The breezy easy blues are blowingback into Canton this June for the10th anniversary edition of

Canton Blues Fest. One of theNortheast’s finest free blues

experiences is back with a 2011lineup sure to strike a chord with

blues fans large and small! This FREE outdoor summer festival brings the best of the

blues home to downtown Canton, with music allday from noon to 10:30 p.m. on June 10 and 11.

The Canton Development Partnership’s (a department of theCanton Regional Chamber) tenth annual festival will featureheadliners Michael Burks on Friday, June 10, at 8:30 p.m. andRonnie Baker Brooks on Saturday, June 11, at 8:30 p.m.

Guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Michael “Iron Man” Burks standstall as a major contemporary blues figure. With a nicknameearned by his hours-long, intensely physical performances,fearsome guitar attack, tough, smoky vocals and the thousands

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STIR After Hours 5

Business Excellence Awards 5

Hot Business on the Burner! 7

New Hires & Promotions 9

HOFEF Queen Pageant 12

HOFEF Chairmen 13-14

AultCare Fast Break Breakfast 15

Leadership Signature Program 16

Leadership Government Academy 17

Young Entrepreneur Spotlight 18

ystark! Executive Committee 19

Safety Council Luncheon 20

Ohio Safety Expo 21

Downtown Event Calendar 21

Safety Council CEO Breakfast 23

New Members 24

BizBitz 25

March Calendar 27

Boogie woogie your waydowntown to Canton Blues Fest

A message to our membersfrom the President & CEO

M a r c h 2 0 1 1 i s s u e • v o l . X L I I I n o . 3

This yearmarksimportantmile-stones inour recenthistory.Ten yearsago, we

moved to our new locationinside the Millennium Centre indowntown Canton. I began mytenure as the president and CEOof the Chamber, and Steve Katzbegan his as senior vice presi-dent. Other staff ascensionsoccurred as well, with JohnKiste formally becoming theexecutive director of theCanton/Stark CountyConvention & Visitors’ Bureauand Joanne Murray leading the

Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival. Over thepast 10 years and under theleadership of director FranWells, Leadership Stark Countyhas grown from one exceptionalSignature Program to add threeadditional programs targeted atdifferent interest groups.

Ten years ago, the CantonDevelopment Partnership wasfounded, and we began ourconcerted efforts to revitalizedowntown Canton. Along this10-year path, Mike Gill hastaken over the reins of the CDP,and as a result, we have seengrowth in center city businessand infrastructure. The need tocultivate a sharp, engaged,young professional workforce

was the catalyst for the creationof the ystark! initiative, led byAimee Belden. Over the courseof five years, it has flourished,growing to 1,300 YP membersactively engrossed in our com-munity. Our efforts for educa-tional partnerships and govern-ment collaboration have beenstrengthened by the activity ofDavid Kaminski in advocatingefficiencies for the operation ofgoverning bodies at the local,regional and state levels. TheChamber has grown the StarkCounty Safety Council depart-ment, led by Connie Cerny, tomore than 300 members, and inthe past five years, it has beenranked in the top five of the 88Safety Councils in Ohio.

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Dennis P. Saunier

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March 2011 • Vol. XLIII • No. 3

George W. LemonChairman

Dennis P. SaunierPresident & CEO

Jessica BennettEditor & Director of Marketing

Denise BurtonDirector of Membership & Sales

Advertising Sales/Action(330) 458-2067

Sarah BhatiaGraphic Designer

Action is published monthly for the

members of Canton Regional Chamber

of Commerce. The subscription cost is

$25 per year and is included in the price

of membership.

Reader questions and comments are

welcome and encouraged. Contents

may be reprinted with credit. Address

all inquiries to: Editor, Action, Canton

Regional Chamber of Commerce, 222

Market Ave. N., Canton, OH 44702, or call

(330) 456-7253, or fax (330) 489-6005.

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Chamber membership, our bread and butter, has grown steadily over the past10 years under the direction of DeniseBurton, with current figures exceeding1,550 members. Though newer to theexecutive management team, JessicaBennett has brought her marketing, PRand online expertise to the position ofmarketing director, and has overseen ordeveloped four new websites on behalf of the organization. Longtime financedirector Kathy Irwin has guided ourorganizations in financial matters througheven the most difficult economic times.

In the big scheme of things, 10 years is ashort time. But the milestones along this10-year path are among the crucialbenchmarks that guide us in the work weare doing to fulfill our mission of advanc -ing business and developing community.They direct us in our path forward.

2010 was not a year without challenges,but it was absolutely a year of resurgence:

• We delivered quality programs and events, including a first class business exhibition, the Stark B2B Expo, a fruitful collaboration with The Repository.

• We achieved tangible economic development by way of securing two tenants to Mills Business Park:Medline Industries and Old Dominion Freight Line.

• We launched an industry-leading website and social media communications, with morestrategies under way.

• Through our departments, we enhanced the leadership culture of seasoned and

young professionals alike, generating trusteeship and workforce development.

• We delivered world-class festivals on every scale, with the EnshrinementFestival engaging 700,000 individuals during 18 events over nearly two weeks.

• We encouraged tourism to our region and equipped our tourism partners with tools and resources to market themselves in a down economy.

• We were awarded the OHSAA StateFootball Championships through 2013,maintaining a 20-year tradition.

• We enabled further growth and strength in our center city through strategic partnerships and alliances and a keen focus on the arts.

As we prepare for the coming year, Iturn to our professional executivemanagement staff, a tremendouscorps of volunteers, and our sevendepartments for their strategic recommendations on how tocontinue to achieve our simple but considerable objective. In 2011,our 97th year, our vision will continueto lead us toward business and economic growth and developingand enhancing the quality of life forthe Canton/Stark County community.

Sincerely,

Dennis P. SaunierPresident & CEO

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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 - George W. LemonRetired President, Technical Products Group

Sr. Vice Chairman - Rick L. HainesAultCare

Vice Chairman - Karen BrennemanHall, Kistler & Company LLP

Vice Chairman - Philip D. FracassaThe Timken Company

Vice Chairman - Kevin KampmanThe Repository

Treasurer - D. William AllenPro Football Hall of Fame

Immediate Past ChairmanThomas E. Cecconi

Mercy Medical Center

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 S

Michael S. ArmbresterMarathon Petroleum Co. LLC

Brian BeldenThe Belden Brick Company

Timothy M. Burke, Jr.FirstMerit

William R. CookChase 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 HeinMorris Office Environments

Terrance L. JonesMulti-Development

Services of Stark County

Geoff KarcherThe Karcher Group

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.

Randolph L. SnowBlack, McCuskey,

Souers & Arbaugh LPA

Alice C. StephensThe Employment Source

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

David M. WheelerAEP Ohio

Mike WilliamsStark Metropolitan Housing Authority

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.

of miles logged behind the wheel ofhis touring van, Burks is a modernblues hero. Nobody in today’s bluesworld successfully bridges searing elec-tric guitar blues with unbridled rockand roll energy like Burks. For moreinformation, visit MichaelBurks.com.

