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Business

Now own a share in a Global property, with an investment of just $300 onwards

Mar 1, 2022 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments

Mumbai, 1st March 2022:  Now with Aqarchain.io anyone can easily invest and own a property anywhere in the world with just $300 onwards. AqarChain is the World’s first decentralized marketplace for Real Estate NFTS. Aqarchain platform is a real estate crowdfunding investment platform. The real-world global properties are to be listed on www.aqarchain.io (Currently Properties from Dubai, UAE are listed). Every listed real estate Asset is digitized by minting an NFT, This is further fractionalized into fractional tokens that represent a share in the asset and is a digital proof of ownership.

Aqarchain.io will enable investors to invest in properties infractions like shares in a property. The buyer can own multiple shares in the same property and can also buy shares in different properties. This allows the buyer to easily sell his shares as per his liquidity requirements. There is no lock-in period for buyers after the property is sold out to buyers. The investor can sell his share anytime.

Commenting on this splendid opportunity Mr. Waqas Nakhwa, Founder and CEO of Aqar Chain, “At Aqarchain we are bringing the entry barrier into real estate, lower by fractionalization. This ensures people with early stage income and limited credit line in banks are eligible to invest in global properties and earn the same revenue that institutional investors earn.”

Mr. Waqas Nakhwa – Co-Founder & CEO – Aqar Chain further added, “We are selling a dream here, people will be able to buy a share in the apartment for as low as USD 300 and claim the rent in proportion to their share in the property. This way anyone can easily own a global property, without any hassle. The entire process is safe and secured.”

Besides giving a safe investment opportunity to real estate investors, the aim is to provide liquidity to the real estate industry by enabling fractional ownership. Traditionally Real Estate investment is considered the most preferred asset for investment, however, the rising prices create a barrier to entry into the market. This is where Aqar Chain comes into the picture by offering flexibility to invest infractions.

 

News

HCL Foundation supports upgradation of five Community Health Centers (CHCs) to ensure improved Maternal and Child Healthcare Services in Lucknow

Mar 1, 2022 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments

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Talking about the initiative, Ms. Nidhi Pundhir, Director, HCL Foundation said, “At HCL, we believe that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right. We are glad we can play a part in helping people, especially the urban poor communities, with better healthcare outcomes. This initiative is in line with HCL Uday – Health framework that seeks to strengthen health facilities to ensure affordable and accessible quality healthcare.”

  • HCL Foundation (HCLF), the CSR (corporate social responsibility) arm of HCL Technologies, supported the up-gradation of five community health centers to ensure improved healthcare services in Lucknow. HCLF will be supporting with medical equipment and items to strengthen the quality and delivery of maternal and child healthcare services among the urban underserved communities.
  • This activity was conducted as part of the health vertical of HCL Uday, HCL Foundation’s flagship programme to address urban poverty and is likely to benefit about 20 lakh people collectively in the Indira Nagar, Aliganj, Chander Nagar, Aishbagh and Silver Jubilee areas in Lucknow.
  • This support aimed to strengthen public health operation is part of the larger MoU (memorandum of understanding) signed in 2021 between CMO (chief medical officer) Lucknow, HCLF and health partner NGO MAMTA, Health Institute for Mother and Child (MAMTA-HIMC).
  • The items include specific mother and child health-related equipment such as newborn resuscitation kit, fetal doppler and pediatric stethoscope to more general health items such as hygrometers, condom boxes, delivery sets and curtains for privacy for each labour table to enable the CHC (community health centre) adhere to LaQshya (a quality improvement initiative in labour room & maternity OT, aimed at improving quality of care for mothers and newborn) guidelines.
  • The list of equipment and requirement was decided after an observational study and need assessment conducted by partner NGO, MAMTA-HIMC, in discussion with the CMO.
  • Strengthening of health facilities is important to ensure accessibility, affordability and availability of healthcare services to the urban poor communities.  HCL Uday aims to improve health outcomes among urban poor populations with a focus on maternal and child healthcare and general healthcare.
  • To improve the health of community members, HCL Foundation now only works on the supply side by strengthening health infrastructure and building capacities of healthcare workers but also works closely with communities to spread awareness and improve the uptake of healthcare services.

