Keller.

Kimberly R. Davenport, 40Director of Human Resources – Ohio and PA Operations,Shearer’s Foods, Inc.

In her nominator’s words:Kimberly is an intelligent,vibrant and dedicatedwoman who has lived in StarkCounty for 38 years. Althoughshe is very busy in her career,as a wife and mother, and inher faith and volunteerism,Kimberly has also taken timeto mentor young ladies andhas always encouraged themto do their best in each andevery thing they set out todo. At Shearer’s, her door isalways open for associateswho may need career advice,help with solving a problem

or just a listening ear. Kimberly is truly an asset to the StarkCounty community! Nominated by Renee Biggums.

Ken English, 37Vice President, Regional Manager, Charter One Bank

In his nominator’s words: Kenis always willing to acceptnew challenges in his profes-sional career while at thesame time accepting newchallenges in the community.He is always thinking of newways to help better the peo-ple around him. He is anactive volunteer in the com-munity. As the first collegegraduate in his family, heworked his way through col-lege and has carried thesame work ethic through hiswhole life. He is a perfectexample of the fact that any-

thing is possible if you put forth the time and effort needed tosucceed. Nominated by Renee English.

Darcy Friel, 34Realtor, Remax Commitment

In her nominator’swords: I am nomi-nating Darcy forthis award, notbecause she hasdone all of thesethings, butbecause she hasthoughtfully andlovingly and con-sistently madedecisions to live a

life that demonstrates the values she holds most dear. Darcy ismy daughter and I treasure her for that as a young woman.Darcy loves with an open heart, always paying it forward.Darcy’s resume and her contributions to committees and work-sites of non-profits is testimony to her commitment and dili-gence, but her willingness to share lovingly of herself wth othersis what makes me proudest. Nominated by Barbara Drennan.

Murray L. Hooten III, 32Retention Specialist, Stark State College of Technology

In a nominator’swords: Murray isinstrumental inworking with firstgeneration, lowincome studentswhose desire isto pursue a col-lege education inStark County. Hehas always want-ed to work in

Stark County, and you can tell that he truly enjoys giving backto our community. He is compassionate, self-motivated, andwell-respected by his colleagues as well as the community. Thechallenges that he has faced in his life have made him into avery authentic role model for our youth. Nominated by SarahC. Fiddler, Sharon Langford, Monica S. Womack, Carrilyn E.Long, Benjamin Tobias, Trevis Brown, Enyinda Onunwor,Janet Duncan, Takeis Boston, Kristin Allen and Robin Tyler.

Anne Koutsis, 28The Timken Company

In her nominator’s words:Anne has worked tirelesslyfor many organizations inorder to support StarkCounty. Her countless hoursof community service are cer-tainly reason enough fornomination. Even in times ofimportant personal matters,Anne has still found time tosupport and volunteer herservices for her community.Anne has an unbelievableway of making any situation


seem fun and energetic. She brings a sense of humor and awarm smile into any environment. For such gracious effortsand her willingness to help the lives of others, I see no bettercandidate for this award. Nominated by Michael Koutsis.

Brian Layman, 35Attorney at Layman, D’Atri & Associates, LLC

In his nominator’s words: Brianrepresents the face of StarkCounty’s future in law profes-sionalism. His talents couldhave taken him to any metro-politan market but he haschosen Stark County to raisehis family. Brian brings worldclass thinking and technicalskills to his asset protectionand estate planning practice.He is committed to the pros-perity of both his clients andthe general community atlarge. He represents the bestof the qualities of the Twentyunder 40! award. Nominatedby Leo E. Doyle.

Danette Lund, 39Director of Programs & Services, Early Childhood Resource Center

In her nominators’ words:Danette is a visionary who isvery passionate and displaysvery strong self-starter quali-ties. It’s her energy and desireto be an agent of change forStark County’s future thatmakes her a priceless andimmeasurable asset to ourcommunity. She is in fact oneof Stark County’s sharpest,most driven young leaderswho actively impacts how welive, work and play!Nominated by Scott Haws,Todd Snitchler, RobertMullen and DustinHennessy.

