A publication of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce ACTION NEWSLETTER January 2018
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Photo by J. Albert ACTION OIL & GAS COLUMN NEWSLETTER Even after following the shale business gas molecules from the shale and brings for six years, we find the numbers them to the surface. The number of days astonishing. required to complete a well has gone JANUARY 2018 from about 30 in 2011 to about 7 in 2015. Gas supply from the Appalachian shales What’s more, several wells in different Vol. II • Issue I has increased by more than 14 billion directions are being drilled from the same cubic feet per day since 2012. well pad, which means more production with less surface impact. Fourteen Billion. Per day. Eastern Ohio and its neighboring states This information is contained in a report will be driving the energy future of the issued last month by the U.S. Energy United States for decades to come. While James Porter Information Administration that showed many wait for a greener, renewable- CEO/Publisher how the Appalachian shale region — the energy future, natural gas will be the GateHouse Media/Repository Utica and Marcellus — has led the nation bridge fuel to get the nation from here to Chairman in growth of natural gas production since there. Dennis P. Saunier 2012. President & CEO Congratulations to a friend of the Gas production in 2012 was measured Chamber, Paul Boulier of Team NEO, the Steven M. Meeks at 7.8 bcf/day and grew to 23.8 bcf/day Northeast Ohio economic development Chief Operating Officer through October 2017. organization. Paul was one of the principal organizers of the Tri-State Shale Collyn Floyd It is hard to imagine what those numbers Summit in November at the downtown Editor and would be like if the drillers had not been campus of Stark State College. Director of Marketing constrained from shipping gas to where it was needed. Drillers have been waiting As you may infer from the name, the Molly Romig Advertising Sales / Action in recent years for pipelines to bring their Tri-State Shale Coalition is a cooperative 330.833.4400 products to market outside Eastern Ohio, effort among state governments Western Pennsylvania and Northwest and state economic development Sarah Lutz West Virginia This lack of takeaway to organizations in Ohio, Pennsylvania Graphics Manager other markets helped to depress prices and West Virginia. At the summit, they for Utica and Marcellus shale gas and reported on work to build ethane storage reduced the incentive to drill more. capacity for cracker plants along the Ohio ACTION NEWSLETTER (USPS 989-440) is River, and other measures to help develop published quarterly for the members of the That’s changing. The Rover pipeline is the Appalachian petrochemical economy. Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, nearly completed. NEXUS construction is 222 Market Ave. N., Canton, OH 44702. under way. There are other big pipeline As a new year begins, best wishes to The subscription cost is $25 per year and projects, but those are the two that Stark friends and colleagues who have made is included in the price of membership. Countians know the best. investments and taken risks to advance Periodicals postage paid at Canton, Ohio. Ohio’s energy future. May you prosper POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Meanwhile, the oil and gas explorers and find even more success. ACTION NEWSLETTER, Canton Regional working in the Appalachian shales have Chamber of Commerce, 222 Market Ave. N., used experience and technology to David Kaminski Canton, OH 44702. improve their efficiency in drilling and VP for Public Policy and Energy completing a well. Completion includes Reader questions and comments are the hydraulic fracturing that releases the welcome and encouraged. Contents may be reprinted with credit. Address all inquiries to:
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman of the Board James Porter The Canton Repository Sr. Vice Chairman - Rick McQueen Akron-Canton Airport Vice Chairman - Joseph J. Feltes Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC Vice Chairman - Dr. Jay Gershen Northeast Ohio Medical University Vice Chairman - Todd J. Hawke GDK & Co Vice Chairman - Geoff Karcher The Karcher Group Grow Your Network - Meet New Contacts - Be Inspired by Our Speakers Vice Chairman & Corporate Secretary Amanda Sterling TimkenSteel Join Us at Our AultCare QuickConnect Want to grow your contacts and leads? Treasurer - Mark Wright Luncheon Featuring Canton Chamber Join us each month for the AultCare Aultman Health Foundation President & CEO, Denny Saunier QuickConnect Networking Luncheon, at Immediate Past Chairwoman - Judith E. Lancaster Our own Denny Saunier, president and its NEW location for 2018 at La Pizzaria in Attorney at Law CEO of the Canton Regional Chamber Jackson Township! President & CEO - Dennis P. Saunier of Commerce, will kick off the 2018 Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce AultCare QuickConnect Luncheon Series. AultCare QuickConnect attendees can Chief Operating Officer - Steven M. Meeks As he speaks on the past, present and obtain business leads through enjoyable Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce future at the Canton Regional Chamber networking activities, hear a compelling Recording Secretary - Connie R. Cerny of Commerce, you’ll gain insights into speaker, meet new business contacts Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce how our organization is advancing the and enjoy a delicious meal. Plus, when business needs of the region, as well as you bring a door prize valued at $15 or what to expect from your Chamber in more, you’ll receive 30 seconds at the 2018. We have some very exciting news microphone to promote your business. BOARD OF DIRECTORS on the horizon! NEW for 2018! New location at La Pizzaria, Emil Alecusan Bradley R. McKain along with the ability to have a choice of Brewster Cheese Marathon Petroleum Wednesday, Jan. 17 Company, LP 11:30 am – 1:00 pm entrees. Katrina Barton Belden Village Mall Michael Moore (Registration begins at 11:00 am) FedEx Custom Critical Rudolf Bentlage La Pizzaria PMorgan Chase Bank, NA Frank Monaco 3656 Dressler Rd. NW, Canton 44718 Four Fifteen Group Greg Brokaw $18/members, $25/non-members Consumers National Bank, Steven O. Pittman Register by January 15 at Jackson-Belden Office CliftonLarsonAllen CantonChamber.org Ajay Das Rodney Reasonover The Timken Company Stark County Community Action Agency Kimberly Davenport Shearer’s Snacks Robert E. Roland Day Ketterer, LTD. R. Eric Dellapina KeyBank Joseph