Wednesday, May 17th

5:30 - 7:30 PM

Join Visit Canton for a ‘Party in the Pavilion’ at Gervasi Vineyard on Wednesday, May 17th.

Tourism Partners are invited to spend the evening mingling among regional event planners, corporate meeting planners, and a handful of motorcoach tour operators. Plus, network with other Stark County tourism partners and enjoy a fun evening to celebrate the beginning of our busy travel season!

The Registration Fee is $20 per person and includes one drink ticket, dinner, and the opportunity to display collateral. Partners are also invited to contribute a door prize (minimum $50 value) for our FAM Tour Guests. Registration fees will be invoiced before the event. 

RSVP by Monday, May 1st

LAST CALL to Register for STAR Frontline Training!

Registration is open for Stark County Tourism Ambassador Training. This valuable frontline training program is FREE and open to business owners, managers, frontline staff, interns, and volunteers. Our goal is to educate local tourism partners and their staff on these essential topics:

• The Value of Good Customer Service & Best Practices: The customer experience is more important now than ever before. Be sure guests are leaving good reviews about your business. Learn tips and tricks for quality care and empower your frontline team.

• Stark County's Major Tourist Destinations and Recommendations: Do you ever get the question, "What else is there to do around here?"? Then STAR Training is for you! Learn more about the area and discover useful Visit Canton resources to reference for help. Plus, head out to visit local businesses first-hand using special offers provided in your STAR graduate swag bag.

Please register below to join us on April 13th and prepare your team for the busy summer travel season in Stark County, America's Playing Field!

DATE | Thursday, April 13, 2023

TIME | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

LOCATION | Hall of Fame Village

The Annual Report is in!

In 2022, visitor spending generated $1.9 Billion in business activity impacting every industry sector.

Take a look at our 2022 Annual Report for more information on community impact, marketing initiatives, visitor data, and more!

VisitCanton.com

Advertise with Destination Signals on VisitCanton.com, the most trusted travel resource for the Stark County region. Reach a highly-qualified, engaged audience planning travel and activities through effective native advertising, and connect with locals and visitors searching for hotels, things to do, restaurants, attractions, and events.

Ohio Magazine Co-Op

Participate with Visit Canton and 8 total area businesses in a full-page spread in Ohio Magazine and a custom email blast.

This is the #1 subscribed audience for regional travelers in Ohio and surrounding states. Ohio Magazine’s multi-channel messaging on social, email, web, and print reaches a monthly audience of 325,000.

• Ohio Magazine - May 2023 & May 2023 eMail
• Ohio Magazine - July/August 2023 & July 2023 eMail
• Ohio Magazine - September/October 2023 & October 2023 eMail

Ohio Magazine Facebook Co-Op

Reach a targeted, regional audience with an Ohio Magazine sponsored ad on Facebook featuring Visit Canton and local businesses. Leverage the combined buying power of Visit Canton and Stark County tourism partners, providing optimal results for a fraction of the cost. Available for 2-month campaigns:

• June/July 2023
• October/November 2023

TravelHost Co-Op

TravelHost reaches visitors in Ohio through unique hotel distribution, AAA Visitor Centers, CVBs, social media, and website. Be included in a full-page ad in TravelHost Magazine for as little as $150 per month.

Available bi-Monthly issues include: Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/June, July/Aug, Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec

Future of Work Survey – Your Feedback is Critical! Please participate in the survey before it closes on April 11th.

You are receiving this survey as a partner of Visit Canton.

This 5–10-minute survey will help inform efforts to understand what the future of work will look like for the region, focusing on Stark and Tuscarawas Counties, from the lens of in-demand hard and soft skills, industry-specific certifications, education, and technology. The themes gathered from the local business community, in conjunction with public and private datasets, will help to impact workforce development strategies looking to the future.

You may receive this request from other membership organizations. We ask that you complete the survey once.

Thank you for your valuable and needed feedback!

Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board and Team NEO

SCORE’s mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. Register for SCORE's free live webinars available to all business owners nationwide. Presented by SCORE mentors and other industry experts, these sessions will help you understand how to start, manage, grow or successfully exit your business.

Upcoming Holiday Content

Do you have any special deals or upcoming events for Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and Father's Day? If so, please submit them in the partner extranet to be included in upcoming holiday content.

If you have questions, please reach out to our Creative Coordinator, Willis Brienza, at WillisB@VisitCanton.com.

April 13 | Women at Work Opening Reception

McKinley Presidential Library and Museum

April 14-16 | Great Lakes Alliance Soccer Spring College Showcase

ForeverLawn Sports Complex at Hall of Fame Village

April 14-16 & 21-23 | "Misery"

Mary J. Timken Theater

April 15 | National Cheer and Dance Hall of Fame Bowl

Center for Performance

April 15 | Hartville Hardware 2023 Idea House Grand Unveiling

Hartville Hardware

April 16 | AmeriCheer College Combine

Center for Performance

April 16 | Stark County Sneaker XPO

Canton Memorial Civic Center

April 20 | Legacy Five Concert

Hartville Kitchen

April 20-23 | OMCA Darts Tournament

Canton Memorial Civic Center

April 21 | Concert Movie Experience: Purple Rain

Canton Palace Theatre

April 21-22 | 720 INDOOR SHOW at Stark County Home & Garden Show

Hall of Fame Village

April 22 | Earth Day Recycle Fair

North Canton

April 22 | Silent Film: Show People

Canton Palace Theatre

April 22 | Hartville Toy and Comic Show

Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market

April 23 | Pittsburgh Maulers vs New Jersey Generals

Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

April 23 | Philadelphia Stars vs Michigan Panthers

Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

April 26 | Brewnuts Donuts & Beer

Royal Docks Brewing Co. Brewhouse & Cannery

April 27-30 | OMCA Pool Tournament

Canton Memorial Civic Center

April 28 | Vino at the Village

Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

April 28-29 | Home & Garden Sale & Expo

Hartville Hardware

April 29 | Ohio High School Football North South Classic

Paul Brown Tiger Stadium

April 29 | The Great Outdoorsman Show

Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market

April 29-30 | Arrowhead Open House Weekend

Arrowhead Golf and Event Center

April 29-30 | Burning River Lacrosse Midwest Challenge Cup

ForeverLawn Sports Complex at Hall of Fame Village

April 30 | Canton-Akron Comic Book, Toy & Nostalgia Convention

St. George Event Center

VIEW EVENTS ON VISITCANTON.COM/PARTNERS

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Sandy Springs Brewing Company is providing a retro vibe with their new arcade full of pinball machines!

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum is bringing excitement with thie LEGO Contest open to students of all ages!