October 2015 - Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce

The Business Connection
VOLUME 24
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ISSUE 9
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OCTOBER
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2015
President’s Message
Ted Herncane
President
Massillon WestStark
Chamber of Commerce
In this Issue
Leadership:
Message from the President . . . . . . 1
Message from the Chairperson . . . . 2
Events:
Business After Hours
at Koby Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Business After Hours
at Rapid Response . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Habitat for Humanity Work Day . . . . 9
Business Connection LIVE . . . . . 8, 10
Monthly Information:
Business Briefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chamber President Ted Herncane
and Suzan Cheng, MD
I would like to thank Aultman
Health Foundation CEO
Ed Roth for inviting me to
participate in this yearʼs Inside
Aultman program. Held once
a year, this program brings a
select group of active and
civic-minded citizens to Aultman
Hospital for a day of shadowing
a member of the medical staff.
It was an honor to be considered
part of this group and, having
been born at Aultman Hospital,
it was a homecoming of sorts.
Spending the morning with Dr. Suzan Cheng, Stark Radiation Oncology, was fascinating.
One, I need to eat more fruits and vegetables, and two, the coordination and planning
involved in operating the department is extensive to say the least. It certainly is a team
effort. If more people could experience what goes on behind the scenes at the hospital,
I think we would all be better patients.
Again, thank you to Ed Roth and his team at Aultman Hospital for allowing me to
participate in Inside Aultman. Keep up the great work!
Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 6, 11, 12
Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,7
Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chamber’s 100th Birthday Bash!
Thursday, October 22 H 6:00 – 9:00 pm H Santangeloʼs Party Center
Reservations: 330.833.3146
Dear Chamber members,
Well, here we are and it is already October! A little over a month from now, it will be
Election Day on November 3rd and we should all be preparing to exercise our right to
vote. If you're not registered to vote or need to update your information, the deadline
to do so is October 5. Early voting will begin on October 6.
There are quite a few very important decisions facing us as voters in November—
mayoral, City Council, township trustee, and Board of Education races; levies for school,
library, and road funding; and three proposed amendments to the State Constitution.
The Legislative Committee heard a presentation from the Massillon Public Library in
September and will be listening to presentations for and against Issue 3 at the October 8
meeting. Recommendations from the Legislative Committee regarding your Chamber's
stance on these items will be discussed and voted on at the October 13 Board meeting.
Please watch your email for information after that.
Chairperson’s Message
Nancy Gessner, MCTV
Board Chairperson
Massillon WestStark
Chamber of Commerce
If you are interested in learning more about Issue 3, please plan to attend the Legislative
Committee meeting on October 8 at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber. Issue 3 is a proposed
amendment to the Constitution “granting a monopoly for the commercial production and
sale of marijuana for recreational and medicinal purposes.” (Source: 9.18.2015
http://www.starkcountyohio.gov/uploads/cd/32/cd3205a42af3f5bea239e6eabba63aca/ge
n15issues.pdf) Roger Geiger, Vice President, NFIB/OH Executive Director, will be
providing information opposing the passage of Issue 3. Mr. Geiger manages the public
policy, political, member activism, and communication programs throughout the state.
As of this writing, the name of the person representing ResponsibleOhio and Vote Yes
on Issue 3 has not yet been confirmed. Watch for more details.
The Stark County Board of Elections website (starkcountyohio.gov/board-of-elections)
has a wealth of information about the logistics of voting along with who and what will be
on the ballot. Please take this responsibility seriously.
If you canʼt attend the Legislative Committee meeting on October 8 but have thoughts
youʼd like to share, please drop me an email at nsgessner@MCTVOhio.com.
Workforce Investment Board Can Fund Medical Assistant Training
The local and state demand for more medical assistants and other positions in hospital
settings and physician offices will be met thanks to a $386,616 Sector Partnership
National Emergency Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that the Workforce
Investment Board of Stark and Tuscarawas counties has received.
Cheers for the Chamber!
