volume 25 • issue 5 • june • 2016 · 05/06/2016 · in 2012, the stark county recorderʼs...

In this Issue

Leadership:

Message from the President . . . . . . 1

Message from the Chairperson . . . . 3

Events:

Legislative Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Business Connection LIVE. . . . . . 2, 9

BAH at Tam OʼShanter. . . . . . . . . . . 5

Boerner Rededication. . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Monthly Information:

Business Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,11

Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,6

Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7

Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The Business ConnectionVOLUME 25 • ISSUE 5 • JUNE • 2016

President’s MessageTed Herncane, President

Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce

The Massillon WestStark Chamberʼs membership directory grows larger each month. As the Chamber grows in membership,so does the opportunity for your business toengage new clients and foster new relationshipsin our community.On Tuesday, June 21, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., the Membership Committee will hold a NewMember Reception at Andersonʼs in the City inthe Massillon Museum located at 121 LincolnWay East in downtown Massillon. If you are anew member of the Chamber, please join us forpastries and coffee and to learn about how bestto maximize your investment in the Chamber. If you are an existing member, feel free to join us to meet your new Chamber friends.Please make a reservation with the Chamberoffice at [email protected] or330.833.3146 if you plan on attending the New Member Reception on June 21.Hope to see you there!

New Member ReceptionTuesday, June 21 • 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

@Andersonʼs in the City • 121 Lincoln Way East (MassMu lobby)Pastries and coffee • Meet Chamber colleagues

Learn how to maximize your investment in the ChamberNew and existing members welcome

Reservations: 330.833.3146

April Business Connection Live

TOP ROW: Speaker BonnieBurman, Ohio Department ofAging • Melissa Coultas, TedWatko, and Suzanne Whisler,Meals on Wheels of Starkand Wayne Counties • AngieNeff, The Laurels of Massillon• Nicole Hively, DanburySenior Living

SECOND ROW: Tom Schmidt,Progressive Auto Group; Jo Ann Reilly, PegasusMarketing Services • LyndaGales, Faith in Action; Sherie

Brown, Massillon PublicLibrary • Carol Thompson,Chapel Hill Community

THIRD ROW: Angela Cooper,Faith in Action; HowardWacker, Friends and FamilyCredit Union • ToniMontgomery, Chapel HillCommunity; Audra Seymour,Absolute Health Services •Beverly Lewis and BarbaraSylvester, City of Massillon

FOURTH ROW: Kim Edwards,

Brewster Parke; Kathy Shultz,Farmers National Bank •Kristin Hannon, Stark StateCollege; Cassandra White,Home2 Suites • TheresaKing, S.E. Johnson Painting • Gary Johns MCTV; BennyGriffiths, Absolute HealthServices

BOTTOM ROW: Jerry Martin,Chapel Hill Community • TarrySchaefer, Meadow Wind HealthCare Center • Gwen Severini,Country Lawn Center

MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • 2

Chairperson’s Message

Nancy Gessner, MCTVMassillon WestStark

Chamber of Commerce

Dear fellow Chamber members,Spring has sprung (I think!) and that wonderful sense of springtime newnessand optimism seems to pervade everything.Take a look around Massillon and westernStark County and youʼll see all sorts ofnew growth.Iʼm writing this after just returning from awonderful groundbreaking ceremony forStark Glass Enterprises in the NovaIndustrial Park. Congratulations to Mikeand Jacquie Knight and all of the Knightfamily on your commitment to Massillon

Anderson’s in the City121 Lincoln Way EastMassillon, Ohio 44646PHONE: 330.833.7255

Claudia AndersonALEXANDRA NICHOLIS COON

Brown & Associates Insurance, LLC6277 Frank Avenue, N.W.

North Canton, Ohio 44720PHONE: 330.499.0206

FAX: 330.494.6161EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: browninsurancellc.comDoug BrownCHAMBER WEBSITE

Danbury Senior Living in Massillon2550 University Drive, S.E.

Massillon, Ohio 44646PHONE: 330.833.7229

EMAIL:[email protected]

WEBSITE: DanburySeniorLiving.comTED HERNCANE

Merrill Lynch4678 Munson Street, N.W.

