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The Northeast’s premier free blues fest, Canton Blues Festival, has announced the 2012 lineup, sure to strike a chord with blues fans large and small!

The FREE outdoor summer festival, presented by Canton Development Partnership, a department of the Canton Regional Chamber, is happening in downtown Canton on Friday, June 8, and Saturday, June 9, and will feature headliners Walter Trout on Friday at 8:30 p.m., and Coco Montoya on Saturday at 8:30 p.m., along with music ALL DAY from noon to 10:30 p.m.!

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Tim Timken

At the Canton Regional Chamber’s 98th Annual Dinner, held Wednesday, Feb. 8, Timken Chairman Tim Timken and CEO Jim Griffith took the stage to a record crowd. More than 825 guests eagerly awaited an unprecedented presentation by the company’s top leadership.

Together, Griffith and Timken presented their story of a company reinvented, with a new business model and fresh capabilities to capitalize on emerging markets and growing industries around the world – but one still very much grounded in this community.

Griffith’s presentation utilized an audience response system to poll the audience on some key facts about Timken, and the answers were often surprising:

Q: What were Timken’s full-year 2011 sales?A: Record sales of $5.2 billion

Q: How much of Timken’s steel is made from recycled material?A: 100%, the company recycles 1.6 million scraps of ton per year for custom alloy steels

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Q: What percentage of salaried professionals are engineers?A: 25%, or 1,600 Timken professionals are engineers

Q: What percentage of Timken’s workforce is based in Ohio?A: 25%, 5,300-strong in Ohio, with 4,600 in Stark County

Q: What percentage of Timken’s workforce is based in China?A: 20%, 4,200-strong in China

Q: How much have Timken’s sales in China grown since 2000?A: 1700%

Q: Is Timken more foreign importer or U.S. exporter?A: Timken grows on global business: exports from the U.S. $677M

Q: How much has Timken invested in local operations since 2006?A: $200 million, with another $225 million committed to investments at its Faircrest Steel Plant, announced Feb. 21.

While Griffiths’ presentation then went on to illuminate the momentous changes the company has engineered over the past decade, Timken’s presentation reinforced what hasn’t changed throughout the company’s history:

“We owe much of our success to Canton, and we are still here, having spent more than $200 million since 2006 on a variety of projects in Stark County. We have additional investments on the drawing board, including our proposed $225 million investment in Faircrest.”

“We provide 5,300 jobs in Ohio; most of them here. That translates to more than $400 million in annual payroll, and as many of you know, we pay well.”

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the Board - Rick L. HainesAultCare

Sr. Vice Chairman - Karen BrennemanHall, Kistler & Company LLP

Vice Chairman - Brian BeldenThe Belden Brick Company

Vice Chairman - Philip D. FracassaThe Timken Company

Vice Chairman - Kevin KampmanThe Repository

Treasurer - D. William AllenPro Football Hall of Fame

Immediate Past Chairman - George W. LemonRetired President, Technical Products Group

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

Corporate Secretary - Steven J. KatzCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce

BOARD OFDIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kevin BogardMarathon Petroleum Co. LP

Timothy M. Burke, Jr.FirstMerit Bank N.A.

Thomas E. CecconiMercy Medical Center

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 HeinOhio Desk

Terrance L. JonesMulti-Development

Services of Stark County

Geoff KarcherThe Karcher Group

Judith E. Barnes LancasterAttorney At Law

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.

Bruce M. SoaresBlack McCuskey

Souers & Arbaugh

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: AultCare, Aultman Health Foundation, Charter One Bank

Chesapeake Energy Corporation, The City of CantonDiebold, Inc., Dominion East Ohio, Fifth Third Bank

Hilscher-Clarke Electric, Huntington BankKenan Advantage Group, KeyBank, Mercy Medical Center

Northeast Ohio Medical University, PNC BankThe Timken Company

Walter Trout’s practical schooling in blues started when he arrived in Los Angeles in 1973 and got gigs behind Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, Finis Tasby, Pee Wee Crayton, Lowell Fulsom, Percy Mayfield and Joe Tex. But the real turning point was his tenure with British blues giant John Mayall. Trout became part of the Bluesbreakers’ lineage of great guitarists along with Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. Beginning in 1984, he shared six-string duties with Coco Montoya in Mayall’s band, creating a flexible guitar dynamic that helped provide the Bluesbreakers a renaissance that returned the group to the apex of the international blues touring circuit. Trout began leading his own group in 1989, and cut his debut album, Life In the Jungle, rapidly becoming a star in Europe. His first stateside release, 1998’s critically heralded Walter Trout, made him start down the road towards becoming the fixture of the American blues-rock scene that he is today.

Mentored by legendary bluesman Albert Collins, self-taught guitar slinger Coco Montoya went on to become the guitarist for John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers for ten years before leading his own band. Billboard called Montoya “the real McCoy in a world of blues guitar pretenders,” and the Village Voice. Montoya plays with an emotional intensity few string benders possess – and he plays left-handed and up-side down in the style of Albert King and Jimi Hendrix.

Visit CantonBluesFest.com for a full list of festival performers!

Blues Fest VIP Passes are available again this year. Buy your two-day pass online for $75 and take advantage of FREE food, beer and incredible views of the stage. One-day Blues Fest VIP Membership passes are also available for $45. Contact Krista Schumacher, event

manager, at kristas@cantonchamber.org to reserve your VIP Passes now!

The Canton Development Partnership’s 2012 Canton Blues Fest is made possible in part by Cormony Development and Standard Plumbing and Heating Co., along with sponsors (as of this printing) including Phil and Nancy Sonner, Buxton Roofing, Coon Restoration & The Canton Club, The City of Canton, The Repository, Mix 94.1 and News-Talk 1480 WHBC, PPI Graphics and the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District.

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Promo photo and Blues for the Modern Daze album cover courtesy of Walter Trout

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Business Excellence Award winners honored April 24Stark County’s premier business award nominations are in, and the winners of the 2012 Business Excellence Awards will be announced in an upcoming issue of ACTION!

Winners of the Business Excellence Awards will be honored on Tuesday, April 24, at a distinguished ceremony and gala dinner at The University Center at Kent State University at Stark. Tickets for this event will sell out fast – make sure you reserve your seat TODAY and join us for the awards event, where you will find out which business will be named Outstanding Business of the Year.

RSVP online now at CantonChamber.org or call (330) 458-2070.

Tuesday, April 245:30 p.m. cocktail reception6:30 p.m. dinner and awards ceremonyThe University Center at Kent State University at Stark6000 Frank Ave. in North Canton Cost: $48RSVP by April 16

Business Excellence Awards committee leadershipThe Business Excellence Awards of Greater Canton volunteer committee is led by longtime chairman Ron Manse, tax partner for Bruner-Cox LLP, and new vice chair Louanne Kiko, independent accounting consultant. Kiko will take over the reins as chairman for the 2013 awards event.

