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The Power of Tourism

Join us for the AultCare QuickConnect luncheon featuring Allyson (Ally) Bussey, President/CEO of Visit Canton, the Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau. Gain valuable insights as Ally discusses the profound impact of tourism on our community, economy, and beyond. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired!

Featured entree: Sausage & Peppers with penne pasta and a side salad.

About the series: AultCare QuickConnect offers great networking opportunities for business leads. Join Stark County's premier networking series – enjoy activities, hear speakers, make connections, and savor a delicious meal. Members can promote their business with a 30-second commercial by contributing a $15+ door prize. Contact Ashley to secure your spot.

BIO:

Allyson (Ally) Bussey has spent her entire career marketing and advocating for the travel and tourism industry. She has been at Visit Canton, the Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau, for over 15 years. During this time, she has worn many hats beginning as the Tourism Marketing Manager and, in 2016, was appointed as the President/CEO. Before her time at Visit Canton, she spent eight years at the Amish Door Village as Marketing Director. Ally’s passion for tourism has driven her to serve in many industry leadership roles, including serving as an Adventures in NE Ohio Board Past President, Ohio Travel Association Executive Board, a co-founder of a statewide tourism association named Ohio Has IT, and is currently the President of the Ohio Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. She also serves on several local Boards, including Arts in Stark, National First Ladies Library, Downtown Canton Partnership, Strengthening Stark Trustee Board, Historic Ridgewood Preservation Society, and the Capital Campaigns Committee for Stark Community Foundation. She has been awarded ystark! Twenty under 40, Adventure in NE Ohio Leadership Excellence Award, and the 2014 Ohio Travel Industry Emerging Leader Award. Ally is a graduate of Kent State University, Leadership Stark County, and the Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy. She resides in Canton with her husband, Jason, and daughter, Avery, who attends Baldwin Wallace University.

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