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 Kitchen. 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 AllisonG@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 KatyM@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 Fun is August 25!
Questions? Contact AllisonG@VisitCanton.com
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