D. Schauer Schauer Group, Inc. SEASON PASSES for AultCare William F. Downey Kenan Advantage Group Dr. Denise A. Seachrist Kent State University Chris DiLoreto at Stark QuickConnect Luncheon Jackson Local Schools William C. Shivers Mike Gallina Huntington Bank AultCare Health Network Tracy Stevens on sale now! Michael Graeff Dominion East Ohio Matt Gregory John M. Tucker Our SEASON TICKET PASSES are an excellent value. When you buy an individual season Gregory Industries Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & pass, you’ll pay just $15 per program – a $3 saving per program, or comparable to Paul Hiltz Dougherty Co., L.P.A. Mercy Medical Center attending two lunches FREE OF CHARGE. Brandon Wehl Dr. Para Jones Portage Electric Savings + Special Perks = WIN-WIN! Stark State College Products Inc. Dr. David A. King Cathy Wyatt Malone University Carpe Diem Coffee Shops Call 330-458-2070 or visit www.cantonchamber.org to purchase your tickets today. MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO, Denny Saunier Repository, Stark Community Foundation We are grateful for an excellent working and our organization. Since then, the relationship with Canton Mayor Tom group has grown into a broader economic Bernabei. The city and the Chamber are development effort comprised of Stark stronger economic development partners County businesses, governments and non- than ever before. profits. We will continue to take steps to strengthen Stark by thinking bigger and With the city administration and another bolder through aggressive collaboration. valuable partner, the Pro Football Hall of We are committed more than ever to the Fame, we at the Chamber are working group’s vision for a vibrant, healthy future on connections that will link downtown for Stark County. Canton to Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village. We believe that downtown’s rich We continue to benefit from the 2016 football history, along with its unique merger with the Jackson-Belden Chamber. restaurant and arts scene, makes it a Internally, all staff members have natural complementary experience for integrated seamlessly into their roles Village visitors. In the meantime, we look and responsibilities. Our satellite office in forward to the next aspects of the Village Jackson Township serves as “home base” project getting underway. for Chamber sales staff; it also provides additional meeting and work space for None of this work could be done without As the Canton Regional Chamber of staff. the highly talented staff of professionals Commerce enters 2018 - the fifth and at the Chamber and our Board of Directors final year of our strategic planning We are larger and stronger thanks to who represent a wide range of industries implementation process – we remain the merger. We have been able to grow and organizations. focused on our mission to lead the our business events and activities where region in business and community members can network and find new The new year will bring surprises, as development through collaboration opportunities. We have been able to grow every new year does. We will meet those and innovation. the opportunities to volunteer for efforts surprises by applying our strategic goals that lead to a better, more closely knit to every challenge and opportunity. Thank We have the opportunity to build on community. We have been able to speak you in advance for your support. It is a several recent accomplishments. We have throughout Stark County to businesses of privilege to do this work. a new set of program objectives based on all shapes and sizes with a unified voice. our strategic goals. We are ready to get to We are grateful to the volunteer leaders work. and members of both organizations who overwhelmingly saw the wisdom of this We begin the year with exciting news merger. for small businesses in Stark, Tuscarawas, Wayne, Holmes, and Carroll Counties. The We will continue the conversations we Canton Regional Chamber and AultCare began in 2017 to encourage and facilitate Denny Saunier, President & CEO have collaborated to offer a health care a greater regional dialogue on economic plan for the small business community development and workforce issues. From through a Multiple Employer Welfare Akron to New Philadelphia, we’ll continue Arrangement (MEWA). to work with our regional economic
development neighbors along the I-77 The MEWA offers medically underwritten corridor in an effort to achieve greater rates for small group employers with two alliances and opportunities. to 50 employees; these rates may be less expensive than a community rated plan We also will continue to develop and through the Affordable Care Act. This grow the Small Business Growth Network, gives us the opportunity to not only offer a partnership between the Chamber a health care coverage option to our and the local SCORE chapter, rated in existing and potential members, but “keep 2016 as best in the nation. We look with it local” with a top-quality health care plan enthusiasm to assisting the growth of our based here in Stark County. hundreds of small businesses through a new workshop series as well as continued We will continue to be involved in the free mentoring. Stark Civic Group, which was formed in 2015 at the suggestion of The Canton
6 OUTGOING MESSAGE FROM 2017 Board of Directors Chairwoman Judith E. Lancaster
the two staffs, to integrating new board see it, too – in the Chamber’s 100+ annual members, to, of course, bringing the two events, in their diverse programming, and memberships together. The result has in the numerous volunteer opportunities been enhanced and expanded services for available. our members and a stronger, unified voice for the business community in the region. It has been my pleasure to work alongside our dedicated and visionary president and Health Care for Small Businesses CEO, Denny Saunier, as well as his talented Our Chamber leadership and executive staff and the entire board of directors. board have been working hard behind As I depart, I am excited to welcome our the scenes for many months to bring our next Chairman, a true community leader small business members a medically- and servant, Jim Porter, publisher of The underwritten health care plan known as a Canton Repository. I assure you that I am Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement leaving this organization in very capable (MEWA). I am delighted to see the MEWA hands. become a reality in early 2018 when we open enrollment in the Canton Regional Finally, although I am a third generation Chamber Health Fund. None of this Cantonian by birth, I have learned