STARK COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS' BUREAU

ICYMI: New Look, New Location, New Staff

New Logo: Visit Canton has a new logo! The new look preserves a nod to our roots as the birthplace of the NFL while also more broadly representing all of the incredible attractions in our destination.

We encourage our tourism partners to link to our website from your website! External linking not only helps visitors find additional information and more reasons to visit our destination, but it also improves your own website SEO. If you already have a link to VisitCanton.com on your website, please update it now with our new logo. If you're not currently linking to us, now is the perfect time to start!

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Office Relocation: During the first quarter of 2024, the offices of Visit Canton and the Downtown Canton Visitor Center will relocate to 401 Market Avenue North. Our current office will remain open until we transition to the new space around February of 2024. Stay tuned for an official moving date announcement.

Now Hiring: Visit Canton is also accepting applications for two new positions, an Administrative Operations Coordinator and a Guest Service & Promotions Coordinator. To apply, please submit your resume to Rosie Kurtz at RosieK@VisitCanton.com.

Part-Time Positions | Resumes Due December 11, 2023

Full-Time Positions | Resumes Due December 11, 2023

2024 Event Submission

This is a great time to submit all of your 2024 events to the VisitCanton.com Event Calendar! Our social media, consumer e-newsletter, and blog content themes are curated from your event submissions; plus local and regional media partners use our listings for their content as well!

Our blog on New Year's Eve Celebrations is going live this week so please submit your NYE events to the Partner Extranet right away, or email LauraF@VisitCanton.com if you need assistance!

Sales Activities

The Visit Canton Sales Team is attending two upcoming shows in January! Please contact Leslianne Lake, Sales Manager, or Mary Vlahos, VP of Sales, if you have questions!

American Bus Association

January 13 - 16 | Nashville, TN

Connect Midwest

January 22 - 24 | Grand Rapids, MI

2024 ExploreBoard Network

Join the ExploreBoard Network to have your business showcased on interactive digital touch screens to visitors in 25 high-traffic locations in Stark County!

Partners can join the network anytime throughout the year, however, the ExploreBoard Profile contract year runs January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 so now is the best time to join!

Profile information includes marketing description, up to 10 photos, three (3) pdf’s and one (1) video. Once your profile is live on the network, you are able to make changes to the content at anytime by contacting us with your changes.

Partners who have an ExploreBoard Profile will receive the exclusive bonus of Event Calendar listings that appear on the ExploreBoard in real time with no additional event submission required!

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SCORE Workshops

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

Simple SEO Tips to Improve Online Performance

December 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Registration for 12/8

Grant Writing

December 13, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Registration for 12/13

Holiday Exchange

Tourism Partners: Are you interested in bartering tickets, room nights, or gift cards with other partners for your team holiday parties? We compiled a list of interested partners for you to reach out to make connections!

HOLIDAY EXCHANGE OFFERS

Partners in the News

The Troll Hole Museum was featured on The Today Show! At 8,130 Trolls, Sherry Groom has the largest collection of Trolls in the world right here in Stark County!

The Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Pro Football Hall of Fame have agreed to a three-year extension to host the annual state football championships at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium through 2026!

The City of Canal Fulton received a grant from The Ohio & Erie Canalway Association (OECA) for their Canal Fulton Kayak and Paddleboard Program.

The National First Ladies Library is updating its name and logo in an effort to reflect its role as a research library and full museum! Introducing: the National First Ladies Library & Museum!

A new statue has been dedicated in Minerva to honor the late William Powell, founder of the historic Clearview Golf Course.

Two Stark County attractions have been included in the Ohio.org 2023 Ohio Holiday Lights Trail: the Nature's-A-Glow event at Beech Creek Botanical Gardens and Ohio Christmas Factory!