H I G H L I G H T I N G M E M B E R S E RV I C E S
The local Board will provide funding for eligible dislocated workers for both classroom
and on-the-job training for medical assistants and other healthcare in-demand positions
that are paid above the entry level rate of pay for the region. The purpose of the
National Emergency Grant is to assist states and local workforce boards to provide indemand career pathways for the dislocated workers. The grant is designed to effectively
and efficiently re-employ dislocated workers, so those eligible for the program must be
dislocated workers who have been unemployed for at least 27 weeks, unemployment
insurance claimants likely to exhaust their benefits, or eligible veterans.
Jennifer Meek Eells, Executive Director to the Board, explained that the typical length
of training for medical assistants averages nine to twelve months through adult career
and technical programs, with an average cost for training and certification of $8,000.
Hospitals can then hire and train these individuals. The costs for a hospital to train
new medical assistants and create career pathways within the hospital averages
about $2,500, which the on-the-job training contract will cover.
For more information, call 330.491.2629 or visit omjwork.com.
Newman Creek Cellars Releases New Wine
Newman Creek Cellars, Massillonʼs “Urban Winery,”
recently released its newest wine, City of Champions,
at an event at the winery. Mayor Kathy CatazaroPerry had the honor of uncorking the first bottle. A
small group of VIPs was present to share in the
release. The semi-dry wine is a delicious blend of
Colombard, Semillon, and Sauvignon Blanc grapes.
The wine was released for public sale on September
22. For more information, call 330.904.3546, visit
newmancreekcellars.com, or stop at the winery—28
Charles Avenue Southeast, Tuesday through Saturday.
Keelie Mann and Bob Mann, Newman Creek owners
Mike and Jacquie Knight
Owners, Stark Glass Enterprises
“We have been very happy with our
membership with the Massillon
WestStark COC. It has given us
numerous networking possibilities
and has facilitated new relationships
that have benefitted our business.
It is nice having an organization that
is so willing to help local businesses
to succeed.”
MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • 2
Business After Hours and Ribbon-Cutting at Koby Electric
TOP ROW:
Kathy and Steve Kobilarcsik • Ribbon cutting at the new Koby Electric: 2969 Lincoln Way West
SECOND ROW:
Kim Ackerman, Pampered Nails Boutique; Debby Gesaman, Brewster Credit Union • Chris Dewald
and Jane Vassas, MCTV • Sherie Brown, Massillon Public Library; Ed Zastawny, Thrivent Financial • Rich Bossler,
Canton Chair Rental
THIRD ROW: Greg Endres, KeyBank; Larry Marcus, City of Massillon • Robin Angel, AultComp MCO • Kip
Shanklin, Shanklin Heating and Air Conditioning; Jim Fiala, Weaver Construction • Steve Kobilarcsik, Koby
Electric; David Zastawny, Thrivent Financial
FOURTH ROW: John VanKoughnet, Farmers National Bank • David Lehman, Lehman Awning; Cathi Heitger,
Heitger Funeral Home • Chamber President Ted Herncane; Roger Huth, Huth Ready Mix and Supply Co. •
Frank Gadd and Jeff Heitger, Heitger Funeral Home
BOTTOM ROW:
Electric
Theresa Zorger, Koby Electric; Kathy Shultz, Farmers National Bank; Kathy Kobilarcsik, Koby
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Business Briefs
Affinity Medical Centerʼs Civic Fun
Committee will host a craft show to raise
funds for scholarships, Harvest for Hunger,
Relay for Life, United Way, and the
American Heart Association on Friday,
October 2, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission will be free. Call 330.837.6860
for details. affinitymedicalcenter.com
Kathleen Green, a Massillon Public
Library trustee, was selected by the
Ohio Library Council to receive the 2015
Trustee Award of Achievement for her
sustained commitment to service to Ohioʼs
public libraries. An English teacher and
librarian for Massillon City Schools until
her retirement, Kathy has served on the
library board since 1987.
massillonlibrary.org
Friends of Stark Parks will celebrate its
inaugural Wild Night for Wildlife safari
fundraiser to support construction of Stark
Parksʼ Wildlife Conservation Center on
October 28 at the Exploration Gateway.
