From the Chamber President

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

August 2018 Volume 10 Issue 4

All of us at the Chamber hope you are enjoying summer and have had the opportunity to take in one or more of our many networking opportunities. Even during the vacation months your Chamber is busy keeping you connected with other members and the community and we hope to see you soon.

HopsHopsHopsHops----HydrationHydrationHydrationHydration The North Canton Chamber was happy to assist the 720 Market at their July 14 city-center event. Working with Royal Docks and Shale Brewing we helped keep the crowd cool with a variety of beers. My thanks to board members Angel Agnes, TJ Murphy (shown) and Mark

Rose for their help on that busy day...and to St. Pauls, the City and the North Canton Public Library for hosting the event.

Main Street 22Main Street 22Main Street 22Main Street 22 No summer in North Canton would be complete without a Main Street Festival and this year is no exception. August 18 and 19 are the dates when the square area and beyond will come alive with music, crafters, food, community groups, car shows and more sharing a weekend of summer fun just before schools return for a new year. We're especially happy to be presenting our local talent on the City Hall stage, including Hoover and Belmont grad Karissa Ella. Check out the flyer in this month's mailing for a schedule of events and a list of our partners and sponsors. If your firm or organization is still interested in being involved contact us right away at 330-499-5100.

Yes on Issue 1Yes on Issue 1Yes on Issue 1Yes on Issue 1 At its July meeting the North Canton Area Chamber Board of Directors voted to endorse the passage of Issue 1, the School Safety Levy, on the August 7 ballot. If passed, funds will be di- rected to school resource officers, additional mental health resources and necessary safety equipment. With our students traveling between districts on a daily basis, it is important that they are secure in their permanent and temporary environments. Beyond physical safety are mental health issues. A major increase in teen suicides and treated suicidal thoughts in Stark County demands schools address the issue, and the resulting funding will help them achieve that goal.

SeptemberSeptemberSeptemberSeptember HappeningsHappeningsHappeningsHappenings Following the Main Street Festival, the Chamber will take an extremely short break and present a full slate of September activities. In addition to our regularly scheduled networking, we'll have a Quarterly Conversation Luncheon on September 11th, the North Canton Chocolate Walk the 15th and the first of many multi-Chamber webinars designed for small businesses and more. As always, your weekly emails have all the details as they become available.

Doug Lane

Quarterly

Conversation

Luncheon

Gabriella KruezGabriella KruezGabriella KruezGabriella Kruez Love Doesn’t Love Doesn’t Love Doesn’t Love Doesn’t

ShoveShoveShoveShove

(See flyer for details)

September 11September 11September 11September 11

September 15September 15September 15September 15

1 1 1 1 ---- 4 PM4 PM4 PM4 PM

Inaugural EventInaugural EventInaugural EventInaugural Event Limited TicketsLimited TicketsLimited TicketsLimited Tickets

(See flyer for details)

Sales Tax HolidaySales Tax HolidaySales Tax HolidaySales Tax Holiday

BackBackBackBack to Schoolto Schoolto Schoolto School

SALES TAXSALES TAXSALES TAXSALES TAX HOLIDAYHOLIDAYHOLIDAYHOLIDAY

North Canton Area Chamber members are ready to serve you during Ohio’s Sales Tax Holiday, which starts on Friday, August 3, at 12:00 AM and ends on Sunday, August

5, at 11:59 PM.

During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax: � Clothing priced at $75 per item or less � School supplies priced at $20 per

item or less � School instructional material priced

at $20 per item or less Items used in a trade or business are

not exempt under the Sales Tax Holiday.

Schools return to Schools return to Schools return to Schools return to classes this month. classes this month. classes this month. classes this month. Drive carefully!Drive carefully!Drive carefully!Drive carefully!

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

When: When: When: When: Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: Time: Time: Time: 12-1 PM Site: Site: Site: Site: Gateway Center RSVP RSVP RSVP RSVP : lanserd1@aol.com

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

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

Open to all NC Chamber women!

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

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

Breakfast NetworkersBreakfast NetworkersBreakfast NetworkersBreakfast Networkers

When: When: When: When: Aug 3, 17 Time: Time: Time: Time: 8-9 AM Site: Site: Site: Site: Arrowhead RSVP: RSVP: RSVP: RSVP: david@davidangione.com

Open to all NC Chamber Members!

Networking!Networking!Networking!Networking!

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

When: When: When: When: Aug 14 Time: Time: Time: Time: 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM Site: Site: Site: Site: Embassy Suites, Akron/ Canton Airport RSVPRSVPRSVPRSVP: : : : nsmeakroncanton.org

When:When:When:When: August 22, 7:30 AM

Site: Site: Site: Site: MAPS Air Museum

Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost: $15

RSVP: RSVP: RSVP: RSVP: caksafety@northcanton

chamber.org

Open to all Stark, Summit and Portage Chamber members!

