Visit Canton Grant Programs
Visit Canton offers a variety of grant programs to provide support to initiatives that create economic development to the region and increase visitation to Stark County.
Marketing Opportunities
Consider Visit Canton's destination marketing opportunities that reach current and future visitors to the northeast Ohio region.
Reach area visitors before and during their visit by partnering with Visit Canton and other area businesses to promote our local destinations. Take advantage of the multitude of free services and marketing opportunities Visit Canton offers!
Visit Canton reaches a local, regional, national and international audience, including visitors that are here in Stark County for business, events, visiting family, on vacation, or planning a vacation. View our Partner Benefits & Industry Resources.
VisitCanton.com
Advertise with Destination Signals on VisitCanton.com, the most trusted travel resource for the Stark County region. Reach a highly-qualified, engaged audience planning travel and activities through effective native advertising, and connect with locals and visitors searching for hotels, things to do, restaurants, attractions, and events.
ExploreBoard Network
Promote your business on the ExploreBoard Network of 25 visitor information touchscreens located in hotels and attractions throughout Stark County, including the Akron Canton Airport, Belden Village Mall, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Gervasi Vineyard, and Hartville MarketPlace. These tourism information kiosks display your business profile AND your event listings at area attractions, restaurants, shops, etc. Your profile details can be updated anytime throughout the one-year contract period (Jan.1 - Dec. 31). Plus, interested visitors can send your business details from the ExploreBoard to their phones!
Questions? Contact LauraF@VisitCanton.com
VIP Visitor Savings Pass
Add your discount to the VIP Visitor Savings Pass which delivers special discounts from participating restaurants, attractions, museums, and shops directly to visitors via text and email! This is a FREE opportunity for Visit Canton Partners!
Questions? Contact LauraF@VisitCanton.com
Pigskin’s Pals Adventure Pass
Visit Canton is excited to promote affordable, family-friendly activities throughout Stark County with the Pigskin's Pals Adventure Pass, which will now be hosted on a digital pass platform ALL YEAR ROUND. Partners can showcase offers now all year long! The new pass will also feature "Check-In" locations as a new feature for families to check in at various locations to collect points for redeemable prizes!
Sign-up for priority for the Fall/Winter Promotion by August 16, 2024
Questions? Contact AllisonG@VisitCanton.com
Savor Stark Restaurant Month
Savor Stark Restaurant Month will take place from March 1-30, 2025, and will feature the tastes of Stark County's local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and culinary experiences for foodies! Visit Canton will promote the month-long campaign and digital passport with paid media placements, social media content and partnering for earned media.
Participating restaurants are being asked to design "Three for $25," "Three for $35," or "Three for $45," offers for participants to indulge in special prix fixe menus at a set-price. View offer examples here. This is a great opportunity to celebrate your culinary expertise, highlight creative dishes, and showcase the diverse food scene our communities have to offer!
The more creative, deal-worthy, and exclusive your Restaurant Month special is, the more enticing it will be for guests.
All Savor Stark Restaurant Month offers must be submitted by January 17, 2025.
Questions? Contact LauraF@VisitCanton.com
STAR Frontline Passport
Visit Canton invites our Stark County Tourism Partners to provide free admission, a gift card, or deal to the participants of our Frontline Training Sessions. By providing a free admission, or discount if you don’t have an admission fee, you are allowing our Stark County frontline staff to experience your attraction through the lens of a visitor so they can better assist guests and make great recommendations! We want our frontline staff to have firsthand knowledge of the attractions they’re recommending to visitors, and we hope you will continue to support this endeavor!
The pass will be hidden on our website; each student will be given a unique Promo Code to access the pass. The Pass will expire 90 days after the user signs up.
Questions? Contact LauraF@VisitCanton.com
2024 Visit Canton Cooperative Advertising Program
New Partner Marketing Cooperative in 2024!
Be reimbursed up to 50% of expenses for sales and marketing campaigns that promote your Stark County businesses to leisure audiences, event planners, and other site selectors. Examples include: tradeshow participation, video marketing, and print advertising.
- Create campaigns customized to your business needs.
- Submit the application by November 17th.
- Include Visit Canton brand elements and be reimbursed up to 50% of approved campaign expenses.
Event Sponsorship
Did you know visitors spend over $1 BILLION in Stark County each year? Promote your business to new customers and support events that attract visitors to Stark County. Consider sponsoring the significant events, large tournaments, and expos that take place across Stark County.
Questions? Contact ZitaB@VisitCanton.com
America 250 — OH
What is America 250- OH?
To plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the impact of Ohioans on the nation’s past, present, and future.
When are the celebrations taking place?
There will be hundreds of special events, programs, exhibits, public art installations, and more between 2024-2026 in Stark County and Ohio to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence!
How can you be involved?.
- Become An Official America 250-OH Community | We are inviting all levels of municipalities from across the state to apply to be an official AM 250-OH Community. This special designation from the AM 250-OH Commission provides an opportunity for local leaders to network, partner, and exchange information with the state commission team. Apply today to get started.
- Have a Project Planned? | Share more information with Allison Gromofsky, allisong@visitcanton.com to be represented within VisitCanton.com America 250-OH Content