Business Excellence Award committee members include: David Baloun, Leonard Insurance Services, Dan Bryan, JP Morgan Chase, John Davide, Fifth Third Bank, Greg Endres, Key Bank, Dave Gianetti, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C., Sue Grabowski, Grabowski & Company, Dan Griffith, Premier Bank & Trust, Kayleigh Kriss, Mix 94.1 and News-Talk 1480 WHBC AM, Joe Luckring, PNC Financial Services Group, Larry Marcus, Consumer National Bank,

Todd Nicolas, FirstMerit Bank, Jennifer Novotny, Day Ketterer, Ltd., Bob Potts, retired, David Roberts, Farmers National Bank, Joe Schauer, Schauer Group, Inc., Randy Smith, Westfield Bank, John Tucker, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA, and Glenda Zink, Stark State College of Technology.

Manse joined Bruner-Cox LLP in 1997, serving as managing partner from 2003 until December 2010. Before joining Bruner-Cox LLP, Ron was a tax partner at Ernst & Young.

He has more than 40 years of experience in taxation and business consulting. He is also the director for the firm’s healthcare and not-for-profit services groups.

Manse is a member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants. He was named the 1997 Outstanding Alumnus of Walsh University. He was also the recipient of the 1997 Stark County Small Business Advocate of the Year award.

Currently, Manse serves as chairman for the North Canton Medical Foundation board of directors, is on the Jackson YMCA board of directors, the Perry Helping Perry board of directors and the Stark County Oversite Committee. He is the current treasurer and past chairman of Canton Tomorrow, a board member and current chairman for the Sisters of Charity Foundation Distribution Committee, treasurer for DCLB. Inc. and is the current director of the Perry Township Rotary Club.

Kiko is a CPA with 10 years of experience with a regional public accounting firm, Cohen & Company, followed by 10 years of industrial experience with two different companies. She is currently working as an independent consultant with multiple companies.

Kiko has resided in Stark County all of her life. She was raised on a family dairy farm and is currently raising five children with her husband Jim on his family farm.

Kiko has volunteered with multiple organizations, sits on the Minerva Library Board and coaches youth basketball for Minerva. In her spare time, she enjoys running, cooking, and dabbles with singing and playing the piano.

NEW Business Excellence Awards scholarshipThe law firm of Day Ketterer, in partnership with the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, has established an annual scholarship award in honor of the company’s 140th Anniversary. The scholarship will be awarded in conjunction with the annual Business Excellence Awards of Greater Canton to the local college student who writes the winning essay, entitled: “The Impact of Business and Free Enterprise on the Historic Development and the Continuing Success of the United States as a Global Leader.”

The scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in a Stark County college or university, including Kent State University at Stark, Stark State College, University of Mount Union, Walsh University, Malone University, Aultman College of Nursing or Brown Mackie College. The one-time scholarship can be used for tuition, room, board, textbooks or other educational expenses at any Stark County-based university or college. The scholarship will be presented on April 24 at the Business Excellence Awards of Greater Canton.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, and details regarding the application for the scholarship can be found at www.dayketterer.com.

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U P C O M I N G E V E N T SStirring up “Green” Galore this St. Patty’s Day! MARCH STIR AFTER HOURS

Kick off your St. Patty’s Day festivities a few days early this year at the Canton Regional Chamber’s all things green themed Stir After Hours, hosted by KeyBank. What better way to celebrate the Green Isle’s favorite holiday, then with one of Canton’s most “green” minded financial institutions!

KeyBank’s Key4Women networking team, along with Patriot Title and Vito Corleone Italian Grill, will be your hosts for this exciting networking event. Irish eyes are sure to be smiling on the evening with good food by Vito Corleone Italian Grill – serving up dishes that you surely can’t refuse – and music by Nikolina Entertainment.

Join us for some Irish fun, networking – and green all around – from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mar. 15!

About this month’s hosts:Key4Women is the only organization of its kind that offers women resources from nationally renowned experts and organizations through online content, local events and webcasts. And as one of the top small business lenders, Key

has the products and services to help business of all sizes achieve their goals.

Vito Corleone Italian Grill in Massillon was named “Best Casual Dining Restaurant 2011” by Stark County News and Views. Patriot Title, one of KeyBank’s business banking partners, founded in 2003, has done over one billion dollars in escrow.

Don’t forget that one Stir attendee will be selected as our Hot Business of the Month and receive a feature article in May’s Action Newsletter. What better way to reach our 2,800 member contacts than to have your business in the limelight?RSVP for Stir After Hours online at CantonChamber.org.

Thursday, Mar. 15 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. KeyBank 126 Central Plaza in Downtown Canton Cost: $5 RSVP by Mar. 13

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MAGNET Veteran Manufacturing Job FairMAGNET, the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, together with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, is hosting a series of job fairs open to Veterans and their families. The Job Fairs will feature employment opportunities, onsite applications and potential interviews.

The Veteran Manufacturing Job fair is being held Tuesday, Mar. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Job Center in Akron, and Tuesday, Mar. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Employment Source, located at 822 30th Street NW in Canton.

For more information, call the Veteran Employment representative at (330) 491-2639.

SAVE THE DATE!Annual Chamber

Membership Golf Outing

June 20 • Skyland Pines Golf Course10 a.m. Shotgun Start

Stay tuned for more details on our annual membership outing this month! This year is sure to be another sellout!

SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE!

Many levels of sponsorship are still available for the 2012 Membership Golf Outing, and we’re happy to customize a package for you! Make sure you get brand exposure at this sell-out event! For more information, contact Amy Nelson, events and marketing manager, at (330) 458-2073 or amyn@cantonchamber.org.

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You are cordially invited to join us on Wednesday, Mar. 21, in our inaugural year as we honor an area woman for her professional excellence, community service, and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills at the inaugural Greater Stark County ATHENA Award Dinner.

Join us as we honor the following finalists for the Athena Award:

Sheila Markley Black, Day Ketterer Ltd.Cheryle L. Casar, The Louisville Meal CenterJanet Weir Creighton, Stark County CommissionerTrina Cutter, Western Reserve Public MediaMichele D. EvansHon. Sheila G. Farmer, Judge, Ohio Fifth District Court of AppealsKari Groh, The Timken CompanyShannon English Hexamer, Shannon English MarketingRenee Powell, Clearview Golf Club

The ATHENA Award was inspired by the goddess of Greek mythology known for her strength, courage, wisdom and enlightenment – qualities embodied in the ATHENA leadership model. The award is unique in both scope – local, national and international – and the ATHENA mission upon which it is based.

Since the program’s inception in 1982, nearly 6,000 exemplary leaders in more than 500 communities have received the prestigious ATHENA Award in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, China, Greece, India, Russia, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom. We are excited to bring this prestigious award to Stark County.

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The Women’s Impact Initiative events are sponsored by CEO Level The Timken Company, along with Grabowski & Company, Mercy Medical Center, Western Reserve PBS, Healthy Woman – An Affinity Medical Center Resource, Pinnacle Press, Creative Financial Staffing, Cleaver Law Office, Combi Packaging Systems, Day Ketterer-Attorneys at Law, Hall, Kistler & Company, Kent State University at Stark, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA, LPL Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services (Belden Village), SarahCare, and Key4Women-KeyBank, and operates in collaboration with the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Special thanks to the United Way of Greater Stark County for providing the licensure for this event!

Wednesday, Mar. 215:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.The University Center at Kent State University at Stark6000 Frank Ave. NW in North CantonCost: $65RSVP online at CantonChamber.orgby Mar. 14

Table sponsorship and advertisement will be available for the event. Please see www.starkwomensimpact.com for details.