Canton, Ohio 44718PHONE: 330.479.6651

EMAIL: [email protected] Marks

GEORGE ELUM

Transparent Commercial Contractors, LLCDBA Massillon Roofing112 Erie Street South

Massillon, Ohio 44646PHONE: 330.383.9377

EMAIL: [email protected]: massillonroofing.com

Christopher D’AndreaTED HERNCANE

WELCOME NEWMEMBERS

THE OPPORTUNITY TOINSERT FLYERS IN THE

NEWSLETTER? Massillon WestStark Chamber members

are welcome—on a first come, first served basis—to include flyers in themonthly newsletter. Call the office to

reserve the month you wish to be included, then provide 600 copies

(one- or two-sided) in time for mailing. The fee is just $160 to reach a

targeted and engaged audience.

Did You Know Chamber Membership

Includes...

and the area. It was impressive to hearMike speak with pride about the local contractors and vendors who will be working to make the new Stark Glass facility a reality. Best wishes for your continued success!I awoke to the news this morning thatGovernor Kasich had signed the 2017–2018capital improvement budget bill. StarkCounty will be the recipient of almost $12million for bricks and mortar projectsacross the county. We should all bedeeply appreciative of the hard work of our legislators—Senator Scott Oelslager,Representative Kirk Schuring, SenatorFrank LaRose, Representative MarilynSlaby, Representative Stephen Slesnickand Representative Christina Hagan.Organizations like the Massillon Museum,Stark Parks, Five Oaks Historic Home,McKinley Hall, Stark State College, andKent State University will be able toexpand, renovate, or improve their facilitiesbecause of the efforts of our legislators.Last week MDF celebrated the rededicationof NEO COM Commerce Park to honorGene Boerner for his dedication to andvision for economic development inMassillon. The new signage for the commerce park was unveiled and a ribboncutting officially opened the MillenniumRoad extension. The article in TheIndependent noted that approximately1200 jobs have been created due to the addition of the commerce park.All of the projects mentioned aboveimprove the quality of life for all of us here in western Stark County and theycertainly contribute to our economic well-being. To all of you who are involvedin this new growth in western StarkCounty, thank you for your efforts andkeep up the good work!

Member to Member DiscountsCheck the Chamber website for discountson products, services, and advertisingopportunities from fellow Chamber members. To offer a discount from your company, call the Chamber office.

Information DistributionRemember to bring brochures, coupons,or business cards to BCL lunches.Thereʼs always a display table available.Members may also distribute brochuresvia the literature rack in the Chamberoffice vestibule.

Annual ChamberGolf Outing

Friday, June 3The Elms Country Club

Registration 7:30–8:30 am • Shotgun 9:00 am

Four-Person Scramble • $100 per Golfer18 Holes • Cart • Skins • Lunch •

Beverages • Steak Dinner

CONTACT THE CHAMBER OFFICETO SEE IF SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE:

[email protected]

Find More Chamber EventPhotographs on FacebookFacebook.com/massillonchamber

3 • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

On May 12, members of the Boerner family, Chamber and Massillon Development Foundationrepresentatives, elected officials, and area citizens attended the rededication of the Northeast

Ohio Commerce Park as Gene Boerner Neo-Com Park and the ribbon-cutting of MillenniumDrive, a new road within that commerce park.

MDF Rededicates Gene Boerner NEO•COM Park

In 2012, the Stark County RecorderʼsOffice began issuing U.S. Veteran document identification cards (Vet IDcards) to veterans who have recordedtheir military discharge record (DD-214) inthat office. Approximately 30,000 veteranslive and work in our community. Currently,39 Ohio counties have stood with RickCampbell to provide Vet ID cards. Now, Campbell has begun reaching out tobusinesses to help veterans by educatingthem about the Vet ID program. When abusiness agrees to be a “Veteran FriendlyBusiness,” a window decal is provided, soveterans can identify that a discount orbenefit will be provided upon showing theircard. Campbell said “Itʼs about service;these men and women served our countryand protected us along with our rights.Now it is time we serve our vets by providing this small benefit for their service.” A list of participating businesses will bemaintained on the Recorderʼs website(starkcountyohio.gov/recorder).To participate or learn more, call the StarkCounty Recorderʼs Office, 330.451.744.

Legislative Report

Richard RegulaVice-Chair Legislative

R. Straus, LLCThe Chamber and the many members

who attended the May “Update fromColumbus” breakfast thank Senator Frank

LaRose, Senator Scott Oelslager, andRepresentative Kirk Schuring for their

participation in the event at Eagles #190.After informational opening statements,

guests asked excellent questions and ourlegislators provided in-depth answers.

Legislative committee member andChamber board member Dave Waikem

moderated the session.See event photographs on page 10.

