The Business Connection VOLUME 26 • ISSUE 11 • DECEMBER • 2017 IN THIS ISSUE Leadership: President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Events: First North Ribbon-Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Business After Hours @ Friends and Family Credit Union . . . . . . . . 2 MDF Building Business Breakfast . . . . . . . . . 5 Business Connection LIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 8 Massillon Museum Groundbreaking . . . . . . 12 Features: First North Vehicle Charging Station . . . . . . . 5 Altercare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Monthly Information: Business Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 7 Upcoming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 President’s Message —Ted Herncane, President Massillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce As we approach the end of 2017, we hope that you all join us for the final Chamber event of the year— the Annual Holiday “Letʼs Do Lunch” on Wednesday, December 6, at Aultman West. This event is always a great way to spend time with your fellow Chamber members one last time before the holiday season. I would like to say congratulations to our wonderful Chamber staff Sue Repp and Jane Wickerham for being selected as the honorees of this yearʼs Community Candlelight ceremony! Sue and Jane are being recognized for their tireless efforts in service of numerous civic organizations and the community at large. For many years they have been integral to the success of the Chamber and MDF, Downtown Massillon Association, Massillon Main Street, and many other community groups. We are very proud of Sue and Jane for their continued dedication to Massillon and western Stark County and congratulate them on being recognized this year! TOP: Ted Herncane at the head of the conference room table in the First North building ABOVE: Developer Bob Gessner helped each dignitary cut and keep a piece of the ribbon at the First North dedication 210 Erie St. N. 832-7411 Hammersmith INSURANCE INC. A. A. since 1874 COMMERCIAL PERSONAL HOSPITALIZATION LIFE
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The Business ConnectionVOLUME 26 • ISSUE 11 • DECEMBER • 2017
President’s Message—Ted Herncane, PresidentMassillon WestStark Chamber of Commerce
As we approach the end of 2017, we hope that youall join us for the final Chamber event of the year—the Annual Holiday “Letʼs Do Lunch” on Wednesday,December 6, at Aultman West. This event is alwaysa great way to spend time with your fellow Chambermembers one last time before the holiday season.I would like to say congratulations to our wonderfulChamber staff Sue Repp and Jane Wickerham forbeing selected as the honorees of this yearʼsCommunity Candlelight ceremony! Sue and Janeare being recognized for their tireless efforts in service of numerous civic organizations and the community at large. For many years they have beenintegral to the success of the Chamber and MDF,Downtown Massillon Association, Massillon MainStreet, and many other community groups. We arevery proud of Sue and Jane for their continued dedication to Massillon and western Stark Countyand congratulate them on being recognized this year!
TOP: Ted Herncane at the head of the conference room table in the First North buildingABOVE: Developer Bob Gessner helped each dignitary cut and keep a piece of the ribbon at the First North dedication
210Erie St. N. 832-7411
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TOP ROW: Suzie Chovan, Tim Maurer, JeanneGlick, Jeanna Costanzo, Friends and Family
Credit Union • Tony Simeone, GraphicEnterprises; Jim Triner and Nick Langenfeld,Friends and Family Credit Union • ChamberPresident Ted Herncane; Han Ryee, Ventura
Communications
SECOND ROW: Paul Salvino, Massillon CitySchools; Mike and Suzanne Ziegelhofer,
Friends and Family Credit Union • Rod Maier,Mel Wacker Signs • Deanna Workinger, Mandy
Hurd, and Bonnie Maier, Mel Wacker Signs •Tim Barta, Smith, Barta and Company
THIRD ROW: Ed Radel and Mike Loudiana, Friends and Family Credit Union • KeithNutter, Aqua Ohio; Mike and Jacquie Knight, Stark Glass Enterprises • SuzanneWhisler, Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties; Massillon Mayor Kathy
Catazaro-Perry • Adam Miller, WHBC; Dan Belford, Friends and Family Credit Union
FOURTH ROW: Renee and Keith Hancock, Main Street Deli • Kathy Shultz, FarmersNational Bank; Mary Jo Langenfeld, Friends and Family Credit Union
BOTTOM ROW: Kim Schumacher, Schumacher Construction • Greg Endres
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Business Briefs Aultman Hospital has been named oneof the nationʼs 50 Top CardiovascularHospitals by IBM Watson Health in its2018 study. aultman.comAttorney Ray Meiers has joined theBlack McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh law firm, expanding the intellectual property practice group and extending the firmʼs geographic footprint into theToledo market. bmsa.comMercy Medical Center has celebrated 10 years of providing accessible dentalcare for the general public, including theuninsured and underinsured, and offeringa superior dental residency education program. cantonmercy.orgThe Aultman Foundation is offering community members the chance to honorthose they care for and remember thosewho are no longer here at this yearʼs“Light Up a Life Memory Tree” program.The 11th annual event will be held at 6:00p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, in AultmanHospitalʼs Bedford building lobby. Formore information or to contribute to the event, call 330.363.4908. aultmanfoundation.orgMercy Service League’s Harvest Ball,which attracted 400 guests, raised morethan $240,000 to benefit Mercyʼs SafeCaring initiative—AvaSure TeleSitter, a video monitoring system for at-riskpatients. cantonmercy.org