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Canton may be a football town, but there’s a new kid on the block! The Cleveland Cavaliers’ official NBA D-League team, the Canton Charge, have taken to the courts for their inaugural season.

Celebrate a new kind of “March Madness” this month with Scott Woodruff, senior vice president and chief operating officer for the Charge, for the full home court advantage – an insider’s look into the makings of wine and gold and what it means for Canton. Join us on Friday, Mar. 9, for our b-ball networking blowout at the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast!

Beyond this important segment of the program, Fast Break attendees have the opportunity to obtain business leads through enjoyable networking activities at an event that has built a reputation as one of the most energetic lead-producing sessions around. Bring a door prize valued at $15 or more and receive 30 seconds at the microphone to promote your business. Friday, Mar. 97 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program Courtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir.North Canton, OHCost: $18 members$21 members less than 48 hours in advance$25 non-membersRSVP by Mar. 7

The NBA’s CHARGE into Canton - MARCH AULTCARE FAST BREAKBREAKFAST FEATURING SCOTT WOODRUFF

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CVB elects 2012 board of directorsThe Canton/Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau has announced its 2012 board of directors.

New members joining the board this year are Robb Hankins, president and CEO, ArtsinStark; Thomas W. Schervish II, CEO, Center Ice Sports Complex; and Dwayne Spencer, general manager, Hampton Inn Massillon.

Hankins has spent the last 30 years directing city, county and state arts agencies in eight different states, including Wisconsin, Connecticut,

California and Oregon. He has managed annual arts campaigns, arts festivals, public art projects, arts education programs, and downtown arts districts. Hankins arrived in October 2005 to become the president and CEO of ArtsinStark, the County Arts Council. Today, ArtsinStark gives out grants, manages the Cultural Center, and runs the Annual Arts Campaign. Its operating budget of $2.6 million comes almost totally from the private sector. In May 2011, ArtsinStark’s Annual Arts Campaign reached goal for the sixth year in a row – raising the highest amount in its 40-year history - $1,556,000. ArtsinStark’s mission is to use the arts to create smarter kids, new jobs, and healthier communities.

Schervish was born and raised in Stark County. He attained his bachelor’s degree in international business from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont, and went on to begin his career at CCM, The Hockey Company. His positions at CCM ranged

from customer service trainer to manager of the warranty department. In 2002, he returned to Ohio to assist with his family businesses. He is now president of Stark

Management Services, a property management and bookkeeping firm. He also is the CEO for the Center Ice Sports Complex, a full service ice arena located in Jackson Township, and secretary/treasurer for the Express Lube and Wash in Massillon. His civic contributions include trustee for Stark Parks, team captain for the ArtsinStark fund drive, founding member of the Young Leaders Society for United Way of Stark County, chairman of the board for Project Rebuild, Inc., board member of Pathway Caring for Children and treasurer of the Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation.  

Dwayne Spencer began his career in the hospitality industry with Holiday Inn North Canton, later going on to pursue a career with Hampton Inn Massillon, where he served as maintenance engineer, night auditor, front desk supervisor, housekeeping executive, and operations manager, before becoming general manager in 2006. Since becoming the general manager, Spencer has been able to elevate customer service to a level others before him were unable to achieve. In 2010, the Hilton property achieved its first Quality Assurance Outstanding recognition.

Spencer serves on the board of the Massillon Salvation Army, is a member of the Massillon Rotary Club. Throughout the last fifteen years, he has been

committed to voluntarily coaching for the Canton Youth Football League.

The board consists of 15 members, including: Katrina Barton, Westfield Belden Village, Nichole Cardinale, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Joe Daleiden, 415 Group, Joe Folk, The University Center at Kent State University at Stark, Anne Graffice, University of Mount Union, Jeff Hach, Courtyard by Marriott, Robb Hankins, ArtsinStark, Steve Karpasha, Canton AAA, Christa Kozy, Lake Township Chamber of Commerce, Doug Lane, North Canton Chamber of Commerce, Ed Murray, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty, Bob Sanderson, Massillon Area Chamber of Commerce, Dennis Saunier, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Tom Schervish, Jr., Center Ice Sports Complex, and Dwayne Spencer, Hampton Inn Massillon.  Stark County Board of Commissioners has an ex-officio board position.

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Don’t miss the opportunity to compete in the prestigious Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageant! The deadline to submit the completed application and a $68 fee is Monday, Mar. 12, by 5 p.m.

Applications and tickets for the 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageant are still available at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Queen Pageant will take place Thursday, May 10, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Canton Palace Theatre. All seats are reserved at $18 each, and tickets can be purchased at the Enshrinement Festival Office, as well as through Canton AAA, and Massillon AAA.

The Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageant is not a beauty pageant. While overall appearance is certainly an important component, contestants are judged based on personality, poise, beauty, communication skills, academic achievement and service to community. If there is a tie at any point in the judging process, it will be broken by utilizing the scores for personality, poise, and beauty – in that order.

Candidates cannot be less than a high school senior and 18 years old by May 1, or more than 23 years of age before Sept. 1, and must reside and, if employed, work within a 30-mile radius of Stark County. A Queen and six Court members will be selected to coincide with the number in the 2012 Class of Enshrinees, comprised of Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin and Willie Roaf.

In addition to greeting guests at most of the 18 events during the two-week Enshrinement Festival, scheduled for July 20 through Aug. 6, the Queen

and Court will volunteer their time to civic organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Turnaround Community Outreach Center, Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and many more. Certainly one of the most memorable experiences for the Queen and Court will be their ride on the 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 or www.profootballhof.com.

Deadline nearing for HOFEF Queen Pageant applications

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2011 Enshrinement Festival Queen Erin Shipbaugh

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Enshrinement Festival names key committee chairs Steering Committee, General Chairman Alumni Association Committee, Safety Management Committee

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of the Canton Regional Chamber has named chairmen for three key committees: Bob Timken, Steering Committee; William Schauer, General Chairman Alumni Association; and Ron Dougherty, Safety Management Committee.

Timken, managing director of Cormony Development, LLC, most recently served as the 2011 general chairman of the Chamber’s Enshrinement Festival committees.

The function of the Steering Committee is to assist and facilitate as needed to successfully accomplish the Enshrinement Festival mission statement and goals. This committee’s approval is required for crucial Enshrinement Festival issues, such as annual budget, ticket pricing changes and policy issues.

Timken previously served on the board of the Canton Regional Chamber, Canton Country Day School, and Canton Tomorrow, Inc., and as chairman of the ArtsinStark annual fund drive. His civic involvement has also included participation on the committee engaged in analyzing the local environment for attraction and retention of young professionals, now functioning as ystark! His current activities include service on several boards, including the Downtown Canton Land Bank, Mercy Medical Center, and ArtsinStark, the County Arts Council. He is a member of the advisory council for the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Timken graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from The College of Wooster and previously served as

congressional aide to U.S. Representative David Hobson (OH) and as director of federal government affairs at McGough & Associates, Inc. He and wife Sara reside in Canton with their three daughters.

Schauer was the 2006 general chairman of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. For the third consecutive year, he now oversees a committee

comprised of past general chairmen, many of whom will offer assistance to the Enshrinement Festival in the areas of sponsor recognition, promoting community awareness and support in planning and producing Enshrinement Festival events.

