2017 State of the City
Mayor David Kline delivered his annual State of the City address during the January Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce luncheon at The Venue on January 17, 2018. The presentation highlighted the city's accomplishments throughout 2017. 

Mayor Kline addressed the financial status of the city, economic development successes, community programs, new personnel, public safety, and goals and challenges for 2018. If you are interested in viewing the presentation,  click here .

Mayor Kline will present the State of the City address again at the Primetimers luncheon on February 20, 2018.
Family Fun Night at the Tallmadge Recreation Center
Friday, February 23, 2018
6:30-9:30 PM

This night of family-friendly fun includes inflatables, crafts, face painting, local non-profit exhibitors, and a live petting zoo. Pre-sale tickets are available for $4 at the Tallmadge Recreation Center. Tickets may also be purchased for $5 the day of the event. Children 2 and younger are free.
RITA Information
The City of Tallmadge income tax is collected by the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA). This system allows citizens and business owners more advanced technology and computerization to do online tax registration and online tax payments. The information listed below may be helpful for those filing:

Who Must File
All Tallmadge residents 18 years and up, owners of rental properties, and business owners within the city.

Filing Deadline
The deadline to file is April 17, 2018.

Filing and Payment Options for Tallmadge Municipal Income Tax 
Payments and tax forms for individuals and businesses can be obtained, completed, and filed online at  RITA . The website contains answers to a number of frequently asked questions. We encourage citizens and businesses to utilize the electronic filing and payment system as it is secure and simple to use.

Payments are also accepted at the Tallmadge  Payment Center  in City Hall.

For those who prefer to download, complete, and mail in their tax forms or payments, and for correspondence with RITA, refer to the complete list of  RITA Mailing Addresses . 
Saturday, February 24, 2018
10:00-11:00 AM and 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tallmadge Recreation Center

Taking quick action in an emergency situation is the key to saving lives. This class will teach you the skills to provide chest compressions and how to call for help so you feel better prepared to act in an emergency. The training is free, but registration is required. Call 330-634-2349 and sign up today for the 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM class.
Maca passes on sale now!

Purchase a Maca Aquatic Center Membership for your family and have a splish-splashing time all summer long! Maca pass holders enjoy discounts on swim lessons and aquatic fitness classes. Passes can be purchased at the Tallmadge Recreation Center. Click here for more information regarding membership and rates.
Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education
Thursday, February 22, 2018
6:30-7:30 PM; Tallmadge High School Auditorium

N.O.P.E. is comprised of community leaders, government officials, law enforcement agencies, treatment service providers and family members who have lost loved ones to overdose death.

N.O.P.E. has three primary goals: 1. to reduce the alarming number of drug overdose deaths that are plaguing our nation; 2. to reduce the number of youth who use alcohol and other substances for the first time at an early age; 3. to increase the number of youth and young adults who seek help for a person who is using alcohol and/or other substances.

This program has been brought to you by START TALKING TALLMADGE, in coordination with Tallmadge Law Director Megan Raber & Tallmadge Police Department, with sponsorship provided by Baldman Games .

For more information, please contact Jen Stewart, THS school counselor, at 330-633-5505 or stewart.jen@tallmadgeschools.org .
THE BUSINESS OF BUSINESS
Want to bring your business to the next level?

Scalerator NEO is looking for highly-motivated and ambitious entrepreneurs and business owners that operate companies with roughly $5M to $15M in sales and are motivated to aggressively grow and scale their business. Companies from all sectors will benefit from the six-month, seven-workshop curriculum.

The cohort-based educational program ("Scalerator") is a mix of peer-to-peer exercises and faculty-led workshops, which have helped more than 180 companies enter into new, rapid growth. Graduates from Scalerator NEO 2017 say the experience transformed their business.
Utilizing Social Media to
Recruit & Retain Employees
Portage County Business Roundtable
March 13, 2018; 7:30-9:00 AM
The NEW Center at NEOMED
4211 State Route 44
Rootstown, Ohio 44272

Social Media is the hottest recruitment tool employers have at their disposal, yet many organizations are not maximizing the potential of sites like Linkedln, Twitter, and Facebook.

Employers need to stand out and grab attention through their social media platforms as well as showcase their environment to potential employees to stay competitive. Social media is also an incredible place to engage your team daily, which will ultimately support employee retention.

This program will give you impactful takeaways to assist your organization to do both. If you are looking to enhance your social media recruiting and retention game you won't want to miss this session with Shon Christy (Shon Christy Social Media) founder of Ohio's first niche social media agency.