Individual tickets, tables of eight, and
sponsorships are available. Contact Dawn
Moeglin at dmoeglin@starkparks.com or
330.479.2346. starkparks.com
James D. Schweikert has joined the
Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh law
firm as a partner. He focuses his practice
on matters of intellectual property rights
and related litigation, and counseling
and representing businesses on patent,
trademark, copyright, trade secret, and
related matters. He can be reached at
330.430.5042. bmsa.com
Barbara Stankowski will speak about
Organizational Culture at the Entrepreneurial
Experience sponsored by the Small
Business Development Center and Stark
Entrepreneurship Alliance on October 6,
7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Kent State University
at Starkʼs University Center. Call
330.244.3290 or email info@cantonsbdc.org
for details. cantonsbdc.org
The Ohio Small Business Development
Center (SBDC) at Kent State University
at Stark will sponsor information sessions
for individuals interested in starting a small
business or those who are in the early
stages of business formation on Tuesdays,
October 6 and November 3, 5:00 to 7:00
p.m. at the Kent State University at
Stark Conference Center. For details,
contact the SBDC at 330.244.3290 or
info@cantonsbdc.org. cantonsbdc.org
The Corporate University, Kent State
University at Stark will present a one-day
Manufacturers Leadership Conference
on Thursday, October 8, from 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. in the Kent State Stark
Conference Center. Registration is $175
per person. To register, contact Mona
Zink at 330.244.3508 or mzink@kent.edu.
For additional information about The
Corporate University at Kent State
Starkʼs services and programs, visit
kent.edu/stark/cucc/corporate-university.
As National Library Card Sign-up month
wraps up, the Massillon Public Library
announces that 2,436 new library cards
have been issued so far in 2015. Among
new library users were 350 children who
registered on the bookmobile during the
Boys and Girls Club summer program or
during the Salvation Army back-to-school
day. They join the 26,014 current cardholders
who can borrow physical or electronic
materials, access subscription research
databases, and more. massillonlibrary.org
The American Heart Association recently
awarded Mercy with its second consecutive
Mission: Lifeline® Gold Plus Award for its
speed and success in treating STEMI (STsegment elevation myocardial infarction)
transfer patients within 120 minutes. This
is Mercyʼs fourth consecutive gold-level
award from the Mission: Lifeline® program.
cantonmercy.org
Among Aultmanʼs 14 October Health Talks
will be topics including droopy lids, cancer
prevention strategies, sleep apnea, and
Thanksgiving meal planning and diabetes.
For a full schedule and registration, call
330.363.8255 or visit aultman.org.
Aultman College received a grant from the
Ohio Board of Nursingʼs Nurse Education
Grant Program for 2015–2017. The
$200,000 will allow 50 registered nurses—
currently employed at Aultman without a
BSN degree—to enter the program during
the two-year period. aultman.com
Aultman Hospital has once again
received designation as a NICHE hospital.
The NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for
Healthsystem Elders) designation indicates
a hospitalʼs commitment to elder care
excellence. aultman.com
Mercy Medical Center became the first
Stark County hospital to earn the Joint
Commissionʼs Gold Seal of Approval® for
its total joint replacement program for hips
and knees in 2013. After undergoing a
rigorous on-site review in July, 2015,
Mercy Medical Center has once again
earned certification. cantonmercy.org
Massillon Development Foundation
will host a Building Business Breakfast
on Thursday, October 15, at the Massillon
Museum. Breakfast will be served at 7:45
a.m.; the program will begin at 8:15 a.m.