The Massillon Museum’s annual StarkCounty Artists Exhibition will open with apublic reception on Sunday, December 3,3:00 to 5:00 p.m. massillonmuseum.orgMercy Development Foundation hasawarded patient Rhonda Griffin and herhusband Perry its highest honor—the St.Augustine Award for DistinguishedService. This annual award recognizesindividuals whose leadership and visionhas impacted and helped transform MercyMedical Center. Since 2009, the Griffinsʼfundraiser, Cruisin for Cancer, has raisedmore than $60,000 for Mercy CancerCenter to assist Mercy cancer patientswith the purchase of wigs, prostheses,head coverings, physician office co-pays,skin care products, and transportationcosts. cantonmercy.orgUnited Way of Greater Stark County’sYoung Leaders Society (YLS) and community sponsors are teaming up forthe third annual “Hoodies for the Holidays!”The group plans to collect over 150 hooded sweatshirts to donate to local students with college aspirations. To provide a monetary gift, text PURCHASEto 41444 to make a credit card donationfrom your mobile phone. To become asponsor, visit uwstark.org/hoodies-holidays.New collegiate hooded sweatshirts can bedropped off at United Way of GreaterStark Countyʼs offices in downtownCanton. uwstark.org
United Way of Greater Stark Countyneeds volunteer tax preparers for theupcoming tax season. No experience isnecessary. Individuals who participate inthe 2018 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance(VITA) program receive training and IRScertification appropriate for their volunteerposition, materials for self-study on basicincome tax law for federal and statereturns, and specific training sessions prior to tax season. uwstark.orgUnited Way of Greater Stark County’sYoung Leaders Society (YLS) hosted a“Stone Soup” volunteer project based on achildrenʼs story in which people will cometogether in the spirit of cooperation. Theyassembled pre-made meals for homelessshelters, transitional housing, and hotmeal sites. uwstark.orgCommunity Candlelight Walk will beheld Sunday, December 3. Eight historicchurches will present music or storytellingfrom 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Massillon PublicLibrary, Massillon Museum, MassillonRailroad Club, and Five Oaks will alsowelcome walkers. The Thomas H. RussellHouse will host the refreshment andwarming station. The candlelighting ceremony and musical program will beginat St. Maryʼs Church at 7:45 p.m. Walkersmay begin the free tour at any of the sites,where they may pick up a brochure thatincludes information and a map. Fordetails, call Margy Vogt, 330.832.8469.
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Wednesday, December 6 • 11:45 amHoliday Let’s Do Lunch
@ Aultman West
Friday, January 19 • 7:30 amLegislative Committee Hosts
Breakfast withMayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry
@ Massillon Eagles #190
Monday, January 22 • 11:45 amBusiness Connection LIVE Lunch
Bill LanhamPolymer Packaging, Inc.
@ Massillon Salvation Army
Tuesday, January 30 • 5:00 pmBusiness After Hours
Tower Industries
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Membership RenewalsWe thank our members who renewed
their commitments between October 16 and November 15. Please support fellow
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Massillon’s First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Massillonʼs first electric vehicle charging station was installed andis now available for public use at the new First North Buildinglocated at the corner of First Street and North Avenue, N.E. The new electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Massillon is fromChargePoint, the worldʼs largest network of independently ownedand operated EV charging stations. There are more than 31,000public ChargePoint charging stations worldwide providing driversaccess to charge on the go. All electric vehicle drivers are invited and encouraged to pull-up,plug-in, and charge-up. The fee for the station is $1 for the firsthour and $4 for each additional hour. Drivers are charged for theirtime connected to the station. For local visitors, an hour chargingtime is more than sufficient. The fee for the first hour is set toapproximately the cost to charge at home. The electric chargingstation can service all electric vehicles, including hybrids. Community leaders from two local dealerships joined RobertGessner, president of First North Holdings, to conduct the initial test and charge of the station. Craig Sanders from ProgressiveChevrolet and Craig Waikem with Waikem Motors both are enthusiastic about electric vehicles and work together to raiseawareness and educate the community about the value of greenvehicles. “The electric charging station is a great step forward for Massillon,” explains Robert Gessner. “It demonstrates environmental leadership and continued commitment to sustainability, while modernizing our city.”
MDF Building Business BreakfastMark Samolczyk, Stark Community Foundation, and RayHexamer, Stark Economic Development Board, called for economic transformation at the November “Building BusinessBreakfast” hosted by the Massillon Development Foundation.The program focused on leveraging Stark Countyʼs economicstrengths and new investments to accelerate economic growthand increase access to opportunities for residents.
Members in the NewsIs your business expanding, promoting employees, celebrating an anniversary, or introducing a new product or service? Emailthe information to the Chamber office by the 15th of the month
for possible publication in the next monthʼs newsletter.
Host a Networking EventTo host a “Letʼs Do Lunch” or “Business After Hours”
event, contact the Chamber office. Networking events offer the opportunity to showcase your business and introduce
your staff to fellow Chamber members.