RecorderCampbell Initiates Program for

Businesses toHelp Vets

Membership DecalsWatch for your 2016 member decals,which are now being sent to members atthe time of renewal. It should be notedthat they need to be applied lightly for bestresults.


TOP ROW: Patty Gaston and Eric Snodgrass, TamO’Shanter Golf Course • Tim Reinhart, Santangelo’sCatering • David Ellison, Tuslaw Lions Club

SECOND ROW: Jason Green, Adams Sign Company;Mary Beth Reynolds, Morrow and Meyer, LLC • JoePaquelet, Paquelet Funeral Home • Joni Locke,Peoples Services; Mike Richmond, Design

Restoration • Debby Gesaman, Brewster CreditUnion

THIRD ROW: Richard Regula, R. Straus, LLC; LindaLitman, FirstMerit Bank • Tim Maurer, Friends andFamily Credit Union; Jane Wickerham, MassillonWestStark Chamber of Commerce • RichardRegula, R. Straus, LLC

BOTTOM ROW: John Shultz, Farmers National Bank;Greg Endres, KeyBank • Jane Vassas, VassasTelecommunications Consulting; Jeff McMahan,Innis Maggiore • Patty Gaston, Tam O’Shanter GolfCourse; Dan Belford, Friends and Family CreditUnion

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Friday, June 3 Chamber Annual Golf Outing

@Elms Country Club

Tuesday, June 14 • 5:00 pmBusiness After Hours

Brewster Parke, Inc.

Tuesday, June 21 • 8:00 amNew Member Reception@ Andersonʼs in the City

Monday, June 27 • 11:45 amBusiness Connection LIVE

Speaker: Keith NutterAqua Ohio

@Massillon Recreation Center

Tuesday, July 19 • 5:00 pmBusiness After Hours

Royal Docks Brewing Co.

Every Wednesday • 12:00 pmConnect Club

Chamber Events

U.S. Unemployment Since 2005—Bureau of Labor Statistics

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1 Source-Insurance and Financial Services . . . . . . 4Akron Children’s Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Altercare of Navarre Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Anderson’s in the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mo.Arts in Stark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Brewster Parke, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Brown & Associates Insurance, LLC . . . . . . . . 1 mo.Chapel Hill Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Clinton #47 F & A Masons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Danbury Senior Living in Massillon . . . . . . . . . 1 mo.IHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6The Inn at University Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Gary Johns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mo.KeyBank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Leffler Family Dentistry, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Richard G. Leffler, CPA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Little Sprouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties . . . 19Mel Wacker Signs Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Royal Docks Brewing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mo.Stark Area RTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Santangelo’s Party Center and Catering . . . . . . . 10Superior Savings Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Vito Corleone’s Italian Grille, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Membership RenewalsWe sincerely thank our members who renewed their commitments

between April 16 and May 15. Please remember to do business with your

fellow Chamber members.

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Massillon MuseumExhibition Opening: Readapt7:00–9:00 pm330.833.4061massillonmuseum.org

The Princess BrideLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com

5sundaysunday

Historic Massillon CemeteryWalking Tour2:00 pm330.832.8469

The Princess BrideLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com

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Massillon City Council Meeting6:30 pm330.830.1734

Bob Hill Orchestra (Favorites)Duncan Plaza Concert7:30 pm330.830.1700

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Top GunLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com

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Top GunLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com

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Canal Fulton Music Makers(Concert Band)Duncan Plaza Concert7:30 pm330.830.1700

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Massillon Area Greenways, Inc.(MAGI) Meeting7:00 pm@The Blue Heron330.832.2771

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Massillon Main Street Board Meeting8:00 am330.844.3697

The AvalonsSummer Concert7:30 pm330.830.1700

17fridayfriday

Downtown Massillon Association Board Meeting8:00 am330.833.3146

Night Bike Ride9:00 pmLake Avenue Trailhead330.832.5111erniesbikeshop.com

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San AndreasLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com

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Massillon City Council Meeting6:30 pm330.830.1734Storyville Stompers (Dixieland)Duncan Plaza Concert7:30 pm330.830.1700

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AHEAD, Inc.8:30 am330.833.3900 x50221

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Massillon CommunityImprovement Corporation9:00 am330.833.3146

The StickersSummer Concert7:30 pm330.830.1700

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Night at the MuseumLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com

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Relics and RefabsMassillon Museum9:00 am–4:00 pm330.833.4061massillonmuseum.org

