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Visit Canton is searching for the perfect partner to host our annual Merry Mixer on Thursday, November 13th from 4:00PM–6:00PM.

This festive, end-of-year tradition brings together tourism professionals, community leaders, and Visit Canton partners for an evening of jingling and mingling—celebrating our collective successes and the spirit of collaboration.

As the host venue, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Showcase your space and holiday spirit
• Highlight your offerings to the region’s top tourism professionals
• Be at the center of the cheer as we toast to a great year

If your venue is available and you'd like to be considered, please submit your proposal by Friday, August 15th.

Have a question? Please reach out to Partner Relations Coordinator, Katy Madden, katym@visitcanton.com.

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 10th | 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

📍 Location: McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

This one-day workshop is designed to help your organization build a culture of hospitality and elevate the guest experience across every touchpoint.

✅ Equip your team with tools, policies, and permission to truly delight your guests

✅ Learn strategies developed by the Ohio Travel Association

✅ Walk away with practical takeaways to bring back to your team

Register to attend the workshop here.

Are you interested in attending or sending one of your Staff Members? Visit Canton will be offering scholarships to a select number of partners. Please share your interest with Visit Canton Senior Manager, Community & Partner Relations Manager, allisong@visitcanton.com.

📅 Tuesday, September 16th from 8:00AM-12:00PM
📍 Location: Doubletree by Hilton Downtown Canton

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND

The Visit Canton Industry Development Day is a half-day tourism conference for our Industry Partners. You're invited to join us for breakfast with the keynote presentation 2026 Visit Canton Grants Preview: Committee Insights & Program Updates. After breakfast, enjoy a full morning of educational breakouts and networking.

We encourage tourism partners to send at least two representatives to the event to ensure you get the most out of the presentations!

Industry Development Day Schedule

• 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Registration & Media Expo
• 8:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Breakfast & Keynote Presentation
• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Educational Breakout Sessions

Plus, join us for FREE site visits at the Canton Classic Car Museum or National First Ladies Library & Museum following the conclusion of the educational breakout sessions.

Visit Canton Industry Development Day is FREE to attend. Please contact us right away if you need to cancel to avoid a cancellation fee. Can't stay for the full day? Registration is available to those only able to attend the breakfast or only able to attend the educational breakout sessions.

Have a question about the day? Reach out to Visit Canton Partner Relations Coordinator, Katy Madden, katym@visitcanton.com.

Reserve your space by September 19th for Early Bird Savings!

Visitor spending has reached $1.37 billion annually in Stark County, with over 1.5 million overnight stays! Visit Canton’s Official Travel Guide is the publication to reach this growing customer base.

2026 Guide Features

• Visit Canton will publish two publications to highlight seasonal attractions, special events, and holiday happenings.
  • Spring/Summer guides will be published in February 2026
  • Fall/Winter guides will be published in September 2026.

• One rate includes advertisements in both guides with the opportunity to update ad creative.

• Special Event Section with the opportunity to feature your event in print + digital issues.

• A total of 75,000 guides will be distributed throughout the year via diverse channels.

The Official Visit Canton Travel Guide is Visit Canton’s #1 print fulfillment piece. It's distributed at hotels and attractions throughout Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Amish Country. It’s also delivered by request to interested visitors, distributed at special events, and shared with tournament and conference planners.

• Early Bird Bonus - Save 10% | September 19
• Ad Space Reservation Deadline | October 3
• Artwork Due | October 17

Stark County Partners Media Kit

Regional Partners Media Kit

Contact Nichole Cardinale at ncardinale@glstudios.com to reserve your space today!

Business and Event Listings Updates and New Partner Onboarding: Katy Madden, katym@visitcanton.com

Website Updates and Social Content Requests: Willis Brienza, willisb@visitcanton.com

Exploreboard Maintenance and Updates, Welcome Center Brochures, and Travel Guide Requests: Gabe Baker, gabeb@visitcanton.com

Grants, Industry Partner Programs, Marketing and Promotions Opportunities: Allison Gromofsky, allisong@visitcanton.com

The America 250-Ohio Commission website now features a dedicated landing page where you can list your community’s 2025-2026 America 250 events. Submit your events anytime using this calendar submission form to increase visibility and support statewide promotion.

Let's put Stark County on the map - don't miss this FREE opportunity! Submit your America 250 Ohio events here.

True North Guest Satisfaction Workshop
Wednesday, September 10th from 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM | McKinley Presidential Library & Museum

Visit Canton Industry Development Day
Tuesday, September 16th from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Canton

Visit Canton Merry Mixer
Thursday, November 13th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | TBA - It could be YOU!

Click Here for Event Details and Registration

We want to see your best shots! Whether it's a scenic view, a fun event, or your latest photoshoot, upload your photos and videos to help us showcase what makes our area a great destination.

Upload Directly to the Visit Canton SHRPA Account

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• Partner Benefits & Industry Resources
• Event Planning Resource Guide

Visit Canton uses a technology platform to aggregate event listings from Google-indexed data. If your event is listed on Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, Facebook, or your website, it may already be listed. View the Event Guide for more information on the automation process.

If you prefer to submit your event manually, please submit event details here.