more would be possible without AultCare about Canton/Stark County by serving As I complete my tenure as 2017 who will be administering the plan. on the Canton Regional Chamber Board Chairwoman of the Canton Regional these past six years. I urge each of you to Chamber Board of Directors, I would like Strengthening Stark get involved: join a Chamber committee, to begin by saying that it has been my We continue to be a leading voice in the attend a new event, network with fellow privilege and honor to serve the Chamber ongoing discussion about strengthening business leaders, or volunteer for the and our outstanding business community. and positioning Stark County for a bright Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement I’d like to take this opportunity to economic future. This will be even more Festival. It’s truly a wonderful opportunity reflect on a few of the Chamber’s key important as an economic development to learn more and make a difference in accomplishments over the past year. study gets underway and we learn the this community that we call home. results from that study. A Successful Merger I took special pride in serving as Having attended dozens of events and Chairwoman during the first full year meetings over the past year, I can assure following the merger of the Canton and you that the Canton Regional Chamber Jackson Chambers. Truly, the merger could never stops working on your behalf. I was Judith E. Lancaster not have gone smoother, from blending able to witness it from a unique “behind the scenes” vantage point, but you can
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7 JIM PORTER ELECTED CANTON CHAMBER BOARD CHAIRMAN New Board Members Also Elected Jim Porter, Rudy Bentlage Davenport received a bachelor of arts CEO/publisher, is the president in communication from the University GateHouse Ohio/ of the Northeast of Akron and a master of public The Canton Ohio region administration from Cleveland State Repository, has and executive University. been elected as director of its chairman of the Commercial She resides in Canton with her husband Canton Regional Banking team. Tomier and their children Tomier II “TD” Chamber of and Alexandria “Lexi.” Commerce board A veteran of directors for banker Paul C. Hiltz, 2018. who joined FACHE, is the JPMorgan Chase interim chief Porter was named Publisher of The Bank, N.A. (Bank One) in 1990, he brings a executive Repository and GateHouse Ohio Media in wealth of knowledge to his role from the officer of September 2013, overseeing management various areas of the bank where he has Mercy Medical of The Repository, The (Massillon) excelled over the years. Center. Prior to Independent, The Alliance Review, The this position, Suburbanite and Jackson Suburbanite and He earned a bachelor of science in finance Mr. Hiltz was their digital products. from the University at Buffalo and his MBA part of Mercy He joined The Repository more than 30 in business from Kent State University. Health (formerly years ago. Previously, Porter served as the Catholic Health circulation promotions manager, circulation He is active in the Northeast Ohio Partners) in zone manager, sales and marketing community and currently serves or has Cincinnati, Ohio, serving in multiple manager, vice president of circulation and served on the boards of Young Life Akron, capacities, including president and chief general manager for GateHouse Ohio Media. United Cerebral Palsy, Boy Scouts of executive officer of Mercy Hospital – Mt. America and the Association for Corporate Airy, president and chief executive officer During his career he has been recognized Growth. of Springfield Region, and most recently as one of Presstime Magazine’s “20 Under senior advisor. 40” and won an International Newspaper Rudy and his wife have two children and Marketing Association (INMA) award for reside in Copley, Ohio. Hiltz began his career in hospital best overall marketing results. He has also administration in 1983 as the director of received a number of Ohio Circulation Kimberly R. marketing for Good Samaritan Medical Managers Association awards over the years. Davenport, Center in Zanesville, Ohio. He holds a MPA, CDP, is bachelor of science in marketing and Porter currently serves on the Canton the corporate communication arts and a master of Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of and commercial health and hospital administration from Directors, ArtsinStark Board of Directors and director Xavier University in Cincinnati. United Way of Greater Stark County Board of of human Directors. He is the founder and chairman of resources A 2017 recipient of the Distinguished the Stark County High School Football Hall for Shearer’s Alumni Service Award from the of Fame and Executive Director of the East- Foods, LLC, Xavier Graduate Program in Health West game. He was inducted into the Plain in Massillon, Administration for outstanding service, Mr. Local Wall of Fame in 2004. Ohio. Prior to Hiltz is a fellow of the American College her current role, of Healthcare Executives. Also a member He resides in Jackson Township with his wife, she served as director of human resource of the E.F. Hutton & Co. Board of Directors, Sarah, and four daughters Kaitlyn, 24; Bayley, s and human resources manager, also for the Ohio Hospital Association’s Health 21; Emma, 14; and Reagan, 11. Shearer’s Foods. Planning and Policy Advisory Committees, and Springfield Ohio Chamber of Newly elected members of the board: Davenport is a graduate of Leadership Commerce Board of Directors, he is a • Rudy Bentlage, market executive, Stark County’s 24th Signature Class and a member and former president of the Northeast Ohio, Chase Bank 2010 ystark! Twenty Under 40! recipient. Greater Cincinnati Alliance for Hospital • Kimberly Davenport, corporate She serves on the Girl Scouts of Northeast Planning and Marketing and board chair and commercial director of human Ohio Board of Directors and is an active of the Clermont Fund. He also serves resources, Shearer’s Foods volunteer with the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a preceptor for the Xavier University • Paul Hiltz, interim chief executive Enshrinement Festival where she served Graduate Program in Health and Hospital officer, Mercy Medical Center as 2017 Hostess Committee Vice Chair and, Administration. prior to that, as an Enshrinee Family Hostess • William Shivers, president, Greater from 2002-2016. She is Chapter President (continued on page 14) Akron/Canton and Mahoning Valley of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Stark Regions, Huntington County Alumnae Chapter.