Tiffany Marsh, 40Artist, Bliss Studio & Gallery; Teacher, Canton Montessori School

In her nominator’swords: Tiffany isamong the mostcreative, interest-ing and motivat-ed people I haveever known! Shehas a long historyof professionalachievements inother cities and

has tirelessly given of her talents, time and energy to our com-munity since her return in 2002. She is a downtown businessowner, educator and single mother, who always manages tomake civic concerns a priority. Be it a fundraising effort, a com-munity event or getting assistance to those in need, Tiffany’sapproach is full of innovation and compassion, and she getsthings done. Nominated by Lynette Rennecker.

Angela McGee, 35Associate VP, Critical Care Division, Aultman Hospital

In her nominators’ words:Angela leads a $9.5 milliondollar construction projectfor the Intensive Care Units ofthe hospital, bringing the lat-est technology and safetyequipment to our patients.While this is certainly a full-time job, she was approachedand accepted the additionalresponsibility as the execu-tive of the H1N1 Flu TaskForce during our country’spandemic last fall. In additionto her work on part of thehospital, she mentors othersand serves the Canton com-

munity by volunteering for a variety of organizations and pro-grams. Nominated by Edward J. Roth and Eileen Good.

Robert J. Murphy, 30Attorney, Black, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh, LPA

In his nominator’s words:Robert has accomplished agreat deal at the age of 30and is truly committed to hiscommunity and Stark County.He is inspiring others becausehe has a natural outgoing,positive, upbeat personalitythat conveys his sense ofinvolvement, concern for oth-ers and his leadership skills.He is committed to makingStark County a better place tolive and work, and is alwayswilling to commit to the real work involved in manyprojects. He has performed

extremely well as a young lawyer, and is the first and onlyattorney in Stark County to become LEED-certified. Nominatedby Randolph L. Snow.

Christopher Nichols, 40Director of Facility Costs, First Communications, andCanton Township Trustee

In his nominator’s words: I have known Chris since high schooland have seen him tackle work, community and family endeav-ors with vigor. He represents the company well and alwaysworks hard. He is very proud of his community, which is reflect-

ed in how he representsCanton. He’s bright, hard-working and he cares aboutpeople. In a crisis, he has agreat ability to offer and exe-cute solutions. He is steady inhis approach at work, as anelected official and with hisfamily and friends.Nominated by RayHexamer.

Mike Pomesky, 33Perry Township Police Chief

In his nominators’ words: Asthe Police Chief of PerryTownship, Mike possessesstrong leadership skills andputs them to work each andevery day with his “always onduty, can do attitude.” One ofhis greatest attributes is hiswork ethic. He goes aboveand beyond the call of dutyand makes himself accessible24/7. Mike’s personality anddemeanor are encouragingand he makes others striveto be of the same caliber. Heexudes confidence, yet is ahumble person who inspires

and encourages others on a daily basis to give 100 percent ofthemselves. His positive attitude is contagious and encourag-ing to those who have the pleasure of knowing him.Nominated by Perry Township Board of Trustees.

Melissa Shelton, 38Associate Vice President, AultCare

In her nominators’words: Missy hasbeen a memberof the AultCareand AultmanHealthFoundation teamfor nearly 15years andembodies ourvalue to “lead ourcommunity toimproved

health.” Staff frequently refers to her as “Miss AultCare” for thepositive image she portrays on a daily basis. Missy oversees500 employees as associate vice president of HumanResources. She is an exceptional young leader who holds her-

self to the highest standards of personal integrity in both herpersonal and professional life. I consider her a person of high-est caliber and someone who embodies the values of Twentyunder 40! award recipients. Nominated by Rick Haines, RobinClark, Thomas W. Schmidt and Matt Ellis.

Luke Vincer, 25Financial Advisor, Wentz Financial Group

In his nominator’s words: Ibelieve Luke’s true passion isto help people. He hasinvolved himself in almostevery facet of ystark!, culmi-nating with his co-manage-ment of 250 volunteers at2009’s Junior World FootballChampionships, a significantaccomplishment for StarkCounty and a significant mile-stone for ystark! He also vol-unteers his time towardsmentoring those who needadditional assistance and arole model. Luke demon-strates the characteristics

of a good community trustee and volunteer and deserves tobe added to the list of the Top 20 under 40 in Stark County.Nominated by Scott Haws.

