STARK COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS' BUREAU

Virtual Partner Huddle: May 16

Emergency Preparedness + Safety Training

Join us on May 16th at 12:00 PM to learn more about local resources for Emergency Preparedness + Safety.


As we plan for a busy summer of special events and visitation throughout Stark County, we've gathered top resources to help prepare your team for Emergency Preparedness and Safety. Our guest speakers will provide tools and will be available for you to ask questions! After you register, you will receive an Outlook Calendar invitation with the Zoom Link.

Speaker Panel & Virtual Training Opportunities:

  • Doug Wood, Deputy Director - Stark Emergency Management
  • Michelle Streetman, Overdose Prevention Program Coordinator - Canton City Public Health
  • Stark County Safety Services - Hear from local Police & Fire that are activating major community events
RSVP HERE

VisitCanton.com Events & Profiles

REMINDER: Please remember to check your business listing and/or submit your events to us through the Visit Canton Partner Extranet!


Specific Content Requests:

  • 4th of July Celebrations - This is one of our biggest blogs of the year! Be sure your fireworks displays and special events are on the list.
  • Winter Holiday Experiences – Summer is just around the corner, but believe it or not, we’re thinking even further ahead! Start sharing your November and December holiday happenings and winter break experiences.
  • Summer Events – It’s not too late to share your summer happenings! Submit upcoming festivals, Father’s Day celebrations, and Labor Day events.
  • Exhibits & Deals– Add your special exhibitions, promotional offers, and more by setting up “Deals” for your business listing.
  • Are you open on Sundays? While some businesses are closed, visitors are still in the area looking for things to do! Help us help them. Make sure your business profile amenities include - Open Sundays.


Business Profile:

  • Check Your Hours
  • Enhance Your Business Description
  • Add Up to Six Image Uploads


Photos:

  • Do you need new photos taken of your venue? We are happy to capture new photography for you! Contact Wil Brienza, Creative Coordinator, at WillisB@VisitCanton.com to schedule a quick photo shoot.


Event Listings

  • Submit Events Early! You can always return to add more event information.
  • If the event happened previously, update the prior event listing to save time and boost SEO!


Need Help? Contact Laura Felberg, Partner Relations Manager at LauraF@VisitCanton.com

PARTNER EXTRANET LOGIN

National Travel & Tourism Week

Visit Canton is proud to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week! National Travel & Tourism Week is an annual celebration that underscores travel’s essential role in driving our nation's economy, cultivating vibrant communities and forging connections.


Thank YOU for being a part of our growing destination and a special thank you to the following tourism partners who participated in our celebration of NTTW at the America's Playing Field Destination Showcase on May 3 & 4! We appreciate your partnership and commitment to tourism in Stark County.


ArtsinStark - Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve - Belden Village Mall - Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce - Funtimes Fun Park - Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa - Hall of Fame Village - Holmes County Tourism Bureau - Krackpots Comedy Club - McKinley Presidential Library & Museum - National First Ladies Library & Museum - Tracy Dawn Brewer - Run to You Racing - SARTA - Sky Zone Belden Village - Spring Hill Historic Home - Stark County History Group - Stark Parks - The Cedar Room - The Fantasy Football Expo - Tuscarawas County Convention & Visitors Bureau - Build-A-Bear, Canton Symphony Orchestra - Chic-Fil-A - EN-RICH-MENT - Musician, Nick Bonner - Musician, Robin Roseberry - Krackpots Comedy Club - Raptor Hallow Sanctuary - Stark Parks - Vocal Fusion

Visit Canton Is Hiring

Visit Canton is seeking friendly, outgoing team members who love to promote Stark County!

Guest Service Specialists:

Part-time Guest Service Specialists work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, at Visit Canton's Welcome Centers located in Downtown Canton and Hall of Fame Village.

MORE INFO

Are you hiring? Let us know and we will add them to our Tourism Jobs page!