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You can join us for the first Business After Hours of the year on Tuesday, January 23, at Burntwood Tavern at Belden Village Mall. Enjoy an evening of delicious complimentary appetizers, networking and a cash bar in an upscale, rustic bar setting.
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GET “CHARGED UP” THIS WINTER!
hen the weather turns from warm sun to wintery snow, there’s still plenty to do in downtown Canton. Head indoors and enjoy a Canton Charge basketball game - it’s guaranteed fun for the whole family!
The Charge, Canton’s very own NBA Development League team, is owned and operated by the Cleveland Cavaliers. In January, February and March, the Charge will play 15 home games at the Canton Memorial Civic Center.
Tickets start at just $8. Check the promo schedule for family-friendly fun, including postgame free throws, postgame autographs and Dollar Dogs presented by Sugardale. Super-popular theme nights like Cavs Night and Fan Appreciation Night happen throughout the season, too. Home games run through March; visit canton.dleague.nba.com to learn more.
12 DOWNTOWN CANTON NEWS WINTER THEMES FOR First Friday
First Friday is a monthly party in the downtown Canton Arts District featuring themed music, performance and visual arts events and always a few surprises for adults and children. It is primarily a self-guided tour of local art galleries, studios, stores and restaurants. First Friday begins with a First Stop at the Canton Museum of Art at 5:30 pm, followed by the full-out event downtown from 6-10 pm. Rain or shine. First Friday happens every month - year ‘round!
January - Walk through a Winter Wonderland and see some gorgeous ice sculptures by local artists. January’s Winterfest theme is nothing but a delight. 20 local ice carvings plus live demonstrations from Elegant Ice Creations.
February - Mardi Gras comes to Downtown Canton, and you don’t even have to show your beads to get in. It’s an evening of fun in the Canton Arts District.
March - Hunt no more. This month’s theme is Scavenger Hunt. Search for all your shopping needs in Downtown Canton and discover a few things along the way. Everyone who participates will be entered to win a great prize package!
DOWNTOWN LIVING Hercules Apartments
Demand for urban living is high, as well as a community “party and downtown Canton’s newest kitchen.” renovated apartments are tenant-ready! Phase I of the Hercules project features 90 market-rate one The site of the highly- and two bedroom units. Square anticipated Hercules footage varies from 550 to 2,400 Apartments, located on 26 square feet, with most units acres at 1000 Market Ave. S, falling in the 700 to 900 square- dates back to the turn of the foot range. Because of the century when it was home to historic nature of the building, the Hercules Engine Company. no two floor plans are alike. It’s no surprise, then, that Phase II may include office and history and character abound retail development. in the newly renovated apartments, which combine Ample and affordable modern conveniences like high- downtown living is essential end appliances and energy for the continued growth efficient windows with historic of downtown Canton. With features like exposed brick and existing downtown apartments architectural details. at or near capacity, the Hercules apartments will likely fill The apartments are “rustic quickly. For more information industrial” in look and feel and or to apply, visit hercules- rich in amenities, according canton.com or facebook.com/ to Hercules developer Bob herculescanton. Timken, managing director of Cormony Development. Unique to Hercules are public indoor and outdoor gathering spaces
DOWNTOWN CANTON NEWS 13 DEADLINE NEARING FOR BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations for Stark County’s most Expansion of operations and/or efficiencies, prestigious business awards are due by Responsiveness to business/industry Jan. 22, 2018. challenges, Consistent involvement in the community, Outstanding customer service, The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurship is seeking Business Excellence Awards nominations for Stark County businesses. Help For full eligibility information, or to nominate us celebrate businesses that have distinguished a company, please visit cantonchamber.org/ themselves by being a significant presence awards. in and/or providing substantial benefit to the citizens and economy of Stark County. If you have questions regarding eligibility or the nomination process for Business Excellence To be considered, the business must be Awards, please contact Melissa Elsfelder, event for-profit, non-publicly-traded (and not a manager, at [email protected] wholly-owned subsidiary of a publicly traded or 330.458.2073. Remember, nomination company). In addition, the business needs to deadline is Jan. 22, 2018. have demonstrated several of the following attributes: SAVE THE DATE! Honorees of this year’s awards will be recognized during the awards dinner Growth in business and/or employment, scheduled for Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Kent Capital improvements, Innovation (expansion State University at Stark Conference Center. of products/product lines), Longevity, – SPONSORS TO DATE –
