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4 Join us August 12th! West End BlockCANTON Party REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Canton Regional Chamber is celebrating over two decades of great food, fun and fab networking at the West End Block Party on August 12! Join the Chamber and ystark! at the Furbay Electric Co. along with participating businesses including: PDP, Belden Brick Company, Classic Car Collision, Liberty Ford, Kennedy’s BBQ, and Taggart’s Ice Cream Parlor. You might just take home some great door prizes from the West End Business Association partners!

You’ll have a good time (and make great connections!) as you enjoy the hometown ﬂ avors of Kennedy’s BBQ,Taggart’s Ice Cream, The Mustard Man, LA Dick Italian Wines, and Cleveland Whiskey. Water will be provided by Donamarc Water Systems Co. Additionally, West End Fun Booth will also be on-site to capture the fun! Thursday, August 12 BLOCK PARTY 5:00-7:00 pm West End Block Party at Furbay Electric Co. 208 Schroyer Ave. SW, Canton, OH 44702 AT FURBAY ELECTRIC CO. Cost: $5 for members, $15 for non-members Register at www.CantonChamber.org

Featuring The Mustard Man, Cleveland Whiskey and Fun Booth! Thursday, August 12 • 5 -7 pm 208 Schroyer Ave SW, Canton, OH 44702 Admission is $5 for members and $15 for non-members. Register at www.cantonchamber.org CANTON REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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@ MAPS AIR MUSEUM • 2260 International Parkway • North Canton, Ohio 44720 7 A Blueprint for Manufacturing Make It Better IN Northeast Ohio A roadmap for making Northeast Ohio a “While MAGNET created and launched please contact Janelle Lee, MAGNET, global leader in smart manufacturing with the Blueprint, the future success means Director of Client Engagement at: jlee@ the workforce to power it was recently that it now must be owned by all of us, manufacturingsuccess.org. You may launched. The vision plan, called Make it’s a community initiative,” according also visit the MAGNET website www. It Better: A Blueprint for Manufacturing in to Michael O’Donnell, MAGNET, Vice manufacturingsuccess.org or www. Northeast Ohio, shares success stories and President, Operations. “We’re excited that makeitbetterohio.org. strategies for future growth. there are companies and organizations in Stark County who support the “It is a vision for how Northeast Ohio can Manufacturing Blueprint including the leave behind the Rust Belt moniker and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. become the Manufacturing Technology That’s the kind of collaboration and Belt,” says Brandon Cornuke, MAGNET, Vice leadership we need.” President of Strategy and Startup Services. “The Blueprint focuses on four key areas: Cornuke points out “One out of every Talent, Transformation, Innovation, and two jobs, from factories to restaurants Leadership. Manufacturing runs on people to banks, depends on manufacturing. and we need to make sure we have the The people of Northeast Ohio benefit TALENT necessary for the technology- from the health and well-being of our Pictured here (l to r) are a few Stark County focused future of the industry. We need manufacturing ecosystem and we’re in companies supporting the MAKE IT to help our manufacturers TRANSFORM a moment of opportunity for us to focus BETTER, A Blueprint for Manufacturing their factories by using Industry 4.0 on ensuring the jobs remain here and we in Northeast Ohio. Thomas Schmidt, VP, technology to compete on a global stage, grow through manufacturing.” Business Development, Barbco, Inc., Michael and to advance INNOVATION of new Hoffman, President, Lindsay Precast, Inc., products and services. And LEADERSHIP For a free copy of MAKE IT BETTER, James Batchelder, President, The M.K. Morris within and among regional companies A Blueprint for Manufacturing in Company, Allen Green, President, HP- and organizations will get us to our goal.” Northeast Ohio, or to get involved, Products, Inc.