Ryan Walls, 34Human Resource Manager, Kenan Advantage Group

In his nominator’s words:Ryan’s character is exception-al and I truly admire hisextreme dedication to hisfamily, church, communityand career. The ability to giveof oneself to better the livesof others is a quality that isnot easily found, especially inyoung individuals. Throughhis involvement with commu-nity services and corporateactivities, he continues tomake a difference in ourregion. He has the uniqueability to put people at easeso that they feel comfortable

sharing their hopes and dreams, or their failures and problems.This is probably why he chose a career path in HumanResources and why he excels. By truly listening to individuals,he can then provide mentoring and service where needed.Nominated by Bill Downey.


What makes Stark County a greatplace for the next generation andhow is ystark!, Stark County’s youngprofessional initiative, creatingimpact?

Share your ideas and forward thissurvey to other young profession-als to be eligible to win an AppleiPod Nano!

To take the survey, visit ystark.org andclick on the survey link, or go to:http://NLS2010.questionpro.com

About the survey: ystark! is pleasedto be participating in the Next LeadersSurvey. The survey measures theimpact that young professionals arehaving on our community, and priori-

tizes the issues and amenities thatmatter most to the next generation.

The survey takes about 10-12 minutesto complete and is being adminis-tered by Next Generation Consulting,an independent third party marketresearch firm who specializes in help-ing communities and companiesengage the next generation.

Please click on the survey link and logyour responses by June 11. At theend, you have the opportunity to reg-ister your email address for an AppleiPod Nano drawing. Your responsesare strictly anonymous and thetopline survey findings will be sharedonline at ystark.org in late summer.Please help us quantify the impact

that YPs have in our community andgive us your thoughts on things wecan do to make Stark County a moreattractive place for you to live, workand play! Be sure to forward this toyour friends to make sure yourvoices are heard!

If you have questions please contact:Aimee Belden, director of ystark! at(330) 458-2302 or [email protected].

The team from Nathan’s Patio took home top honors at the second annual ystark! DodgeballLeague championships, defeating B-Scared on April 22 for the big win. 13 teams competed fordodgeball glory this season. Stay tuned to ystark.org for announcements on next year’s season.

Nathan’s Patio Victorious in 2nd annualystark! Dodgeball Championships!

Take the ystark! Next Leaders Young Professional Surveyfor a chance at winning an iPod Nano!


Editor’s note: In keeping with ystark!’s mis-sion – to attract, retain and ENGAGE talentedyoung people in Stark County – ACTION willfeature monthly snapshots of outstandingyoung entrepreneurs throughout 2010.

Name: Kevin Anderson

Age: 38

Company Name: Anderson Creative(www.andersoncreativestudio.com)

How did you come up with the idea for your business/product/service? My creativity and fabrication skills are mymost valuable skill set. I am an entrepre-neur at heart, and have always been inter-ested in (and tried) many things. About 12years ago while working at General Motorsas a creative designer, I finally realized Ihad a sustainable business model for self-employment. I took a big, anxiousswallow, made some big changes, andcommitted to making what I love themost, my business. I began AndersonCreative in Celebration, Florida, and neverlooked back. I immersed myself back intothe mediums that truly gave me joy, andbegan creating unique furniture, sculptureand environments for all kinds of clients.The upgrade to Anderson Creative here inCanton, Ohio, was the addition of a publicvenue to showcase other professionalartists who share my drive. I’m grateful and overwhelmed at how my colleagues,neighbors and the city have embraced it.

Which attributes best define you as an entrepreneur? Creativity, tenacity, adventure and perseverance.

Why have you chosen Canton as yourhome base? Canton is where I was born and raised.I had actually lived out of state for 14 yearsbefore returning home over two years ago.It was the draw of family that made melook back here, though it was definitelythe new community and the arts in down-town Canton that sealed the decision tocome back. This is our family’s last move.