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William C. Office; Director of Sales and Marketing, as committee member of the United Way of Shivers is well as Vice President of Operations, for Greater Stark County; leadership advisory President of Quaker Manufacturing Corp. council for Junior Achievement of East Huntington’s Central Ohio; trustee of the Alliance Area Canton and Shivers currently serves as trustee for the Development Foundation board and Mahoning Stark Community Foundation; secretary executive committee; board, executive Valley Regions. and trustee of the Community Building committee and past chairman for the A 29-year Partnership of Stark County; board Stark Development Board; Parish Council veteran of member of the Downtown Canton Land member and chairman of St. Ann’s Church, the banking Bank; member of the board of directors and, former board member and treasurer industry, and executive committee member of the of the Akron Urban League. Akron/Canton Regional Foodbank; board member of the Better Business Bureau Shivers is a graduate of Hiram College Shivers joined Huntington in 2007. of Mahoning Valley; board member of and has a master’s degree in business Prior to being named President, he Athena International; board member of administration from Franciscan University. served as vice president and team leader the Youngstown Business Incubator; board of commercial banking. Previously, member for the Canton Regional Chamber Shivers held a commercial banking role of Commerce; past board member for the at KeyBank. Additionally, his diverse Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce; background encompasses serving as a 2015 campaign chairman, member of State Examiner for the Ohio State Auditors the board of directors and past executive
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Participation in the Leadership Stark County Each year, a limited number of participants are selected through an Signature Program provides personal and application and interview process. Our goal is a diverse class: professionally, professional benefits to the participant and geographically, and culturally. The next Signature Program runs September supports our community. 2018 through June 2019. The program begins with a 2 ½ day retreat and meets for ten full day sessions once per month. What you may not realize is that by sponsoring Tuition is $2,850 all-inclusive, and tuition assistance is available for non-profit employees for the program, your business will or small business participants. also benefit from employees who have learned to leverage their personal strengths for greater Learn more at LeadershipStarkCounty.org or call our office at 330-458-2095. effectiveness as a team leader and who have increased their capabilities in the six main Leadership Stark County competencies:
• Collaboration– Operating intentionally to identify opportunities for advancement, alignment, and development across organizations and/or individual parties.
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• Innovation and Technology– Uses a variety of innovative approaches, techniques and media and provides challenging thoughts, ideas, and ways of functioning resulting in creative solutions.
• Effective Communication-Creates an environment of open communication by articulating accurate messages with clarity and confidence while influencing others to retain and understand the message.
• Service to Others– Implements a set of practices and philosophies that supplement the lives and passions of individuals by providing talents, support, time, and resources to nurture a compassionate community.
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16 CONGRATULATE THESE Young Professionals
The 26 selected members of the Fall 2017 Kayla Rankin, TimkenSteel Corporation Spotlight for Young Professionals class Joel Rich, Midlake Products & Mfg Co completed their course with a graduation Callie Sandholm, Marathon Petroleum ceremony at the Canton Museum of Art. The Hans Sandholm, Marathon Petroleum course included sessions on discovering and Andrew Siekmann, Marathon Petroleum using strengths for personal and professional Tyler Stamm, Hendrickson development. The class also learned about Brian Stoner, Marathon Petroleum the history and economic development of Matthew Strobelt, CFS-Creative Financial Solutions the city of Canton, tourism in Stark County, Susan Stroup, Coleman Professional Services the benefits of volunteerism, creating a Brennan Ujcich, TimkenSteel Corporation development plan and more! Class members Kara White, Meals on Wheels of Stark & Wayne Counties had the opportunity to choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities by engaging in a brief service project. Do you know a young professional who is ready to take their career and community involvement to the next level?
The Spotlight for Young Professionals course is now taking applications from young professionals in their 20s to mid-30s, who want to cultivate understanding of leadership competencies and go deeper in their community involvement. It is a great option for employers to foster leadership potential and expose young professionals to leadership competencies.
The Spotlight course includes six sessions beginning on Tuesday, February 27 and continuing through May 1. Class meets at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce from 4:00-6:00 pm. Open to individuals or employers may sponsor a group of participants.