8 STARK COUNTY MANUFACTURING

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The Ohio Manufacturer’s Association (OMA) offi cially recognized Development Board and MAGNET as the three neutral and certifi ed the newly formed Stark County Manufacturing intermediaries. The intermediaries execute the initiatives derived Workforce Development Partnership (SCMWDP). The SCMWDP from the employer led priorities. There are currently 26 Stark is the fourteenth manufacturing industry sector partnership County companies actively engaged in the partnership. certifi ed by OMA. The SCMWDP consists of not only manufacturing employers but The certifi cation process requires a partnership to: 1) be industry- also stakeholders supporting the manufacturing workforce talent led, 2) be focused on a single industry (manufacturing), 3) have pipeline. Other stakeholders include educational, community a regional, collaborative and systems-based approach, 4) be and governmental organizations. For more information or to be staffed by a neutral intermediary, 5) be dedicated to addressing added to the meeting notifi cation and distribution list please workforce development issues, 6) be actively involved in the contact Barb Bennett at the Chamber: 330-458-2059 or OMA Workforce Community, 7) have priorities that align with [email protected]. the OMA Workforce Roadmap and Key Process Indicators, and 8) have completed and submitted a supply/demand analysis and By: Barbara Hammontree Bennett, PE, PS, LEED-AP strategic plan. Vice President of Education and Workforce

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9 Just What Constitutes Your Brand?

During the first years of the 21st century, Aggregate all of those factors and one Some serious self-assessing could lead to more than ever before, businesses have sees that a brand, at its core, is reputation. strengthening reputation. been touting their brands. In doing so, That reputation results from a business’s many if not most of those businesses culture, core values and commitment to Canton Regional SCORE’s 55 mentors serve have been focusing on or brandishing customers, employees, community and small businesses and non-profits through- their logos or brandmarks, making them other constituents. More than words, what out five counties - Stark, Tuscawaras, the centerpieces of their public identities. constitutes a brand is a business’s actions Holmes, Carroll, Harrison. Counseling is That’s fine – in so far as they go. – or lack thereof. That is precisely what confidential and cost-free. You can learn thoughtful businesses have been recogniz- more about the chapter and its offerings Mistakenly, too few businesses have been ing and building – and will continue doing at www.canton.score.org or by emailing emphasizing what, in fact, constitutes a so as they keep adding to successes in the [email protected]. brand. It is not limited to a logo, a color or coming years. type face. It is far more than an icon. Some SCORE Canton provides free and confi- businesses understand that. Thoughtful, With those thoughts in mind, how do you more strategically focused businesses – assess your business’s reputation? Are you dential business advice and counseling whether purveyors of products or provid- paying sufficient attention to feedback tailored to meet the needs of your small ers of services - embrace the enduring – both positive and negative? Are you reality that a brand stands as a composite recording feedback and periodically asking business and personal objectives. We – of innovation, superior product design, what it suggests? Does it tell you that you also offer workshops for both start-up quality engineering and manufacturing, should be adding or amending a business attention to detail in assembly, reliability, objective? Does that feedback cause you and in-business entrepreneurs. www. superior customer service, unstinting to re-think the messages you are convey- canton.score.org integrity, community involvement, and ing? Should you be taking actions hereto- respect. fore overlooked?

10 Canton Repository Grand Parade The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Canton Repository Grand Parade will kick off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, drawing crowds of nearly 200,000 lining the 2.2 mile parade route!

The Canton Repository Grand Parade will feature members of the Centennial Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021 as well as a large contingent of returning Gold Jacket Hall of Famers. Parade spectators will be treated to the sights and sounds of giant helium balloons, marching bands, ﬂ oats, and specialty units, as well as antique vehicles, animal units, and more.

Returning as co-commentators in the TV booth will be Todd Porter, Director of Communications for Jackson Local School District, and Maureen Ater, Vice President of Marketing and Development for Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio.

Joe Dunn, Vice President of Sales at Big Time Sports, will be joining the team for the eighth time as man-on-the-street for interviews with members of the Classes of 2020 and 2021 and returning Gold Jacket Hall of Famers.

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The Canton Repository Grand Parade will enjoy a wide television viewing audience on Bally Sports Ohio, on Sunday, August 15 at from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with a re-air scheduled for Saturday, August 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. At your location or ours, we’ve got you . The parade broadcast will also be available on Saturday, covered August 14 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 15 at 2:00 p.m: AultWorks Occupational Medicine specializes in • WIVM-TV 39.1 and WIVN-TV 29.1 treating work-related injuries and illnesses. We are certified • Spectrum cable channel 989 in Stark County by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.