Chicago guitar-hero Ronnie BakerBrooks puts his own special twist on blues-rock, a twist that involvesenlivening the genre with deep soul,modern hip-hop vocals and funkrhythms. He draws on the choppy, hip-shaking rhythms of funk, the emotionaltruth of soul and the forcefulness ofrock to bring a distinctive dimension to his groundbreaking sound.For more information, visitRonnieBakerBrooks.com.

As many as fifteen thousand peoplewill enjoy two days of smooth groovesand ten incredible entertainers atCanton Blues Fest. The festival is free toall, but if you’re looking for the bestseat in the house, look no further! VIP

passes are available again this year atCantonBluesFest.com.You’ll get thebest views of the stage from your VIPseats all day and enjoy free food andbeer in the evening.

Visit CantonBluesFest.com for a full listof festival performers, including specialguest stars Tinsley Ellis and TheRusty Wright Band!

The Canton Development Partnership’s2011 Canton Blues Fest is made possi-ble in part by Cormony Developmentand Standard Plumbing and HeatingCo. and sponsors (as of this printing)including Schauer Group, Inc., Philand Nancy Sonner, Quonset Hut, J&JRefuse, The Repository, The KarcherGroup, Mix 94.1 and News-Talk 1480WHBC AM and the Downtown CantonSpecial Improvement District.

Below left: Michael BurksBelow right: Ronnie Baker Brooks

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Photo © Paul Natkin Photo © Suzanne Foschino

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Start your St. Patty’s Day celebrationoff right at the Stir After Hours at theBarrette Center at Walsh Universityon Mar. 17. Get your green on andhead for one of the area’s premier conference and event centers for a little luck of the Irish. Enjoy deliciousappetizers and cocktails – and don’tforget to enter for a chance to winyour very own pot o’ gold. We’ll havea variety of fantastic door prizes available, including your chance to winan article about your business in anupcoming issue of Action Newsletter!

We’re going to have tabletopexhibitors onsite so you can check outgreat products and services from yourlocal business colleagues. Interested ina table to promote your business?

Contact Terri Fullmer at terrif@canton-chamber.org and (330) 458-2077.Tabletops are $25 each.

The Barrette Center at WalshUniversity is the ideal location foryour next meeting, seminar, confer-ence or special event. Located in theheart of the campus, the BarretteCenter has what you’re looking for. Abeautiful two-tiered glass atrium thatoverlooks Walsh’s campus welcomesyour guests and our conference roomis a state of the art facility designed toaccommodate all your needs.

Founded by the Brothers of ChristianInstruction in 1960, Walsh Universityis a coeducational Catholic universitywith 3,000 students from 15 states and

24 countries. Walsh offers 55 academicmajors, seven graduate programs andaccelerated degrees for workingadults. Its 136-acre tree-lined campusencompasses 24 buildings. Walsh alsohas satellite campuses in Akron,Medina, Canfield, and an internationalcampus just outside of Rome, Italy.Walsh offers outstanding academicprograms and facilities, award-winningathletics, and unique programs inareas such as bioinformatics andmuseum studies.

RSVP online at CantonChamber.org.

*For convenient parking, enter WalshUniversity’s campus from Market Ave.

Thursday, Mar. 175:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Stir After Hours NetworkingWalsh University – The Barrette Center2020 East Maple Street,North CantonCost: $5RSVP by Mar. 15

STIR up the LUCK of the IRISH at a specialSt. Patty’s Day STIR AFTER HOURS

Stark County’s premier business awardnominations are in, and the winners of2011’s Business Excellence Awards willbe announced in an upcoming issue ofACTION! Winners of the BusinessExcellence Awards will be honored onMay 3 at a distinguished ceremony andgala dinner at The University Center atKent State University at Stark.

Tickets for this event will sell out fast –make sure you reserve your seat TODAYand find out which business will benamed Outstanding Business of the Year.

Our sponsors (to date) include Bruner-Cox LLP, Day Ketterer, Attorneys atLaw, The Repository and Stark StateCollege.

RSVP ONLINE NOW AT CANTONCHAMBER.ORG

OR CALL (330) 458-2085.

Tuesday, May 35:30 p.m. cocktail reception6:30 p.m. dinner & awards ceremonyThe University Center at Kent State University at Stark6000 Frank Ave. NW, North CantonCost: $48RSVP by Apr. 26

Business Excellence Awards winners honored May 3

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The Canton Regional Chamber hasannounced several new hires and promotions for its organization anddepartments. Rebekah Olsen has joinedthe Chamber as graphics manager andJessica Bennett has been promoted todirector of marketing; Corleon “CJ”Taylor Assent has joined the CantonDevelopment Partnership as eventmanager and Kelly Blandford Bah hasbeen promoted to assistant director;Rosie Kurtz has been promoted tomarketing and events liaison for ystark!

Rebekah Olsenhas joined theChamber asgraphics manager,where shedesigns and delivers on almostevery creativedesign project forthe Chamber andits various depart-

ments. You can see her work at any ofthe Downtown Events, First Friday, and

the upcoming Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival. She brings a freshperspective and professional image tothe Chamber’s materials and promo-tions. A Chicagoland native, Olsenmoved to Canton in 2008. Prior to hercareer as a graphic designer, she was amusician with a degree in classical trumpet performance from IndianaUniversity. Upon graduating, she realized her aptitude for the visual arts.She now has over eight years of experi-ence in visual design across a variety ofplatforms, including video production,interactive flash design, and print design.

Jessica Bennettwas most recentlythe PR & market-ing manager forthe Chamber. Inher new role asdirector of market-ing, she overseesall communica-tions on behalf ofthe Chamber,

including promotion and publicity formore than 50 events. She also serves asthe chief marketing resource for theChamber’s seven departments, managespublic relations activities and writes two publications: Action Newsletter andDowntown Developments. Bennett is an honors program graduate of WalshUniversity and has two bachelor’sdegrees in English and in corporatecommunications. Prior to joining theChamber, Bennett worked at InnisMaggiore, the nation’s leading advertis-ing agency in the practice of positioning,as an account executive and direct mar-keting manager. She is the arts editor forBuzzbin Magazine, a monthly alternativepress serving Northeast Ohio, and theexecutive director for Indigo Ink Press,a nonprofit publishing house in Canton.She is the past president of CantonAdvertising Federation, an advisor to theystark! executive committee, a memberof the ArtsinStark special initiatives committee, marketing chair and boardtrustee for the Canton Symphony

Chamber announces new hires and promotions

Rebekah Olsen

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Orchestra and winner of the ‘ThriveUnder 35’ marketing award.