Corporate treasurer of Schauer Group, Inc., he is a chartered property and casualty underwriter, as well as chartered life underwriter. He is past president of the Arthritis Foundation of Canton, and has served as a member of Canton Palace Theatre Association board, and Cultural Center for the Arts budget and marketing committees. In addition, he has participated in fundraising for the Downtown Canton YMCA, Malone and Walsh Universities, United Arts, United Way, and Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges. He and wife Bobbi have three sons.

Dougherty, of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A., is serving his 17th term as chairman of the Safety Management committee. He also serves as chairman of the Joint

Coordinating Committee that serves as liaison between the Enshrinement Festival department of the Chamber and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

A Canton native, Dougherty graduated from Canton Lincoln High and was honored in 2000 as a Distinguished Alumnus. He graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia Law School, and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1957 as a lieutenant and captain. He is the only Stark County lawyer to hold the office of president of the Ohio State Bar Foundation, and he served as chairman of the Stark County Public Defender Commission for 26 years, as well as Canton Assistant City Solicitor. Active in and chairman of various Enshrinement Festival activities since its beginning in 1963, Dougherty was the founder of the Enshrinement Festival General Chairman Alumni Association, and its Individual Award of Merit recipient in 2009 and the 2002 Award of Merit recipient from Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he was The Wilderness Center 2004 honoree and is the immediate past chairman of the board of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He has one daughter, one son and three grandsons.

In 2012, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Enshrinement Festival will mark the 49th anniversary of honoring the legends of professional football, which includes conducting a world-renowned festival celebrating the annual enshrinement of football players, coaches and contributors into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The collaborative efforts of this leadership team, combined with the professional staffs at the Canton Regional Chamber and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the dedicated team of more than 4,200 volunteers, will ensure the success of 18 diverse events over two weeks from July 20 to Aug. 6, 2012.

The Enshrinement Festival activities, attended by nearly 700,000 people, are expected to produce an economic impact of over $31 million for the Canton/Stark County area and $56 million for the State of Ohio. In addition, millions will experience aspects of the Enshrinement Festival as events are televised and covered by other media.

The central focus and highlight of this year’s Enshrinement Festival will be the Aug. 4 Enshrinement Ceremony for the 2012 Class of Enshrinees, comprised of cornerback Jack Butler, center Dermontti Dawson, defensive end/linebacker Chris Doleman, defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy, running back Curtis Martin and tackle Willie Roaf.

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

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Enshrinement Festival names auxiliary committee chairsThe Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce has named the following auxiliary committee chairs: Alex Hoce, Communications; Dan Paumier, Special Services; and Dennis Manzella, Security & Logistics.

Hoce is a career firefighter/paramedic currently with the Jackson Township Fire Department, and also a part-time captain and assistant training officer for Canton Township Fire Department.

He has fond memories of participating in Enshrinement Festival activities since he was a child, including selling pop, working the trash patrol and assisting with first aid efforts at the Ribs Burnoff. A graduate of Central Catholic High School, he attended University of Toledo and obtained a bachelor’s degree in emergency management from University of Richmond, Virginia. He is a member of the International Association of Firefighters and planning committee for Stark County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board “Youth Matters” project.

Hoce will be assisted by committee vice chairman Sally Hoce.

The Communications committee assumes responsibility for communications equipment utilized at all Enshrinement Festival events. Members are responsible for distributing equipment, charging radios and telephones,

monitoring EMS activities and serving as a clearinghouse for inquiries from guests, patrons and media.

Paumier is retired from Westfield Insurance, where he served in the information technology department. He has served on the Special Services committee since 2002, and this is his first

year in the leadership position. His volunteer activities include SarahCare of Canton, Big Brothers of Stark County, and Elves and More of Northeast Ohio. He is married to wife Sally.

Assisting Paumier with committee duties is vice chairman Diane Novak.

The Special Services Committee assists many of the event committees with varied duties, including media and sponsor hospitality, registration at the Balloon Classic media flight, transportation for Drum Corps Competition and hosting the Timken Grand Parade float judges.

Manzella is assistant vice president of marketing for Western Reserve Group. This is his first year as chairman of Security & Logistics, and he previously served as chairman of the Appreciation Party Committee and is also currently a member of the Hall’s Enshrinement and Game Committees. A graduate of St. John’s University and New York University, he is a member of PIA of Ohio and Indiana, and Big “I” Agent Association of Ohio

and Indiana. He is married to wife Rose Ann.Serving as vice chairman of the Security & Logistics committee is Michele Shaffer.

The Security & Logistics committee

issues security passes for all personnel servicing the events, oversees the delivery, distribution and security of food, beverage, flowers, favors, programs and other items necessary to the success of the three indoor events, and monitors movement of people from the perimeter rooms into the main auditorium for the program portion of each of the three events. The committee also provides security support for the Queen Pageant, Drum Corps Competition, Community Parade, Ribs Burnoff, Concert & Fireworks, Race and Timken Grand Parade committees.

Approximately 700,000 people are expected to enjoy the Enshrinement Festival which consists of 18 diverse events over two weeks, with the central focus and highlight being the Aug. 4 Enshrinement Ceremony for the 2012 Class of Enshrinees, comprised of cornerback Jack Butler, center Dermontti Dawson, defensive end/linebacker Chris Doleman, defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy, running back Curtis Martin and tackle Willie Roaf.

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

L E A D E R S H I P S TA R K C O U N T YCorporate and small business leaders commend value of Leadership Stark County Signature ProgramCorporate leaders are convinced of the value of using Leadership Stark County’s Signature Program as a tool for increasing employees’ community involvement, leadership ability, and ultimately their value as employees and community members.

Here’s what some of our participating companies have to say about the value of the Signature Program:

“I’m convinced that the increased activity of Timken people in their communities highly correlates with the improved performance of our company in recent years and vice versa. I laud Leadership Stark County for providing perspective vital to the company and its community stewardship efforts. Timken succeeds when all of us see ourselves as leaders – 21,000 strong and personally committed to getting the important things done.”

James W. Griffith, President & CEO, The Timken Company

1st Signature Class Alum

“Mercy has had many participants in the Leadership classes over the years. Without exception, these individuals have come back to their jobs with a renewed enthusiasm for job and community, and with a heightened appreciation of why Stark County is such a very special place to work and live. The contacts made and the skills learned have helped each and

every one of them in their own career development, and have helped Mercy further its mission of providing quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable healthcare to Stark and the surrounding counties. I can not stress enough what an asset Leadership Stark County is to the individual participants and to the companies that employ them.”

Jeffrey Smith, Sr. Vice President & COO, Mercy Medical Center

18th Signature Class Alum

The Signature Program is also a great tool for smaller business owners to connect with the community and business leaders; so much so that Kate and Josh Harris of In The Round Design Group have made available a Signature Program scholarship for a young entrepreneur.

“As a small business owner, I’ve used Leadership Stark County’s programs as a development tool for myself and my team. The  Signature Program had a significant impact on me – even though I’d grown up in Stark County. Most of our new employees go through both the Spotlight program for younger professionals and the one-day Encounter Bus Tour to give them community context and networking opportunities.”