How have the amenities of Stark Countycontributed to your success? There arehuge contrasts between Stark County andmy previous community in Florida. Theopportunities in real estate, costs of living,diversity (yes, I said diversity) and familyrecreation are much stronger here.Regarding Anderson Creative, my locationlets me get anything unique I need, in per-son, within a half hour drive. So as a fabri-cator, nothing beats this Midwest location.As an artist, the amount of powerful talentcoming into Stark County is unprecedent-ed; I believe that foundation is strong.

Why is having a strong YP communityimportant for your business? Well, I am ayoung professional, and I own a businesswith young professionals. Though I believethat art and creativity transcends class andacademia, the product that AndersonCreative is “about” is a smart one andrequires something more from our market.I see that young professionals in the com-munity are more open to new ideas andexperiences, and have less paradigmsregarding art and design. I would love tosee this community lose the “Rust Belt”label and become the “Creative Belt.” Partof that plan must be to continue recharg-ing this community with commitment andyouthful, smart enthusiasm. AndersonCreative is very interested in young profes-sionals; we have just finished designing asix-month internship/apprentice program

and hired our first two interns. We’re excit-ed to see where that goes.

What are your thoughts on ystark!? I think it is a fantastic program, and the organization’s dedication to our community can deliver results.

What advice would you give to YPs whoshare your entrepreneurial streak butare just getting started? Get embeddedinto your particular community. Seek outprofessionals that could help you, andactually ask for their time. I think you’ll besurprised how many professionals andentrepreneurs will want to see you suc-ceed. Talk and network with compatiblebusinesses, and surround yourself with colleagues and friends that support yourdream. But mostly, GET STARTED NOW.This is truly the time.

What’s next for you? This communitydowntown has really been a blessing tothe gallery/exhibit side of my business.We successfully exhibit new, innovativework every month. Now the other side ofmy business model (and physically theother side of my building) is my own studio/shop. I’m looking forward toshowcasing what it is I do with MY own two hands, gaining exposure andbuilding up that client base.


Young Entrepreneur Snapshot

What motivates you? What motivatesyour employees? Is it the idea of return-ing home safely to loved ones, the satis-faction of a job well done, or knowingthat they are part of a great team work-ing towards a common goal? Whateverit is, one thing is certain…your companyis unique and so are your facility safetyidentification needs.

At the June Stark County SafetyCouncil Luncheon, you’ll learn how totake your facility safety identification tothe next level from Pete Bloniarz, GreatLakes Regional Sales Manager forAccuform Signs. Bloniarz has been withAccuform since 2006 and has extensive

experience within the industrial safetymarketplace.

Thursday, June 1011:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St.Canton 44708Cost: $16Reservations are requiredRSVP by June 7

Spotlight Company:

Pete Bloniarz

Motivating employees to think aboutsafety with personalized ID productsJUNE SAFETY COUNCIL LUNCHEON


WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber ofCommerce in April. We encourage you to patronize their businesses.If you know of other businesses that would benefit from Chamber member-ship, please contact the Membership Department at (330) 458-2067.

Alpha High Theft Solutions (a div of Checkpoint Systems)(MANUFACTURERS)1510 4th St. SECanton, OH 44707(330) 456-7776www.alphaworld.com

Always Better Communications Voice & Data Comm. Contractors(TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT-SYSTEMS & DEALERS COMPUTER NETWORK CABLING)Doug Pauly4641 Dueber Ave. SWCanton, OH 44706(330) 478-4048www.alwaysbetter.net

Angello's (RESTAURANTS)Brad Miller4905 Tuscarawas St. WCanton, OH 44708(330) 477-1486www.angellosrestaurant.com

Boardman Medical Supply Co., Inc.(MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES - OXYGEN)Jan Rowland1204 30th St. NWCanton, OH 44709(330) 492-4300www.boardmanmedicalsupply.com

Caroline's Cupcakes (CUPCAKES - RETAIL STORE)Jonathan & Jenny Gotschall4866 Everhard Rd. NWCanton, OH 44718(330) 705-2560www.CarolinesCupcakes.com

Cashland Inc.(FINANCIAL SERVICES - LOANS)Roy Boyes3048 Mahoning Rd. NECanton, OH 44705(330) 455-2728www.cashamerica.com