Ruth & Edna’s Lawn SaleMassillon Woman’s Club10:00 am–3:00 pm330.833.4896

Underground RailroadExperienceSpring Hill Historic Home10:00 am–5:00 pm330.833.6749springhillhistorichome.org

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Night at the MuseumLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com

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Canal Fulton Music Makers(Concert Band)Duncan Plaza Concert7:30 pm330.830.1700

Massillon WestStarkChamber Board 8:00 am330.833.3146

Massillon WestStarkChamber FoundationBoard9:00 am330.833.3146

Connect Club 11:30 am@Kozmo’s GrilleReservations330.833.3146



Activities Committee 8:00 am330.833.3146

Business ConnectionLIVE@MassillonRecreation Center11:45 am–1:00 pmReservations330.833.3146

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Massillon MuseumBrown Bag Lunch“Coxey’s Campaign for Jobs”12:10–12:50 pm330.833.4061massillonmuseum.org


RumoursSummer Concert7:30 pm330.830.1700

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Chamber Golf Outing@Elms Country ClubReservations330.833.3146

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27th AnnualCruise-On-In and Dance Party11:00 am–10:00 pm

Historic Massillon CemeteryWalking Tour2:00 pm330.832.8469

San AndreasLincoln Theatre330.833.2413lionslincolntheatre.com


Historic Fourth StreetWalking Tour6:30 pm330.832.8469


Legislative Committee 8:00 am330.833.3146

Finance/AuditCommittee9:00 am330.833.3146


Business After HoursBrewster Parke5:00–6:30 pmReservations330.833.3146

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ChamberExecutive Committee 10:00 am330.833.3146

New MemberReception8:00 am@Anderson’s

in the City330.833.3146

Marty Bowe, Stark County Educational Services;Chamber President Ted Herncane; and Jim

Stanford, YMCA of Western Stark County, talkedafter the Legislative Breakfast.

Individuals affected by a stroke are invitedto attend a support group provided byAffinity Medical Centerʼs InpatientPhysical Rehabilitation Unit. The groupmeets—to gain emotional and educationalresources needed to achieve their fullestpotential—from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month in AffinityMedical Centerʼs Conference Room Oneoff the Eighth Street entrance. Family and friends of individuals who have had astroke are welcome to attend. Registrationis not necessary. For information, contactthe Inpatient Physical RehabilitationDepartment at 330.830.4340.AffinityMedicalCenter.comThe Aultman Center for PainManagement has moved to the AultmanWest facility, 2051 Wales Road, N.W. Themulti-disciplinary team includes board-certified physicians, clinical psychologists,nurse practitioners, and registered nurses,as well as coordinated services from physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, social workers, and pharmacists:Robert M. Felden, DO, FAOCA; Amgad N.Labib-Takla, MD; Jose M. Casanova, MD;William J. Washington, MD; Atef F. Wasef,MD; and Louise Dapoz, MSN, CNP. Formore information, call 330.834.4154.aultman.com

Aultman College of Nursing and HealthSciences will host an open house onTuesday, June 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.,featuring tours, lab and simulation technology activities, and presentationsabout career options. The college willwaive the application fee for anyone whoapplies at the event. Reservations arerequired: aultmancollege.edu/open-house. aultmancollege.eduAffinity Medical Center welcomes AnnaE. Hadid, M.D., F.A.C.P., to its AffinityInternal Physicians practice located at2860 Lincoln Way East in Massillon. Dr. Hadid is board certified in internalmedicine. She is accepting new patients.Appointments can be made by calling the office at 330.832.3127.AffinityMedicalCenter.comMercy Medical Center has presented2016 Nursing Clinical Excellence Awardsto five nurses with exceptional clinicalskills, teaching abilities, communicationskills, teamwork, and professionalism: Eric Ambrus, RN, BSN, CardiovascularSpecial Care Unit; Katie Lonca, RN, Post-anesthesia Care Unit; Judy Melnyk, RN,MSN, CNOR, CSPDT, Mercy SurgicalServices; Ivan Miller, RN, BSN, IntensiveCare Unit; and Holly Rothenstein, RN,BSN, 10 Main. cantonmercy.org

