The Business Connection - Home Page - Massillon WestStark ... · the highest level of care to...

IN THIS ISSUE

LeadershipMessage from the President .............7

EventsNovember “Let’s Do Lunch” ..............3Business Connection LIVE! ...............5BEAC at E-Tank & E-Pump ...............6

FeaturesMassillon Public Library Benefits for Businesses ................6Hidden Poverty in Stark ....................6MCTV to Expand ...............................7Community Candlelight Walk ............8

Monthly InformationBusiness Briefs .................................2Membership ..................................4, 6Upcoming Events ..............................4Mission Statement .............................8Board of Directors .............................8

The Business ConnectionVOLUME 27 • ISSUE 11 • DECEMBER • 2018

Chamber Annual Holiday “Let’s Do Lunch”

Mercy Health Center of Jackson7337 Caritas Circle, NW • Massillon

(second floor com m unity room )

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cost $10

RSVP by December 6

Member login registration: www.massillonohchamber.comPhone: 330.833.3146 • Email: [email protected]

cash, check or credit cards accep ted

WE WISH YOU A JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASONAND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

832-7411210Erie St. N.

HammersmithINSURANCE INC.

A.A.

since1874

COMMERCIALPERSONAL

HOSPITALIZATIONLIFE

2-color

Business BriefsMercy Medical Center was awarded an “A” from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Mercy Medical Center’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. The Safety Grade assigns grades to hospitals nationwide based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections, and other harms among patients in their care. cantonmercy.orgOhio and Erie Canalway has received notification from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources that it will receive a Clean Ohio Trails Fund grant for $380,625 to develop the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail connecting the McDonnell Trailhead with the Village of Bolivar, addressing an essential link between Stark and Tuscarawas counties for 2,500,000 hikers and bicyclists. The total budget is $507,500. ohioeriecanal.orgThe Aultman Foundation is offering community members the chance to honor those they care for and remember those who are no longer here at this year’s “Light Up a Life Memory Tree” program. The twelfth annual event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, in Aultman Hospital’s Bedford Building lobby. Proceeds will benefit the inpatient hospice and grief services at the Aultman Women’s Board Compassionate Care Center. The facility, located on the Aultman Woodlawn campus, was the first inpatient hospice in Stark County. aultmanfoundation.org The public is invited to attend a free concert by the Kent State University at Stark Concert Band, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, in the newly expanded and renovated Fine Arts Building on the Stark Campus. The award-winning ensemble includes Kent State Stark affiliates, students from neighboring universities, talented high school students, and community musicians. Tickets are not required; seating is general admission. Call 330.244.5151 or visit kent.edu/stark/music-events. The Massillon Museum’s annual membership drive will continue through the end of the year. Membership categories range from $5 pet memberships to student, individual, and family memberships, to contributing and benefactor levels, through generous corporate sponsorships. Benefits increase with each level. The benefit to the community is the unrestricted funding that membership income provides for a major downtown Massillon economic engine. To join, visit the Museum, call 330.833.4061, or visit massillonmuseum.org.For the tenth consecutive year, Mercy Medical Center has been awarded the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification—one of only three hospitals in the U.S., and the only one in Ohio, to earn this designation. cantonmercy.orgThe University of Akron Wayne College received grants from the Wayne County Community Foundation, the Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation, and the Romich Foundation to help purchase nursing lab equipment to expand its offering of nursing courses on campus. uakron.eduSpring Hill Historic Home will offer walk-in holiday tours December 20 through 23, 26 through 30, and January 2 through 6 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Lunch with Santa will be presented Saturday, December 8. Call 330.833.6749 for more information.springhillhistorichome.org

The Trauma Center at Mercy Medical Center Emergency Services has again been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee of the American College of Surgeons. Mercy’s trauma center provides 24-hour immediate coverage by general surgeons and other essential specialties. The hospital also provides trauma prevention and continuing education for staff members, EMS, and the community. cantonmercy.org