Chapanar's AAA Key & Lock/ Qui-KEYS!(LOCKSMITHS)Daniel Chapanar3004 Harrisburg Rd. NECanton, OH 44705(330) 492-8211www.qui-keys.com

COT-PURITECH, Inc.(INDUSTRIAL LUBRICATION SERVICES)Kip Bolon3713 Progress St. NECanton, OH 44705(330) 478-6996www.cot-puritech.com

E-Business Experts, LLC(WEB DESIGN)Doug LeePO Box 2725Alliance, OH 44601(330) 829-0168www.meetup.com/douglee

Flowers by Pat, LLC(FLORISTS - RETAIL AND/OR WHOLESALE)Cynthia Giltz3214A Lincoln Way EMassillon, OH 44646(330) 833-3313www.flowersbypatllc.com

Golden Valley Family Restaurant(RESTAURANTS)Bahromjon Abdurasulov4700 Everhard Rd. NWCanton, OH 44718(330) 244-2260www.goldenvalley-llc.com

Hammer's Tattoos & Body Piercing, Inc.(TATTOOS)James E. Locker1840 Whipple Ave. NWCanton, OH 44708(330) 478-1070www.hammerstattoo.com

Local Logic Computers (COMPUTER SYSTEMS - SALES, AND/OR SERVICE WEB DESIGN)James T. "Jamey" Worley6725 Promway Ave. NWNorth Canton, OH 44720(330) 327-6195www.CantonLLC.com

Luxor Health Technologies, Inc.(HEALTH & WELLNESS)Dr. Bob & Karen PurdyPO Box 35667Canton, OH 44718(330) 837-9077www.Nikken.com/Luxor

Robert L Nicholas Insurance & Financial Services(INSURANCE)Katie Nicholas-Fraley2539 Cleveland Ave. NWCanton, OH 44709(330) 454-6135

Prudential Financial Janine Halsey(FINANCIAL SERVICES)Janine Halsey3515 Massillon Rd., Ste. 200Uniontown, OH 44685(330) 475-5794www.prudential.com

RE/MAX EDGE - Gretchen Thomazin(REAL ESTATE)Gretchen Thomazin6929 Portage St. NWNorth Canton, OH 44720(330) 495-0153www.FerranteRealEstate.com

Signature Services & Promotional Products(ADVERTISING - SPECIALTIES - PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS - APPAREL)Keith Snyder1210 Lynhurst Cir. SWNorth Canton, OH 44720(330) 526-8942www.ssapp.net

Spotless Cleaners (DRY CLEANERS)Joe Carbone Sr1683 North Main St.North Canton, OH 44720(330) 966-7768

Stark County Job & Family Services(SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES)Tom Thompson221 3rd St. SECanton, OH 44702(330) 451-8980www.starkdjfs.org

Untangled Technology(COMPUTER NETWORKING & SERVICE &CABLING - COMPUTER & BUSINESS CONSULTANTS)Dustin Wright401 W. Tuscarawas St., Ste. 402Canton, OH 44702(330) 437-2838www.UntangledTechnology.com


Ohio Legacy Bank has adopted a new name. The bank is now known asPremier Bank & Trust. Premier Bank &Trust, N.A., provides financial servicesto small businesses and consumersthrough four full-service banking locations in Canton and Wooster,Ohio. For more information visitwww.mypremierbankandtrust.com.

First Church of the Resurrection iscelebrating its 200th year anniver-sary. They have been a vital part of thecommunity through missions, ministry,and the proclamation of the Gospel ofChrist from the very beginning of theCity of Canton. The church is located in the heart of the city at 901 E.Tuscarawas St. First Church of theResurrection invites the communityto come and visit its Civil War erasanctuary.

The law firm of Morrow & Meyer LLCis pleased to announce that Hans A.Nilges has joined the law firm as aPartner. Nilges focuses his practiceon representing public and privateemployers in all areas of labor andemployment law, including labornegotiations, arbitrations, unfair laborpractice proceedings, union electioncampaigns and employment discrimi-nation lawsuits. Prior to joining thefirm, Nilges worked for a largeNortheast Ohio law firm. He has beenconsistently recognized as an OhioSuper Lawyer - Rising Star in Labor andEmployment law, and he currentlyserves as the Director of Law for theCity of North Canton. Nilges is a cumlaude graduate of The University ofToledo College of Law.