August’s Topic:August’s Topic:August’s Topic:August’s Topic: Sharon RoneySharon RoneySharon RoneySharon Roney

Library Administrator, Ohio BWCLibrary Administrator, Ohio BWCLibrary Administrator, Ohio BWCLibrary Administrator, Ohio BWC

BWC Initiatives UpdateBWC Initiatives UpdateBWC Initiatives UpdateBWC Initiatives Update

When: When: When: When: Aug 21 Time: Time: Time: Time: 4 - 5 PM Site: Site: Site: Site: Twisted Citrus/N. Canton RSVPRSVPRSVPRSVP: : : : hopnorthcantonohio. eventbrite.com/?aff=NCC

When: When: When: When: Aug 22 Time: Time: Time: Time: 9-10 AM Site: Site: Site: Site: KSU Stark Conference Ctr RSVPRSVPRSVPRSVP: : : : hopstarkohio.eventbrite. com/?aff=NCC

HOP events are also scheduled for Aug 8 & 15 at TD’s locations in

Canton and Jackson

July began the second year of the North Canton Chamber’s sponsor- ship of the Safety Council. The meet-ing featured Concentra’s Robert Csorba on the topic of heat-related illnesses. There was also a brief presentation by the Sqwincher Corporation on their

line of products.

Norma Rist of Rist CEO Consulting on how to be successful leaders in

the 21st century

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

Peace Love and Peace Love and Peace Love and Peace Love and Little DonutsLittle DonutsLittle DonutsLittle Donuts

Joanne Miller

1310 S Main St North Canton OH 44720

(330) 526-6123 PLLDNCanton@gmail.com

www.peaceloveandlittledonuts. com/locations/north-canton

Mon-Thurs 7AM - 3 PM Fri & Sat 7 AM - 5 PM Sunday 8 AM - 1 PM

Compassion Compassion Compassion Compassion Delivered IncDelivered IncDelivered IncDelivered Inc

Amanda Anschutz

1320 Bel Air Dr NW North Canton OH 44720

(330) 575-0996 amanda@compassiondelivered.org

www.compassiondelivered.org

Providing nutritional meals for people with life threatening illnesses

or diseases.

No meeting in August - will resume September 10

Trinity Baptist ChurchTrinity Baptist ChurchTrinity Baptist ChurchTrinity Baptist Church

Steve Cope

1211 E Maple St North Canton OH 44720

(330) 494-7171 pastorsteve@tbcnc.org

www.tbcnc.org

Traditional 9-10 AM Sunday School 10-11 AM

Contemporary 11 AM-12 PM

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

Community CalendarCommunity CalendarCommunity CalendarCommunity Calendar

Aug 1 Canton Concert Band at Sanctuary Grande 7P Aug 2 Canton Concert Band at Faith UMC 7P Aug 2-19 NC Playhouse’s “Thoroughly Modern Millie” Aug 2 NCPL’s Live at the Library 6P live music & food truck Aug 2 HOF Game Bears vs Ravens 8P Tom Benson HOF Stadium Aug 4 Enshrinement Ceremony 7P Tom Benson HOF Stadium Aug 6 DCI Competition/Tour of Champions 7:30P Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, details at ProFootballHOFEF.com

Aug 7 Hoover Historical Center’s Outdoor Storytelling 10A Aug 10 Fieldcrest Estate’s Rock’n for Camp Tippecanoe Benefit Concert 4P Aug 10 NCPL’s Family Film Friday 7P Witwer Park "Paddington 2" Aug 14 Hoover Historical Center’s Outdoor Storytelling 10A Aug 17 St Paul Parish Family Drive-In Theatre 7:30P "Ferdinand" Aug 18 Zion UCC’s Pancake Breakfast 8:30-11A Sept 1 Poochmania at Fieldcrest Estate 11A

July 4th

The Chamber appreciates the generosity of members Kemp- thorn Jaguar and Cain BMW for pro- viding converti- bles for Grand Marshal Steve Wilder and NC Jaycees Presi- dent Stephanie Sweany and NC Chamber Presi- dent Doug Lane.

The St. Paul parking lot, West Maple Street and City Hall area was the location of this year's second 720 Market July 14.

Among the sponsors of Pawsitive Ohio’s 5th Annual Doggone North Canton Adoption and Wellness Fair at Witwer Park July 28 were Booney & Pooch, Pet Valu and WHBC 1480. The event resulted in 25+ dogs finding their forever homes.

July Was a Busy Time for North Canton Chamber Members!July Was a Busy Time for North Canton Chamber Members!July Was a Busy Time for North Canton Chamber Members!July Was a Busy Time for North Canton Chamber Members!

Kent State University at Stark and Stark State College hosted the HOF Festival Balloon Classic through- out the July 27-29 weekend.