Mercy Service League held its 2018 Harvest Ball on October 20. Mercy Medical staff physician Dr. Alfred and Tina Martello and Edward and Louise Mahoney served as honorary co-chairs, and Barbara Frustaci and Linda Ganser served as Mercy Service League co-chairs. The event raised more than $280,000, with proceeds benefitting the purchase of two Xenex LightStrike™ Germ-Zapping Robots™, a Mercy Safe Caring Initiative. Approximately 400 guests attended this year’s Harvest Ball, Amore Amalfi, a vintage Italian-inspired evening of Italian cuisine, old-world romance, mid-20th century melodies and the area’s only gala featuring no auction, no wallet, and no program. cantonmercy.orgThe Paul Brown Museum at the Massillon Museum is now open! A free visit with friends and family can also include the Stark County Artists Exhibition, seen and not seen by Greg Martin, The Immel Circus, and browsing in the Museum shop, OHregionalities. massillonmuseum.orgMassillon resident Heather Martin, RN for Mercy Medical Center’s HAVEN (Healing After Violent Encounters Network) program, has been chosen as the hospital’s Star Performer employee. She was nominated for her dedication to providing the highest level of care to victims of violence who come to Mercy Emergency Department. cantonmercy.orgMassillon Woman’s Club will offer three December opportunities to visit the Five Oaks mansion in its holiday spendor. The holiday open house with Santa and a self-guided tour of the home will be held December 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The café will open at 11:00 a.m. On Sunday, December 16, Five Oaks and the café will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In addition to the self-tour of the home, guests can participate in a cookie walk and a basket raffle. No reservations are required for either event. The Holiday Soirée, to be held Friday evening, December 28, requires reservations by December 19. For details, call 330.833.4896 or visit massillonwomansclub.weebly.com.

MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • 2

Let’s Do Lunch in the Massillon Museum’s New Event Space

top row: Alex Coon, Massillon Museum; Nancy Gessner, MCTV • Megan Fitze and Shauna Wenneman, Massillon Museum • Anthony Repp, MCTV; Chamber

President Ted Herncane; Susan Gessner, MCTVsecond row: Veronica VanDress, The Independent; Rich Desrosiers, The Repository •

Chris Dewald, MCTV • Dave Zastawny, Thrivent Financial; Greg Endres • Michelle Del Rio-Keller, Stark Glass Enterprises; Scot Phillips, Massillon Museum

third row: Bonnie Lynn and James J. Dyer, EMSCO • Amie Lynn and Sherie Brown, Massillon Public Library • Laura Tubo, Ohio Edison; Gary Feagles

fourth row: Bailey Yoder and Nancy Jobe, Massillon Museum • Kathy Shultz, Farmers National Bank; Alfredo Carranza, Latino Business League • Massillon Mayor Kathy

Catazaro-Perry; Andrea Scassa, City of Massillonright: Tim Reinhart and Rudy Turkal, Santangelo’s Party Center and Catering

3 • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Absolute Home Health & Hospice . . . 18Arctic Air Conditioning & Heating Ltd. . . 4BJAAM Environmental, Inc. . . . . . . . 1Boys & Girls Club of Massillon . . . . . 23Buell & Olivieri Insurance. . . . . . . . 31Connect USA, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 18Elms Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Garner Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . 8HD Davis CPAs, LLC . . . . . . . . . . 28IHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8The Inn at University Village . . . . . . . 9Kimble Recycling & Disposal, Inc. . . . . 6Mel Wacker Signs Inc. . . . . . . . . . 39Midwest Innovations/ Midwest Communiy Services . . . . . 4Panera Bread/Covelli Enterprises . . . . 1Quota International of Massillon . . . . 24Republic Waste Services . . . . . . . . 29Sgt. Clean’s Car Wash . . . . . . . . . 33SpringHill Suites Canton . . . . . . . . . 4Tesla NanoCoatings, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 3ThornCherry RX . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Top of the Viaduct Restaurant . . . . . . 7Tower Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Valspar Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . 23Workforce Initiative Association . . . . 16YMCA of Western Stark County . . . . 22

Membership RenewalsThe Chamber thanks its members who

renewed their memberships between October 16 and November 15. Please

support fellow Chamber members as you conduct business.

CHAMBERCALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wednesday, December 12 • 11:45 amHoliday Let’s Do Lunch

Mercy Health Center of Jackson

Friday, January 18 • 7:30 amSpotlight on Western Stark County

Mayors’ Panel DiscussionMassillon Eagles #190

Monday, January 28 • 11:45 amBusiness Connection LIVE!