Josh Harris, Owner, In The Round Design Group

22nd Signature Class Alum

26th Signature Class Applications now availableLeadership Stark County is now taking applications for the 10-month Signature Program. To learn more about the Signature Program’s benefits, please plan to attend the Information Breakfast on Thursday, Mar. 22, from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. Reservations for this free event can be made at (330) 458-2095. Applications for the 26th Signature Class program are available now at LeadershipStarkCounty.org. The deadline for applying is Apr. 27.

Tuition is $2,350 and tuition assistance is available for applicants from non-profit or government organizations.

Selection is competitive and based on the written application, group interview, and Leadership Stark County’s goal to create a class that is representative of the professional, cultural, racial, economic, geographic and ethnic diversity of the community. For questions, please call Fran Wells, director, at (330) 458-2094.

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If you have always wondered what REALLY goes on in Leadership Stark County’s Signature Program sessions, and “is it right for me,” attend our one-hour informational breakfast. For applicants, prospective candidates and employers, we will cover:

• What is the Signature Program and how does it work?

• How will the Signature Program benefit me or my company?

• How much time will it take to participate?

• How do I apply?

Join us and discover the answers to these and any other questions you may have about the Signature Program.

The no-obligation information breakfast is free, however, reservations are requested by Wednesday, Mar. 20. Please make your reservation with Joy Walko at (330) 458-

2095 or joyw@leadershipstarkcounty.org. All are welcome for this informational session!

Applications for the 26th Class Signature Program are now available at LeadershipStarkCounty.org.

Thursday Mar. 22 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Canton Regional Chamber222 Market Ave. N in downtown CantonCost: FreeRSVP by Mar. 20

Leadership Stark County Signature Program Informational Breakfast For Prospective Applicants

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We’re working to make Stark County the place to be for young professionals to live, work and play ... and we need your help!

In order to continue to deliver the great events, programs and professional development opportunities that area YPs need to thrive, we’re asking for a small donation to ystark!, Stark County’s young professional initiative.

We’re asking for donations to our fund drive from individuals and companies at all levels.

Please invest with us. Together we can continue to grow Stark County’s ability to attract, retain and engage young professionals!

Individual Giving Levels$500+ AddictI never miss an event!

$250-$499 FanaticI love ystark!

$150-$249 GroupieI’m telling my friends about you

$100-$149 EnthusiastYou are making this community cool

$50-$99 Believer Yep, you’ll usually find me hanging out

$25-$49 Follower You are on to something here

Corporate Giving Levels$500 Addict - YP Patron Extraordinaire$250 Fanatic - YP Devotee

DONOR BENEFITSAs a donor to our Fund Drive, you’ll be recognized online for your donation - plus you’ll have our undying gratitude!

DONATE NOW!Visit ystark.org to donate online, or to download a pledge card.

ystark! 2012 Fund Drive Kicks off!

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Editor’s note: In keeping with ystark!’s mission – to attract and retain talented young people in Stark County – ACTION will feature a monthly profile of an individual who represents the group (ages 21-40) that ystark! is targeting.

Name: Aron Kitzmiller

Age: 34

Occupation/Title/Place of work: Director, Marketing, Westfield Belden Village

Why are you interested in Canton’s Young Professionals initiative? I am interested in and care about the well-being of Canton and the surrounding

area. ystark!’s young professional initiative is a very important part of the idea of improving who you are and where you live.

What is your impression of ystark!, what do you think of their events, etc.? I have met and formed relationships with very smart, energetic and enthusiastic people. I see a lot of doing, and not just talking. The events are very diverse and give you an opportunity to really select what works for you.

Where did you grow up? In what cities have you lived and worked? I grew up in Canton South (Go Wildcats), went to college in Cincinnati (Go Bearcats) and then moved back to Stark County to take a job with Junior Achievement, before having the great opportunity to spend a few years learning from the area’s best at Aultman and AultCare. I moved over to Westfield Belden Village five years ago, and work with the best team one could ever hope for.

Why have you chosen to live in Canton? I am happy with the overall environment that this area provides, especially for a family. I really feel so close to everything without it being forced down my throat. I like having the diverse options this area provides.

What type of dwelling do you live in? What do you think of the housing choices for YPs in the Canton area? I live in a house, and find that there are a lot of very reasonably priced developments that have popped up over the past decade with good homes and condo options.

What do you like MOST about Canton? It’s close enough to nearly everything, but just far enough away to add some fresh air.

What do you like LEAST about Canton? It seems like we, as a community, focus on the negative too much. You are going to have issues and problems everywhere; we have to change in order for that thought process to begin to change.

What are the opportunities for YPs in Canton when it comes to career opportunities, cultural access, leadership or community involvement opportunities? To be a community this size and have so many Fortune 500 companies so close, not too mention top notch health care facilities and great

colleges and universities, all I can say is wow. Also, to have our own symphony orchestra and all the other amazing programs in this area, we are truly blessed. Leadership is a state of mind and it is up to you where and when you take that initiative. The opportunities are certainly here.

What’s missing from Canton that would attract more YPs? This area is really working towards providing a culture that attracts YPs, but there are still chunks of that culture and attitude missing.

What do you do in the evenings or on the weekends for fun in Canton? I have been playing softball for years and there are a lot of great places to hang out. I also enjoy going to see the Canton Charge play whenever I get a chance.

What would you change about Canton if you could? I would like to see a touch more stability, just overall.

Could you see yourself spending your lifetime in Canton? I enjoy other areas of the state and country, but I love my home town, so it’s definitely a possibility.

What would cause you to want to leave Canton? What other cities in the United States would be appealing to you as a home base? Why? I applied for grad school at UNC Chapel Hill after college; I really like the research triangle area of North Carolina. Westfield has 50+ centers in a dozen or so major US markets, so work could also be a reason.

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At the Stark County Safety Council Luncheon on Thursday, Mar. 8, Linda Beachy, safety coordinator for Frito-Lay, will share the secrets to a successful, effective Return to Work (RTW) Program.

A strong Return to Work or Work Hardening program can have lasting benefits for a company that implements it correctly. The goal of the program is to ultimately reduce all the costs associated with Workers’ Compensation, including hard costs such as premium, retained losses, and allocated expenses, as well as soft costs like reduced production, overtime/shift differential, and lower morale. While reductions in these costs will be felt directly, there are also additional advantages to an effective RTW program.

Who should attend? You won’t want to miss this program if you’re interested in controlling workers’ compensation costs through better return to work/work hardening practices. Employees that are responsible for management of workers’ compensation for their companies

will find this especially beneficial, as will human resources, payroll and benefits, workers’ compensation administration, loss control, safety and company CEOs.

Beachy is celebrating her 33rd year with Frito-Lay this year, where she began as a packer, and moved onto positions including safety coordinator, OSHA trainer, Behavior Based Safety Trainer, and Fall Protection trainer. For more than 75 years, Frito-Lay has enjoyed making the best snacks on earth, starting with simple, farm-grown ingredients. Frito-Lay, a key business unit within PepsiCo, is a market leader in the snack food industry. Frito-Lay’s success is directly related to their employees’ constant focus on results, growth, and innovation.

Thursday, Mar. 811:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St., N.W. Canton, OH 44708Cost: $16 RSVP by Mar. 5

Get that “chip” off your shoulder! MARCH STARK COUNTY SAFETY COUNCIL LUNCHEON

Left - Dennis P. Saunier presenting gift to George Lemon.