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11 Members Helping Members Program Due to COVID-19, we’ve received a spike in requests from small business members who are struggling to renew their dues. We are asking members who are in a positive position to consider providing assistance through our “Members Helping Members” program. Here’s how you can help members in need as we weather the pandemic: • Consider donating $310 (our basic small business membership), or your own specifi ed amount, along with your annual dues payment. You’ll see a “Members Helping Members” line on your invoice or Members when you pay online. Any funds will go toward covering the dues of a member who simply can’t renew this year. HELPING • Go anytime to cantonchamber.org/members-helping-members to donate. Members We’d like to give a special thanks to these companies who donated this month and helped save the Chamber memberships of small businesses:

• Kenan Advantage Group • Toth Buick - GMC Truck • GKG and Associates • Basil Asian Bistro • Pavlick Dental • Cathy Cowgill Flowers, Inc. Due to COVID-19, we’ve received a spike in requests from small business members who are struggling to renew their dues. We are asking members who are in a positive position to consider providing assistance through our "Members Helping Members" program. NOW H ENTAL! HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP Consider donating $310 (our basic small WITbusiness D membership), or your own speci ed amount, along with your annual dues payment.

You’ll see a “Members Helping Members” line on the enclosed invoice or when you pay online. Any funds will go toward covering the dues of a member who simply can't renew this year.

You’ll not only be helping a local small business, you’ll be helping our community stay strong as we recover together!

GO TO www.cantonchamber.org/ members-helping-members The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and AultCare have partnered together to offer a healthcare plan for the small business community through a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA). The MEWA was developed to provide additional options and to help control the costs of healthcare beneﬁts . Medically underwritten MEWA rates may provide a less expensive option than a smaller community rated plan obtained under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This plan is available for small group employers with less than 50 employees.

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12 Applications Are Now Available spotlight progrAM for Young professionAls Begins septeMBer 14!

The Leadership Stark County Spotlight Program is now taking • Networking opportunities with like-minded young applications from young professionals in their 20’s and 30’s, who professionals want to build leadership skills and expand their community awareness. The Spotlight Program is a great option for employers to enhance leadership potential and build competencies of young As our community continues to rebuild and forge ahead, it is more professionals. The course includes six sessions that meet from important now than ever for our young professionals to remain 4-6 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, September 14, and ending on connected, informed, and engaged. For Stark County to thrive, it Tuesday, October 26. is essential that young professionals work, play, and stay in our community. Tuition for the six sessions is $550 per person. Scholarships may The Spotlight Stark County program can be a key element to be available to non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, and/or helping young professionals make connections with a variety of minority candidates. Company group applications are welcome. people, learn about our community’s organizations and initiatives, and find their niche for meaningful service. Young professionals Go to www.LeadershipStarkCounty.org for more information! gain greater insight into their personal leadership style, leading to a more confident and capable generation of leaders to move our workforce forward.

Spotlight Program class members will receive: • Personalized GallupStrengths Assessment • Programming founded on six Leadership Competencies • Professional headshot (digital file) • Community service opportunity • Introduction to non-profit leaders and causes • Exposure to community arts & culture • Downtown development & historical background • Opportunities to explore local economic development initiatives • Diversity and inclusion-focused sessions

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13 ystark! Tour de Patio @ the piAzzA At gervAsi Enjoy casual networking with fellow YPs at The Piazza at Gervasi. You do not need to be a ystark! member to attend. This event is intended for young professionals age 20-40.

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YP Meetup: A night At the Movies

Let’s get a ystark! group together for a “Night at the Movies!” We will meet up at 6:30 pm, an hour prior to the show, to reserve our spot and network in the beautiful, new outdoor Jackson Amphitheater. Kids and families welcome! Please register in advance so we know how many to expect. You must also purchase a ticket (kids under 10 free) from the Jackson Amphitheater site.