Habitat for Humanity of GreaterStark and Carroll Counties has beenawarded one of twelve 2010 RegionalENERGY STAR Awards for Excellencein Affordable Housing. Only two otherorganizations in Ohio received thishonor – PK Management, a housingmanagement company, and TriStateHabitat for Humanity in Cincinnati.Presented by the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency and the U.S.Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment, ENERGY STAR’s Awardfor Excellence in Affordable Housing

recognizes organizations committedto providing energy-efficient,affordable housing for lower-incomefamilies.

Peoples Services, Inc. is pleased toannounce that Douglas Sibila,president and CEO, was honored atthe 2010 International Warehouse and Logistics Association (IWLA) convention as the 2010 GovernmentAffairs Person of the Year. This honor is in recognition of efforts thatattained significant legislative actionand political awareness among theassociation’s members. This honor wasshared among four other recipients.

Stark State College of Technologyhas unveiled a new website, designedand developed by WRL Advertising.The site is more user friendly for students and perspective students.The new site may be seen atwww.starkstate.edu.

Michele Randolph, owner of GoldForce Administrative Support,has qualified for worldwide VirtualAssistant Certification fromVAcertified.com. The certification program offers a carefully calibratedand unbiased assessment of a VA’sskills, education, professional experi-ence, and industry contributions togain business owners’ confidence inthe skills of certified VAs. As a VirtualAssistant, Randolph works from herown office providing professional support, services and skills to herclients via phone, fax, and internet-based technology.

The Employment Source is pleasedto announce that they are a first timerecipient of an ADDY Award for the “A Season of Success” video thathighlights the success of their 2009Summer Youth Program.“A Season of Success” can be viewed on TheEmployment Source website atwww.eswork.com. Locally, this competition is sponsored by theCanton Advertising Federation, and is the first of a three-tiered nationalcompetition conducted annually bythe American Advertising Federation(AAF). StoneKap Productions producedthis summer youth video. TheEmployment Source is also excited to announce the launch of their

redesigned website atwww.eswork.com.

Mercy Medical Center is proud toannounce the recipients of theClinical Excellence Award, whichinclude Emily Bartlett, R.N., IntensiveCare Unit (I.C.U.), Tim Griffiths, R.N.,Cardiovascular Surgical Care Unit (CV-SCU), Susan Heskett, R.N.,adult/pediatrics, Katie Walker, R.N.,surgical unit and Andrea Ferriell, R.N.,medical unit. These nurses have beenselected for their exceptional clinicalskills, teaching abilities, communica-tion, teamwork and professionalism.

Bruner-Cox LLP is pleased toannounce the following promotions:Catherine B. Berni, CPA, MT, was promoted to tax manager. She hasmore than 15 years tax experience,providing services to large, privatelyheld corporations in the manufactur-ing and retail industries. Anna M.Capaldi, CPA, MT, was promoted totax director. With more than 15 yearsof accounting experience, she focuseson providing tax services to privately-owned businesses in a variety ofindustries, including nonprofit andhealth care. Carla T. Frank, CPA,was promoted to general servicesmanager. She has more than 13 yearsexperience working with clients onnonprofit, health and human servicecompliance, accounting and auditingissues.

415 Group, a Canton-based accounting firm and business and IT consultancy, encourages employeesto participate in Random Act ofKindness (RAK) Days. On RAK Days,staff members can donate their timeto a local organization while still earning their regular salary. In 2009,415 Group associates gave over 2,000hours of their time to a combined 34different organizations in Stark andTuscarawas Counties.

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Motivating employees to think about safety with personalized ID productsAt the June Stark County Safety Council Luncheon, you’ll learn how to take your facility

safety identification to the next level from Pete Bloniarz, Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager for Accuform Signs. Bloniarz has been with Accuform since 2006

and has extensive experience within the industrial safety marketplace.