Corleon “CJ”Taylor Assentjoined the CantonDevelopmentPartnership asevent manager inJanuary of 2011.As Event Manager,she is responsiblefor all manage-ment aspects ofthe downtown

events, including Taste of Canton, CantonBlues Festival, Zing in the City, VintageCanton, Light up Downtown, and theCanton Farmers Market. Born inOklahoma City, OK, Assent spent most ofher youth in Washington, D.C. A graduateof the University of Florida’s WarringtonCollege of Business, Assent worked inretail merchandise planning for Macy’sand HSN for over five years and won sev-eral awards, including #1 Rank in GrossMargin for all Macy’s stores, OutstandingGlobal Productivity Performance for theYear (HSN), and Inventory Manager ofthe Year Award (HSN). Assent and herhusband, Dr. Brian Assent, MD, who is aresident OB/GYN at Aultman Hospital,moved to Canton in the summer of2010. She is a member of the JuniorLeague of Stark County and served as avolunteer at the American Red CrossStark County Chapter.

Kelly BlandfordBah joined theCantonDevelopmentPartnership in2008 as the project managerresponsible formany projectsincluding CantonFirst Friday andthe Canton

Farmers’ Market, where she won the2010 Most Innovative Special Grantaward from ArtsinStark for inclusion ofarts programming. She was promoted toassistant director in 2010. Her responsi-bilities include managing the activitiesand projects of Canton Tomorrow Inc.,Downtown Canton Land Bank and theDowntown Canton Special ImprovementDistrict. Born in Canton, Bah earned herbachelor’s degree in sociology at TheOhio State University and shortly there-after moved San Francisco, launching hercareer at CEVA Logistics (formerly EagleGlobal Logistics) while volunteering hertime with community outreach organi-zations. Interested in pursuing a career inthe nonprofit world, she turned to theUnited States Peace Corps, where sheworked as a small business and agricul-tural specialist in the Gambia, WestAfrica. During her two years of service,she split her time between rural commu-nity projects and business initiatives andevents at the Gambian Chamber ofCommerce and Industry. She is a

graduate of the 22nd class of LeadershipStark County where she is also on theCultural Diversity Committee. She andher husband Modou and their daughterAhmie live in Canton.

In addition toher role as admin-istrative specialistfor the CantonStark CountyConvention &Visitors’ Bureau,Rosie Kurtz hasjoined ystark! asmarketing andevents liaison. Inher new role, she

will oversee event planning and market-ing for Stark County’s young professionalgroup. Kurtz joined the Chamber in 2008after attending Stark State College, andworking for one of the region’s toptourism attractions, The Amish DoorVillage. She has lived in southern StarkCounty all of her life and appreciates themany opportunities that living andworking in Stark County has provided.Kurtz is an active member in the ystark!Dodgeball league, serves on the Best ofStark County Awards committee, theOHSAA Football Championship committee and the has worked at manyChamber events including Canton Blues Fest, Vintage Canton and Light UpDowntown. Outside the office, sheenjoys traveling, the arts, spending time with family and reading.

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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

CJ Taylor Assent

Kelly Blandford Bah

Rosie Kurtz

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Deadline nearing for HOFEF Queen Pageant applications

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Don’t miss the opportunity to com-pete in the prestigious Pro FootballHall of Fame Enshrinement FestivalQueen Pageant! The deadline tosubmit the completed applicationand a $68 fee is Monday, March 14,by 5 p.m.

Applications and tickets for the 2011 Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival QueenPageant are still available at theCanton Regional Chamber ofCommerce, Monday through Fridayfrom 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Queen Pageant will take placeThursday, May 5, beginning at 7 p.m.at Canton Palace Theatre. All seats arereserved at $18 each, and tickets canbe purchased at the EnshrinementFestival Office, Canton AAA andMassillon AAA.

The Enshrinement Festival QueenPageant is not a beauty pageant.While overall appearance is certainlyan important component, contestantsare judged based on personality,poise, beauty, communication skills,academic achievement and service tocommunity. If there is a tie at any pointin the judging process, it will be bro-ken by utilizing the scores for person-ality, poise and beauty – in that order.

Candidates cannot be younger than ahigh school senior and 18 years old byMay 1 or older than 23 years of agebefore Sept. 1, and must reside and,if employed, work within a 30-mileradius of Stark County. The Queen andseven Court members will be selectedto coincide with the number in the2011 Class of Enshrinees, comprised ofRichard Dent, Marshall Faulk, ChrisHanburger, Les Richter, Ed Sabol,Deion Sanders and Shannon Sharpe.

In addition to greeting guests at mostof the 18 events during the nearlytwo-week Enshrinement Festivalscheduled July 28 through Aug. 9, theQueen and Court will volunteer theirtime to civic organizations such asHabitat for Humanity, TurnaroundCommunity Outreach Center, MRDDand many more. Certainly one of themost memorable experiences for theQueen and Court will be their ride onthe float in the Timken Grand Parade.

For the complete schedule of events,ticket information, and the latest news,check the Web sites periodically:www.profootballhofef.com orwww.profootballhof.com.

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Enshrinement Festival names key committee chairs for Steering,General Chairman Alumni and Safety Management committees

The Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival department of theCanton Regional Chamber of Commercehas named chairmen of three keycommittees: Dan Fuline, SteeringCommittee; William Schauer, GeneralChairman Alumni Association; and RonDougherty, Safety ManagementCommittee.

Daniel J. Fuline,CEO and executivedirector ofCommunityServices of StarkCounty, Inc., mostrecently served as2010 generalchairman of theChamber’sEnshrinementFestival commit-

tees. The function of the SteeringCommittee is to assist and facilitate asneeded to successfully accomplish theEnshrinement Festival mission statementand goals. This committee’s approval isrequired for crucial EnshrinementFestival issues, such as annual budget,ticket pricing changes and policy issues.

Fuline previously served on and chairednumerous Enshrinement Festival com-mittees, including Security & Logistics,Communications, Balloon ClassicInvitational and Souvenirs. He receivedhis Bachelor of Arts degree fromYoungstown State University and master’s degree in social work from The Ohio State University. He holds aDiplomate in clinical social work. He washonored in 1991 as Social Worker of the Year, received the Good Samaritan’sAward in 1999, and was the Golden Dove Award recipient in 2001.

He is a past president of Canton RotaryClub and is a Paul Harris Fellow. Heserves on the boards of the Sisters ofCharity and the Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundations. He is also amember of the Prescription AssistanceBoard and on the advisory boards of theSalvation Army and the Advisory SocialWork Board for Malone University. Fulinehas been married to wife Linda for 40years, and together they have two sonsand seven grandchildren.

Schauer was the2006 generalchairman of thePro Football Hall of FameEnshrinementFestival. For thesecond consecu-tive year, he nowoversees a com-mittee comprisedof past general

chairmen, many of whom will offer assis-tance to the Enshrinement Festival in theareas of sponsor recognition, promotingcommunity awareness and support inplanning and producing EnshrinementFestival events.