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GET TO KNOW THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WHO WILL What do you see as valuable opportunities for YPs in Stark County when it comes to career opportunities, SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CANTON/STARK COUNTY! EACH cultural access, leadership or community involvement opportunities? MONTH, WE’LL INTRODUCE YOU TO A YP WHO IS LIVING Stark County offers a signifi cant number of opportunities for young professionals whether they want to work in a mid to OR WORKING, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, THRIVING IN large size corporation like Timken, Aultman or Diebold for example or build their own company and be an entrepreneur. STARK COUNTY! There are many groups that help mentor young entrepreneurs. Also - I have found that the Chamber is a great place to get information about community organizations that need Name: Nick Doyle volunteers. No matter what your passion is, there is usually a good match for you. Occupation/Title/Place of work: National Sales Executive/ Board Vice President/The Improvaneer Method - Stand Up For What would attract more YPs to Stark County? Downs Affordable housing, access to transportation (airports, high speed trains, etc), vibrant nightlife and entertainment, high tech Age: 32 infrastructure

Why are you interested in Stark County’s Young What do you do in the evenings or on the weekends for fun Professionals initiative? This is a great way to connect young in Stark County or NE Ohio? professionals that are local to Stark County who share the same I’m a sports and music guy so I typically will hit up some games, interests and passion to improve our community. either local high school/college or the Cleveland teams. Also love to catch live music anywhere - lately I have been loving the What would you share to encourage other people to join? Centennial Plaza downtown Canton. But many of the smaller There are a ton of on-line professional networks but nothing restaurants and bars are bringing back live music. can replace the personal connection people make when they get together in person and exchange ideas. The energy created Could you see yourself spending your lifetime in Stark is like lightening in a bottle. County and if not, what would cause you to leave? Absolutely plan to stay here for the rest of my life (unless my Did you grow up in Stark? If so, where? If not, where did you family decides to relocate after retirement). move from and why? Yes - I was born and raised here.

Why do you stay in Stark County, from both a personal and professional point of view? The quality of life here is great. Housing is affordable compared to other areas of the country. I love the change of seasons for year round activities. There is a lot to do here that interests me like music and sports and if I need or want to go anywhere else, CAK is a great airport to use, right in my own backyard.

What do you like MOST about Stark County? I really love a lot about our community - but I guess my favorite is the Hall of Fame, the park system and there are SO many amazing restaurants to choose from. Because I don’t drive, I NICK DOYLE tend to stay near Canton so that is what I am most familiar with.

What would you change about Stark County if you could? I would love to see improved access to public/affordable is sponsored by: transportation. I don’t drive and the transportation I have access to either is expensive or GREATLY extends the commute time. A fi fteen minute drive sometimes can take 90 minutes!! Also - beyond just Stark County, maybe even something that connects us to the larger cities like Akron, Cleveland and Columbus.