Guest speaker Steve DiPietro will talk
about “A New Economic Development
Opportunity—The Former Republic Steel
Site Update.” Call the Chamber office,
330.833.3146, for reservations.
massillondevelopment.com
The United Way of Greater Stark
County will hold its Masters Comes to
Massillon mini golf fundraiser at the
Massillon Museum on October 21. Call
the Museum at 330.833.4061 for details.
massillonmuseum.org
David J. Zastawny, Thrivent Financial,
recently volunteered on a nine-day service
trip to Nicaragua to help build homes with
Nicaraguan families in need. Attend a
presentation featuring highlights from his
trip on Tuesday, October 20, at 1:00 p.m.
or 7:00 p.m. at Habitat for Humanity,
1400 Raff Road Southwest, in Canton.
For details, call 330.915.5888 or visit
habitatstark.org.
In Stark County, 15.3% of the population
(57,730 people) and 23.8% of children
(20,650) are considered “food insecure.”
In an effort to address this issue, Stark
Community Foundation (SCF), in
collaboration with The Paul and Carol
David Foundation and Sisters of Charity
Foundation of Canton, has awarded
nearly $250,000 in grants to local
organizations that are working to ensure
food security in the county. starkcf.org
MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • 4
Business After Hours at Rapid Response
TOP ROW:
Steve Toohey, Rapid Response • Charlene
Paquelet, Paquelet Funeral Home; Cindy Stevens,
Cee-B Glass; Sue Repp, Massillon WestStark
Chamber • Joe Paquelet, Paquelet Funeral Home
SECOND ROW:
Mandy Pond, Massillon Museum; Bryan
Stahl, Altimus Pond Photography • Ted and Barb Miller,
Imaging 2000 • A bountiful buffet in the midst of first
responder memorabilia
THIRD ROW: Robert Garner, Garner Insurance and
Financial Services; Joel Smith, City of Massillon •
Dave Waikem, Waikem Auto Family; Massillon
Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry • Kathy Shultz,
Farmers National Bank; Keith Nutter, Aqua Ohio
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BOTTOM ROW: Joel Webster, Joel Webster
Construction • Chris Whitaker, Matt Allen, and
Tim Whitaker, Rapid Response; Rikki Harhager
and Chris Vallos, C.H. Vallos Insurance • Seth
Harrison, Taylor McKinney, and Molly Murphy,
Buffalo Wild Wings
Chamber
WELCOME NEW
MEMBER
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
John Patrick Picard Architect, Inc.
113 Lincoln Way West
Massillon, Ohio 44647
PHONE: 330.471.9000
EMAIL: jpparchitect@yahoo.com
WEBSITE: jpparchitect.com
Laura Cowles and John Patrick Picard
Wednesday, October 14 • 5:00 pm
Business After Hours
Massillon Womanʼs Club
Thursday, October 22 • 6:00 pm
Massillon WestStark Chamber
100th Birthday Celebration
@ Santangeloʼs Party Center
TED HERNCANE
Monday, October 26 • 11:45 am
Business Connection LIVE
Kevin Helmick, Farmers National Bank
@ Massillon Recreation Center
Invite friends and colleagues to join
the Massillon WestStark Chamber!