Greg ColanerAbsolute Home Health & Hospice

Massillon Salvation Army

U.S. Unemployment Since 2008—Bureau of Labor Statistics

MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • 4Blu

Blk

Monday, February 27 • 11:45 amBusiness Connection LIVE Lunch

Dr. Denise Seachrist, DeanKent State University at Stark@Massillon Salvation Army

Monday, March 20 • 11:45 amBusiness Connection LIVE Lunch

Ted Watko, CEOMeals on Wheels of

Stark and Wayne Counties@Massillon Salvation Army

Thursday, April 20 • 5:30 pm101st Annual Dinner

@Massillon Knights of Columbus Hall

Friday, June 2Annual Golf Outing

@The Legends of Massillon

U.S. Unemployment Since 2006—Bureau of Labor Statistics

CHAMBERCALENDAR OF EVENTS

American Red Cross408 Ninth Street, S.W.Canton, Ohio 44707PHONE: 330.453.0146

FAX: 330.453.0166EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: https://neoredcross.orgKimberly KrohCHAMBER WEBSITE

JA Ondrus, LLC | Vistage Worldwide6409 Corrine Drive, N.W.

Canton, Ohio 44718PHONE: 330.754.5767


James OndrusTED HERNCANE

Premier Pulmonary Critical Care& Sleep Association, LLC

830 Amherst Road, N.E. • Suite 103Massillon, Ohio 44646PHONE: 330.236.5065PHONE: 330.294.4440


Sunit BrarCHAMBER WEBSITE

WELCOMENEW MEMBERS

Find More Chamber EventPhotographs on FacebookFacebook.com/massillonchamber


SCHUMACHERCONSTRUCTION CO.GENERAL CONTRACTORS

• INDUSTRIAL • COMMERCIAL• CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS• DEVELOPERS • ENGINEERS

P.O. BOX 676412 LAKE AVE., N.E.

MASSILLON, OH 44648(330) 833-8387

/MyAquaAmerica

@MyAquaAmerica

AquaAmerica.com

The groundwork for a better tomorrow.

Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce Business Connection LIVE! Luncheon Series

$15 per Chamber member ($17 per non-member)Reservations, please! For details, contact the Chamber office: 330.833.3146 or email [email protected]. Cash, check, and credit cards welcome

Dr. DeniseSeachristDean—Kent StateUniversity at Stark

Monday, February 2711:45 am–1:00 pm@ Massillon Salvation Army 315 6th Street NE


“Studio 136 Dance Center offers the best in dance education,”promises owner Keely Beebe. The studio provides classes in tap,jazz, ballet, pointe, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and acrobaticsfor ages two through eighteen. The center also offers severaladult classes. Skill levels range from beginner to competitive.Well-qualified and diverse instructors have taught at Studio 136since 2004. “We feel that every dancer should be taught with thehighest professional standards,” Beebe said. “It is our goal thatour students develop self-discipline, a healthy self-esteem, proper dance technique, and performance skills.”Named for the address of the studioʼs original location, it is now conveniently located at 136 23rd Street, N.E., behindAutoZone. To learn more about Studio 136, visit Studio136DanceCenter.com or call 330.268.4408. Contact Beebe directly at [email protected].

The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Kent StateUniversity will sponsor an information session for individuals interested in starting a small business or those who are in the earlystages of business formation on Monday, March 6, from 5:00 to7:00 p.m. at the Kent State University at Stark Conference Center.The orientation will provide a general overview of issues related to starting a business, such as business planning, determiningmarket demand, financing options, and available communityresources. After attending, participants may schedule an appointment for a one-on-one consultation.The $10 fee per person covers program materials. Register at cantonsbdc.org at least one week in advance. For details, contact the SBDC at 330.244.3290 or [email protected].

Welcome New Member:Studio 136 Dance Studio

SBDC Offers Business Start-Up Information

I-2

/MyAquaAmerica

@MyAquaAmerica

AquaAmerica.com

The groundwork for a better tomorrow.

