Society Brands , an e-commerce company headquartered in Canton, has signed a multi-year lease for a 30,000-square-foot warehouse in Jackson Township. The expansion is expected to create more than 30 jobs.
The warehouse at 7376 Whipple Ave. NW will be "fully operational" by the end of July, according to Society Brands' announcement. The company, which owns 12 e-commerce brands, also has a warehouse in New Hampshire and uses third-party logistics providers for storage and shipping.
“Society Brands is in the strongest position since inception and, as we grow, it has necessitated the need to expand warehouse operations to serve our brands and customers,” Michael Sirpilla, co-founder and CEO, said in a prepared statement. "Our commitment to support local community economic development and create jobs in Stark County was at the forefront of our decision to locate our second warehouse facility in the area."
Sirpilla co-founded the company with his brother, Justin Sirpilla. Society Brands has primarily acquired online retailers in the health and personal care business, which accounts for about 75% of Society Brands' annual revenue of more than $100 million.
Dan and Bob DeHoff of the Impact Development Co. facilitated the lease agreement, details of which were not disclosed.
“It’s great for the Stark County community to have a company like Society Brands locally and we’re thrilled to have them in this facility," Dan DeHoff, co-founder and CEO of the Impact Development Co., said in a prepared statement. "Michael and Justin’s vision to build a local foundation in Northeast Ohio aligns with Impact Development Co.’s mission, so it was a perfect fit."
Local companies receive national recognition
Newsweek recently ranked the Aultman Health Foundation and Timken Co. among its " Greatest Workplaces ."
Newsweek's top workplaces ranking was based on a survey of more than 250,000 employees during 2023 and 2022 and other publicly available information collected by Plant-A Insights Group. The companies were evaluated on factors that included compensation, benefits, company culture, diversity and work-life balance.
Aultman received a star rating of four-and-a-half out of five, and Timken received four stars on the Newsweek list.
Aultman also recently received the American Heart Association's Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus recognition for the hospital's treatment of stroke patients.
"Aultman Hospital is committed to providing excellent state-of-the-art care to its patients and community,” Santosh Ramanathan, neurohospitalist and Aultman stroke medical director, said in a prepared statement.
The U.S. News & World Report also named Timken as one of the " Best Companies to Work For." The ranking evaluated companies in the Russell 3000 Index with at least 75 reviews from the United States on Glassdoor in recent years.
"These honors recognize our commitment to a strong, diverse work culture with a focus on continuous growth and career development opportunities for our world-class team of problem solvers," Natasha Pollock, Timken's vice president of human resources, said in a prepared statement.
Party rental business opens Alliance-area location
Sunshine Party and Event Rentals , which is based in St. Clair Township, has opened a new warehouse just east of Alliance at 23649 Harrisburg Westville Road.
The new location will house inventory such as inflatables, dunk tanks, games, and tables and chairs. It will benefit those who live nearby but outside the 10-mile delivery radius from the original location, according to the company's announcement.
"For years, Northeast Ohio customers have expressed a desire for access to an event company that can provide the best inflatables, tents, and interactive games for a diverse audience,” owner Justus Smith said in a prepared statement. “Our new Alliance location will help and fulfill that need.”
Because of limited staff at the new location, some larger tents and inflatables will only be available from the East Liverpool-area warehouse and will be subject to distance fees. More information can be found at sunshinepartyrentals.com or by calling 330-932-8822
Several grand openings in Stark
- Zenergy Pilates & Wellness hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on July 25 at 4746 Dressler Road NW. The business was founded in 2022 by Melissa Lendon and Maggie Klintworth and relocated earlier this year. More information about the available classes and workshops can be found at zenergypw.com.
- Perry Ace Hardware at 5117 Tuscarawas St. W celebrated its grand opening the weekend of July 19. Owner Rick Siegal invited people to explore "a wide range of sales, exclusive offers and special events." Store hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
- Realtor Sandy Rains with Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty has opened an office at 4200 Munson St. NW. She hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening on July 25.
Aultman College's nursing program ranked sixth in Ohio
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing offered by Aultman College was ranked the sixth best nursing program in Ohio by RNcareers.org , a nursing career website.
The annual rankings are based on academic and clinical opportunities, the college's national reputation, local relationships, and other factors that indicate how well students are prepared for success.
“This accolade further cements Aultman College’s reputation as a nationally recognized health care college of merit,” Dr. Jo Ann Donnenwirth, dean of nursing at Aultman College, said in a prepared statement.
The program is designed to produce nurses "who can successfully handle the most critical situations with calm and dexterity," she continued. Aultman graduates have consistently had national licensing exam scores above state and national averages.
Allay Senior Care receives national quality award
Allay Senior Care of Meyers Lake has received the 2024 American Health Care Association's Bronze Award ― the first level in the National Quality Award Program.
The assisted living community at 3328 13th Street NW specializes in Alzheimer's disease and dementia care. Amenities include private suites, provided meals, medication supervision and other "person-centered care," according to allayseniorcare.com.
The National Quality Awards Program evaluates facilities against nationally recognized performance standards and has an award progression from Bronze to Silver to Gold.
"The Bronze Award level provides applicants with the tools and resources they need for continuous improvement in quality care," according to the AHCA.
Reach Kelly at 330-580-8323 or kelly.byer@cantonrep.com
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