Wednesday, November 18 • 5:00 pm
Business After Hours
Firehouse Grille and Pub
Find More Chamber Event
Photographs on Facebook
Facebook.com/massillonchamber
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GENERAL CONTRACTORS
P.O. BOX 676
412 LAKE AVE., N.E.
MASSILLON, OH 44648
(330) 833-8387
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• CONSTRUCTION
MANAGERS
• DEVELOPERS
• ENGINEERS
Membership Renewals August 16 through September 15
Advanced Industrial Roofing, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Brewster Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Glen F. Buttacavoli, Attorney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CivPro Engineering, LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Country Lawn Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Elms Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 mo
Friends and Family Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland
& East Central Ohio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Latino Business League, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Papa John’s Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home. . . . . . . . 23
Re/Max Edge Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Sonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Stark Summit Ambulance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
State Farm Insurance Dan McMasters . . . . . . . . . 14
Tom Jackson Commercial Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Walgreens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • 6
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Our Tiger Football Family
Continues through 11/1
Massillon Museum
330.833.4061
massillonmuseum.org
Massillon vs Austintown Fitch (A) Farmers’ Market
330.830.3900 x50144
8:00 am–Noon
Massillon Rec Center
330.832.1621
8
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Massillon vs
Youngstown Ursaline (H)
330.830.3900 x50144
Second Saturday
Downtown Massillon
330.809.6121
thursday
friday
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Spring Hill Historic Home
Saturday & Sunday Tours
Continue through October
1:00–4:00 pm
330.833.6749
springhillhistorichome.org
Massillon City Council Meeting
7:30 pm
330.830.1734
sunday
monday
6
tuesday
7
wednesday
Progress 4 the Cure
4:00–8:00 pm
Progressive Chevrolet
800.585.1287
The Blues Brothers
Lincoln Theatre
330.833.2413
lionslincolntheatre.com
11
sunday
12
monday
18
19
Ghostbusters
Lincoln Theatre
330.833.2413
lionslincolntheatre.com
Massillon City Council Meeting
7:30 pm
330.830.1734
sunday
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330.833.2413
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7:00 pm
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330.832.2771
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Lincoln Theatre
330.833.2413
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12:10–12:50 pm
330.833.4061
massillonmuseum.org
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8:30 am
330.833.3900 x50221
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The Blues Brothers
Lincoln Theatre
330.833.2413
lionslincolntheatre.com
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Rebecca—1940s
Lincoln Theatre
330.833.2413
lionslincolntheatre.com
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Historic Massillon Main Street
Board Meeting
8:00 am
330.844.3697
Downtown Massillon
Association Board Meeting
8:00 am
330.833.3146
ReelMassillon (Film Noir Series)
Cat People
@Massillon Museum
7:00 pm
330.833.4061
massillonmuseum.org
Massillon Public Library
Used Book Sale
10:00 am–4:00 pm
330.832.9831
massillonlibrary.org
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Birthday C lo’s
@Santange
6:00–9:00 pm
Reservations
330.833.3146
Massillon vs
Akron St. Vincent (H)
330.830.3900 x50144
MassMu Rhythms Concert
Austin Walkin’ Cane Duo
8:00 pm
330.833.4061
massillonmuseum.org
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friday
17
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Massillon Public Library
Used Book Sale
10:00 am–3:00 pm
330.832.9831
massillonlibrary.org
Ghostbusters
Lincoln Theatre
330.833.2413
lionslincolntheatre.com
Massillon vs
Cincinnati Mt. Healthy (H)
330.830.3900 x50144
friday
saturday
Frankenstein &
Bride of Frankenstein
Lincoln Theatre
330.833.2413
lionslincolntheatre.com
friday
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Massillon vs McKinley (A)
330.830.3900 x50144
Chicago
Lincoln Theatre
330.833.2413
lionslincolntheatre.com
Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce Business Connection LIVE! Luncheon Series Presents—
Kevin Helmick
President and CEO
Farmers National Bank
The 2015 speaker series is presented in
partnership with the Massillon Parks and
Recreation Department.
Administrative Office
505 Erie Street North
Massillon, Ohio 44646
330.832.1621
massillonparks.com
October 26, 2015
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Massillon Recreation Center—
Main Conference Room
505 Erie Street North
Massillon, Ohio 44646
Free parking
Lunch will be catered
by Navarreʼs
Main Street Deli.
$13 per Chamber member ($15 per non-member) • Reservations, please!
For more information, call the Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce at 330.833.3146
or email info@massillonohchamber.com. Cash and check appreciated; credit cards welcome.
Member-to-Member Discounts
Members in the News
Would you like to offer discounts to fellow members? These
can be a general discount, a value-added offer, a discount on
products or services on a one-time basis, or an offer for new
members only. The program is intended to help attract new
members to the Chamber and reward existing members. To
learn more or to become part of the program, call Chamber
President Ted Herncane, 330.833.3146.
Is your business expanding? Promoting employees?
Celebrating an anniversary? Changing its name, address, or
phone number? Do you want to invite all Chamber members
to a special event you are hosting? To share special news with
your community, mail the information to the Chamber office by
the 15th of the month for possible publication in the next
monthʼs newsletter.
MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • 8
Massillon WestStark Chamber Members Volunteer for Habitat
TOP: Robert Garner,
Garner Insurance and
Financial Services •
Chamber President
Ted Herncane
CENTER: Jennifer
Kiko, Office of
Congressman Bob
Gibbs • Mike Knight,
Stark Glass
BOTTOM: The Habitat
team on Saturday,
September 12
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August
Business
Connection
LIVE
TOP ROW:
Congressman Bob Gibbs, speaker; Mel Herncane,
Boys and Girls Club of Massillon • Tonya Fusko, The Inn at
University Village; Kim Ackerman, Pampered Nails Boutique •
Congressman Bob Gibbs
SECOND ROW:
Mel Herncane, Boys and Girls Club of
Massillon; Kristin Hannon, Stark State University • Gary
Johns, Katherine Gessner, and Bob Gessner, MCTV; John
McGrath, The Health Foundation of Greater Massillon •
Joyce Wilson, EMSCO
THIRD ROW: Darrell Kirk, Office of Congressman Bob Gibbs; JoAnn Breedlove and Kelly
Haer, Workforce Initiative Association • Angela Cooper, Faith in Action • Richard
Regula, R. Straus, LLC
FOURTH ROW:
Benny Griffiths, Absolute Health Services • Fred Horner, Advanced
Industrial Roofing; Mike Knight, Stark Glass; Timothy Smith, Digital Operation Group •
John Shultz, Farmers National Bank; Mandy Pond, Massillon Museum • Marty Bowe,
Stark County Educational Services Center
BOTTOM ROW:
Don McDonald, Local Emergency Planning Commission
MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • 10
BWC Addresses Issues
The Ohio Bureau of Workersʼ Compensation
(BWC) wants to address few issues.
Payroll Report Issue
BWC has identified an issue with the
receipt and processing of payroll reports
for the first half of 2015. Processing has
been delayed, but BWC has developed a
work-around procedure. BWC will try to
have their policy information up to date as
soon as possible. Register your account
through BWCʼs website to take advantage
of the available information, be prepared
for future reporting, and use the benefits
associated with online services.
New Message on Monthly Invoices
A new message appears on employersʼ
invoices: “Payments made within the last
14 days may not be reflected on this
invoice. Failure to pay your premium in
full by the due date will result in a lapse
in coverage. You are responsible for all
claims costs for injuries that occur during
a period of lapsed coverage.” Employers
may have received an invoice in September
when they paid their bill on time at the end
of August. Visit BWCʼs website at
bwc.ohio.gov for the current policy
information.
For questions about BWCʼs prospective
billing process or paying your invoice,
contact CareWorksComp, 800.837.3200.
The Salvation Army
Celebrates 150 Years
What started as a movement in London made its way around the globe, and this
summer, The Salvation Army celebrated its 150th anniversary of service. Founded by
William Booth in east London in 1865, The Salvation Army was inspired by Boothʼs son,
who noted the large number of homeless people sleeping along the banks of the
Thames River. Boothʼs response was, “Go and do something”—a statement The
Salvation Army has epitomized for decades.
The efforts of The Salvation Army have branched far beyond England. The organization
is now active in 162 countries, anchored by the communal desire to offer spiritual,
physical, emotional, and financial support to those in crisis. The Salvation Army of
Massillon has carried out Boothʼs mission since the 1885.
The Salvation Army of Massillon stays busy, recently distributing nearly 500 backpacks
and back-to-school supplies and services; helping the homeless find safe, secure
shelter; and feeding the hungry through its Choice Food Pantry and weekly Hot Meals
program. The youth programs recently expanded to include a parents-and-tots program;
a new arts and drama program will begin this fall. Living skills classes like sewing
attract girls and women of all ages and skill levels.
“Every day we are blessed to make a positive impact in peopleʼs lives through the love
and power of God and the generosity of neighbors,” said Major Thomas Perks, Corps
Officer of The Salvation Army of Massillon. “All across the world, The Salvation Army
works to bring hope to those who are struggling.”