2017 Fall Spotlight Young Professionals
John Ankerman, Van Nostran Young & Associates Matt Armstrong, John Patrick Picard Architect, Inc. Mariah Aubihl, Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. Jordan Boon, Marathon Petroleum Ryan Carrick, John Patrick Picard Architect, Inc. Mihaela Ciupitu, TimkenSteel Corporation Katie Collins, Kenan Advantage Group Sara Ehret, The University of Akron Michael Evans, Cleveland Clinic Angelina Gingo, Gingo Law Office, LLC Lauren Grove, Hendrickson Deanna Kidwell, Schauer Group Mark Lindsey, Kisling, Nestico & Redick Joshua Pedrozo, Employers Health Elissa Prazer, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
17 SAFETY COUNCIL JANUARY LUNCHEON
How to Stay Safe in a Hostage Situation
Featured Speaker: Garry Moneypenny, Law Enforcement Veteran
In today’s society, there’s a chance you could be a victim in a hostage situation. It could happen anywhere - workplace, malls, churches, schools, hospitals and even your home. How you react makes a big difference in the survival rate for your loved ones and yourself. Join us for the January Safety Council luncheon featuring Garry Moneypenny, Retired Chief Deputy, Earn Your a 37-year law enforcement veteran who has handled numerous of these types of situations. Garry is a leading authority in M.B.A. in as hostage negotiations. Learn what you can do to help protect yourself and others little as during and after a crisis. Thursday, Jan. 11 12 Months 11:30 am-1:00 pm Alex D. Krassas Event Center 251 25th St. NW, Canton Graduate Information Session Cost: $17 per person Monday, February 5 RSVP at CantonChamber.org by Jan. 8 Register now at walsh.edu/gradinfo Reservations are required unless you are a season pass holder. All attendees will have a chance to win a door prize provided by our spotlight company.
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18 January CALENDAR FEB. 11 17 23 15 Stark County Safety January Aultcare January Business New Member Reception Council January Luncheon QuickConnect Luncheon After Hours cantonchamber.org cantonchamber.org cantonchamber.org cantonchamber.org Help us welcome our new “How to stay safe in a “Past, Present & Future of the Enjoy networking, members while you enjoy hostage situation” at our Canton Regional Chamber complimentary appetizers complimentary appetizers January Safety Council of Commerce” is the topic and a cash bar in an and networking with new Luncheon with Garry at January’s AultCare upscale, rustic bar setting. and established members. Moneypenny. QuickConnect Luncheon Presented by Express ALL Chamber members are with Denny Saunier, Canton Employment Professionals. invited and encouraged to Thursday, January 11 Chamber President & CEO. attend. Sponsored by 11:30 am-1:00 pm Tuesday, January 23 Wells Fargo. Alex D. Krassas Event Wednesday, January 17 5:30-7:30 pm Center 11:30 am-1:00 pm Burntwood Tavern, Thursday, February 15 $17 per person to attend La Pizzaria Belden Village 11:00 am – 1:00 pm $18 members, Free, but reservations Holiday Inn $25 non-members are required Belden Village Free for members, but registration is required
JOIN A TIP CLUB AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS LEADS IN THE NEW YEAR!
Join a tip club for weekly networking meetings, and exchange sales leads or “tips” with fellow chamber members in a wide variety of industries!
Joining a tip club is free for members – just sign up, attend a casual breakfast or lunch, and pay for your meal each week! Clubs are facilitated by Chamber staff or Chamber Ambassadors. Breakfast clubs begin at 8:00 am; lunch clubs begin at noon.
Current Schedule of Clubs
• Tuesday Breakfast at Denny’s Restaurant on West Tusc - Led by Debbie Busby • Tuesday Lunch at Courtyard by Marriott – Led by Molly Romig • Tuesday Lunch at Fox & Hound - Led by John Mann • Wednesday Breakfast at The Regency on Whipple Ave – Led by Molly Romig • Wednesday Breakfast at John’s Bar – Led by Stacy Hoffman • Wednesday Lunch at Mulligan’s Pub- Led by Denny Goodwill • Wednesday Lunch at Sylvester’s on Portage- Led by Molly Romig • Thursday Breakfast at Samantha’s on Portage-Led by Chylece Head • Thursday Lunch at Li Asian- Led by Molly Romig
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19 Have business news you’d like to share via Biz Bitz? Send your news release to Collyn Floyd, BIZ Bitz director of marketing, at [email protected]. At its December 13 board meeting practices and rehabilitation services to a highest grade in Legal Drafting, Individual ArtsinStark’s Board of Directors approved new 3-story, 38,000 square feet building Taxation, and Wills, Trusts, & Estates II. While $1,091, 000 in grants to 28 organizations in North Canton. The Akron Children’s in law school, Rippeth gained practical and individual artists across Stark North Canton Health Center is the first of experience in the area of wills, trusts, and County. The grants were awarded in several such centers planned throughout estates as a law clerk for Judge Elinore two categories: Operating and Special the region, recognizing the priority Marsh Stormer of the Summit County Projects. “These dollars all come from parents place on having the highest Probate Court. Additionally, she worked as donors to the Annual Arts Campaign,” quality pediatric care for their children a summer associate for Black McCuskey. said ArtsinStark board chair Emil Alecusan, in a convenient location, close to home. Prior to attending the University of “and the programs we support reach more Ground will soon be broken on the health Akron School of Law, Rippeth obtained a than 200,000 people every year.” To see center, to be located at 6076 Whipple Ave., Bachelor of Arts Degree in English with more information on ArtsinStark’s Grants on Aultman Hospital property as part minors in Communication Studies and Program and the list of this year’s award of a long-term lease. The