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

� AAA Ohio Auto Club AAA Ohio Auto Club AAA Ohio Auto Club AAA Ohio Auto Club moved its offices to 4895 Portage NW, North Canton, celebrat- ing with a ribbon cutting July 17.

� DeHoff RealtorsDeHoff RealtorsDeHoff RealtorsDeHoff Realtors announces Gabriela Porter has joined their real estate team.

� Thee Executive Panel LLCThee Executive Panel LLCThee Executive Panel LLCThee Executive Panel LLC offers Chamber members and affili-ates a 25% discount through the rest of 2018. Services offered include executive, leadership and career coaching and portfolio build and coaching services. Email admin@executive-panel.com for more information.

� SARTASARTASARTASARTA invites residents to participate in the development of the agency’s five-year strategic plan by completing an online survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/SARTA.

� Combi Packaging SysCombi Packaging SysCombi Packaging SysCombi Packaging Sys---- temtemtemtemssss completed their move into their new and larger offices at 6299 Dressler Road NW, North Canton in July.

� Gervasi Vineyard Gervasi Vineyard Gervasi Vineyard Gervasi Vineyard has extended its production beyond wine and beer to include custom Italian blend coffee, Gervasi Caffe, avail-able in any of their restaurants or gift shops.

� Mission View ChurchMission View ChurchMission View ChurchMission View Church welcomes new lead pastor Matt Haupt. He and his wife Jonell and their three children reside in North Canton.

� Innis Maggiore Innis Maggiore Innis Maggiore Innis Maggiore recently earned a District 5 American Advertising Award (ADDY) in the”Consumer Website” category.

� OhioMeansJobs Stark CountyOhioMeansJobs Stark CountyOhioMeansJobs Stark CountyOhioMeansJobs Stark County and WDPNWDPNWDPNWDPN Radio were among the sponsors of the July 17 Alliance Job Fair. Shown is WDPN morning host Rex Coombs doing an on-site inter-view.

� Kent State University at StarkKent State University at StarkKent State University at StarkKent State University at Stark’s Corporate University hosts a Young Professionals Conference August 10 from 8:30A-4P. Visit www.kent.edu/stark/cucc/young-professionals-conference for more information. The Ohio SBDC holds an information session August 28 from 5:30-7:30P for those interested in starting a new business. Register online at cantonsbdc.org.

� A Motorcycle and Jeep Ride to raise funds for the SAM CenterSAM CenterSAM CenterSAM Center (Serving Area Militar(Serving Area Militar(Serving Area Militar(Serving Area Military) y) y) y) is scheduled for August 19 beginning at the MAPS Air Museum and ending at Akron Fulton Airport. Reg-ister online at: www.SamRide.com.

� The Inn at White-Inn at White-Inn at White-Inn at White-wood Village wood Village wood Village wood Village cele- brated its fifth anniversary with a luau July 13th. Looking back is a pic of their grand opening ribbon- cutting in 2013.

� Walsh UniversityWalsh UniversityWalsh UniversityWalsh University announces Carrilyn Long as the University’s new Director of Multicultural Affairs.

� The Better Business BureauBetter Business BureauBetter Business BureauBetter Business Bureau’s 7th Annual Golf Out- ing is August 10. For more information contact Kim Thompson at 330-454-9401 x118 or kim@cantonbbb.org.

� The following service organizations announce their new leader-ship lineup for their 2018-2019 service years effective July 1:

North Canton Lions CluNorth Canton Lions CluNorth Canton Lions CluNorth Canton Lions Clubbbb: President Bill Humphrey, 1st VP Joan Ferris, 2nd VP Bennett Kann, Treasurer Dave Greek, Secretary Joan Ferris.

Rotary Club of North CantonRotary Club of North CantonRotary Club of North CantonRotary Club of North Canton: : : : President Emily Levitt-Iero, VP Paul Beinlich, Treasurer Jeff Pelot, Secretary Joan Cauley.

� Peace Love and Little DonutsPeace Love and Little DonutsPeace Love and Little DonutsPeace Love and Little Donuts celebrated its grand reopen-ing July 26. The shop at 1310 S Main Street, North Canton, has been remodeled and is ready to make donuts to order.

� Black McCuskey Souers and Black McCuskey Souers and Black McCuskey Souers and Black McCuskey Souers and ArbaugArbaugArbaugArbaugh h h h announces James Schweikert as shareholder and director of the firm.

� Canton SCORE Canton SCORE Canton SCORE Canton SCORE is offering four free webinars for small businesses in August. Register at www.cantonscore.org.

Pros & Cons of the Popular Business Entities: Sole Proprietorship, LLC, S Corp and C Corp: Thursday, August 2, 1-2P

How to Strategically Build a Successful Business with Family and Friends: Tuesday, August 7, 1-2P

Boost Your Local Results with a Better Online Presence: Thurs- day, August 16, 1-2P

Profile to Profit and Relationships to Revenue: Thursday, August 30, 11A-12P

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