top row: Speaker Jim Ondrus, J.A. Ondrus, LLC • Jason Green, Adams Signs and Graphics; Mary Beth Green, Morrow and Meyer, LLC • Susan Ondrus, J.A. Ondrus, LLC; David Lundquist, HD Davis CPAs, LLCsecond row: CeCe Brumett, Reflective Energy Solutions; Tom Schmidt, Progressive Auto Group • Jim Stanford, YMCA of Western Stark County; Kathy Shultz, Farmers National Bank • Jim Ondrus, J.A. Ondrus, LLC; Ric Brown, Echoing Hills Village • Nicole Styer, First Commonwealth Bank; Nichole Crawn, Huntington Bankthird row: Keith Nutter, Aqua Ohio; Ron Bensinger, Mercy Medical Center • Talina Waidman, AultWorks; Benny Griffiths, Absolute Home Health and Hospice • Taylor Romar, Shanklin Heating and Air Conditioning; Megan Arney, Amherst Meadows Care Center; Lavonna Maxheimer, Meadow Wind Health Care Centerfourth row: Becky Mathess Salvation Army • Matthew Hull, Krugliak Wilkins Griffiths and Dougherty Co., LPA; Attorney Andy Ginella • Jessica Christman, Country Lawn Center; Victoria VanBuskirk, Office of Congressman Bob Gibbs • Keith and Renée Hancock, Main Street Delileft: Talina Waidman, AultWorks, and Taylor Romar, Shanklin Heating and Air Conditioning, with Jim Ondrus in the background, participating in a demonstration illustrating the value of communication and coaching

October Business ConnectionLIVE!


Welcome NEW MEMBERS

Brad Ayers2433 Glen Echo DriveHudson, Ohio 44236phone: 216.403.3740

fax: 330.319.8173email: [email protected]

Brad Ayersted herncane

Baja West Coast Kitchen1330 North Main Street • Suite H

Orrville, Ohio 44667phone: 727.470.8482

email: [email protected] Abbott

chamber website

BEAC Met at E-Tank in November

Dan Murphy, R.G. Drage Career Technical Center; Taylor Romar, Shanklin Heating and Air Conditioning; Rich Dinko, Jackson Local Schools; Scott Beatty, Perry Local Schools;Steve Bushman, MCTV; Benny Griffiths, Absolute Home Health and Hospice; Ric Brown, Echoing Hills Village; Kelly Haer, Workforce Initiative Association; Brad Ayers, Education Sales Consultant; Alan Jaslow, E-Tank and E-Pump; Jason Green, Adams Signs and Graphics; Melissa Marconi, Tuslaw Local Schools; Marty Bowe, Stark County Educational Service Center; Keith Nutter, Aqua Ohio; Jacob Flanary, Aqua Ohio; Tony Thornsberry, Washington High School

Hidden Poverty in Stark County United Way of Greater Stark County’s latest research reveals that 38% of Greater Stark County households cannot afford basic life necessities, including housing, food, transportation, child care and health care. United Way uses the term ALICE to describe this hidden population: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.According to federal poverty level guidelines, 18,207 households in Greater Stark County live in poverty, but this report exposes a greater need—an additional 39,449 households in our community are unable to make ends meet, despite maintaining employment. “The truth is we all know ALICE,” said United Way of Greater Stark County President and CEO Maria Heege. “ALICE is your neighbor. Your office clerk. Your waitress. And these people in our community need our help.”In September, the organization launched its annual campaign. Donations stay in the community to fund local services and programs that help improve the health, education, and financial stability of ALICE, such as the United Way 2-1-1 helpline, the Emergency Assistance Collaborative, Access Health Stark County, the Alliance for Children and Family Services and the YMCA of Central Stark County. “ALICE has far broader community consequences than many people realize,” said Heege. “When these individuals skip preventative health care visits, forgo car insurance or receive substandard child care, we all feel the impact, whether it’s through higher insurance premiums or taxes. We all have a stake in improving the conditions for ALICE, but we can’t do it alone. We need the support of businesses and individuals in our community.”

Surprising Free Lynda.com Benefits through Massillon Public Library —Jessica WatkinsAdult Services ManagerMassillon Public LibraryLynda.com has been a provider of online learning for more than 20 years, and until recently, the only way to access its 12,000+ courses was to buy an expensive individual subscription. However, Lynda.com was recently acquired by LinkedIn, and thanks to a partnership between LinkedIn and OPLIN, this content is now free to all Ohio library cardholders who access the database through their library’s website. Most of the Lynda.com course offerings are business- and technology- related, but I was shocked at how many unexpected skills I could learn here, too! There are courses to help patrons become better creative writers, improve their photography, build a personal brand, learn to write music, and almost any other hard or soft skill you can imagine. I recently completed a course on developing a leadership philosophy, and it was surprisingly helpful. It was broken down into three- to five-minute videos that were easy to fit into my busy schedule, and at the end, I was given the option to post a certificate of completion to LinkedIn or other social media. massillonlibrary.org


