STARK COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS' BUREAU
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME SUMMER FUN?

27 Days Until the

Class of 2023 Enshrinement!


There are major upcoming events all over Stark County and Enshrinement is less than a month away. These events will bring thousands of visitors to Stark County! Are you ready for a busy summer?

  • 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? Travel guides fly off the racks - please contact us if you need a box delivered.


  • 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?"


Need assistance? Contact Partner Relations Manager - Laura Felberg.

WE'RE GEARING UP FOR THE FUTURE!

Hear more about the Visit Canton strategic plan and explore survey feedback from destination partners, stakeholders, and clients.


We encourage you to attend and to learn how your organization can get involved as we work together and continue to elevate travel and tourism in Stark County!


Date:

Wednesday, July 12


Time:

10:00-11:30 AM


Location:

Onesto Event Center

225 2nd St. NW

Canton, Ohio 44702

RSVP TO ATTEND

VISIT CANTON INTERNSHIP

Visit Canton is now accepting applications for Fall Interns! Internships provide hands-on training to students in the fields of business, sales, marketing, event management and hospitality.


To apply, send your resume to

Rosie Kurtz, RKurtz@VisitCanton.com,

by July 31, 2023.

JOB DESCIPTION

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Black College Football

Hall of Fame Classic - Volunteers Needed


Are you interested in serving as a Guest Services Volunteer for the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic? We can use your help to be an informative and friendly representative of Stark County. 


Please contact Ashley Boggs, Sales & Service Coordinator, at AshleyB@VisitCanton.com or 330.542.6381

LEARN MORE

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Check out upcoming seminars brought to you by SCORE! 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 webinars include:

  • How to Protect Your Business and Invention Using Trademarks, Patents, and Copyrights
  • Increase Your Sales by Attracting Your Target Market
  • How to Start a Food Truck Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • How to Effectively Use Artificial Intelligence in Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
MORE INFO

Check out OTA's next Travel Marketing Powercast on July 24th, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about how to elevate your social media presence from industry expert Brandy Gleason of Gleason Media, LLC. Brandy also runs the Ohio Road Trips Facebook Group with 897k members and growing!

MORE INFO

PARTNERS IN THE NEWS

Umbrella Alley is adding even more color with a new mural! A Destination Enhancement Grant was given from Visit Canton to support the upcoming mural!


Almost Heaven Ice Cream opens another location in Stark County, located in Canal Fulton!

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS, CONFERENCES, & EVENTS

Fridays | Night Flea

Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market


June 7 | First Friday

Downtown Canton


June 7-9 | Stark County Italian American Festival

Downtown Canton


July 7-9 | Great Lakes Alliance x Hall of Fame Village Pre-Season High School Showcase

ForeverLawn Sports Complex


July 7-9 | Twirling Unlimited International Championships

Canton Memorial Civic Center


July 8 | Sidestreet MKTS

Oakwood Square Plaza


July 12-14 | Grecian Festival Canton

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church


July 14 | Total Fan Experience Conference

Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium


July 14 | Second Fridays Louisville

Downtown Louisville


July 14 | MassMu Annual Island Party

Massillon Museum


July 14-16 | American Cornhole League Open

Center for Performance


July 14-16 | Girls Fastpitch Emerald Classic Showdown

Willig Fields Complex


July 15 | Women's 6K Festival & USATF Women's National 6K Championship

Downtown Canton


July 15 | Oddmall: Shop Plop

Wolf Games & Models


July 15 | The Historic Main Street Arts and Music Festival

Downtown Alliance


July 20 | Third Down Thursdays

Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium


July 21-22 | Women's Football Alliance National Championship

Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium


July 21-22 | African American Arts Festival

Centennial Plaza


July 22 | En-Rich-Ment 5K

Downtown Canton


July 22 | Pegasus Farm Blueberry Festival

Pegasus Farm Country Store & Gardens


July 22-23 | Oddmall: Emporium of the Weird

Stark County Fairgrounds


July 23 | Enshrinement Festival Community Parade

Downtown Canton


July 27-30 | Mount Union's Shakespeare at the Castle

University of Mount Union


July 28-30 | Enshrinement Festival Balloon Classic presented by Aultman

Kent State University at Stark


July 29| Enshrinement Festival Up, Up & Away 5K

Kent State University at Stark


July 30 | National High School Football Hall of Fame Inaugral Induction Ceremony

Timken Auditorium


VIEW EVENTS ON VISITCANTON.COM/PARTNERS

JULY eNEWS

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

JULY eNEWS
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