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WELCOME CENTER OPEN HOUSE

Open House | February 24, 2023


The Visit Canton Welcome Center is opening at the Hall of Fame Village Fan Engagement Zone! Stop in for the open house on February 24, 2023.


JOIN US FOR THE OPEN HOUSE

Visit Canton Welcome Center

2101 Hall of Fame Way, Canton, OH 44708

Friday, February 24, 2023

11 AM to 6 PM



Retail Opportunity | Postcards & Magnets


The Visit Canton Welcome Center offers visitor information as well as local products for souvenirs and keepsakes. Currently, we are looking for postcards and magnets for retail consignment from you!


SELL YOUR PRODUCTS

Consignment retail opportunities.

Contact: CaroleC@VisitCanton.com



Promote Your Business | Videos+


Do you have videos promoting your business or upcoming special events? Share your content with Visit Canton to be included on the video loop running on the Video Wall inside the Visit Canton Welcome Center.


SHARE YOUR CONTENT

Submit your YouTube video URL for consideration.

Click Here - Submit Your Video

DESTINATION SIGNALS

Are you looking to boost your presence on our website? Visit Canton Partners have exclusive access to digital advertising and sponsored content opportunities through Destination Signals on VisitCanton.com.


With over 1.3M pageviews per year, VisitCanton.com inspires and drives hundreds of thousands of travelers to the region. Website visitors - many of whom are travel buffs and outdoor and food enthusiasts - look to us as a trusted resource for outdoor activities, lodging, dining, shopping, things to do, and more.


Contact Sidney Abramson from Destination Signals to learn more today. Sidney.Abramson@DestinationSignals.com


SPONSORED CONTENT GUIDE

PARTNER ROUNDTABLES

March Partner Roundtable Zoom

March 16, 2023 at 12:00 PM


Join us online on March 16th at 12:00 PM for a Visit Canton Partner Roundtable to catch updates from our team and share your updates with us and other tourism partners. Tourism Partners are always making valuable connections during these calls so we encourage you to join us!


Register below and we will email you the Zoom link!

RSVP

STAR FRONTLINE TRAINING

Partners: Send Your Swag, Tickets, or Coupons!


It is important for our frontline staff to experience your attraction to get a first-hand experience so they can better assist guests. Giving swag bags with these freebies replaces our "STAR Passport" program of the past.


Please contact Laura Felberg to offer free admission tickets, coupons, or swag for our Frontline Students!

Save the Date | April 13, 2023


Stark County Tourism Ambassador (STAR) Training is back! Our goal is to educate our tourism partners and their staff on these important topics:


  • The Importance and Impact of Tourism in Stark County
  • The Value of Good Customer Service & Best Practices
  • Stark County's Major Tourist Destinations and Recommendations
  • Visit Canton Resources for YOU to Share with Travelers



Plus, leave your STAR Training Session with a swag bag full of opportunities to get out and experience the Stark County destination yourself!


Please fill out the interest form if you or your staff are planning to attend!

I'M INTERESTED!

PARTNER REMINDERS

Are you on the VIP Visitor Savings Pass?


The VIP Visitor Savings Pass allows you to extend discount offers exclusively for VIP Visitors, at no cost to yourself!

JOIN THE PASS

Click to Download the January-June 2023

Partner Calendar!

PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

Brawl at the Hall of Fame Village March 11, 2023


The Brawl at the Hall of Fame Village is accepting vendors for their event on March 11th from 4:00 PM-10:00 PM.


Non-Food Vendors | $50

10x10 Safety Space


Food Vendors | $100

Must follow all requirements of the ODA Food Safety

REGISTER

Canton Hall of Fame Marathon

May 5-7, 2023


The Canton Hall of Fame Marathon Weekend is inching closer! High visibility and affordable sponsorships still remain including Pace Team Sponsor, Kids Mini Marathon Sponsor, Mile Markers (you get to keep them after the race), and Water Station Sponsors.


The event brings people in from more than 45 States and has a heavy concentration of runners and walkers from Canton / Northeast Ohio. The event is celebrating its 10th Anniversary!


For more information contact Jim Chaney, JChaney@RunToYouRacing.com.

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS, CONFERENCES, & EVENTS

February 9-11 | 2023 Award Nominated Film Series: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Canton Palace Theatre


February 10-12 | "The Elephant Man"

The Players Guild Theatre


February 11 | OHSAA Swimming & Diving Sectional Tournament

C.T. Branin Natatorium


February 11 | Jordi Rowe: Blueing of the Light: The Gloaming - Exhbition Reception

Massillon Museum


February 21-25 | OHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships

C.T. Branin Natatorium


February 22 | Menopause the Musical

Canton Palace Theatre


February 23-26 | 2023 Award Nominated Film Series: The Fabelmans

Canton Palace Theatre


February 24-26 | "The Music Man"

Firehouse Theater


February 25-26 | Great Lakes Alliance Soccer 13U & 14U Crossover Weekend

ForeverLawn Youth Sports Complex


VIEW EVENTS ON VISITCANTON.COM/PARTNERS

PARTNERS IN THE NEWS

The Downtown Canton Partnership is now leading First Friday instead of ArtsinStark. As of January, Todd Herberghs, Mike Sturdivant, and Jonathan Becker have taken over the planning and coordination of First Friday.


Morehouse College and Virginia Union University to play in the 2023 Black College Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium!


WKYC mentioned the Massillon Museum as a hometown museum highlighting local artists.


Gervasi Vineyard is a big part of grape expectations! Ohio wine country is bringing in billions of dollars a year.


Community leaders share their excitement as the USFL expands its presence in Canton in the upcoming 2023 season.


Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce President, Denny Saunier, reflects on his career in a feature with the Canton Repository.


Monte from Say Yes to the Dress donated First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy artifacts to the First Ladies' Library.


Coming Soon! Urban Air Adventure Park is opening a location in the Belden Village area. The 55,000 square feet attraction is planning to open in March!

FEBRUARY eNEWS

Check out Visit Canton's February eNews for more information on date ideas and upcoming special events.

FEBRUARY eNEWS
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