center will open Spanish from West Liberty University in winners to date, please visit ArtsinStark. late in 2018. The hospital plans for services West Virginia. com/Grants. The Operating Grants currently located at three other Stark approved by the board for the seven County locations to be consolidated in this On Saturday, December 2nd, Progressive major arts organizations in Stark County one convenient location. Chevrolet held another of its doggie total $1,058,500. “What these big arts adoption days with its partner the Stark organizations bring to Canton and Stark Consumers National Bank announced County Humane Society. At Saturday’s County is just amazing,” said Duncan today that it has received approval from Puppies at Progressive event, four Darby, who chaired the Operating Grants the Office of the Comptroller of the deserving doggies found their “FUR ever” Committee. “They not only delight those Currency (OCC) for its application to homes just in time for Christmas! Buddies of us who are lucky enough to live and operate a new full-service branch office at Boba Fett (Chihuahua) and Lola (Boston work here --- they attract thousands of 3680 Embassy Parkway, Fairlawn, Ohio. The Terrier) will remain friends for life in their visitors who come into Stark County to approval marks the bank’s first full-service new home! Annie the Yorkie and Comet experience this arts and entertainment branch in Summit County and the 14th the Dachsund mix as went home with explosion.” Special Project Grants go to 21 branch office in its network. Consumers their new FUR parents! Also collected smaller arts organizations, non-profits, and National Bank anticipates that banking were donated items and cash to help individual artists and total $32,740. operations at the new Fairlawn office will out the cause. In the two years that the begin in the summer of 2018. Progressive Auto Group dealerships have “This is the happiest I’ve ever been.” These been conducting these adoptions, over 50 were the words of Terras Jones, a recent Walsh University has announced that puppies and dogs have been placed. Over McKinley High School graduate who is its newest academic building will be $3,000, in both cash and supply donations currently employed as a welder for Ohio named The Marlene and Joe Toot Global have been raised for the Stark County Gratings, Inc. As a Technical Education Learning Center to recognize the Toots’ Humane Society. welding student at McKinley, Jones and legacy of support for Walsh as well as his classmates participated in United their committed interest in education Express is on a mission to put a million Way of Greater Stark County’s Get and innovation. In addition to the Toots’ people to work annually. In 2016, the Connected program, which provided his generosity, The Global Learning Center company generated $3.05 billion in sales first exposure to this workplace. The goal was made possible through the support and employed a record 510,000 people. of Get Connected is to introduce students of many donors to the largest capital With over 780 locations throughout to employers and careers available in campaign in the University’s history, the the United States, Canada, Express our community, while helping students $30 million We Believe campaign. The two- Employment Professional is one of learn to network with area professionals story, 44,000-square-foot academic facility the largest Industrial and Administrative working in that field or trade. “Our Get was designed to promote creativity and staffing companies in America. Each Connected program is one way we partner teaching excellence with an emphasis on office is locally owned and operated, and with local businesses to bring lasting, collaboration among different academic the Canton, OH Express Employment positive change to Greater Stark County, disciplines in a worldwide setting. The Professionals franchise began operation and focus on our Bold Goal impact areas of building will open in January. A formal in 2015 and serves the all of Stark County Health, Education and Financial Stability,” dedication ceremony is scheduled for areas with temporary help and direct hire explains UWGSC President & CEO Maria February 9, 2018. employees in a variety of fields, including Heege. “By providing access to important industrial, administrative, and professional vocational training and mentorship Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh staffing. Steve Michaels, Owner of Express opportunities for local students, we build Law Firm is pleased to announce that Employment, is excited about partnering a stronger community.” Get Connected is Attorney Kimberly M. Rippeth has joined with the Canton Regional Chamber of actively recruiting business partners who the firm as an associate. She focuses her Commerce for the Business After Hours would like to help mold the workforce practice in the areas of estate planning, series in 2018. “Since our opening in 2015, of the future. Visit www.uwstark.org/Get- trust administration, business and real the Canton Regional Chamber has been a Connected or email laurie.moline@uwstark. estate law. A summa cum laude graduate great partner in helping my new business org for more information. of the University of Akron School of Law, grow and helping make an impact on Rippeth served on the Executive Board of the community” said Steve Michaels. The Akron Children’s will bring pediatric the Akron Law Review as the Executive Canton office, located at 4675 Dressler Rd primary care, about a dozen of its most Editor of Student Writing. She received NW is currently accepting applications. in-demand pediatric specialty care the CALI Excellence Awards for the
20 NEW MEMBERS
WELCOME to our newest members, who joined Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce in November. 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) 458-2051.