Below -TIMKENPresentationby Jim Griffith

“In Canton, and around the world, we partner with communities to promote well being. We work with engineering and community colleges, and we invest to develop aptitudes in the kinds of fields that feed local economies.”

Timken closed by reiterating the company’s commitment to the community, and urged the assembled guests to embrace the more diverse, truly global company that Timken is today.

Also during the evening, the gavel was passed from outgoing Board Chairman George W. Lemon, retired president, Technical Products Group, to the 2012 Board Chairman, Rick L. Haines, president of AultCare. ArtsinStark and the Chamber jointly presented the 2012 Business for the Arts Award to Solmet Technologies, Inc.

In addition, the Chamber’s outstanding board and staff were congratulated, and Dennis P. Saunier, president and CEO for the Chamber, made remarks about the Chamber’s focus on the emerging oil and gas industry this year.

For his full remarks, the Chamber’s 2012 strategic plan, and a video of the evening, visit www.CantonChamber.org.

One more big thank to the record 28 sponsors of this year’s annual dinner!

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The results of the first ever Stark County Safety Council photo contest are in! The contest challenged everyone with a passion for photography to capture an image of workplace safety and health, and share it with the Stark County Safety Council membership. Congratulations to R. G. Smith for submitting the winning photo!

BWC judges Robin Watson and Steve Hanna selected the winning photograph. The photo is a great captured moment that tells a powerful story of workplace safety. All three of the individuals in the picture are wearing safety glasses and hard hats. The individual at the top of the photo is tied off and wearing a harness to comply with fall protection requirements. The individual on the ladder is also wearing fall protection and can safely and quickly respond if his assistance is needed.

Congratulations to R. G. Smith on submitting the winning photo and on implementing safe work practices. It is also fitting that a photo depicting compliance with fall protection standards was chosen as the winner, as OSHA recently announced that failure to comply with fall protection is the most frequent OSHA citation.

Please contact Jacqueline Bollas Caldwell at (330) 244-2864 or at jcaldwell@kwgd.com with any questions regarding the contest.

Stark County Safety Council announces photo contest winner

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On Monday, Apr. 2, the Stark County Safety Council and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will honor area companies who are committed to maintaining a safe workplace during the 2012

Safety Awards Banquet at Skyland Pines Event Center.

The focus of this year’s award banquet is Bullying in the Workplace, featuring keynote speaker Scott Warrick, JD, MLHR, CEQC, SPHR.

Today, “bullying” is your number one workplace health threat – even worse than smoking! Find out how bullying can give you heart disease, short term memory loss and severe mental impairments including depression, and what can you do to protect yourself! Discover how you can financially measure the harm bullying has on your company’s ROI and the ability to attain your

strategic goals. Most importantly, learn how to keep bullying from killing you and your company’s bottom line.

During the evening, certificates from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene will be awarded in the following categories: Group Award (for the lowest incident in each group), 100 Percent Award (for each company that worked the entire year without a lost-time injury), Achievement Award (for each company that decreased its incident rate by at least 25 percent from the previous year), and the Special Award (for each company that has accumulated at least 500,000 hours and operated at least six months without a lost-time injury within a year).

About the Keynote Speaker: Warrick’s Consulting & Legal Services combines the areas of law and human resources to assist organizations in solving employee problems before they happen. Warrick is an experienced employment attorney and human resource professional who uses his dual background to prevent legal issues while improving employee relations. He works with companies to put proper human resource measures in place, as well as coaching and

training managers and employees in over 40 different topics in his own unique, practical, entertaining and humorous style. Warrick has been a workshop presenter at the 2010, 2007, 2006 and 2002 SHRM Diversity Conferences. In 2008, CEO Magazine named Scott a “Human Resources Superstar.” He also received the Human Resource Association of Central Ohio’s Linda Kerns Award for Outstanding Creativity in the Field of Human Resource Management in 2000, and in 1991, the Ohio State Human Resource Council’s David Prize for Creativity in Human Resource Management. Warrick received his law degree from Capital University College of Law (Class Valedictorian), his master’s degree in labor and human resources and his bachelor’s in organizational communications from The Ohio State University.

RSVP online at StarkCountySafetyCouncil.org or CantonChamber.org. Monday, Apr. 25:30 p.m. social hour6:30 p.m. dinnerSkyland Pines3550 Columbus Road NE in CantonCost: $35RSVP by Mar. 26

Bullying in the Workplace featured at 2012 SAFETY COUNCIL AWARDS BANQUET

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At the 2012 Stark County Safety Council CEO Annual Breakfast on Tuesday, Mar. 22, Steve Buehrer, administrator and CEO of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation,

will speak about what the agency is doing to reduce employer premiums and help Ohioans return to work.

Ohio Governor John Kasich appointed Buehrer as administrator and CEO of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation in January 2011. He leads an agency of 2,200 employees that serves more than 225,000 employers and 1.3 million injured workers.

Known for his focus on fiscal responsibility, creating jobs, and emphasizing technology, Buehrer has helped engineer significant

improvements within various levels of government over the past 20 years. He also has extensive experience with workers’ compensation, previously serving as BWC’s Chief of Human Resources.

Buehrer was a member of the Ohio Senate from 2007 through 2011. In addition to serving as the chairman of the Insurance, Commerce and Labor Committee, he was also vice chairman of the Senate Highways & Transportation Committee. In addition, he was elected by his colleagues as Majority Whip, the fourth ranking leadership position in the Senate. He also received the Technology Advocate Legislator of the Year award for 2010 from Technology for Ohio’s Tomorrow. He won five Watchdog of the Treasury Awards and was named National Legislator of the Year by the American Legislative Exchange Council in 2002. A nationally recognized leader, he serves as the Chairman of the Midwest Council of State Government (CSG) and served as national CSG vice chair. Buehrer also served as a state representative from Ohio’s 82nd House District (Defiance, Fulton and Williams Counties). His leadership was

recognized by his peers in the House, as he was elected Assistant Majority Floor Leader for both the 124th and 125th General Assembly. As Chairman of the State Government Committee, he had responsibility for all workers’ compensation legislation.

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

Tuesday, Mar. 227 a.m. registration7:30 – 9 a.m. program and breakfastSkyland Pines Event Center3550 Columbus Rd. NE in CantonCanton, 44708Cost: $20 includes breakfastRSVP by Mar. 16

Together with the Stark County Safety Council, the CEO Annual Breakfast is co-sponsored by Eastern Stark and Western Stark Safety Councils.

Returning Ohioans to Work | 2012 Stark County Safety Council CEO Annual Breakfast

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Over 50 Million people worldwide have chosen Aflac because of their commitment to providing customers with the confidence that comes from knowing they have assistance in being prepared for whatever life may bring.

Aflac provides affordable benefit solutions for employers, supported by excellent customer service. The company offers voluntary benefits that pay cash directly to your employees if they get sick or hurt. Aflac is a low cost solution to rising health care of out-pocket cost and everyday living expenses. And there is no cost to your company* because Aflac policies are 100% employee-paid, as a voluntary payroll deduction.

Aflac is committed to providing critically-needed coverage in a time of need. Our mission is to help families and individuals deal with the unexpected—so that an injury or illness never needs to mean financial disaster.