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51 Oakwood Medical Claims EN-RICH-MENT PPI Graphics & Innovative Trends Abbott Electric Inc. Enviroscapes, Inc. Pro Football Hall of Fame Abrasive Supply Company Farmers National Bank Putman Properties, Inc. ADCO Distributors Inc. Fin Feather Fur Outfi tters QualiClean Adult Career & Technical Education Foltz Machine LLC Randolph Tool Company Akron Zoological Park Fully Promoted Red Roof Inn All Makes and Models Auto Repair GiGi’s Playhouse Canton REM Commercial Ambulance Associates of Canton Girls on the Run of East Central Ohio R G Drage Career Technical AMC Roofi ng, LLC GKG and Associates Roma’s Radiator Specialties Atlantic Food Distributors Inc. Goodwill Industries of East Central Ohio Satin Sound Systems Atomic Sewer LLC Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Schory Ed & Son Co. Baker Dublikar Beck Wiley Harris Battery Co. Inc. SCORE – Canton Regional Chapter 580 Basil Asian Bistro Hartville Hardware Sheetz, Inc. Baum Plumbing Hartville RV Sidle Transit Service, Inc. Beadlings Pool Construction Inc. Hayes Realty – Hayes Silver Leaf Contracting Beaver Petroleum Company H.D. Davis, CPAs, LLC Sirak Financial Companies Biery Cheese Company Inc. Hero Heating and Cooling, LLC Smith-Reiss Agency, Inc. Blackstone Wealth Management Historic Zoar Village Snelling Personnel Service Bond Exterminating & Other Services Holiday Inn Canton Society for Equal Access Bonefi sh Grill HPM Property Management Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. B-Tek LLC Humbert Sanitary Service Specialty Hose Corporation Buckeye Mechanical Controls, Inc. Huth Ready Mix & Supply Co. S. Slesnick Company Inc. Buckeye Restoration Hydrocarbon Production Equipment Standard Plumbing & Heating Co. Building Industry Assoc. of Stark (HPE) Inc. Stateline Paving a Lindy Company Buonaspina Robert V. Inc. Industrial Tool Company Inc. St. Luke Lutheran Community C & B Auto & Body Inn at Belden Village Superior Beverage Group Ltd. Candy Apple’s Dance Center Intech Computer Solutions Superior Spring Service, Inc. Canton Brewing Company Jan-Pro of Canton Temple Israel Canton Cut Stone Company John’s Gyro King T K Harris Commercial Real Estate Canton Christian Home JRC Adult Day Center The Danbury of North Canton Canton Professional Educator’s K & M Coff ee Service, Inc. The Golden Key Center for Association K-Carpet Co. Exceptional Children, Inc. Canton Towing Inc. K&K Industries, Inc. The Inkeeper’s Tattoo Parlor Cascot Inc dba Mr. Hero Laurels of Massillon The PNC Financial Services Group CBRE Lehmans Peoples Services, Inc. The Sand Rock Mineral Water Company Charis Homes, LLC Liberty Healthshare The Squeaky Clean Company, LLC Checkpoint Systems, Inc. Maloney + Novotny LLC The Suburbanite Christman Fabricators, Inc. Martin Pallet Inc aka MPI Logistics Toth Buick – GMC Truck Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital & Service Tomtod Ideas Clevenger Home Improvements McIntosh Oil Company Trenchless Rental Solution CNC Custom Machining Inc. MDS & Associates Inc. UB Advertising LLC Coleman Behavioral Health Meadow Wind Health Center United Glass & Panel System Combi Packaging Systems Medical Mutual of Ohio Uniwall Manufacturing Company Community One Credit Union of Medline Industries, Inc. US Safetygear Inc. Ohio, Inc. Miller & Company Sanitation Vista Psychological and Counseling Community Hospice Service, Inc. Center, LLC Community Restoration Centers of Modern Hearing Solutions VOCI – Voices of Canton, Inc. Stark County, Inc. Motter & Meadows Architect Ward & Emler Surveying Corporate Technologies Group Nisley Cabinet Shop WRL Advertising LLC County & East Central Ohio No Limits Transportation Xpress Payment Credit Card Cramer’s Inc. Norman Eckinger, Inc. Yohe Supply Company CSL Plasma North Canton Collision, Inc. Your Home Court Advantage Cutter Power Sales Northwestern Mutual YWCA Design Restoration & Reconstruction, Inc. Ohio Desk Zeiger Industries DLH Industries, Inc. Patriot Software Company Ziegler Tire & Supply Company E&H Ace Hardware Polymer Packaging Inc.