Stir After Hours at The Quarry Golf ClubToo excited to wait for this month’s Canton Blues Fest? Need some blues to soothe you

through one final week before the two-day music festival? The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is bringing the rhythm and blues out to the greens

at the Quarry Golf Club’s Granite Grille patio. The Stir After Hourson June 10th is the official kick-off party for the Canton Blues Fest.

Crisis Communication – Managing Media Interactions & Your ReputationJune AultCare Fast Break Breakfast

Bruce Hennes, managing partner of Hennes Paynter Communications, will give you thetools you, your firm, agency or client need to defend yourselves against a press onslaught

at the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast on June 11. No fluff – just an inside peek at howreporters – and television, in particular – manipulate the news. Hennes will also provide

valuable tips to create and implement a crisis communications plan.

Twenty under 40! presented by ystark! and The RepositoryPurchase your tickets to attend the eclectic gala and celebrate these 20 incredible leaders

under 40. The event is being held Monday, June 14 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at GervasiVineyard & Italian Bistro. Tickets are $50 per person, and include delicious heavy hors

d’oeuvres, open bar and live entertainment.

Rhythm and blues rock into downtown for Canton Blues FestThe Northeast’s premier free blues fest, Canton Blues Festival has a 2010 lineup that’s sure to

strike a chord with blues fans large and small! The ninth installment of the FREE outdoor sum-mer festival is happening in downtown Canton on Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19, and

will feature headliners Elvin Bishop on Friday, June 18 at 8:30 p.m. and Hot Tuna Electricon Saturday, June 19 at 8:30 p.m., along with music ALL DAY from noon to 10:30 p.m.!

Chamber Membership Golf Outing at Tam O’Shanter Golf CourseTime is running out to get your foursome in for the Chamber’s annual Membership Golf

Outing! Come out for a great day of friendly competition and networking at the “Best Public Golf Course in Stark County” since 2007. The 2010 Membership Golf Outing

package includes 18 exciting holes, cart included, along with a continental breakfast,grab-and-go lunch and a great dinner catered by Old Carolina Barbecue – all for $110 per

person. Registration is limited to 144 players so sign your foursome up now!

Celebrate our Nation with Zing in the CityCome downtown on Wednesday, June 30, for some red, white and blue music

under the twilight’s last gleaming at Zing in the City! This FREE spectacular summer symphony performance is sure to have you waving your flag!

Thursday, June 105:30 – 7:30 p.m.The Quarry Golf Club5650 Quarry Lake DriveCanton, Ohio 44730Cost: $5RSVP by June 8

Monday, June 146:30 – 9:30 p.m.Gervasi Vineyard and Italian Bistro1700 55th Street NECanton, Ohio 44721Cost: $50RSVP by June 10

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IN ORDER TO BETTER ACCOMMODATE GUESTS AT CHAMBER EVENTS, WE ASK THAT THEY BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR EACHEVENT IN ADVANCE. THIS WILL ENSURE THAT WE HAVE ACCURATE COUNTS FOR FOOD SERVICE AND SEATING.

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE ATWWW.CANTONCHAMBER.ORG

OR CALL (330) 458-2085 June

10Thursday, June 1011:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St.Canton 44708Cost: $16Reservations are requiredRSVP by June 7

Friday, June 117 a.m. registration7:30 a.m. programCourtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.North Canton, OHCost: $18 members; $21members less than 48 hours inadvance; $25 non-membersRSVP by June 9

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Wednesday, June 239 a.m. Registration; 10 a.m. Shotgun StartTam O’Shanter Golf Course5055 Hills & Dales Rd. NWCanton 44708Cost: $110 per person includesgreens fees, lunch and dinnerRSVP online atCantonChamber.org

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23Wednesday, June 305 – 7 p.m. pre-event festivities8 p.m. Symphony performance10 p.m. FireworksKresge Green SpaceDowntown CantonCost: Free!

Fri., June 18 & Sat., June 19Music from Noon – 10:30 p.m.Headliners at 8:30 p.m. Kresge Green SpaceDowntown CantonCost: Free! But V.I.P. Passes are available19

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