Your local Aflac Sales Office has 30 years of combined experience in serving area employers. The office is located at 4960 Higbee Ave. NW, Suite 102, in Canton. Contact Susan Amidon at susan_amidon@us.aflac.com or Jeffrey Paxton at Jeffrey_paxton@us.aflac.com for more information about Aflac’s low cost solutions, or call the office at (330) 685-1865. You can also visit them online at www.Aflac.com.

*There may be indirect administrative or other costs to the employer.

Aflac Sales Office | MARCH HOT BUSINESS ON THE BURNER

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N E W M E M B E R SWELCOME 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 membership, please contact the Membership Department at (330) 458-2067.

Ahola Payroll Services (PAYROLL PROCESSING)Eric Hajek6820 W Snowville Rd.Brecksville,, OH 44141(330) 523-9812www.ahola.com

The Cash Cow Girl (GIFTS - CONSIGNMENT SHOPS)Maria Moncada1289 Edison St. #195 & #196Hartville,, OH 44632(330) 418-9589www.thecashcowgirl.com

City Center Fitness (FITNESS)David Barna121 Cleveland Ave.Canton, OH 44702(330) 454-3759

Commercial Equipment Advertising(ADVERTISING)Renee Sima & Debbie Busby6946 Chippewa Ave. NWNorth Canton, OH 44720(330) 418-4490www.ceads.net

Diva Gymnastics Academy (GYMNASTICS)SeAnna Huberty5053 Southway St. SWCanton, OH 44706(330) 479-9591www.divagymnastics.com

EMP Management Group, Ltd. (HEALTH CARE - MEDICAL SERVICES)William Fallon4535 Dressler Rd. NWCanton, OH 44718(330) 492-4559www.emp.com

Georgio’s Grille (RESTAURANTSTom Rice10748 Wilkshire Blvd.Bolivar, OH 44612(330) 874-3889www.georgiosgrille.com

Hoty Marine Group, Hoty Enterprises, Inc.(REAL ESTATE)John M. Hoty4918 Milan RoadSandusky, OH 44870(419) 609-7000www.hoty.com

Humana Insurance (MEDICARE CONSULTING)Shelly Ralston & Mike King4690 Munson Ave., #CCanton, OH 44718(330) 418-5531

Legacy Business Leaders, LLC (BUSINESS COACHING)Fred Reikowsky11441 Glenpark Rd. NEBolivar, OH 44612(330) 936-2823

Personal Touch Housekeeping LLC(CLEANING SERVICES)Donna CollingwoodCanton, OH 44705(330) 313-5662

Prestier Pub (RESTAURANTS)Mark V Prestier1326 Whipple Ave. NWCanton, OH 44708(330) 477-0295www.prestierpub.com

Reentry Bridge Network, Inc. (SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES)Carol E. Briney529 Walnut Ave. NECanton, OH 44702(330) 455-8828www.reentrybridgenetwork.org

Tax Centers of America (BOOKKEEPING - ACCOUNTANTS - ACCOUNTING CONSULTANTS)Angela Trammell2119 Columbus Rd. NE, Rte. 62Canton, OH 44705(330) 949-6694www.tcoa.net

TD’s Tailgate Grill (RESTAURANTS)Matt DeRienzo2234 Tuscarawas St.Canton, OH 44708(330) 451-2140www.tdstailgategrill.com

Toastmasters, Area 31 (COMMUNICATION & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT)Terri FullmerCanton, OH 44702(330) 704-9005

Transworld Business Advisors (BUSINESS ADVISOR)Joe PotelickiPO Box 509Zoar, OH 44697(330) 324-3237www.tworld.com

Wilgus Law Office (ATTORNEYS)Adam Wilgus401 Tuscarawas St. W, Ste. 200Canton, OH 44702(330) 267-8344

Zoar School Inn Bed and Breakfast(BED & BREAKFAST)Gayle & Joe Potelicki160 Third St., PO Box 509Zoar, OH 44697(216) 927-3700www.zoarschoolinn.com

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B I Z B I T ZDr. Jacqueline Novak, assistant professor, biology, at Walsh University recently secured a three-year, $356,556 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research the effects of the ovarian hormone relaxin in the treatment of post-menopausal coronary artery dysfunction. The NIH award is a first for Walsh University and for Novak. The grant provides an opportunity for Walsh students to join her in the research as well as collaborate with graduate students from The University of Akron. Dr. Novak’s co-applicant for the study is her husband, Dr. Rolando Ramirez, who is a faculty member at The University of Akron. Drs. Novak and Ramirez have a team of senior investigators from major universities in the United States, who will consult with the local investigators over the three year period. For more information, visit www.Walsh.edu.

Hall, Kistler & Company LLP is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Monica Rankin as senior bookkeeper, the promotion of Kelly M. Kimble to supervisor and the certification of Andrew (Andy) Griffin, CPA as a Certified Public Accountant. Rankin joins the firm as a senior bookkeeper with over 15 years as a QuickBooks/Peachtree consultant and most recently owned her own business. Kimble has been promoted from senior accountant to supervisor. Her experience includes audit and accounting engagements, audits of qualified retirement plans, review and compilation services, and preparing financial statements and taxation services for clients in manufacturing, service industries, wholesale retail and trade, and nonprofit organizations. Griffin has passed the Certified Public Accountants exam administered by the Accountancy Board of Ohio. He practices in the areas of accounting, audit and tax for clients in the oil and gas, manufacturing and distribution and wholesale industries, as well as other closely held companies. For more information, visit www.HallKistler.com.

Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh, LPA has been named in the 2011-2012 “Best Law Firm” rankings released by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®. Black McCuskey earned a first-tier ranking in the Akron/Canton market in the practice areas of commercial litigation, bankruptcy

and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization law, health care law, construction law litigation, and trusts & estates law. In addition, the firm ranked high in real estate litigation, mergers & acquisitions, real estate law and litigation-eminent domain & condemnation. Achieving a high ranking is a special distinction that signals a unique combination of excellence and breadth of expertise. For more information, visit www.BMSA.com.

AtNetPlus, Inc. has achieved Select Certification from Cisco. The Select Certification recognizes Cisco® resale channel partners that focus on meeting the technology and services needs of small businesses. To earn Select Certification, AtNetPlus fulfilled the training and exam requirements for the Cisco Small Business Specialization. AtNetPlus also met the personnel, training and postsales support requirements set forth by Cisco. Through the program’s specializations and certifications, Cisco recognizes a channel partner’s expertise in deploying solutions based on Cisco advanced technologies and services. For more information, visit www.AtNetPlus.com.

Innis Maggiore has announced seven new clients whose businesses range from the whimsical fun of robot-served ice cream to development of the biggest potential economic opportunity to hit Ohio since the dawn of the state’s steel industry. New clients include: Bird Technologies, Captive Radiology, Chesapeake Energy, General Board of Pension & Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church, The Hygenic Corp., Robofusion Ice Cream and Thetford Corp. For more information, visit www.innismaggiore.com.

Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan T. Fulmer to vice president. Fulmer joined the firm in 2011, and previously worked for Goldman Sachs in New York in global investment research. At Beese, Fulmer, he seeks out mispriced investment opportunities and advises the firm as how best to act on these opportunities. Fulmer is a graduate of Denison University. Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. is a privately owned and operated money management firm founded in 1980.