Corporate Treasurer of Schauer Group,Inc. he is a Chartered Property & CasualtyUnderwriter as well as Chartered LifeUnderwriter. He is past president of theArthritis Foundation of Canton and hasserved as a member of Canton PalaceTheatre Association board and CulturalCenter for the Arts budget and marketing committees. In addition, hehas participated in fundraising for theDowntown Canton YMCA, Malone andWalsh Universities, United Arts,United Way, and Ohio Foundation ofIndependent Colleges. He and his wifeBobbi have three sons.

Dougherty, of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths& Dougherty law firm, is serving his 16th term as chairman of the SafetyManagement committee. He also servesas chairman of the Joint CoordinatingCommittee that serves as liaisonbetween the Enshrinement Festivaldepartment of the Chamber and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

A Canton native,Dougherty gradu-ated from CantonLincoln High andwas honored in2000 as aDistinguishedAlumnus. Hegraduated fromDartmouthCollege and theUniversity of

Virginia Law School, and served in theU.S. Air Force from 1954-1957 as a lieu-tenant and captain. He is the only StarkCounty lawyer to hold the office of presi-dent of the Ohio State Bar Foundation,and he served as chairman of the StarkCounty Public Defender Commission for26 years and as Canton Assistant CitySolicitor. Active in and chairman of various Enshrinement Festival activitiessince its beginning in 1963, Doughertywas the founder of the EnshrinementFestival General Chairman AlumniAssociation as well as its IndividualAward of Merit recipient in 2009 and the2002 Award of Merit recipient fromCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce.Additionally, he was The WildernessCenter 2004 honoree and is the immedi-ate past chairman of the board of thePro Football Hall of Fame. He and hiswife, the former Carole Stover, have onedaughter, one son and three grandsons.

Daniel J. Fuline

William Schauer Ron Dougherty

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HOFEF Enshrinement Festival names auxiliary chairman forCommunications, Special Services and Security & Logistics committeesThe Pro Football Hall of FameEnshrinement Festival department of theCanton Regional Chamber has namedthe following auxiliary committee chairs,all of whom are in their second year of committee leadership: Alex Hoce,Communications; Diana Morse, SpecialServices; and Doug Froelich, Security &Logistics.

Hoce, a career fire-fighter/paramediccurrently with thePlain TownshipFire Departmentand president oftheir Union Local2967, also workspart-time forCanton Townshipand JacksonTownship Fire

Departments. He has fond memories ofparticipating in Enshrinement Festivalactivities since he was a child, includingselling pop, working the trash patrol andassisting with first aid efforts at the RibsBurnoff. A graduate of Central CatholicHigh School, he attended the Universityof Toledo and obtained a bachelor’sdegree in emergency management fromUniversity of Richmond, Va. He is a mem-ber of the International Association ofFirefighters and formerly a member ofSt. Paul’s UMC mission team and CantonCivic Opera volunteer.

Hoce will be assisted by committee vicechairman Gary Lyon.

The Communications committeeassumes responsibility for communica-tions equipment utilized at allEnshrinement Festival events. Membersare responsible for distributing equip-ment, charging radios and telephones,monitoring EMS activities and serving as a clearinghouse for inquiries fromguests, patrons and media.

Morse, fraud manager for GE Capital,serves as co-leader of GE Women’sNetwork. She graduated from GarfieldHigh School and The University of Akron.She and her husband Ricky have twoadult children and two grandchildren.

Assisting Morse with committee duties isvice chairman Dan Paumier.

The SpecialServicesCommittee assistsmany of the eventcommittees withvaried duties,including mediaand sponsor hospitality,registration at theBalloon ClassicInvitational media

flight, transportation for the Drum CorpsCompetition and hosting the TimkenGrand Parade float judges.

Froelich, a teacherat Green HighSchool, heads thecommittee thatcoordinates secu-rity and logisticsfor severalEnshrinementFestival events,including theFashion ShowLuncheon,

Enshrinees Dinner and EnshrineesGameDay Roundtable. This is his 13thyear as a member of the committee, andhe has also served as chairman of theBalloon Classic Invitational Committeeand was an eight-year member of theHall of Fame’s Hospitality Committee.

A graduate of North Canton HooverHigh School, he earned a bachelor’sdegree from Kent State University and amaster’s degree from Ashland University.

Serving as vice chairman of the Security& Logistics committee is DennisManzella.

The Security & Logistics committeeissues security passes for all personnelservicing the events, oversees the deliv-ery, distribution and security of food,beverage, flowers, favors, programs andother items necessary to the success ofthe three indoor events, and monitorsmovement of people from the perimeterrooms into the main auditorium for theprogram portion of each of the threeevents. The committee also providessecurity support for the Queen Pageant,Drum Corps Competition, CommunityParade, Ribs Burnoff, Concert &

Fireworks, 2-Mile and 5-Mile Races andTimken Grand Parade committees.

In 2011, the Pro Football Hall of Fameand Enshrinement Festival will markthe 48th anniversary of honoring thelegends of professional football, whichincludes conducting a world-renownedfestival celebrating the annual enshrine-ment of football players, coaches andcontributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The collaborative efforts of thisleadership team, combined with the professional staffs at the Chamber ofCommerce and the Pro Football Hall ofFame, and the dedicated team of morethan 4,200 volunteers, will ensure thesuccess of 18 diverse events over nearlytwo weeks from July 28 to Aug. 9, 2011.The Enshrinement Festival activities,attended by nearly 700,000 people, areexpected to produce an economicimpact of over $30 million for theCanton/Stark County area and $55 million for the State of Ohio. In addition,millions will experience aspects of theEnshrinement Festival as events aretelevised and covered by other media.

The central focus and highlight of thisyear’s Enshrinement Festival will be theAug. 6 induction ceremony for the 2011Class of Enshrinees, comprised of defensive end Richard Dent, runningback Marshall Faulk, linebacker ChrisHanburger, linebacker Les Richter,contributor Ed Sabol, cornerback Deion Sanders, and tight end Shannon Sharpe.

For the complete schedule of events,ticket information, and latest news,check the Web sites periodically:www.profootballhofef.com or www.profootballhof.com

Alex Hoce

Doug Froelich

Diana Morse

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Join us on Friday, Mar. 11, for a mile-stone event of breakfast proportions!We’re celebrating our 100th AultCareFast Break Breakfast with a specialnetworking session. There’s no betteropportunity for local business profes-sionals to meet, exchange ideas andcontacts, and have a delectable breakfast than Fast Break!

Here’s a sneak peek of what wehave planned:• Pointers for polishing your

30-second commercials• Table networking & commercial

competition (winners will receivefabulous door prizes!)

• Tips on getting the most out of the networking at Fast Break

• A look back at our Top 10 all time favorite commercials!

Enjoy this month’s Fast Break withextraordinary sales tips, networkingopportunities and more than a fewsurprises for our guests. We’re offer-ing a special rate this month - $18for all attendees, members and non-members alike! Head home with tonsof great leads and a few new friends!