Educational Opportunities

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


Get Your Business on Google Search & Maps

May 16th at 12:00 PM (Virtual)

Registration


Google Analytics for Small Business

May 22nd at 1:00 PM (Virtual)

Registration


Making Sense of the Grant World (Part III)

May 23rd 7:30 PM (Virtual)

Registration


Non-Profit Volunteer Management

June 3rd at 11:00 AM (Virtual)

Registration

Partners in the News

MAPS Air Museum is one of 34 participating attractions on the brand new Ohio Air & Space Trail created by America 250-OH Trails & Tales!


Commonwealth Hotels awarded Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport with the Hotel of the Year Award and Julie Karam has been named Sales Manager of the Year by the company for 2023! Congratulations to the Embassy Suites team!


Gervasi Spirits was recently awarded a Double Gold Medal for their Pink Peppercorn Gin! The contest included 55,000 entries and 70 judges in a blind-tasting competition at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. The Double Gold Medal indicates that all 70 judges selected the sample as the gold medal winner. Congratulations to the Gervasi Spirits team!


Congratulations to our DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown; they are the recipient of the 2023 Hilton Annual Brighter Together CARE Award Winner!

Sales Team Updates

The Visit Canton team has been busy showcasing Stark County as a destination for meeting planners, tour operators, and sports organizers! Another important reason to be sure venue listings on VisitCanton.com are up to date with all your meeting space details and great photos. Here is a quick recap of some recent sales tradeshows and outreach:


  • Connect Marketplace | Mary Vlahos, Vice President of Sales, and Leslianne Lake, Sales Manager, met with 78 sports and corporate event planners during the CONNECT Marketplace three-day conference.
  • Event Planner Luncheon | Visit Canton and Stark County industry partners hosted 31 northeast Ohio corporate event planners for an event planner luncheon in April.
  • America's Playing Field Destination Showcase | 20 media partners and meeting planners attended an Appreciation Brunch before visiting over 24 industry partner exhibitor booths during the Destination Showcase at Belden Village Mall. 


Check out upcoming tournaments, conferences, and other major events coming to our area this month.

Upcoming Tournaments, Conferences & Events

May 16 | Open Mic Night at Grapes in a Glass

Grapes in a Glass


May 16 | Third Thursdays Night Out with the First Ladies

National First Ladies Library & Museum


May 17 - 18 | Sing Stark's Vox Audio Presents: We're Still Standing

Cultural Center Main Stage


May 17 - 19 | Village Carnival

Hall of Fame Village


May 17 - 19 | North Coast Boys Lacrosse Championships

Hall of Fame Village


May 17 - 19 & 24 - 26 | "Beauty and the Beast" by the Canton Players Guild

Kent State University at Stark Fine Arts Building


May 18 | Art Exploration Workshop - Create Your Own Masterpiece

Massillon Museum


May 18 | 720 May MKT

North Canton City Square


May 18 | Brick Street Art & Jazz Festival

Downtown Minerva


May 18 | Planetarium Show: One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventures

The Wilderness Center


May 18 | Canton Comedy Boom Presents: John Brown

Patina Arts Centre


May 23 | Gervasi Vineyard Musica Concert Series

Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa


May 23 | The Shootouts

Hartville Kitchen


May 23 | Night Hike: Owl Prowl

The Wilderness Center


May 24 - 26 | Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff

Pro Football Hall of Fame


May 25 | Shaun Booker & The Dammit Band Blues

The Roxy Theatre


May 25 & 27 | Memorial Day Flea Market

Pro Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market


May 26 | Sunday Comedy Showcase

Krackpots Comedy Club


May 29 - June 1 | Brewster Firemans Festival

Bimler Park


May 30 | Gervasi Vinyard Musica Concert Series Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa


May 30 | Guardians Quartet Concert

Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery


May 31 | Shearer's Chip Chase 5K & Fun Run

Brewster Fire Department

May eNews

Check out Visit Canton's May eNews for more information on spring fun and upcoming special events.

READ IT HERE
Facebook  X  Instagram  Youtube  LinkedIn  TikTok  Web

@VISITCANTON