Media Services Multi Channel Marketing has announced the launch of a new website called Be Part of the Cause (BPC) at ShopBPC.com. BPC helps grow business because supporting a good cause is simply good business sense. The site is designed to “give back” while helping business owners, non-profit organizations and the community as a whole profit and grow together. Be Part of the Cause allows consumers to purchase discounted vouchers to local businesses with ten percent of the purchase price donated to the cause or nonprofit organization of the patron’s choice. BPC gives business owners freedom in the kind of discounts they want to offer consumers. By offering deals that encourage spending yet are affordable to the business, BPC attracts the right kind of customer. For more information, visit ShopBPC.com.

After years in South Florida dreaming of owning their own restaurant, Kim and Scott “Davidson” Shapiro are bringing the dream to Canton with the opening of TD’s Tailgate Grill. TD’s Tailgate Grill is at located 2234 Tuscarawas Street in Canton. This family themed sports restaurant will have a comfortable upscale atmosphere. The food will be a combination of traditional American dishes with a twist, and some of Kim’s own surprise recipes, including fresh grilled fish tacos and the soon to be famous “Inside Out Burger.” For more information, visit www.tdstailgategrill.com.

WRL Advertising has announced that the Canton-based agency has promoted two employees. Bob Isenberg was named as the agency’s vice president of creative services. Isenberg joined the agency in November of 1989 as a graphic designer and illustrator. He was promoted to creative director in October of 1996. His new duties put him in charge of the agency’s creative output, including branding, broadcast, multimedia, print, public relations and web. Jeff LeBeau was named director of new business development. LeBeau started his career with WRL as an intern in early 2006 and was hired on full-time later that year as an account executive following his graduation from The University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in marketing management. For more information, visit www.WRLadv.com.

To submit news for BizBitz please e-mail Jess Bennett at jessb@cantonchamber.org.

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M A R C H C A L E N D A RThursday, Mar. 111:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Akron-Canton Airport5400 Lauby Rd. NW in North CantonCost: $10 includes lunchRSVP online at ystark.org

First Friday, Mar. 26 – 10 p.m.Downtown CantonFREE!

Thursday, Mar. 811:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Meyer’s Lake Ballroom 3218 Parkway St., N.W. Canton, OH 44708Cost: $16 RSVP by Mar. 5

Friday, Mar. 97 a.m. registration/7:30 program Courtyard by Marriott4375 Metro Cir., North Canton, OHCost: $18 members$21 members less than 48 hrs. in advance, $25 non-membersRSVP by Mar. 7

Tuesday, Mar. 1311:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.The Employment Source822 30th Street NW in CantonCall (330) 491-2639 for details

Thursday, Mar. 155:30 to 7:30 p.m. KeyBank 126 Central Plaza-Downtown Canton Cost: $5 RSVP by Mar. 13

Wednesday, Mar. 215:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.The University Center at Kent State University at Stark6000 Frank Ave. NW in North CantonCost: $65RSVP online at CantonChamber.orgby Mar. 14

Thursday Mar. 22 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Canton Regional Chamber222 Market Ave. N in downtown CantonCost: FreeRSVP by Mar. 20

Tuesday, Mar. 227 a.m. registration7:30 – 9 a.m. program & breakfastSkyland Pines Event Center3550 Columbus Rd. NE in CantonCanton, 44708Cost: $20 includes breakfastRSVP by Mar. 16

Monday, Apr. 25:30 p.m. social hour6:30 p.m. dinnerSkyland Pines3550 Columbus Road NE in CantonCost: $35RSVP by Mar. 26

Thursday, Mar. 156 p.m.Kozmo’s Grill37 First Street SW in MassillonCost: FreeRSVP online by Mar. 13

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ystark! CEO Meet & Eat at Akron-Canton Airport There’s been big news coming from the Akron-Canton Airport lately. This next ystark! CEO Meet & Eat luncheon will give you the inside scoop of what’s going on at CAK from their president & CEO Rick McQueen. McQueen will share with ystark! how the airport has not only grown, but continues to offer low airfares (14th cheapest air market in the country – to be exact). You’ll hear what’s next for CAK, and get candid advice for young professionals from McQueen. Plus, what would a trip to the airport be without Cinnabon? We’ll be eating that, too!

First Friday – Music MadnessBasketball fans aren’t the only ones to get a little crazy in March with the March Madness First Friday on Mar. 2. Expect a full court press of MVPs like Rylie Jobe, Peter Vanhorn, Jeff Poulos, Scott Paris, Door-3-Twenty, the Misery Jackals, Thom Ebersole and Akillis Green – plus new art at Translations Gallery, Joseph Saxton Gallery of Photography, Elemental Arts, Anderson Creative and 2nd April Galerie!

Get that “chip” off your shoulder!March Stark County Safety Council LuncheonAt the Stark County Safety Council Luncheon on Thursday, Mar. 8, Linda Beachy, safety coordinator for Frito-Lay, will share the secrets to a successful, effective Return to Work (RTW) Program. A strong Return to Work or Work Hardening program can have lasting benefits for a company that implements it correctly.

The NBA’s CHARGE into CantonMarch AultCare Fast Break Breakfast featuring Scott Woodruff Canton may be a football town, but there’s a new kid on the block! The Cleveland Cavaliers’ official NBA D-League team, the Canton Charge, have taken to the courts for their inaugural season. Join us on Friday, Mar. 9, for our b-ball networking blowout at the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast!

MAGNET Veteran Manufacturing Job Fair MAGNET, the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network, together with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, is hosting a series of job fairs open to Veterans and their families. The Job Fairs will feature employment opportunities, onsite applications and potential interviews.

Stirring up “Green” Galore this St. Patty’s Day! March Stir After HoursKick off your St. Patty’s Day festivities a few days early this year at the Canton Regional Chamber’s all things green themed Stir After Hours, hosted by KeyBank. What better way to celebrate the Green Isle’s favorite holiday, then with one of Canton’s most “green” minded financial institutions!

Shamrock Social Shuffle ystark! Monthly Meet-UpLet’s celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our most popular meet-up of 2011, but with a twist! Shuffle around to tables of six, and meet and interact with many ystarkers!

ATHENA Award DinnerMarch Women’s Impact Initiative EventYou are cordially invited to join us on Wednesday, Mar. 21, in our inaugural year as we honor an area woman for her professional excellence, community service, and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills at the inaugural Greater Stark County ATHENA Award Dinner.

Leadership Stark County Signature Program Informational BreakfastFor Prospective Applicants If you have always wondered what REALLY goes on in Leadership Stark County’s Signature Program sessions and whether the “is it right for me,” attend our one-hour informational breakfast. For applicants, prospective candidates and employers, join us and discover the answers to any questions you may have about the Signature Program.

Returning Ohioans to Work2012 Stark County Safety Council CEO Annual BreakfastAt the 2012 Stark County Safety Council CEO Annual Breakfast on Tuesday, Mar. 22, Steve Buehrer, administrator and CEO of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, will speak about what the agency is doing to reduce employer premiums and help Ohioans return to work.

2012 Safety Council Awards BanquetOn Monday, Apr. 2, the Stark County Safety Council and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will honor area companies who are committed to maintaining a safe workplace during the 2012 Safety Awards Banquet at Skyland Pines Event Center.

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