All Tune and Lube Total Car Care Love the Children Ministries Restoration 1 of Northeast Oh (AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR & MAINTENANCE (NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION) (RESTORATION SERVICES) & TRANSMISSION SERVICE) Heather Craig Michael D. Macchio Christopher Hill PO Box 9273 6635 Harbor Dr. NW 2683 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, OH 44711 Canton, OH 44718 Canton, OH 44709 (330) 417-5316 (330) 942-0313 (330) 546-0049 lovethechildrenministries.org www.restoration1.com www.atlcanton.com LulaRoe with Nita and Jess Transparency Consulting Arby’s (RETAIL-RESALE) (BUSINESS COACHING) (RESTAURANTS) Nita Bernhardt Tonya McCaulley, SPCA, ACH Jessica Crews 4418 Chevron Cir. SW Magnolia, OH 44643 4821 Portage St. NW Massillon, OH 44646 (234) 425-2766 North Canton, OH 44720 (330) 493-7815 www.transparencyconsultinginc.com www.arbys.com https://www.facebook.com/ LuLaRoewithNitaandJess/ The University of Akron The Barrel Room Wine & Beer Bar Annie Hanson (WINE LOUNGE) MedTime Pharmacy 302 Buchtel Common Keri Sullivan (PHARMACIES) Akron, OH 44325 7901 Cleveland Ave. Elizabeth Ibrahim (330) 972-7874 North Canton, OH 44720 400 - 12th St. NW www.uakron.edu (330) 244-1535 Canton, OH 44703 www.barrelroomwinebar.com (234) 410-3366 The UPS Store www.medtimerx.com (SHIPPING & PACKING) Burkins, Ritchie & Assoc Danny Rodriguez (OBWC DRUG-FREE Melt Bar and Grilled 5151 Tuscarawas St. W WORKPLACE PROGRAMS) (RESTAURANTS) Canton, OH 44708 Art Ritchie Matt Fish (330) 915-6510 1206 N Main St. 4199 Belden Village Mall www.theupsstorelocal.com/6865 North Canton, OH 44720 Canton, OH 44718 (330) 471-9037 (216) 431-7760 www.drugfreesafety.net www.meltbarandgrilled.com
ETHOS Midwest ComTel, Inc. (TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING) (ELECTRONIC RECYCLING - E-WASTE) Christopher Cutter Kristen Dixon 2584 Perry Dr. SW 1502 12th St. SW Canton, OH 44706 Canton, OH 44706 (330) 354-4976 (330) 499-5789 www.mountainethos.com www.midwestcomtel.com
Fox Family Farm & CSA Phillips & Associates (FARM) Insurance Agency LLC Renae Fox (INSURANCE) 8303 Erie Ave. SW Tammy Little Navarre, OH 44662 1201 - 30th St. (330) 284-6670 Canton, OH 44709 (330) 493-9222 Jackson Massillon School of Music www.autohomelifeinsurance.net (MUSIC LESSONS) Daniel Silverman 8200 Traphagan St. NW Massillon, OH 44646 (330) 809-6252 www.jacksonmassillonmusic.com
21 22 Every month a 107 year old Stark County business celebrates the ENTREPRENEUR entrepreneurs who will make the next 100 years exciting. OF THE YEAR AWARD
NOMINEE NUMBER TEN: The M. Conley Entrepreneur-Of-The-Year Award INFOGPS NETWORKS, INC. Boardman, Ohio
As luck would have it, the merged Youngstown area bank didn’t have room for the temporary consultant hired to help smooth the transition. So he was shuffled to the nearest empty desk, which happened to be in the IT Security department. There he overheard the bank’s Chief Information Security Officer talking to another employee. His eavesdropping changed the direction of the computer security industry. Paul Hugenberg’s life took a dramatic turn because Rick Iler It may seem odd to think companies don’t know what’s stored couldn’t avoid overhearing his conversations. Charged with on their computers, but modern computer communications protecting data on the bank’s computers, Hugenberg was mean trouble for firms whose security isn’t keeping pace. Data frustrated with traditional “castle and moat” software. Few piles up like forgotten old boxes in the attic, taking up space and companies actually know what data is on their computers, so providing little value in return. InfoGPS actually reduced the it’s a bit like building a garage to protect a fleet of cars, without amount of sensitive data one company was storing by 72% in a knowing how many cars are in the fleet. single month. Furthermore, if you walk into your garage and your car is Hugenberg’s experiences as a bank Chief Information Officer, missing, you know it’s been stolen. But, when hackers break and Information Security Officer, led InfoGPS directly to a giant into your computer system, they can copy anything they want hole in the market. without removing it. You may know they were there, but have no idea what they stole, who’s affected, or the value of data Today, Paul Hugenberg finds his company at the intersection taken. of three important trends. First, data growth is exploding exponentially. Second, businesses are starting to understand Paul Hugenberg had ideas about inventorying, valuing and how much value their data represents. Third, hackers are proactively protecting data. Rick Iler was intrigued. He invited increasingly sophisticated in finding ways over the moats and Paul to lunch and asked him if he’d ever thought about starting into the castles set up by traditional data security solutions. As a business around his idea. Soon Rick was leading Paul through a result, InfoGPS is the rare tech start-up to quickly become the labyrinth of start-up financing. profitable and is on the verge of dynamic growth. Together they made the rounds of area business incubators Paul Hugenberg, now sits in his Boardman, Ohio office devising looking for start-up funds for a new company they named, new ways to compete with giants of the computer security InfoGPS Networks. They finally found Braintree Business industry. He has built a remarkably decentralized business Development Center, who prepared InfoGPS to present at a with employees scattered from Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Sundown Rundown Pitch Night This pitch attracted aStark to Chicago. Certainly luck put Rick Iler and Paul Hugenberg County start-up investment fund led by former Timken together. But, they are proving that businesses no longer have executive, Jon Elsasser. With the backing of Braintree and the to trust their valuable data to luck or castle walls. Impact Angel Fund, Hugenberg created a computer program capable of finding, valuing and protecting all the data on any Go to www.neobrightestlights.com to company’s computer systems. learn about the other nominees!
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