A Message from the Chamber PresidentTed Herncane As we approach the end of 2018, we hope that you all join us for the final Chamber event of the year—the Annual Holiday “Let’s Do Lunch” on Wednesday, December 12, at Mercy Health Center of Jackson. This annual event is a great way to spend time with your fellow Chamber members during the holiday season.Gary Feagles’ term as board chairman ends December 31, and we cannot thank him enough for his service and leadership over the last two years. During his tenure as board chair, Gary guided the Chamber to its permanent office in the First North Building, was instrumental in starting and growing the Chamber Foundation, and his leadership in 2017 when I became executive director of MDF was extremely beneficial to all involved. Dave Waikem, Waikem Auto Family, will become board chairman on January 1, and we look forward

to working with Dave for the next year. We also welcome Jacquie Knight, Stark Glass Enterprises, as incoming board chairperson for 2019.Unfortunately with new additions come departures. This year, MCTV’s Nancy Gessner ends her term on the Chamber Board, and we will miss her wisdom and leadership on the board. Nancy served as board chairperson in 2015 and 2016, and her guidance during those years is a reason for the Chamber’s success today. We welcome Katherine Gessner, MCTV, to the board beginning January 1. Happy holidays and see you at Mercy Health Center of Jackson on December 12!

MCTV to Expand Service AreaMCTV, a leading Internet, TV, and Phone provider in Stark, Wayne, Summit, Holmes, Tuscarawas, Jefferson and Columbiana counties, plans to expand services to the Woodsfield, Ohio area. MCTV currently offers residential and business services to nearly 80,000 homes and businesses.The Woodsfield system serves the villages of Woodsfield, Lewisville and surrounding townships in Monroe County. Woodsfield Village Council approved an agreement at a special meeting on October 29 to sell the assets of the village-run system to MCTV. “MCTV is excited for the opportunity to grow, not only in our footprint but also expanding to new communities,” stated Bob Gessner, president of MCTV. “We have experience in successfully managing Internet and TV networks in small to midsize communities. Woodsfield and the surrounding area are a great match for our expertise and I am confident bringing this system into the MCTV family will help provide the residents with high- quality service.”Since 1965, MCTV’s 165+ local employees have been serving their neighbors with a full complement of advanced broadband products for home and business, including high-speed Internet, digital TV, phone, television advertising, dedicated fiber optic connections and security systems.

CantonMercy.org/4Awards MERCY IS THE BEST MEDICINE

4 Awards 4 You!MORE THAN ACCOLADES – A FULFILLED PROMISE TO OUR PATIENTSMercy Cancer Center is 1 of only 16 facilities nationwide to earn this prestigious award four or more times in a row. This distinction represents Mercy’s commitment to the finest cancer care possible for every one of our patients.

Unmatched in Ohio!American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer - OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS


Tim Ross, Office of Congressman Bob Gibbs; Mike Garcar, ComQuest Services; Jeff Stoll, Raymond James; Becky Decker,

Friends and Family Credit Union; and Cindy Stevens, Cee-B Glass, attended Chamber events last month.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSGary Feagles, ChairmanDave Waikem, Chairman ElectBruce McDonnell, TreasurerBenny Griffiths, Vice Chair—BEACRichard Regula, Vice Chair—Legislative

John BurnworthGreg EndresMike GarcarWendy Gotschall

Cindy HickeyGarret KlootsJacquie KnightBob Senkar

Kathy ShultzVelecia ValentineDoug Weatherbee

Nancy Gessner, Immediate Past Chairperson of the Board of DirectorsTed Herncane, President, Massillon Weststark Chamber of CommerceBob Marks, President, Massillon Development FoundationStan Sidaway, President, Downtown Massillon Association Doug Weatherbee, President, Massillon Main Street, Inc.Foster Rose II, President, Massillon Area Greenways, Inc.

