STARK COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS' BUREAU
CULTURAL TOURISM GRANTS
Applications Open! Due July 1st!
Visit Canton in partnership with ArtsinStark will award Cultural Tourism Grants up to $20,000 to each approved marketing or event initiative. Grants will be awarded for the purpose of generating increased visitation and economic impact for the region through the support of arts and culture events and marketing initiatives. The initiatives must encompass visual arts, museums, performing arts, theaters, attractions, authentic historic and cultural places, and events to encounter traditions, history, music, and art.

All projects must be completed by December 31, 2022. Have questions? Reach out to allisong@visitcanton.com. 
UPCOMING SCORE WEBINARS
Heighten Your Presence on
Google Search
Upcoming Webinar: June 14 at 1:00 PM

Google Business Profile - How to Rank High On Google Local Search Results
In this session, you will learn how to manage your Google Business Profile, optimization strategies as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
Enhance Your Digital Marketing
Upcoming Webinar: June 30 at 1:00 PM

The Basics of Tik Tok Digital Marketing
In this session, you will learn the essentials of TikTok digital marketing such as reputation management, website SEO and paid ads.
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.
BROCHURES AND SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDES
Do you have brochures or summer program guides? Visit Canton would love to have them for fulfilment and display in our Visitor Center!

Please contact Carole Camarata at CaroleC@VisitCanton.com to arrange delivery or pick up.
OHIO OPEN DOORS
Start planning ahead!
Become a host site for Ohio Open Doors–a 10-day event in September when Ohio historic buildings and landmarks open their doors for special tours and events. Create a special event for your neighbors!
SALES ACTIVITIES
Esports Travel Summit
Zita Blile, Sports Sales & Service Coordinator will be attending the 2022 Esports Travel Summit in Daytona Beach, FL from June 21-23.

Live video-game events have exploded into a powerhouse for the travel industry, and it is estimated that the global Esports audience will grow to more than 577 million people by 2024!

We are looking forward to networking, learning, and sharing more information on how our area can capitalize on the Esports phenomenon.
FRIENDLY REMINDERS & UPDATES
Visit Canton Summer Reunion
We are very excited to see everyone who RSVP’d to the Summer Reunion at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on June 16, from 3:00 – 6:00 PM!

Registration confirmation and parking instructions have been sent to your emails, so please reference those details before the event.

If you have questions, please contact LauraF@VisitCanton.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!
USFL Ticket Sweepstakes
Join us in Canton, Ohio on June 25th and July 3rd for the United States Football League Semi-final and Championship games!

Enter the sweepstakes to win two Club Seats to watch the big game in Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium!
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS, CONFERENCES, & EVENTS
June 11 | Stark LGBTQ+ Pride Festival
Centennial Plaza

June 13-18 | North Canton Jaycee Fair
Dogwood Park

June 16-19 | Nations Five Tool 12U Ohio State Championships
Jackson North Park

June 18-19 | Juneteenth Community Festival
Nimisilla Park

June 18-19 | US Lax "The Clash" in Canton
Hall of Fame Village Sports Complex

June 17 - 19 | Fatherhood Festival
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

June 22 - 25 | Jackson Township Community Celebration
Jackson North Park

June 24-26 | Girls Fast-Pitch 5 Alarm Classic Tournament
Orr Park

June 24-26 | Girls Fast-Pitch Championships 18U
Willig Fields Complex

June 25 | USFL Semi-Finals
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

June 30-July 1 | Girls Fast-Pitch 14U Fire in the Sky Classic
Orr Park

July 1 | ArtsinStark First Friday
Downtown Canton

July 2-4 | Girls Fast-Pitch Wolfpack Summer Best of the Best
Willig Fields Complex

July 3 | USFL Championship Game
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

July 7-9 | Olde Canal Days Festival
Historic Downtown Canal Fulton

July 8-10 | Women's Football Alliance Championship
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

July 8-10 | Twirling Unlimited International Championships
Canton Memorial Civic Center
PARTNERS IN THE NEWS
Congratulations to Gervasi Vineyard on winning platinum medal at the Great American International Wine Competition.

The Hartville Kitchen is a great example of a partner utilizing their strengths to create a full-day itinerary for bus groups! They have a long list of bus tours visiting their destination this year!

First Fridays in Downtown Canton are getting an overhaul with the help of Lynn and Dave Shimko, the organizers of 720 Market events! Look for new changes like improved visibility, design, and signage. Plus added fun such as more family-friendly activities like oversized games and Kids Disco!

Best Bib & Tucker was featured by the Canton Repository this past week in an interview to learn more about the Hartville based consignment store.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES
Enshrinement Week Opporunities
Are you interested in serving as a Guest Services Volunteer for the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement? Our Guest Services stations on the Hall of Fame campus welcome visitors, provide information on events and give local recommendations during the weekend’s Enshrinement activities. We can use your help to be an informative and friendly representative of Stark County! 

Please contact Angie Gergely, Event Service Manager, at AngieG@VisitCanton.com or 330.542.6381
JOB LISTINGS
Restaurant
Need help listing your job openings?
Visit Canton maintains job listings from our tourism industry partners on our website. Please share the opportunities with tourism professionals in your network. If you have jobs to add to our listing, please send info to LauraF@VisitCanton.com.
Visit Canton Fall Internship
The fall will be here before we know it and we will have an internship opening this fall. More information will be provided as we approach the fall.
JUNE eNEWS
Check out Visit Canton's June eNews for more information on summer fun and upcoming special events.