Chamber News from the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Stark County Safety Council announces AED initiative

May 9, 2012 – 6:26 pm

CANTON, OH (May 9, 2012) – Did you know that in 2011, two lives were saved in two different businesses in Stark County due to quick action, proper training, and the availability of an onsite Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)?

The Stark County Safety Council, a committee of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, applauds Ohio Gratings and GBS (Malvern location) for having the foresight to be on the leading edge of workplace safety.

Every workplace should have an AED. Now, the Stark County Safety Council is making it possible. To allow more companies and employers to get these life saving devices in their facilities, the Stark County Safety Council has partnered with one of its members, US SafetyGear, to secure a discounted price for the Zoll AED Plus for all Stark County Safety Council members and Stark County employers.

This should be a serious wake up call to all of us. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a possibility at any time. It knows no particular day, time, place age or other parameters. Since we all spend at least one third of our day at work, what better place to have an AED in order to provide the best chance of survival in the event Sudden Cardiac Arrest strikes?

In addition to the discounted price of the Zoll AEDs, when the Stark County Safety Council purchases these units, it receives free units to distribute to area non-profit organizations and other venues, which should have AEDs available but may not be able to afford their cost.

Your company can save a life, save money in preparing, and participate in making these units more common place in Stark County.

For more information about the program and to order your unit, visit StarkCountySafetyCouncil.com, or contact Connie Cerny at (330) 457-2061 or conniec@cantonchamber.org.

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Jason Michael Carroll will be fun for the whole family at the Ribs Burnoff

May 9, 2012 – 3:30 pm

CANTON, OH (May 9, 2012) – The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival and WQXK/K105 are pleased to announce that Jason Michael Carroll, country’s Gen-Y family man, will join the musical line-up during this year’s Ribs Burnoff.

Carroll is scheduled to perform on the Emergency Medicine Physicians Stage at the Stark County Fairgrounds on Thursday, Aug. 2, approximately 8:30 p.m.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Ribs Burnoff will run Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Aug. 1, 2 and 3, beginning at 11 a.m. and concluding at 10:30 p.m. each day. In addition to fantastic ribs, a wide variety of other food will be showcased, including homemade ice cream, gyros, hummus, turkey legs, buffalo wings, funnel cakes, apple dumplings, bloomin’ onions, Italian sausage and other delicious midway fare!

Admission to the Ribs Burnoff is free. Onsite parking at the fairgrounds will be free each day until 4 p.m., after which time a fee of $5 per vehicle will be charged.

For more information, contact Laura Perry, event manager, at (330) 458-2054, or visit www.profootballhofef.com.

About Jason Michael Carroll
Jason Michael Carroll boasts accomplishments that are impressive enough for any new artist – a chart-topping debut album nearing a half-million in sales, three hit singles from that album (all of which he wrote or co-wrote), a Gold ringtone certification, and opening spots on some of country’s hottest tours. The key to Carroll’s success is evident in every note he sings – live or in the studio – and it lies in his authenticity. Whether it’s the empathy brought to bear on the tragedy of “Alyssa Lies,” the pure passion of “Livin’ Our Love Song” or the youthful exuberance of “I Can Sleep When I’m Dead,” Carroll knows how to connect with fans, and together with hard work, undeniable talent and good looks, that connection has launched one of country’s most impressive young careers.

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Learn about getting the inaugural Canton Marathon ‘up and running’ at the May AultCare Fast Break Breakfast

May 7, 2012 – 9:02 am

CANTON, OH (May 7, 2012) – It’s going to be health and wellness all around for Canton this year with the first annual Canton Marathon debuting in June! At the AultCare Fast Break Breakfast session on Friday, May 11, you’ll learn about getting the inaugural event “up and running” from executive director Rob Steinberg. He’ll tell you all about the various events for you and your business, and how the Canton Marathon aims to go the distance, bringing health and fitness to residents and visitors alike.

The May AultCare Fast Break Breakfast, presented by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, is happening on Friday, May 11. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with the program and breakfast following at 7:30 a.m. The Canton Regional Chamber’s AultCare Fast Break Breakfasts are held at the Courtyard by Marriott, located at 4375 Metro Circle in North Canton.

Tickets are $18 for Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce members, $21 for member tickets purchased less than 48 hours in advance and $25 for non-members. Tickets are available online at www.CantonChamber.org, or by calling (330) 458-2070.

Beyond this important segment of the program, Fast Break attendees have the opportunity to obtain business leads through enjoyable networking activities at an event that has built a reputation as one of the most energetic lead-producing sessions around. Bring a door prize valued at $15 or more and receive 30 seconds at the microphone to promote your business.

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Enshrinement Festival names 2012 key committee chairmen

May 3, 2012 – 11:11 am

Fashion Show Luncheon • Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner • Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable

CANTON, OHIO (May 3, 2012) – The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival department of Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce has named the following key committee chairs for the indoor events held at the Canton Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center for the Arts: Sherri Mosnot, Fashion Show Luncheon; Rich Wilder, Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner; and Nancy Jedel, Enshrinees GameDay Roundtable.