And for all of you regulars, don’tworry! Bring a door prize valued at$15 or more and you’ll receive 30 seconds at the microphone topromote your business!

Friday, Mar. 117 a.m. registration7:30 a.m. programCourtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.North Canton, OH

Cost: $18 for ALL guests!RSVP by Mar. 9

SEASON PASSES STILL ON SALE!VISIT CANTONCHAMBER.ORGTO PURCHASE AT AN EXCELLENT VALUE!

100 breakfasts together and counting!MARCH 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.

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Open your eyes to a broader vision of StarkCounty and new leadership perspectives!

Let Leadership Stark County’s ten-month Signature Programintroduce you to the professional, cultural, economic, geo-graphic and ethnic diversity of your community. Now in its24th year, Leadership Stark County offers an experience that isinvaluable on both a professional and personal level. We arenow accepting applications for its 25th class, which will beginin September 2011.

Who should apply?According to Fran Wells, director, the program is seeking community-minded individuals who:• Possess high standards of personal integrity• Show evidence of, or potential for, achievement in

community service• Are interested in seeking volunteer leadership

roles in the community• Are able to attend all programs (approximately 12 hrs. /mo.)• Live or work in Stark County

Consider the testimonials of recent graduates of LSC:

The experiences provided through the Leadership SignatureProgram were eye opening. The struggles of the less fortunate, thelevel of poverty, entrepreneurs’ risk-taking and vision, the vision of Stark State, Kent State Stark and the Akron Canton Airport, thelevel of support at the Goodwill Campus, the challenges of theschool systems, the plight of those young people that find them -selves in the Juvenile Center on Faircrest... the list goes on. I am

humbled by my classmates, in awe of the many people giving time for theircommunities and appreciative of theopportunity to learn and participatewith this class.

Bart Fredrick, technical servicemanager, Marathon Petroleum

I enjoyed the fact that we were exposedon a deeper level to some of the opportu -nities and challenges our communityfaces. It was easy to glance through thenewspaper and read of some of the happenings in the area, form an opinionbased on my own frame of reference, thengo on with my life. With the activities ofthe past year the class was exposed to thepeople who are living through these challenges themselves… as a result of the diversity of the class there were dis -

cussions, which allowed us to see issues through many differentsets of eyes. Through this process you realize you don’t want tojust go on with your life – you want to become involved.

Josh Harris, owner, In The Round Design Group

LEADERSHIP STARK COUNTY SIGNATUREPROGRAM accepting applications now!

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How to ApplyIf you or an employee orcolleague are interested inlearning more about theSignature Program, pleaseattend the informationalbreakfast on Friday, April 1,from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. atthe Canton RegionalChamber of Commerce.Make your reservation forthis free event atLeadershipStarkCounty.orgor call (330) 458-2095.

Josh Harris

Bart Fredrick

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Leadership Stark County is pleased to announce the members of the 2011Government Leadership Academy. The class members include elected publicofficials, people who have filed a petition to run for office, and community-minded citizens.

Katherine Baylock, director, W.A.T.O.E.S. Out Reach ProgramsThomas Bernabei, Stark County CommissionerCynthia Billings, Hartville Village Council Milan Chovan, owner, Proforma Cross Media MarketingAnthony Flex, assistant prosecutor, City of Canton Law DepartmentRaeann Guiley, vice president, Salco Machine, IncDonald Guisinger, interactive brand manager, WHBC NextMediaJoshua Harris, owner, In The Round Design GroupMichael Lynch, Nimishillen Township Trustee Jean Madden, magistrate/bailiff, Alliance Municipal CourtSarah McIntosh, VP, government banking, Huntington BankJames Molnar, community volunteerAndrew Oser, self employed, property managementLoretta Richardson, owner, Touch of Faith Alterations & MoreIda Ross-Freeman, founder, Stark County UMADAOPMark Shaffer, director, technical support, Time Warner CableMary Strukel, retired, University of AkronJane Timken, vice chairman, Stark County Republican Party

Government Leadership Academyclass members announced

Anthony Flex andCynthia Billings shareleadership strengthsinsights.

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Editor’s note: In keeping with ystark!’smission – to attract, retain and ENGAGEtalented young people in Stark County –ACTION will feature monthly snapshots of outstanding young entrepreneursthroughout 2011.

Name: Chris Paxos

Age: 32

Company Name: A Quality Cleaners

How did you come up with the ideafor your business/product/service?From a young age, I have worked in thecommercial cleaning industry. I movedfrom being the actual cleaner to a salesposition, and then ultimately on tobecoming part of management. Fromthere, I decided to start my own compa-ny, whose philosophy I could believe in.

Which attributes best define you asan entrepreneur? I view myself as anachiever. When I have an idea, I executeit. I have the vision and passion that ittakes to be an entrepreneur. I believethat my focus and work ethic are mystrongest attributes.

Why have you chosen Canton as yourhome base? I began my company at ayoung age with not a lot of revenue, somy only option was my hometown of

Canton. Now that we are establishedand have a great team developed here,we are keeping our headquarters inCanton.

How have the amenities of StarkCounty contributed to your success?Stark County has a great talent pull, andis full of good workers. Stark County is agreat place to build a foundation for mybusiness, and get our legs wet. The sizeof our community has enabled us tomanage our clients more efficiently.

Why is having a strong YP communi-ty important for your business?It is important because it is like the“changing of the guard.”Young professionals are our future CEOs andbusiness leaders. It’s crucial to makeconnections with fellow YPs from abusiness and a personal standpoint. It isall about the networking aspect, andbeing around likeminded individuals.

What are your thoughts on ystark!?ystark! hosts great organized functions.They have educational speakers andmeet & greets. It is a great way toconnect with your peers, meet newpeople and have a good time doing it!

What advice would you give to YPswho share your entrepreneurialstreak but are just getting started? It is extremely important to find a mentor and be selective on who youchoose. Constantly educate yourself inwhat you are doing. Just do it, too manypeople talk about taking action and donot do it. Work hard for your dreamsand never ever give up. Always stayfocused, always stay active.

What’s next for you? Expanding inmore cities and states, but keeping ourcorporate headquarters here in myhometown!

Young Entrepreneur Snapshot

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The 2011 ystark! Executive Committee is off and running with great programs and professional development endeavorsfor Stark County YPs. Get a glimpse of this year’s executivecommittee, an IMPRESSIVE group of young movers and shakers lead by ystark! director Aimee Belden. Visit eachleader’s profile at ystark.org to find out more about theirefforts for engaging young professionals. Their volunteer leadership is helping to make Stark County a great placefor YPs to live, work and play!

