Downtown Canton Special Improvement District seeking volunteers to “Color Downtown” on June 2

May 17, 2012 – 9:58 am

CANTON, OH (May 17, 2012) – For the ninth consecutive year, the Downtown Canton Special Improvement District (SID) will “color downtown” Canton in beautiful flowers. On Saturday, June 2, the SID will coordinate a volunteer effort to plant the downtown flowerbeds along Market Avenue with brilliantly colored annuals.

Approximately 150 volunteers are needed for this project. The SID is currently seeking volunteer assistance from area churches, non-profit organizations and community service groups, along with any individuals who want to help beautify our city!

The Downtown Canton Special Improvement District, Canton Development Partnership (a department of the Canton Regional Chamber) and the City of Canton are sponsoring the Color Downtown event and providing the flowers for the project. The City and SID are committed to continuing downtown’s beautification efforts by filling the flowerbeds with vibrant color during the summer months.

The event is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and will be held rain or shine. To volunteer for this enjoyable project, or for more information, please contact Annette Rosenberger, project manager, at (330) 458-2092 or annette@cantonchamber.org.

All volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. in the Community Room of Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, located at 222 Market Ave. N. Doughnuts, fruit, coffee, tea and bottled water will be provided. Volunteers are asked to bring gardening equipment, including gloves, shovels and trowels.

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Enshrinement Festival names 2012 key committee chairmen for Souvenirs, Hostesses, First Play and Autographs

May 14, 2012 – 1:00 pm

CANTON, OHIO (May 14, 2012) – The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have named the following key committee chairs: Michelle Moyer, Souvenirs; Nancy Chapman, Hostesses; Richard Lutz, First Play; and Steve Marcelli, Autographs.

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Elissa Prazer reigns as 2012 Enshrinement Festival Queen; six Court Members announced

May 11, 2012 – 4:48 pm

CANTON, OH (May 11, 2012) – Elissa Prazer, 19, of Carrollton, Ohio, was crowned the 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Queen from a field of 53 contestants. The 2012 Enshrinement Festival Queen Pageant was held Thursday, May 10, at The Canton Palace Theatre in downtown Canton. Contestants were judged on the basis of personality, poise, beauty, communication skills, academic achievement and service to community.

Six Court members also were selected, to coincide with the number in the 2012 Class of Enshrinees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The 2012 Court members include Erin Fitch, 18, of Canton, Ohio; Elizabeth-Burton Jones, 22, of Canton, Ohio; Taylor Kress, 19, of Alliance, Ohio; Tory Shephard, 20, of North Canton, Ohio; Alyson Sliman, 21, of Canton, Ohio; and Abigail Svetlak, 18 of Canton, Ohio.

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Canton Regional Chamber presents “Build For the Future” Stir After Hours event at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

May 10, 2012 – 3:30 pm

CANTON, OHIO (May 10, 2012) – The Pro Football Hall of Fame is closing in on the completion of Phase I of “The Future 50” Expansion and Renovation Project. And on Thursday, May 17, you can get a sneak peek like no other with the Chamber’s “Build for the Future” Stir After Hours at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

When you enter the Hall of Fame, you’ll be greeted by president and CEO Stephen Perry, pick-up your Official Hall of Fame Hard Hat (you’ll need it on your exclusive tour!) and have your picture taken with Steve.

Throughout the evening, enjoy refreshments including beer and wine, and delicious hors d’oeuvres from Robert J. Events & Catering. But make sure you arrive ready to stir up your inner handyman! With your HOF toolbox, you’ll be on your way to hammer and saw your way through the Museum, networking as you go, on an exciting scavenger hunt. Along the way, you’ll be learning about the renovations happening around you.

The grand prize scavenger hunt winner will take home a VIP Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Package for two, including two tickets to the Private VIP Corporate Hospitality Tent for the Pre-Game Party, plus tickets to the NFL/Hall of Fame Game. The package includes a tasty buffet, beer and wine bar, and a special photo opp with one of the returning Hall of Famers. Next up is specialty entertainment, and seats at a Pro Football Hall of Fame table in one of the VIP Corporate Hospitality tents. Package valued at $480!

The Canton Regional Chamber’s Stir After Hours is being held on Thursday, May 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2121 George Halas Drive NW in Canton). The cost is $5 per ticket and tickets are availalbe online at CantonChamber.org or by calling (330) 458-2070.

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