From the first time Dr. Isaac Cueto, DDS toured the office at 2300 Gateway Drive in Wooster, he knew this could be an excellent opportunity for his practice. At the time, the dental practice belonged to Dr. Robert Salmans, but when he was ready to retire Dr. Cueto happily took over. Nearly 11 years later, he still sees some of those original patients today. The team at Gateway Dental Care is dedicated to making the dental experience comfortable for each patient and works with them to decide the best treatment plan for each individual need.

For the first 20 years in business, a line of printing presses completed most of the jobs at Murr Printing & Graphics. As forms and documents have shifted to digital, that has changed the structure of the pressroom and the industry as a whole. Murr Printing has been selective in keeping the presses and tools most vital to their operation. They continue to adapt and find ways to maximize efficiency and quality across their business.

“I find that over the years, industry has to change with the times,” Joe Murr, President of Murr Printing & Graphics said

STAHL has been manufacturing truck bodies in Wooster for over 50 years. Considered a leader in the industry, STAHL has a strong reputation and has introduced several product innovations and many product enhancements to the industry. STAHL’s truck bodies include standard and medium-duty service utility bodies. Under the ARBORTECH brand, the Wooster facility also manufactures forestry chip bodies used by tree service fleets as well as independent arborists. With a newly completed expansion in Wooster, STAHL continues to invest in the Wooster community and anticipates more growth in the years ahead.

Pickup trucks remain a top-selling vehicle in the U.S., with much of that production supported out of Schaeffler’s Wooster facility. Every other day Schaeffler converts an Eiffel Tower’s worth of steel into high-precision components used for the automotive industry. Each year, Schaeffler produces 4 million torque converters and continues to be an innovator in the automotive industry as they explore electric mobility and ways to increase efficiency, intelligence, and sustainability in vehicles worldwide.

With over 40 years of experience, SPEED Group is a leader in the production of synthetic monofilament lines. Headquartered in France, SPEED Group produces its monofilaments in four factories on four continents - SPEED South America located in Chile, SPEED South Africa, SPEED France, and SPEED North America located in Wooster, Ohio. SPEED North America is most recognized for its production of trimmer lines. They supply a vast amount of trimmer manufacturers (OEMs) and supply some of the world's largest distributors of agricultural and gardening equipment. They are recognized as the number one trimmer line manufacturer in the world.

Across the world, you can find a Rayco product wherever there is a tree. Founded in 1978, in Wooster by John M. Bowling, Rayco Manufacturing fills a unique need in the tree and landscape industry. The current range of Rayco products includes stump cutters, crawler trucks, forestry mulchers, and an aerial trimmer. The company is dedicated to the design and production of innovative environmental equipment.

For Zac Rowley and Clint Sprunger of C.W. Production + Design, quality production services and great experiences for their clients are their main focus. They really enjoy finding the extra depth of detail in providing full-service audio, video, lighting, and production solutions for live entertainment and event programming. As a team of self-starters who love learning, their goal is to give their clients peace of mind that all of the details will be handled and they don’t have to worry about a thing.

Every item donated and every dollar spent at the Wayne County Habitat for Humanity ReStore goes to serve the organization’s mission of providing decent, affordable places for people to call home. Items are sold at deeply discounted prices to help build homes as well as allow most homeowners the opportunity to make repairs and improvements to their own homes. Whether it’s selling items to homeowners to make improvements or generating funds to build new homes, the ReStore is making “safe and secure housing” accessible to everyone.

For many people in the area, the Wayne County Fair is so much more than just a fair.

The fair means “community coming together,” Matt Martin, Manager said. “Seeing people that you haven’t seen in a year and they come back and they start talking right where they left off.”

In its 173rd year, the Wayne County Fair continues to bring people together and recognize the importance of agriculture in our community.

Considered a farmstead creamery, BoBell Cheese Company uses milk from their own cows and their beef cattle are born and raised on the farm. They specialize in the production of artisanal cheese and beef products. With a focus on quality, their cheese is made in small batches by hand using traditional old world methods. Their mission is to produce high-quality farmstead cheese and beef in an ethical, sustainable manner while providing supreme freshness and flavor to their customers.

Since 1928, Albright Welding Supply Co. Inc. has prioritized its customers. Founded as Albright Welding and Radiator Shop, the company has continued to adapt to its customers' ever-changing needs. They are a full-service welding distributor capable of providing tools, supplies, and services to professionals and homeowners.

Only 3 percent of family-owned businesses make it to a fourth generation. Bogner Construction is one of them. As the fourth generation steps into the leadership of the company, they are marking the major milestone of 125 years in business.

The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Ohio Committee of Employers Support of the Guard and Reserve to launch this year’s Statement of Support Drive. On August 18 from 5-7 p.m. at the Wayne County Fair Event Center, the Chamber will host a Statement of Support Ceremony alongside ESGR to demonstrate the support of service members.

Liberty Studios has been capturing life’s most significant milestones across the Wooster area for 90 years. Past and present customers and employees are all invited to celebrate in downtown Wooster, share their stories and reminisce about the business's long-standing history.

Wooster Area Safety Council members were reunited after a 2-year hiatus from in-person meetings. Guests were able to network again with fellow industry professionals and help their organizations to become safer workplaces.