Business

Beyond Spots & Dots Receives 2022 Pittsburgh PRSA Renaissance Award

Mar 1, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Beyond Spots & Dots, #Pittsburgh PRSA Renaissance Award

Beyond Spots & Dots has received a Renaissance Award from the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The full-service agency won this award in the Digital Campaign category. As one of thirty awards presented at the 2022 ceremony, this recognition validates excellence and innovation within digital marketing communications.

Beyond Spots & Dots’ award-winning campaign involved the research, planning, and implementation of Facebook and Google tactics for a luxury apartment community. The combination of the eye-catching creative elements along with strategic copy helped these advertisements garner over one million impressions with the community leasing all of its vacant apartment units.

“We are extremely proud of our team and their knowledge of public relations, creative elements, and digital advertising which allowed us to implement such a successful digital marketing campaign for our client,” says Melanie Querry, President & Founder of Beyond Spots & Dots. “We value this award, as it is a testament to the synergy between our internal teams as well as the successful partnership and collaboration with our client.”

The PRSA Renaissance Awards aim to highlight the hard work and creativity of businesses and advertising agencies regarding public relations and marketing communications campaigns. With the unprecedented events of recent years, communicating effectively to brand audiences has required communication professionals to be at their best. Businesses and agencies that received a 2022 PRSA Renaissance Award were chosen out of 250 of the Pittsburgh region’s most talented communicators.

Technology

Enhance your sound experience with all new ‘Philips ANC TWS Headphones’

Mar 1, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

New Delhi, 01 March 2022: In the current times, we have seen exponential growth in virtual communication and audio consumption. Keeping up with this trend, TPV Technology announced the launch of the all new Philips ANC True Wireless Headphones – TAT4506BK. Equipped with the latest ANC Technology, these headphones will be an ideal choice for the working professionals as well as students for their daily calls, taking online classes or simply taking a break and enjoying an immersive music experience without background noise. The Philips ANC True Wireless Headphones – TAT4506BK is priced at MRP INR 7,099 and available on all leading online and offline retail stores.

The Audio market in India has grown exponentially at 62% in Q3 2021, with 16.6 million units shipped, and pushing its worldwide market share to 14% (Canalys). There is a significant demand for audio products that are comfortable and convenient to use for work related calls to workout sessions. With the ANC feature included in these headphones, consumers are reassured to have a seamless audio experience, no matter what!

The headphones provide a playtime of up to 24 hours, making it your go-to option when you want to enjoy uninterrupted music for a longer period of time. Not only this, these headphones come with IPX4 splash and sweat proof design helping in having better workout sessions and touch features for easy controls.

The headphones are ergonomically designed and come with 10 mm speaker drivers, Bluetooth version: v5.0 for fast pairing and stable connection, charge 15 minutes for an extra hour playtime, and USB Type-C charging.

Commenting on the launch of this new wireless headphone, Mr. Shailesh Prabhu, Country Head, TPV Technology India Pvt. Ltd. said “We are delighted to announce the launch of Philips ANC True Wireless Headphones – TAT4506BK for our customers. Our ambition has been to provide innovative and high-quality products, easily accessible to customers at a competitive price. With the launch of ANC TWS, we are confident we will be able to address the needs of our tech savvy audiophile consumer base.” 

Active Noise Cancellation & Awareness Mode 

Reduce the unwanted background noise when you’re on the go with these stylish TWS headphones. Immerse into the tunes of your favorite music – uninterrupted with its ANC feature. But, when you need to pay attention to your surroundings (like when out for a walk), you can let the world back in with Awareness mode. When you need to have a quick conversation, a long tap on the earbud will trigger ‘Attention mode’, which briefly switches to Awareness mode. Removing your finger will cause the headphones to switch back to the previously used mode.