The First North Building50 North Avenue, N.E., Suite 100Massillon, Ohio 44646P 330.833.3146F [email protected]

Change Service Requested

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

U.S PostagePRST STD

Massillon, OhioPermit No. 712

Community Candlelight Walk: Tradition Since 2001For Massillon’s Community Candlelight Walk—Sunday, December 2—St. Joseph’s, St. Timothy’s, St. George Greek Orthodox, St. John’s U.C.C., First United Methodist, St. Paul’s Lutheran, Central Presbyterian, and Mt. Calvary Baptist churches will present music, storytelling, and tours from 5:00 to 7:30. At 7:45 the Candlelighting Ceremony and finale musical program withthe WHS choir will commence at St. Mary’s Church.Walkers can enjoy Massillon’s beauty and tradition as they stroll amidst luminarias and lovely architecture. The event is free and open to everyone. They can walk to all or selected churches and attractions in any order, setting their own pace. Maps and schedules of music and tours will be available at every stop and from “elves” along the way. Luminarias will surround participating churches, and the CHARM neighborhood association will line historic Fourth Street with luminarias.VOCI singers will entertain at the Massillon Museum—the official warming station, where free cookies, coffee, and cocoa will be provided by the Community Candlelight Walk sponsors:The Independent, Aqua Ohio, Downtown Massillon Association, Main Street Deli, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chapel Hill Community, Farmers National Bank, Koby Electric, Paquelet Funeral Home, PPI Graphics, and St. John’s United Church of Christ.Massillon Railroad Club will be operating its Massillon-related model railroad layout; staff members will carol on the Massillon Pubic Library steps; live music will fill the great hall in the beautifully decorated Five Oaks mansion; and Downtown Massillon Association’s Santaland lighting display will be aglow.

Grace United Church of Christ will present live music by New Horizons from Tuslaw High School from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. to complement the Candlelight Walk.

2-color

Spotlight on western Stark County

Panel Discussion

Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry Mayor Mike Schwab City of Massillon Village of Brewster

Mayor Bob Benson Mayor Joe Schultz The Village of Navarre City of Canal Fulton

Friday - January 18, 2019

7:30am: Breakfast Buffet 8:00am: Program

Fraternal Order of Eagles #190 303 Weirich Blvd. NW ∙ Massillon

Cost: $15.00

Please RSVP by Friday, January 11

Member login registration: www.massillonohchamber.com phone: 330.833.3146 or email: [email protected]

Cash, Check, VISA or MasterCard accepted

Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce The First North Building ³ 50 North Ave. NE, Suite 100 ³ Massillon, OH 44646

Committee Selection Form

2019

As a member of the Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce you have an

opportunity to serve on any of the following committees. This is your chance to be directly involved with the areas that are most important to you and/or your business. Please indicate below which committee(s) are of interest to you. [ ] Activities Committee – Helps organize and coordinate the Annual Dinner and Fall Fundraiser. Assists with

member hosted events such as: Breakfast Before Business, Let’s Do Lunch, and Business After Hours. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8:30am.

[ ] Business Education Advisory Committee – Seeks to create a partnership with educational institutions and

the business community to ensure that education and industry assist each other in maintaining a well-educated and highly skilled workforce in the Massillon/Western Stark County area. Responds to the needs of area employers for qualified, well-trained employees by promoting policies that meet the demands of today’s workplace and by improving western Stark County’s primary and secondary education, higher education and adult training systems. Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month from October – May at 7:30am.

[ ] Finance/Audit Committee – Assists the Board in fulfilling its fiscal and oversight responsibilities. Reviews

and recommends approval of the annual financial budget prepared by the staff and meets with the independent auditor annually to review the results of the last financial review/audit. Meets monthly. Subject to board approval.

[ ] Golf Outing Committee – Plans and coordinates the annual golf outing event, which serves as one of our main

fundraisers each year. Meets in the spring as needed. [ ] Legislative Affairs Committee – Works as an advocate to provide an effective business voice at the local,

state and national levels of government, as well as creating good will between government and the business community. Monitors and evaluates legislative activities both local and federal pertinent to business interests in the Massillon/Western Stark County area. Recommends to the board of directors a course of action pursuant to issues and endorsements. Meets monthly.

[ ] Membership Committee – Assists in the recruitment and retention of members. Nurtures the connection,

interaction and involvement of members with the leadership, committees and programs of the Chamber. Identifies, solicits, and secures new membership and ensures the programs and policies of the chamber encourage the retention of membership. Meets monthly.

Name __________________________________________________________________ Company ________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ Phone______________________________ E-mail __________________________

Please complete and return this form to:

Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce The First North Building ∙ 50 North Ave. NE, Suite 100 ∙ Massillon, OH 44646

p (330) 833-3146 ∙ f (330) 833-8944 ∙ e-mail: [email protected]

The Business Connection - Home Page - Massillon WestStark ... · the highest level of care to...

Documents

Transcript of The Business Connection - Home Page - Massillon WestStark ... · the highest level of care to...