2011 ChairMaureen AterThe Repository & About Magazinewww.ystark.org/profile/MaureenAter

2011 Vice-ChairChris SeeleyPremier Bank & Trustwww.ystark.org/profile/ChristopherMSeeley

Advisory Board ChairJoseph SchauerSchauer Groupwww.ystark.org/profile/JosephDSchauer

Alliance YP ChairMatthew HuntKrugliak, Wilkins, Griffith & Doughertywww.ystark.org/profile/MatthewRHunt

Ambassador Committee Co-ChairBrittany FehlmanAultman College of Nursing and Health Scienceswww.ystark.org/profile/BrittanyFehlman

Ambassador Committee Co-ChairKathryn SiegfriedSiegfried Enterprises, Incwww.ystark.org/profile/KathrynSiegfried

Business Outreach Committee ChairEric DublikarAultman Hospitalwww.ystark.org/profile/EricDublikar

Education Committee ChairKatie Cerrone ArnoldUniversity of Akronwww.ystark.org/profile/KatieCerroneArnold

Events Committee ChairKate CarlsonWalsh Universitywww.ystark.org/profile/KateCarlson

Marketing Committee ChairRyan HollingsworthAkron-Canton Airportwww.ystark.org/profile/RyanHollingsworth

PerplexCity ChairEmily MenyesAultman Hospitalwww.ystark.org/profile/EmilyMenyes

Professional Development ChairDan LeahyDieboldwww.ystark.org/profile/DanLeahy

Recreation ChairEric BeldenPathway Caring for Childrenwww.ystark.org/profile/EricBelden

Special Initiatives ChairRobert MurphyBlack, McCuskey, Souers & Arbaugh, LPAwww.ystark.org/profile/RobertMurphy

Twenty under 40! ChairSteve MaddoxRice’s Nurserywww.ystark.org/profile/SteveMaddox

At-Large:

Monique Cox-MooreStark County Board of Elections

Joseph Daleiden415 Groupwww.ystark.org/profile/JosephDaleiden

For more information on ystark! or to join this group of YPs engaged in Stark County, visit ystark.org. Membershipis free and easy – so be sure to connect with the executivecommittee online by building your own online profile!

ystark! Leadership leading the charge for YPs in 2011

Madeline Martin,clinical supervisorfor the GleneighCenter of Niles,will expose thedangers of energydrinks of all kindsat the StarkCounty SafetyCouncil Luncheonon Mar. 10. Learn

what these widely popular drinks meanto your workplace and the risks associat-ed with employee health at work and at home.

Martin has been working in the field of chemical dependency for more that20 years. In addition to her work atGlenbeigh, Martin facilitates educational

and support groups for St. Elizabeth & St. Joseph Surgical Weight Loss Center.She also works for Pathways of OhioCounseling Services in private practicewith a focus on eating disorders. Martinreceived a bachelor’s degree in socialwork from Youngstown State University(YSU) in 1993 and a master’s degree insocial work from YSU in 2006. She is both a Licensed Independent ChemicalDependency Counselor and a LicensedIndependent Social Worker. She assistedin opening Glenbeigh’s newest outpa-tient center here in Canton, which treatsstill-suffering alcoholics, addicts, andtheir families.

Thursday, Mar. 1011:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom

3218 Parkway St. NWCanton, OH 44708Cost: $16RSVP by Mar. 7

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Energy Drinks + Your Employees = Increase in Root CauseMARCH STARK COUNTY SAFETY COUNCIL

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The 2011 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo (OSC11) is your ticket to Ohio’s safety-conscious business community. More than 6,000employers and employees representing 36 Ohio industries will attend this event to shop for services, industrial supplies, safetyequipment and gear. As a product or service provider, you will connect with Ohio’s business representatives to market your products and services.

The Ohio Safety Congress & Expo enters its 81st year of bringing Ohio buyers to a single location for their industrial supplies andworkplace safety and health needs. You will:

• Identify new sales opportunities;

• Expand your prospect base;

• Strengthen existing customer relationships;

• Establish your business as an industry leader;

• Build visibility in the occupational safety and health market

The OSC11 will be held on Wednesday, Mar. 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday, Mar. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Products and services at the Expo Marketplace include: consultation, ergonomic, fall protection, health and medical services,industrial hygiene, managed care organizations, occupational safety and health consulting, personal protection, production safety, rehabilitation, safety equipment and service, third-party administrator and training.

For more information about attending the OSC11, or to become a vendor, visitwww.ohiobwc.com/employer/programs/safety/SafetyCongress.asp.

Ohio Safety Congress & Expo 2011

The 2011 StarkCounty SafetyCouncil CEOAnnual Breakfaston Tuesday, Mar.15, will feature abriefing on safetytoday andemployee engage-ment for leaderswho care fromKent McElhattan,

chairman of the board of directors forthe National Safety Council.

During his presentation, McElhattan willbegin by summarizing the phenomenalsuccess achieved in the USA over thepast century. You’ll discover why you arenow 12 times safer at work than you areat home! He’ll also present trends andconcerns in safety today. Employerstoday need to be just as concernedabout off the job safety as they are onthe job. Whether an injury occurs atwork or at home, the cost of treatmentwill almost certainly be paid by theemployer’s medical insurance.McElhattan will make the case thatemployers consider a ban on cell phoneusage while driving and how theNational Safety Council can help.

Finally, the breakfast will close with achallenge to leaders that, if you want ahighly energized and engaged work-force then you must first care for thewell being of your employees. Personalsafety at work is one tangible compo-nent of their well being that you cancontrol.

McElhattan serves as the Chairman ofthe Board of Directors for the NationalSafety Council, which is its principal governance body and provides over-sight over fiduciary and strategic affairs.He was elected to the Council’s Board ofDirectors in 2007, serving on the financeand audit committees, as well as thestrategic planning committee. He mostrecently served as Chair of the Trustees.McElhattan served as president and CEOof Industrial Scientific from 1985 to 2010.Under his leadership, the company grewto become the market leader in gasdetection for safety purposes with oper-ations in 17 countries. McElhattan was

awarded a doctorate in science, honoriscausa from Clarion University, Clarion,Pa., and a Bachelor of Arts degree fromDavis & Elkins College, Elkins, W.Va. Heserves on the boards of the World AffairsCouncil of Pittsburgh and the BeardCenter of Leadership & Ethics, DuquesneUniversity, Pittsburgh, Pa. Among otheraffiliations, he is a director and pastfinance chair of the Boy Scouts ofAmerica Greater Pittsburgh Council and holds membership in the Societyof Mining Engineers.

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A Safety Challenge to Leaders2011 Stark County Safety Council CEO Annual Breakfast

Join us for this annual CEO Breakfast event! Our special annual event isone that Safety Council member company’s presidents, CEOs or othermembers of senior management are invited to attend in order to meetrequirements of Workers’ Compensation discount plan.

Tuesday, March 157 a.m. registration7:30 – 9 a.m. program and breakfastMeyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St. NWCanton, 44708Cost: $20 includes breakfastRSVP by Mar. 19

WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in January. 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.