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TOP ROW: Speaker Roger R. Geiger; Fred Horner,Advanced Industrial Roofing; Tom Schmidt, Progressive
Auto Group • Angie Neff, The Laurels of Massillon • JohnDavide, Huntington Bank • Faith Schaefer-Polen, Kent
State University at Stark; Victoria VanBuskirk, Office ofCongressman Bob Gibbs
SECOND ROW: Becky Mathess and Judy Jones, SalvationArmy • Gary Feagles; Senator Scott Oelslager • MelHerncane, Boys and Girls Club of Massillon; Bruce
McDonnell, RKKM Certified Public Accountants
THIRD ROW: Timothy Hyatt Jr., Massillon Automobile Club;Perry Alexandrides, Office of Jon Husted • Lavonna
Maxheimer, Legends Care Center; Sally Roush,Brewster Parke • Richard Regula, R. Straus, LLC •
Nicole Styer, First Commonwealth Bank
BOTTOM ROW: Benny Griffiths, Absolute Health Services •Sam Randazzo, AultComp MCO; Steve Bushman, MCTV
• Greg Allison, Office of Governor John Kasich; JohnShultz, Farmers National Bank • Kimberly Kroh,
American Red Cross
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Altercare of Navarre Center is part ofAltercare of Ohio, which operates 20 carecenters in Ohio and Michigan. As a family-owned company, we pride ourselves onour culture of compassion and hope thatour patients and residents feel they arecared for like family.As the holidays approach we ask that youpay special attention to your older familymembers, neighbors and friends. Thisseason can be lonely and perhaps youmight consider including these folks infamily get-togethers or visiting them with a plate of cookies.This is also an opportunity for you toaddress concerning behavior. Have younoticed medical concerns or cognitiveimpairment? Here are a few things towatch for:• Changes in Physical Appearance• Loss of Mobility• Decline in Home Cleanliness and Repair• Reduced Ability to Prepare Healthy
Meals• Change in Mood, Memory, or Behavior• Changes in Routine• Decline in Personal Hygiene• Lack of SocializationAt Altercare of Navarre, we want to beyour community advocate and resourcecounsel for care and support resources.
Our services include:• Skilled nursing care during short-term
rehabilitation or long-term care• Rehabilitation therapy offered seven
days a week, including orthopedic,stroke, cardiovascular, physical, andoccupational therapy
• Long-term care that provides a continuum of medical and social services
• Palliative and hospice care for patientsand their families
• Respite care that provides a short-termstay with care for your loved one
• Specialized doctors and nurses—ourcenter has its own medical director,wound specialist, orthopedic director,geriatric doctor, and wound care-certifiednurse.
• Transitional care nurses—we provide atransitional care nurse as your personaladvocate to assure seamless transitionalcare for patients and peace of mind for their families.
• Assisted living at our Rochester ParkSenior Living Center
How can Altercare of Navarre Centerhelp? In addition to providing nationallyrecognized quality care, we are here foryou—to guide, to give comfort, and to offercompassion. Please feel free to call us at 330.471.1991.
—Altercare of Navarre Center
Make Time During the Holidays for Older Adults
Avoid Scheduling SnagsList your event early on the Chamberʼscommunity calendar to avoid conflicting
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BOARD OF DIRECTORSGary Feagles, Chairman Dave Waikem, Chairman ElectBruce McDonnell, TreasurerBenny Griffiths, Vice Chair—BEACRichard Regula, Vice Chair—Legislative
Nancy Gessner, Immediate Past Chairperson of the Board of DirectorsVice Chair—Membership
Ted Herncane, President, Massillon WestStark Chamber of CommerceBob Marks, President, Massillon Development FoundationStan Sidaway, President, Downtown Massillon AssociationDoug Weatherbee, Chairman, Massillon Main Street, Inc.Foster Rose II, President, Massillon Area Greenways, Inc.
Elizabeth PruittJohn ShultzDoug Weatherbee
MISSION STATEMENT• To develop, enhance, and represent business• To promote economic growth• To improve the quality of life for our community
John BurnworthKimberly EdwardsGreg Endres
Mike GarcarRobert GarnerWendy Gotschall
Cindy HickeyJacquie KnightTana Pflaum
Becky Decker, Friends and Family Credit Union; Frank Cilona, Better BusinessBureau; Howard Wacker, Friends and Family Credit Union; Gwen Severini,
Danbury Senior Living in Massillon; and Bill Hamit, Friends and Family CreditUnion, were among Chamber members and guests who attended recent
Chamber events.
Massillon Museum Groundbreaking Massillon Museum officials and supporters celebrated the
ceremonial groundbreaking for its expansion project with capitalcampaign co-chairs, Bob and Nancy Gessner; representatives
from the architectural firm and construction team; elected officials; Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club leaders and the
Tiger football team; and the Chamber. Chamber President Ted Herncane was among the speakers.
Happy Holidaysa Successful 2018!&
Committee Selection Form
2018
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 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30am during the school year.
[ ] 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:
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