All of the first-time test-takers fromAultman College of Nursing and HealthSciences passed the National CouncilLicensure Examination, the nationwideexam for the licensing of nurses. AultmanCollegeʼs rate is well above the averageOhio rate of 79.27 percent and the nationalaverage of 83.59 percent.aultmancollege.eduAffinity Medical Center welcomes JodiL. Swihart, R.N., M.S.N., N.P.-C. to itsAffinity Family Practice Center team located at 365 South Crown Hill Road inOrrville. A registered nurse and a certifiednurse practitioner, she specializes inwomenʼs health advocacy. She is nowaccepting new patients. Appointments can be made at 330.682.3075.AffinityMedicalCenter.comMercy Medical Center received theAmerican Heart Association/AmericanStroke Associationʼs Get With TheGuidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus QualityAchievement Award with Target: StrokeSM

Honor Roll, recognizing its commitment to providing the most appropriate stroketreatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelinesbased on the latest scientific evidence.cantonmercy.org

Healthcare Briefs


Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce Business Connection LIVE! Luncheon Series Presents—

$15 per Chamber member ($17 per non-member)Reservations, please!

For details, contact the Chamber office: 330.833.3146 or email

[email protected]. Cash, check, and credit cards welcome

Keith NutterAqua Ohio

“The World of Water—A Journey through Your Tap”Monday, June 27, 201611:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Massillon Recreation CenterMain Conference Room505 Erie Street NorthFree parking

The 2016 speaker series is presented inpartnership with the Massillon Parks andRecreation Department.

Three Chamber members will host majordaytime events on Saturday, June 25.Relics and Refabs: MassMu AppraisalFair and Market will span a pedestrianstroll from St. George Cultural Center toMassMu including verbal appraisals,antique and repurposing vendors, music,food, a beer garden, childrenʼs activities,demonstrations, and panel discussions.Proceeds will benefit the capital campaign.massillonmuseum.orgSpring Hill Historic Home will host theUnderground Railroad Experience.

Visitors will interact with costumed actorson a walking outdoor drama tour to betterunderstand what it was like for fugitiveslaves to seek shelter at Spring Hill ontheir flight to freedom in 1822.springhillhistorichome.orgEdna and Ruthʼs Lawn and Garden Saleat Massillon Womanʼs Club will featurethe sale of antiques, collectibles, books,baked goods, hummingbird feeders, andplants, and will include antique cars,speakers, and tours of Five Oaks. massillonwomansclub.weebly.com

What a Day in Massillon!


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100% READY BY 2020We’re laying the foundation for a brighter future for all, starting with our very youngest, helping kids start kindergarten, ready to learn, succeed in school and graduate ready for their next step.

Legislative Breakfast: Update from Columbus

TOP PHOTOGRAPH: Senator Frank LaRose, SenatorScott Oelslager, Representative Kirk Schuring

SECOND ROW: Dave Waikem, Waikem Auto Family;Bob Gessner, MCTV • Nicole Thompson, UnitedWay of Greater Stark County; Eileen Kepple, AffinityMedical Center • Al Osler, Tuslaw Local Schools •Mike Gallina, AultCare

THIRD ROW: Chuck Bennell, Tam O’Shanter GolfCourse; Garret Klootz, Massillon Energy andTechnology Park • John Muhlbach; Dan McMasters,State Farm • Cindy Hickey, Mercy Medical Center;Elizabeth Pruitt, Affinity Medical Center

BOTTOM ROW: Sammy Kay Smith, Spring Hill HistoricHome; Bruce McDonnell, RKKM Certified PublicAccountants • Denise Seachrist and Tina Biasella,Kent State University at Stark • Lorie Pedro, A.A.Hammersmith Insurance • Phillip Lattavo, LattavoCompanies


Business Briefs

The Massillon Public Library has thenewest bestsellers to help you run yourbusiness and grow your career. Some ofthe latest additions are The Art of People:11 Simple People Skills That Will Get YouEverything You Want by Dave Kerpen;How to Have a Good Day: Harness thePower of Behavioral Science to TransformYour Working Life by Caroline Webb; TheIndustries of the Future by Alec Ross; andSmall Data: The Tiny Clues That UncoverHuge Trends by Martin Lindstrom. Donʼtforget you can also use your MassillonPublic Library card for borrowing e-booksand e-audio books at ohioebooks.org.massillonlibrary.orgHuntington Bank holds the top spot forcustomer satisfaction within the NorthCentral Region for the fourth consecutiveyear according to the 2016 J.D. PowerU.S. Retail Banking SatisfactionStudy(SM). huntington.comThe historic Lincoln Theatre welcomesSusan Ferrell as its new executive director. She can be reached at330.481.9105 to learn more about membership, marquee advertising, sponsorship, volunteering, the new Center Stage series, and theatre rental.lionslincolntheatre.com