Brighten Heights Charter High School(SCHOOLS - PRESCHOOL THRU HIGH SCHOOL)Brian Vannest1100 Cleveland Ave. NWCanton, OH 44702(330) 456-4490

Centre Party Rental (PARTY RENTALS)Mike ReedPO Box 529New Philadelphia, OH 44663(330) 308-5900www.rentaparty.net

DHK NDT Services, LLC(TESTING & INSPECTION)Dave Kieffer1817 20th St. NECanton, OH 44714(330) 452-4409www.dhkndt.com

Harmony Organizational Services(CLEANING & ORGANIZING)Rick Cline7843 Cheryl Lane NWMassillon, OH 44646(330) 949-0033www.harmony3.intuitwebsites.com

Heart Transactions Counseling Service, LLC(CLINICAL COUNSELORS)Rick & Jacqueline Scolaro2026 Fulton Rd. NW #CCanton, OH 44709(330) 451-2060www.hearttransactions.com

Jay Mac Body & Frame, Inc.(TRUCK BODY SHOP & REPAIR)Bruce Hale1801 Ivydale St. SWCanton, OH 44706(330) 456-0592www.youngtrucks.com

Kinsey Heating & Cooling (HEATING & COOLING - RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL)Dave & Cathy Kinsey803 Olds Orchard Dr.Bolivar, OH 44612(330) 874-3204

Lehman Design & Marketing(ADVERTISING - AGENCIESWEB DESIGN)Les Lehman143 Wilbur DriveNorth Canton, OH 44720(330) 498-0213www.leslehman.com

Majestic Bancard(CREDIT CARD SERVICES)Brett Mansdorf11015 Oasis Ave. NEUniontown, OH 44685(800) 545-6810www.majesticbancard.com

Marbec Properties (REAL ESTATE REHABILITATION)Michael & Becki Rukavina1706 Neimans Ave. SEEast Canton, OH 44730(330) 488-3001

Meritech Total Office Solutions(OFFICE SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE)Chris Defazio2939 Inwood Dr. NWMassillon, OH 44646(330) 268-9465www.meritechinc.com

National Shrink Wrap, LLC(PACKAGING SERVICES - SHRINK WRAPPING - PORTABLE - RV & BOATS)John Keating3509 Sherman Church Ave, SWCanton, OH 44706(330) 224-1499www.natshrinkwrap.com

Pheasantview Dairy Goats(HEALTH & WELLNESS)Brian & Kathy Jeffers6988 Center St. NEHartville, OH 44632(330) 412-6499www.pheasantviewgoatsoap.com

Primo's Downtown (RESTAURANTS)Leann Macri216 4th St.Canton, OH 44702(330) 456-2511

Shady Hollow Country Club (COUNTRY CLUBS)Teri Piekarski4865 Wales Ave. NWMassillon, OH 44646(330) 832-1581www.shadyhollowcc.com

Sonoco Phoenix(MANUFACTURERS)Ed Harhager3075 Brookline Rd. NWNorth Canton, OH 44720(330) 244-2304www.sonoco.com

Trinity IT Consulting(COMPUTER & BUSINESS CONSULTANTS)Jeff Gortney2020 Mt. Vernon Blvd. NWCanton, OH 44709(330) 933-3468www.trinityitconsulting.com

Two Girls Goodies(BAKERIES)Julie Safreed & Michele Parker5607 Thunderbird Cir. NWNorth Canton, OH 44720(330) 495-7108www.twogirlsgoodies.webs.com

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Aultman Hospital has appointed AnneGunther, RN, BSN, MSN, to serve as chiefnursing officer. She will lead Aultman’sNursing and Patient Care Divisions and beresponsible for all nurses delivering care topatients. Gunther has been with Aultmansince 1990, serving in several nursing management and executive roles. Mostrecently, she served as vice president of theAultman Heart Center. Gunther, a residentof Dover, earned her diploma nursingdegree from Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science degree innursing from Walsh University, and Masterof Science degree in nursing from TheUniversity of Akron. Additionally, she is aboard-certified nurse executive fromAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center. Formore information, visit Aultman.org.

Mercy Medical Center has been awardedrecertification for its Cardiac andPulmonary Rehabilitation programs bythe American Association of Cardiovascularand Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).Mercy Medical Center is home to the firstnationally certified cardiac and pulmonaryrehab programs in Stark County. The goalof Mercy Pulmonary Rehabilitation is toimprove the quality of life for individualswith chronic lung disease through educa-tion, breathing retraining, emotional sup-port and graded exercise conditioning. Formore information, visit CantonMercy.org.

The law firm of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths& Dougherty Co., L.P.A. is proud toannounce that David J. Lewis has recentlyjoined the firm as shareholder and director.Lewis concentrates his practice in taxationand business law. He received his B.B.A.Degree in accounting from Kent StateUniversity, his Juris Doctorate cum laudefrom Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and is a licensed Certified PublicAccountant in Ohio. He is a member of the American, Ohio and Akron BarAssociations, and is a member of theAmerican Institute of Certified PublicAccountants and the Ohio Society of CPAs.Lewis lectures frequently to lawyers,accountants and professional associationson topical taxation and business develop-ments. In addition, he is an adjunct facultymember of the University of Akron wherehe teaches “Tax Practice and Procedure” toMasters of Taxation candidates and lawstudents. For more information visitkwgd.com.

Stark State College has agreed to purchase14.6 acres on Shuffel Road NW to establishthe Stark State College EmergingTechnologies Airport Campus. The land is

adjacent to the Ohio State HighwayPatrol Post at 4710 Shuffel Road NW.The purchase, subject to approval by theChancellor of the Ohio Board of Regentsand the State Controlling Board, supportspublic-private partnerships promoting col-laborative applied research and develop-ment activities and educational enhance-ment in Stark County. The $200,000 trans-action will pave the way for the site’s firstdevelopment - a world-class Wind EnergyResearch and Development Center. The12,000-square-foot facility, to be built inpartnership with the Stark County PortAuthority/Stark Development Board andThe Timken Company, will be used forindustry research along with educationand training of current and future industrytechnicians. Visit StarkState.edu for moreinformation.

Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh, LPAis pleased to announce that Michelle L.Molinet, CPA has joined the firm as director of finance and administration.Molinet brings 18 years of public account-ing and management experience to BlackMcCuskey. She is responsible for the financial and human resource initiatives forthe firm. Prior to joining Black McCuskey,Molinet most recently held the position ofsenior manager for the public accountingfirm of Bober, Markey, Fedorovich &Company. She was co-chair of the firm’sconstruction services practice group andthe director of Bober, Markey, FedorovichUniversity; a program designed to providein-house professional education opportu-nities. Molinet, a certified public account-ant is a member of the American Instituteof Certified Public Accountants and OhioSociety of Certified Public Accountants.Visit BMSA.com for more details.