20 BIZ Bitz

DeHOFF REALTORS® welcomes Brad Kes- program honors exceptional business lead- Peoples Services, Inc. (PSI), recently sler to its team of real estate professionals. ers whose ambition, ingenuity and courage promoted two executive employees – He brings over 20 years of experience in in the face of adversity help them to antici- Tony Carozza to Vice President of Human residential construction and remodeling, pate needs and bring new ideas to market, Resources, and William Bell to Procure- as well as over 20 years as a certified home playing a key role in the world economy. ment Director. Both employees have made inspector and radon testing professional. significant contributions to the success of In addition, Kessler is licensed to teach car- Lanham was selected by a panel of inde- the company and its employees. pentry and property maintenance, and has pendent judges. Award winners will be taught residential construction for 25 years. announced during a special virtual celebra- PSI is a network of wholly owned 3PL He specializes in room additions, kitchen tion and will become lifetime members of companies, including Total Distribution, and bath remodels, as well as provides con- an esteemed community of Entrepreneur Peoples Cartage, and Central Warehouse sultations on remodeling possibilities. Of The Year alumni from around the world. Operations, with 8 million square feet of public and contract warehouse space. PSI Kessler received his Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the pre- ranks as Top Warehousing Firm according Vocational Education from Kent State Uni- eminent competitive award programs for to Transport Topics’ 2020 Top 50 Sector versity. Having earned his Real Estate Certi- entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth Lists. The company also offers award-win- fication from Hondros College of Business, companies. The nominees are evaluated ning transportation, logistics and fulfill- he is eager to apply his knowledge and based on six criteria: entrepreneurial ment services. decades of practical experience to serve his leadership; talent management; degree of clients and meet their real estate needs. difficulty; financial performance; societal Multi-platinum recording artist and song- He has been a volunteer with Habitat for impact and building a values-based com- writer Jimmie Allen will open for country Humanity of Greater Canton, donating his pany; and originality, innovation and future music superstar Brad Paisley and legend- knowledge and construction skills over plans. Since its launch, the program has ary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, who are co- many weeks throughout the years. He has expanded to recognize business leaders in headlining the 2021 Concert for Legends donated his time for several years to the more than 145 cities in over 60 countries Presented by Ford at 8 p.m. ET Monday, Special Olympics, training and working around the world. Aug. 9 in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Sta- with children and young adults with dis- dium. The concert wraps up the 2021 Pro abilities. Lanham founded Polymer Packaging in Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week 1986 as a marketing and distribution or- Powered by Johnson Controls and the Hall’s Choose a REALTOR® with decades of experi- ganization. The company has since grown Centennial Celebration. ence in residential construction. Contact into a state-of-the-art manufacturing Kessler at 330-495-5408 or bkessler@ organization providing engineered flexible Tickets for the Concert for Legends dehoff.com to get moving. packaging solutions with three divisions Presented by Ford may be purchased at in Ohio and Michigan and three affiliate- www.ProFootballHOF.com/tickets. Barbco, Incorporated founder, James S. owned plants in Cincinnati and Charlotte. Prices range from $75 to $285. Barbera was posthumously inducted in the North American Society for Trench- The Pro Football Hall of Fame opened “I’ve been a football fan my entire life, and less Technology (NASTT) Hall of Fame. its Class of 2021 Locker Exhibit showcas- I’ve always wanted to visit the Pro Football ing artifacts from all eight class members: Hall of Fame,” shared Allen, who appeared The NASTT Hall of Fame honors members ALAN FANECA, TOM FLORES, CALVIN Wednesday morning on NFL Network’s who have made outstanding accomplish- JOHNSON, JOHN LYNCH, PEYTON MAN- “Good Morning Football” to discuss his up- ments and exceptional contributions to the NING, BILL NUNN, DREW PEARSON and coming performance in Canton. “So getting advance of the North American trenchless CHARLES WOODSON. The exhibit is located the chance to perform at the Pro Football industry and NASTT. in the Interactive Area of the Museum and HOF is definitely more than a dream come highlights significant milestones from the true. It’s pretty full-circle for me, so I’m re- Winners of this esteemed accolade are for- life and career of each enshrinee. ally looking forward to this show.” mer or current NASTT members who have been members for a minimum of ten years “Aligning with the Hall’s important mission and are age 50 or older. The winners have to ‘Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve gone through extensive vetting process its History, Promote its Values and Cel- Have business news you’d like to share and are truly legends in the Trenchless ebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE,’ the new via Biz Bitz? Send your news release Community. exhibit showcases unique artifacts from the to Collyn Floyd, Vice President of careers of the Class of 2021,” shared Saleem Marketing and Communications, at Larry Lanham, Founder and CEO of Poly- Choudhry, the Hall’s Vice President of Mu- [email protected]. mer Packaging, has been named an En- seum/Exhibit Services. “These historic trea- trepreneur Of The Year® 2021 East Central sures commemorate momentous occasions Award finalist by Ernst & Young LLP. Now in in each of their football careers as well as its 35th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year their excellence off the football field.”

21 For every care in the community.

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