The Salvation Army of Massillon is located at 315 Sixth Street Northeast in Massillon.
For more information, call 330.833.6473.
You
You
In-Neetwork Rates for out-oof-nettworkk plans.
Mercy “Your Choice” allows those with non-network PPO
plans to access Mercy services at in-network rates. That
means no out-of-network penalties. If you’re ready to make
the switch, call 330-588-4663 to find out if you qualify for
“Your Choice.”
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11 • THE BUSINESS CONNECTION • MASSILLON WESTSTARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nancy Gessner, Chairperson
Gary Feagles, Chairman Elect
Robert Garner, Treasurer
Tony Simeone, Vice Chair/Membership
Richard Regula, Vice Chair/Legislative
Dave Cottrill, Vice Chair/BEAC
Matt Ashton
Angie Boyle
Lisa Dyer
Cindy Hickey
Fran Jackson
Jacquie Knight
Jerrod Selinsky
John Shultz
Margy Vogt
137 Lincoln Way, East
Massillon, OH 44646
P 330.833.3146
F 330.833.8944
massillonohchamber.com
info@massillonohchamber.com
Dave Waikem
John Walsh
John McGrath, Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Directors
Ted Herncane, President, Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce
Tim Seifert, President, Massillon Development Foundation
Bonnie Fall, President, Downtown Massillon Association
Doug Weatherbee, Chairman, Historic Massillon Main Street, Inc.
Debbie Lehman, President, Massillon Area Greenways, Inc.
MISSION STATEMENT
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To develop, enhance, and represent business
To promote economic growth
To improve the quality of life for our community
Change Service Requested
Dawn Campanelli, Junior Achievement of East Central Ohio; Tim Maloney,
Canton Chair Rental; Phil Lattavo, The Lattavo Companies; State Senator Scott
Oelslager; and Michelle Del Rio-Keller, Westfield Bank, were among Chamber
members who recently attended Chamber networking events.
U.S. Postage
PRST STD
Massillon, Ohio
Permit No. 712
48 2nd St SE · Massillon
Join fellow chamber members at the
Firehouse Grille & Pub for great food,
beverages, networking & more!
5:00pm - 6:30pm
$10
per person
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Reservations not cancelled 24 hours in advance will be billed accordingly
Please complete and return the lower portion of this form with your check payable to:
Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce, 137 Lincoln Way East • Massillon, OH 44646
Reservations may also be made by phone: 330-833-3146 or e-mail: info@massillonohchamber.com
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Company Name _______________________________________________________________________________
Name(s) Attending ____________________________________________________________________________
Amount Enclosed____________
Thursday, October 22, 2015
100TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Santangelo’s Party Center
1008 Ninth St. SW – Massillon
6:00pm Social Hour 7:00pm Dinner
Enjoy a casual evening of fun, games and prizes!
Dinner Sponsorships
Company___________________________________________
Gold $1,500
Contact person_____________________ Phone____________
Event signage
Recognition in dinner program
Recognition in newsletter
Table for eight
600 of your business flyers
mailed free to all members
Full-page article in our newsletter
Names attending:
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
Silver $1,000
Event Signage
Recognition in dinner program
Recognition in newsletter
Table for eight
600 of your business flyers
mailed free to all members
Amber $600
Recognition in dinner program
Recognition in newsletter
Table for eight
Bronze $300 (Prize sponsor)
Event signage
Recognition in dinner program
Recognition in newsletter
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
Sponsorships include table of (8):
__Gold $1,500
__Silver $1,000
__Amber $ 600
Individuals: __@ $50 per person
__Bronze $300
(Prize sponsor)
Amount enclosed ______
RSVP by October 9th
Please complete and return this form with your check payable to:
Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce
137 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, OH 44646
Reservations may also be made by phone: 330-833-3146
or email: info@massillonohchamber.com
VISA & MasterCard accepted
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