24 hours’ playtime 

These wireless TWS headphones offer 6 hours of play time on a single charge, with a further 18 hours provided by the charging case; for a total play time of 24 hours. Moreover, a quick 15-minute charge provides one hour of play time, letting you keep your tunes going for most of your day. To add on to its delectable features.

IPX4 Resistance 

TAT4506 is also equipped with IPX4 rating which means that this device is splash proof from all sides. It provides protection from water splashes and sweat during fitness sessions and in case you get caught up in light rain.

Bluetooth v5.0 and USB Type-C charging 

These wireless headphones come with the v5.0 connectivity feature that results in smart pairing and automatically finds your Bluetooth device. Listening to music from your laptop and taking calls from your phone just got easier and stylish. Equipped with portable USB Type-C charging case that enables fast charging.

Comfortable and Convenient 

The wireless headphones provide a comfortable fit and are equipped with touch features that let you pause your playlist, take calls, and activate your phone’s voice assistant. They also come with mono-mode, that lets you make calls with a single earbud. To add on its remarkable features, these TWS are equipped with Sleep/Active Mode, i.e. when removing an earbud from your ear, the headphone goes into ‘sleep mode’ and once the earbud is returned back, it goes back into ‘active’ mode and the audio/video will resume playing.

Business

Homerun Token, a Multi-Chain Hybrid Real Estate Investment Token with Staking Rewards & Reflections

Mar 1, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Homerun Token, #Real Estate Investment Token

With a successful public launch February 12th, 2022, let’s take a look and see how Hmrn token will disrupt the conventional real estate investing models available. How will Homerun Token offer investors exposure to real estate in both the physical world and the virtual one? And why should real estate and/or crypto investors consider purchasing some while charts show it in an accumulation phase? Let’s take a closer look at this exciting new project to determine whether Homerun Token is a good fit for a real estate/crypto investors portfolio.

An Introduction to Homerun Token
Homerun is a real estate investment multi-chain token, that has launched an innovative way to invest into real estate investment token without any of its typical headaches associated with real estate. With only 2% of worldwide investors currently utilizing digital currencies as part of their investment portfolio, there is tremendous potential for additional market share. Homerun is bridging that gap throughtheir industry first platform which enables easy access to participate in real estate investment profits with cryptocurrency.

Why Invest in a Real Estate Investment Token?
With its explosive growth, blockchain technology is ushering in a new era of investing and giving the power back to the people. Distributed ledgers have made possible secure peer-to-peer transactions, whether as simple as payment for goods or as complex as a multi-signature deal backed by multiple sources of capital. The physical world and virtual reality will increasingly become one.

What Makes Homerun Different from other REITs?
Homerun Token hasn’t found many real estate investment tokens currently available, but the few that do exist are over complicated for the average investor with many hoops to jump through in order to purchase and/or see profits. While there are not any “Hybrid” models currently available that mix physical real estate and metaverse assets, Homerun focuses on the use of both physical and digital worlds to generate revenue, Homerun has truly set itself apart from competitors through this unique model and first to market advantage in the space.

From Reflections to Staking–How Does this Work?
The ever increasing popularity in blockchain token acquisitions are reflections, which allows investors to buy into a share of a blockchain asset and earn a “reflection” from every trade of that particular token. 2% of every purchase of Homerun Token will be distributed to anyone holding Homerun tokens. 4% of each purchase will go into the Real Estate Wallet, used to purchase both physical properties and Metaverse properties. The proceeds (profits after expenses) from these properties will be shared with members of the community that choose to stake their tokens.

The Future of Blockchain Technology & Real Estate Investing
The world of blockchain technology is only beginning to come into fruition, but early investors are already reaping enormous benefits. As 2017 came to a close, it was reported that initial coin offerings raised $4 billion USD in funding for various blockchain companies and platforms. The amount of money being thrown around for future projects has helped spur investor interest in blockchain as an emerging tech trend that isn’t going away anytime soon.

