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A Note About
CELEBRATING COMMUNITY AND COMMITMENT
Each summer, Canton steps into the national spotlight. Not because we ask for it, but because we’ve earned it. As the birthplace of the NFL and the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, our community plays host to one of the greatest celebrations in professional sports: the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival. Now in its 62nd year, the Festival is more than a lineup of events. It’s a showcase of what makes our region special. I believe that’s two things, our people and our willingness to work together. Long before the first balloon lifts off or the first Hall of Famer walks the red carpet, our team at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, alongside the Hall, begins months of planning with thousands of volunteers, sponsors, vendors and public safety partners. This is true collaboration in action, and it’s the kind of teamwork that defines who we are. The results are remarkable. The Enshrinement Festival brings in about $43 million in economic impact each year, generating business for hotels, restaurants, retailers, gas stations and countless local services. But its true power is the way it unites business leaders and volunteers, residents and visitors, football fans and hometown loyalists. All of us come together to produce these remarkable events because we know it matters to honor
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tradition, fuel economic growth and create unforgettable moments for our community. We know these events leave an impression on our visitors. But they also leave a lasting mark on those of us lucky enough to call this place home. We hope our business community will join us in putting our best foot forward to remind everyone who comes here that Canton knows how to put on a world-class show. There’s no formula for what makes a great community. But it always includes pride, hospitality and people who care enough to show up year after year. That’s what we have in Stark County. That’s what makes this Festival—and our region—so special. We’ll see you out there.
Jeff Dafler, President & CEO Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
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