For the second consecutive year, Habitatfor Humanity has been named “Brand ofthe Year” in the social services nonprofitcategory in the 2016 Harris PollEquiTrend® Equity Score. Habitat forHumanity also earned the distinction ofbeing named the “Most Loved” and “MostTrusted” brand within its category thisyear. For nearly 30 years, Habitat forHumanity East Central Ohio has partneredwith local families to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.Through new construction, home rehabilitation, critical home repair, and ABrush With Kindness (minor home repair),more than 2,000 individuals have gainedaccess to safe, decent, and affordablehousing. habitatECO.orgNathan Kappel was recently named SEO& SEM specialist at WRL Advertising, anaward winning marketing and design firmin Canton. Kappel will specialize in optimizing search results and targetingspecific markets for clients. He is certifiedin Google Analytics and Google Adwords.He brings graphic design, social media,and brand expertise to the team. WRLfocuses on helping businesses solve communication problems to build trust with their audience and generate positiveresults. wrladv.com

The Ohio Small Business DevelopmentCenter at Kent State University will sponsoran information session about starting asmall business on Wednesday, July 7,from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the ConferenceCenter. After attending, participants maycontact the SBDC to meet with a businesscounselor for a one-on-one consultation.The $10 fee covers program materials.Registration and payment must be madeonline at cantonsbdc.org. For additionalinformation, contact the SBDC at330.244.3290 or [email protected] Vogt will offer Massillon Cemeteryhistory walking tours on Sunday, June 5,at 2:00 p.m., and Saturday, June 18, at11:00 a.m. No reservations are required;the fee is $7 at the start of the tour. Call330.832.8469 for details.margyvogt.comJacquie Mazziotta has joined WRLAdvertising as public relations director.She will support clients on all things publicrelations, specializing in communicationsand marketing strategy, relationship andpartnership building, and traditional anddigital media campaigns for WRL clients inthe corporate, agency, and nonprofit fields.wrladv.com

11 • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER

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Change Service Requested

Tim Ross, Office of Governor John Kasich; Caitlin Rose, Innis Maggiore;Jennifer Kiko, Office of Congressman Bob Gibbs; Todd Locke, WRL Advertising;and Victor Pavona, Small Business Development Center; were among members

who attended Massillon WestStark Chamber events during May.

MISSION STATEMENT• To develop, enhance, and represent business• To promote economic growth• To improve the quality of life for our community

BOARD OF DIRECTORSNancy Gessner, Chairperson Gary Feagles, Chairman ElectBruce McDonnell, TreasurerRichard Regula, Vice Chair LegislativeTony Simeone, Vice Chair MembershipDave Cottrill, Vice Chair BEAC

John McGrath, Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of DirectorsTed Herncane, President, Massillon WestStark Chamber of CommerceTim Seifert, President, Massillon Development FoundationRay Jeske, President, Downtown Massillon AssociationDoug Weatherbee, Chairman, Massillon Main Street, Inc.Foster Rose, President, Massillon Area Greenways, Inc.

Margy VogtDave WaikemJohn Walsh

Matt AshtonRobert GarnerWendy Gotschall

Cindy HickeyFran JacksonJacquie Knight

Elizabeth PruittJerrod SelinskyJohn Shultz

Massillon Community Charitable Fund

Grant Award BreakfastFriday, June 10

Breakfast 7:30 am • Program and Awards 8:00 am

SPEAKER:Mark Samolczyk, President

Stark Community Foundation

@ Massillon Eagles #190Reservations: Chamber office (330.833.3146)

Join us to support Chamber members who are among the grant recipients:Massillon Knights Foundation, Meals on Wheels of Stark and

Wayne Counties, Massillon Public Library, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio, Massillon Museum, Salvation Army Massillon,

Prescription Assistance Network of Stark County, and Massillon Area Greenways, Inc.

360 North Wabash Avenue Brewster, OH 44613

Take a tour of our beautiful senior community. Enjoy great food, beverages and networking!

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Cost $10 per person

RSVP by June 7th

Please complete and return the lower portion of this form with your check payable to: Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce, 137 Lincoln Way East • Massillon, OH 44646

Reservations may also be made by phone: 330-833-3146 or e-mail: [email protected] Company Name ______________________________________________________________

Name(s) Attending ____________________________________________________________

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