North Canton Medical Foundation(NCMF) is pleased to announce the addition of Annette Ciavarella as the new Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer.Ciavarella serves on many communityboards and brings over fifteen years ofexperience and passion in healthcare regu-latory compliance. She received her J.D.from Cleveland-Marshall College of Lawand is currently an LL.M. in Health LawCandidate at Loyola University ChicagoSchool of Law. In addition, the LaboratoryDepartment at North Canton MedicalFoundation’s main campus recentlyreceived a perfect score on their COLA(Commission on Office LaboratoryAccreditation) inspection and was selectedas a recipient of the COLA LaboratoryExcellence Award. COLA is an organizationthat helps keep medical laboratories com-pliant with CLIA (Clinical LaboratoryImprovement Amendments). For furtherinformation, visit our Web site at ncmf.com.

Ameridial is pleased to announce theappointment of Mark Schmidt as presi-dent. Schmidt is responsible for day-to-dayoperations and the profitable growth ofcommercial and healthcare divisions. Hebegan his call center career in 1982 andhas a long history of developing andimproving business processes and prof-itability. Schmidt holds a bachelor’s degreein marketing and business administrationfrom Findlay College, is a certified call cen-ter auditor from Benchmark Portal and ispast president of the Ohio Chapter of theATA. For more information on call centerservices, visit Ameridial.com.

The Corporate University, Kent StateUniversity at Stark is offering The SHRM®Learning System. The program isdesigned to help human resource profes-sionals prepare for the PHR and SPHR certification exams.The content of the cer-tification preparation program will provideinformation to prepare human resourceprofessionals to effectively manage the HRchallenges encountered in today’sdemanding workplace. The program fol-lows the body of knowledge as defined bythe Human Resource Certification Institute(HRCI); the materials provided as part ofthe program cover all sections of the certi-fication exam. Visit YourCorporateU.comfor more information.

Bruner-Cox LLP is pleased to announcethat Steven O. Pittman, CPA, MBA, hasbeen named managing partner of the firm.Pittman succeeds Ronald J. Manse, CPA,who served as managing partner since2003. Manse will continue to serve as a taxpartner within the firm. Pittman joinedBruner-Cox LLP in 1978 and offers morethan 30 years experience in mergers andacquisition services, financial accounting,reporting, tax strategy and planning andstrategic and succession planning. Formore information about Bruner-Cox LLP,visit BrunerCox.com.

Employers Health recently merged withthe Employer Health Care Alliance inCincinnati, which brought the opening of anew office and the addition of two staffmembers in that region. As a result of themerger, Employers Health now has officesin Canton, Columbus and Cincinnati, 16staff and more than 200 member organiza-tions located in 21 states. Additionally,Sharyn Ball has been hired as director,Member Services. She will be responsiblefor account management, vendor relations,customer service and new-member imple-mentation. Darcy Fiocca, formerly direc-tor, Member Services has been promotedto senior director, Member Services,and will lead the account managementstrategy in collaboration with a variety ofvendor partners. Visit ehpco.com for moreinformation.

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First Friday - pARTicipatePut some spring in your step and stop and smell the roses – and the art – as you visit the

downtown Canton Arts District and pARTicipate at the March 4 First Friday! Join in the funby taking a stroll through First Friday and become part of the action! Take a free belly-danc-

ing lesson, have your caricature drawn, learn a magic trick and much more. You’ve visitedthe arts district before, now pARTicipate in it!

Energy Drinks + Your Employees = Increase in Root CauseMarch Stark County Safety Council Luncheon

Madeline Martin, clinical supervisor for the Gleneigh Center of Niles, will expose the dangersof energy drinks of all kinds at the Stark County Safety Council Luncheon on Mar. 10. Learn

what these widely popular drinks mean to your workplace and the risks associated withemployee health at work and at home.

100 breakfasts together and counting! - MARCH AULTCARE FAST BREAK BREAKFASTJoin us on Friday, Mar. 11, for a milestone event of breakfast proportions! We’re celebrating

our 100th AultCare Fast Break Breakfast with a special networking session. There’s no bet-ter opportunity for local business professionals to meet, exchange ideas and contacts, and

have a delectable breakfast than Fast Break!

A Safety Challenge to Leaders2011 Stark County Safety Council CEO Annual Breakfast

The 2011 Stark County Safety Council CEO Annual Breakfast on Tuesday, Mar. 15, will featurea briefing on safety today and employee engagement for leaders who care from Kent

McElhattan, chairman of the board of directors for the National Safety Council.

Stir up the LUCK of the IRISH at a special St. Patty’s Day Stir After HoursStart your St. Patty’s Day celebration off right at the Stir After Hours at the Barrette Center

at Walsh University on Mar. 17. Get your green on and head for one of the area’s premierconference and event centers for a little luck of the Irish. Enjoy delicious appetizers andcocktails – and don’t forget to enter for a chance to win your very own pot o’ gold. We’llhave a variety of fantastic door prizes available, including your chance to win an article

about your business in an upcoming issue of Action Newsletter!

ystark! Congregate & Skate Monthly Meet-UpJoin us on the ice again this year with your whole family! Show off your skills

on skates, enjoy cappuccino and hot cocoa for the kids! Rent skates for $2.Triple salchows not required!

Stark County Entrepreneur ExperienceThe Small Business Development Center, Kent State University at Stark (SBDC) is proud to

announce the 2011 Stark County Entrepreneur Experience, featuring several events to educate and provide networking opportunities for entrepreneurs at all levels.

There are seven great events for entrepreneurs and business leaders in March and April! Learn more about each session at www.cantonsbdc.org.

Ohio Safety Congress & Expo 2011The 2011 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo (OSC11) is your ticket to Ohio’s safety-consciousbusiness community. More than 6,000 employers and employees representing 36 Ohio

industries will attend this event to shop for services, industrial supplies, safety equipmentand gear. As a product or service provider, you will connect with Ohio’s business representa-

tives to market your products and services.

The OSC11 will be held on Wednesday, Mar. 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday,Mar. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m

Friday, Mar. 117 a.m. registration7:30 a.m. programCourtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir., North CantonCost: $18 for ALL guests!RSVP by Mar. 9

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Thursday, Mar. 175:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Walsh University – The BarretteCenter2020 East Maple Street, NorthCantonCost: $5RSVP by Mar. 15

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Thursday, Mar. 1011:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom3218 Parkway St., N.W.Canton, OH 44708Cost: $16RSVP by Mar. 7

Friday, Mar. 187 to 9 p.m.Center Ice Sports Complex8319 Port Jackson Ave. NW, CantonFree!RSVP by Mar. 16

Tuesday, Mar. 227:30 to 9:30 a.m. &Wednesday, Mar. 307:30 to 9:30 a.m.(more events coming in April!)The University Center at Kent State at Stark6000 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton$15 per person (each event)RSVP online atwww.cantonsbdc.org

Wednesday, Mar. 308 a.m. to 4 p.m. &Thursday, Mar. 318 a.m. to 2 p.m.Greater Columbus Convention Center400 North High Street, ColumbusMore details www.ohiobwc.com

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