The Akron-Canton Airport now has therapy dogs roaming the terminal — making it the 100th U.S. airport with such a program.
Caring Rovers Endless Wags (C.R.E.W.) debuted earlier this year with dogs Ashley, Maeve and Poppy, who are certified along with their handlers through the Wyoming-based Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
“The C.R.E.W. program is all about offering meaningful interactions for our passengers,” Christian McCauley, the airport’s engagement and brand experience manager, said in a prepared statement. “These dogs bring smiles and warmth that truly reflect who we are as an airport.”
Coastal Pet Products Inc., a national pet product brand headquartered in Alliance, designed custom collars and leashes for each dog in the program. Rebecca Holland, the company’s senior marketing manager, said the partnership is a great example of a local partnership that benefits the community.
“We are proud to support a program that brings so much joy to the traveling public,” she said.
The Akron-Canton Airport, which has four airlines and offers 24 nonstop routes, will share updates about C.R.E.W. on social media and with airport signs that indicate when the therapy dogs are active.
Layman Law Group has a new office
The Layman Law Group has relocated to a larger space at 4740 Belpar St. NW in Jackson Township.
The estate planning and business law firm’s move from Munson Street NW to the new office, which is about a half mile away, occurred on April 24. The Lawman Law Group serves clients in Ohio and Florida.
“This move reflects the growth of our team and is an important step for our firm,” founding attorney Brian Layman said in a prepared statement. “As we experience growth, we continue to invest in resources that allows us to deliver high-level service to our clients.”
In addition to Layman, the firm’s team consists of attorneys Sarah Reed, Casey Evans, Jacqueline Mahland and Amanda Bridenstine. They specialize in advanced estate planning, business succession planning, and tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies.
Canton Chair Rental becomes Party Savvy
The Canton Chair Rental has merged with the Pittsburgh-based Party Savvy and changed its name to Party Savvy.
The Perry Township company at 4850 Southway St. SW was founded in 1970 and rebranded this year. Party Savvy has served Western Pennsylvania for more than 50 years. Both are family-owned companies.
“Canton customers can expect the same dependable service and quality they’ve come to trust from Canton Chair Rental, now with access to Party Savvy’s expanded selection,” according to a company announcement.
Lounge furniture, dining collections, specialty linens, glassware and other decor are available for rent, in addition to tables and chairs.
CodaPet now available in Stark County
CodaPet, a veterinarian-owned startup, is now providing in-home pet euthanasia in Stark County and southern Summit County.
Dr. Mark Christine is providing the service as part of CodaPet’s network of veterinarians. Each owns their own mobile petcare business, according to co-founder Dr. Bethany Hsia.
“In-home euthanasia is a gift of compassion and care to our pets and their owners when it is needed most,” Christine said in a prepared statement. “Thanks to CodaPet, now Stark County can have this much-needed service, too.”
Christine earned his doctorate of veterinary medicine in 1982 from Ohio State University and has practiced small animal medicine in the Massillon area for more than 30 years. More information about his availability and pricing can be found at codapet.com/veterinarians/dr-mark-christine.
In-home euthanasia costs start at $350 with cremation starting at $150. Keepsake options include clay paw prints and wooden urns with prices ranging from $30 to $125.
Diebold Nixdorf included in S&P SmallCap 600
Diebold Nixdorf, the North Canton-based ATM and financial technology company, is now included in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.
The stock market index of 600 small-sized companies, managed by S&P Dow Jones Indices, announced the addition in early April. Diebold Nixdorf replaced Sealed Air Corp., which was recently acquired by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC.
“Inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 reflects the consistency of our execution, commitment to continuous improvement and the financial discipline we’ve demonstrated across the business,” Tom Timko, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Diebold Nixdorf, said in a prepared statement.
S&P SmallCap 600 companies must meet specific criteria to show that they are financially viable. Diebold Nixdorf reported $3.81 billion in revenue for 2025 — a 1.5% increase over the prior year.
Timken Co. recognized as ‘most ethical’
The Timken Co., a Jackson Township-based engineered bearings and industrial motion company, has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 15th time.
Ethisphere is an Arizona-based company that promotes ethical, compliance and cultural business practices. Organizations with more than $250 million in revenue are eligible for evaluation with application fees ranging from $3,600 to $4,900.
“At Timken, we believe that integrity and transparency are fundamental to who we are and how we operate,” Lucian Boldea, Timken president and CEO, said in a prepared statement. “I want to congratulate our employees, who demonstrate that doing business the right way is essential to building trust with our customers, partners and stakeholders and to creating long-term value.”
Ethisphere recognized 138 companies. The annual list began 20 years ago, and Timken is one of only 31 companies to appear on it 15 or more times. The assessment involves reviewing a company’s ethics policies, a questionnaire, submitted documentation and publicly available information.
“Timken and our other honorees continue to raise the bar for business integrity by embedding ethics into everyday decision-making and strategy,” Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s chief strategy officer and executive chair, said in a prepared statement. “Companies with strong ethics, compliance and governance programs are built for better long-term performance.”
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Reporting by Kelly Byer, Canton Repository / The Repository
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