STARK COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS' BUREAU

Visit Canton Industry Partner Survey

Visit Canton wants to hear from you, our Industry Partners! Please fill out the following survey to give us more information on your needs so that we can offer the best opportunities and services to match. The more feedback we receive, the better we can serve you!

Please complete the survey by August 15, 2024.

ENTER TO WIN! This survey is completely anonymous, however to thank you for your time, Visit Canton will be selecting one partner at random to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. If you wish to enter, please email LauraF@VisitCanton.com after completing the survey.

SURVEY

Are You Ready for Enshrinement Week?

The Class of 2024 will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in just four weeks and Enshrinement Week events will bring thousands of visitors to Stark County! Are you ready?

Are your business hours and details up to date on VisitCanton.com?

Have you submitted all your summer events and special promotions?

Do you have a discount offer on the VIP Visitor Savings Pass?

Do you have a stock of Official Visit Canton Travel Guides to keep up with visitor demand? Contact Carole Camarata, Guest Services Manager, for a restock.

If you have brochures, let us know and we will pick them up to include in visitor information displays at special events and visitor centers, including the new Visit Canton Welcome Center in the Hall of Fame Village Fan Engagement Zone!

Is your customer service team subscribed to receive Visit Canton's weekly frontline email about "What's Happening this Week in Stark County?"

ENSHRINEMENT WEEK SCHEDULE

Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Mixer

Visit Canton is partnering with the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance to bring together our Stark County restaurant partners! Mix and Mingle with your fellow restaurant operators in Stark County, plus get to know our staff. Join us for appetizers, drinks, and a short presentation at Bender's Tavern.

Monday, August 12th from 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Bender's Tavern in Downtown Canton

This event is FREE and open to all Stark County restaurant operators.

Registration is required.

Upcoming Partner Events

Visit Canton has scheduled all Partner Events for the rest of the year! Please see the dates below and add them to your calendar now. More details and registration links will be sent as these events near.

Thursday, July 18th at 10:00 AM

Partner Huddle: Museum Directors

Friday, August 16th at 1:00 PM at Beech Creek Gardens

Partner Huddle: Stark County Parks

Thursday September 5th at 3:00 PM

STAR Frontline Training

Friday, September 6th at 9:30 AM

STAR Frontline Training

Thursday, September 12th at Kent State University at Stark Conference Center

Industry Development Day

Tuesday, October 8th at 12:00 PM (Virtual) Partner Huddle: Fairs, Festivals & Live Music Venues

Thursday, October 17th at 10:00 AM (Virtual) Partner Huddle: Museum Directors

PARTNER EVENTS

Educational Opportunities

Don't miss your opportunity to gain valuable knowledge at these FREE and local SCORE Workshops!

AI Tools for Business

July 11th at 1:00 PM | Virtual

Registration

Brand Storytelling Through Video

July 11th at 7:30 PM | Virtual

Registration

Partners in the News

Art Call! ArtsinStark, the City of Canton, Downtown Canton Partnership, and Visit Canton partnered together to introduce Mural Fest!

The historic Hartville Elevator Co. announces new owner.

Nick Pamboukis owner of Melange in Downtown Canton, and Alexander Pierce in Akron, plans to open a new restaurant called Astoria Grill, in Belden Village this fall.

The State of Ohio has earmarked over $13 Million dollars in Capital Funds to be invested into various Stark County projects including a handful of tourism sector partners! The list includes but is not limited to the Hall of Fame Village, Canton Memorial Civic Center, Canton Cultural Center for the Arts, Canton Palace Theatre, Quail Hollow Park, Massillon Museum, and the McKinley Presiden Library and Museum.