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UPCOMING PARTNER EVENTS
August 18 Partner Roundtable | 2023 Grant Opportunities
Join us online on August 18th at 12:00 PM for our monthly Partner Roundtable.

Catch Visit Canton updates and share your updates with us and other tourism partners. Register below and we will email you the link!

This month Allison Gromofsky, Promotions & Grants Manager, will lead an open forum for partners to ask questions and start to prepare for 2023 grants.
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September 15 Partner Roundtable | 2023 Advertising
The September Partner Roundtable topic of discussion will be cooperative advertising. Learn more about advertising on VisitCanton.com and in the 2023 Travel Guide, as well as other co-op opportunities.

RSVP for September 15th at 12:00 PM!
GRANT PROGRAM UPDATES
Cycle Two Cultural Tourism
Grants Awarded
Visit Canton and ArtsinStark awarded $267,787 in Cultural Tourism Grants to 17 Stark County organizations. Cultural Tourism Grants are 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.

This was the second cycle of Cultural Tourism Grants awarded in 2022. The first cycle granted $134,164 to 17 Stark County organizations. Collectively in 2022, the Cultural Tourism Grants program has awarded $401,951 to 26 Stark County organizations. 
2023 Grant Opportunities
Event Support Grants
  • Applications Open | Rolling Applications
  • Grant Award | Award Based on Event's Potential Economic Impact
  • Project Scope | Event Support for capturing sporting events, complementary festivals to larger events, meetings & conferences.

Destination Enhancement Grants
  • Applications Open | September 12-October 31 2022
  • Grant Award | Up to $50,000
  • Project Scope | Projects should target the development of quality-of-place amenities, attractions, and facilities that enhance the visitor experience and foster connectivity within the specific destination o geographic area to increase the likelihood of visitation from outside the area.

Cultural Tourism Grants
  • Applications Open | November 1-November 30, 2022 (If dollars are still available, applications will be accepted on the 1st of every month)
  • Grant Award | Up to $20,000 per project
  • Project Scope | 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.
ADVENTURE MARKETPLACE
BYO Adventure Marketplace!
The Visit Canton Adventure Marketplace is LIVE! Give travelers another reason to visit your attraction by offering a unique experience or ticket package they can purchase directly from our website. Check out the Marketplace for yourself and contact Laura Felberg, Partner Relations Manager at LauraF@VisitCanton.com or 330.542.6373 for more information.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES
Black College Football
Hall of Fame Opporunities
Are you interested in serving as a Guest Services Volunteer for the 2022 Black College Football Hall of Fame Weekend? 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
SALES ACTIVITIES
Connect Marketplace Tradeshow
The Visit Canton sales team attended the Connect Marketplace Tradeshow in Detroit, August 8-10.

Connect brings together the most active events right holders, meeting planners, suppliers and experts from across the nation. Watch for valuable leads to be shared for follow-up, and be sure your venue photos and facility details are up to date on VisitCanton.com.
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS, CONFERENCES, & EVENTS
August 10-13 | Greater Alliance Carnation Festival: Days in the Park
Silver Park

August 12 | GLO 5K & Moonlight Market
Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market

August 12-13 | Neon Nights
Clay's Resort Jellystone Park

August 13 | North Canton Main Street Festival
Downtown North Canton

August 13 & 20 | Maize Valley Sunflower Festival
Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery

August 14 | Fantasy Football Expo
DoubleTree Downtown Canton

August 14 | Grand Opening of The Happy Days Co.
The Happy Days Co.

August 16 | Major League Football
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

August 18 | Thirsty Thursdays
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

August 26-27 | Freedom Bowl
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

August 28 | Romanian Festival
St. George Romanian Byzantine Catholic Cathedral

August 30-September 5 | Stark County Fair
Stark County Fairgrounds
PARTNERS IN THE NEWS
The O’Jays are returning to Canton on September 17th as part of their farewell tour! Gladys Knight will also be performing with them at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

The Twisted Olive in North Canton is the only location in the entire state to land on a new list from OpenTable that ranks the 100 best outdoor dining restaurants in America for 2022!

Stark County is home to the nation’s largest independently owned hardware store, and will soon be home to the largest independently owned TOY STORE too! We are so excited for Sir Troy’s Toy Kingdom and their coming expansion!

Gervasi Vineyard is a winner again! This time, two of their wines in the Finger Lakes International Wine and Spirits Competition!

Kim Kenney, Executive Director of the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum was recently featured in The Repository!

Bugsy's Italian Cuisine has opened a second location at Oakwood Square in Plain Township!
EPIC GROUP EXPERIENCES
Become an Epic Group Experience
If you want more group business, than the EPIC Group Experience program is for you! The Ohio Travel Association launched the official program last month, and couldn't be more excited to bring you the tools and recognition you need to excel. 
JOB LISTINGS
Restaurant
Work in Hospitality
Visit Canton maintains job listings from our tourism industry partners on our website. Check out available opportunities and start your career in tourism.

If you have jobs to add to the list, please send info to LauraF@VisitCanton.com.
AUGUST eNEWS
Check out Visit Canton's August eNews for more information on summer fun and upcoming special events.