How Will Staking Benefit My Earnings as an Investor?
The more real estate that is acquired by Homerun, the more valuable Homerun Tokens become, in theory. Real estate prices historically have increased in value. So as values/rents go up, based on history, holders of real estate or real estate investment tokens, should continue to increase in value. During the initial growth period, there is a close relationship between token value and staking rewards. 100% of all rental profits (after all expenses) will go back to the long term holders who have chosen to stake their tokens for rental profit rewards.

Charity Wallet For Housing For Veterans & Others
One of the most fascinating and attention grabbing objectives on Homerun’s roadmap is their Charity Wallet. They have set aside a wallet designated only for use towards charitable contributions to help Veterans and those in need with housing. The charity wallet will never be sold, but will continue to incur a portion of the “reflections” and “staking” rewards, which will then be used to purchase homes for Veterans and others in need.

Business

7e Wellness, a Leading American brand forays into the Indian market

Mar 1, 2022 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Mumbai, March 1 — With microcurrent facials sparking conversations across the globe around anti-ageing and stimulating facial collagen, America’s FDA-cleared, non-invasive microcurrent devices by 7e Wellness is coming to India, all set to throng the domestic market.

This means consumers get anti-aging skin treatments that work from the comfort of their homes. Offered by 7e Wellness India, the brand’s star offering MyoLift™ Mini Microcurrent Device is set to pave the way for non-invasive microcurrent technology-powered anti-aging facials. The device is available for purchase at Rs 22,999 at 7ewellness.in.

Pooja Johari, Founder, 7e Wellness

Founded by Pooja Johari, an expert in the biomedical space, and driven by her mission to empower beauty professionals with a non-invasive and natural approach to skin care, the brand has now emerged to be a popular one for personalized skincare treatments globally.

“When it comes to facelift surgeries in India, not only are they exorbitantly priced (with procedures ranging from Rs.1 lakh to Rs.2 lakh) but also involve acute pain and repeated follow-up sessions,” says Johari. Now electrical treatments can be gentle on the skin, without causing much harm and redness to the consumers. This is where 7e Wellness comes into the picture, making such treatments accessible and non-invasive,” she adds.

The device comes with a set of 2 probes that can be maneuvered on the face for targeted treatment. Known for its ability to boost ATP, collagen and elastin production, Myolift Mini can be used up to 3 times a week for effortless skin-lifting results. The 7e MyoLift™ Mini device is available at a price of Rs. 22,999/- It also includes conductive masks to target the eye, lip and forehead areas along with a ReStore Conductive Gel that must be applied prior to the treatment.

With many Indians resorting to dermal fillers, botox surgeries, laser treatments and chemical peels to make their lips fuller or to create a smoother appearance, the desire to match your skin’s age to your emotional age is on the rise. With Myolift Mini, it is a one-time investment and one can reverse signs of aging at their convenience.

The at-home device has become a game-changer in the current times of COVID-19 pandemic, as social distancing measures and lockdown restrictions have prevented consumers from receiving skincare treatments at clinics. With 7E Wellness devices, consumers can avoid stepping outside and safely pursuing their skincare needs.

 

With a successful track record of working with 6500+ professionals, connecting with 40+ beauty schools, and satisfying over 1L customers, along with the latest launch in the Indian markets, the brand credibility seems to provide a promising start to their new venture in India.

 

Headquartered in San Diego, 7e Wellness also provides hands-on training to professionals and receives feedback to constantly advance their devices. Currently, Myolift Mini is not available on any other ecommerce platform other than at 7ewellness.in, but soon will be made available across leading beauty ecommerce platforms.

 

 

Business

SIDBI and COWE India launched 2nd Edition of Swavalamban Sashakt, a series of 20 Webinars campaign to promote Stand-Up India Scheme by the Government of India

Mar 1, 2022 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments

Hyderabad, March 1st, 2022….. The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), a Govt of India body under the Ministry of Finance and COWE India, a Hyderabad based national trade body of women-owned businesses launched the 2nd Edition of Swavalamban Sashakt, a series of 20 Webinars campaigns to promote Stand-Up India Scheme by the Government of India, wherein collateral-free loans are available to women-owned Greenfield ventures

Small Industries Development Bank of India is the apex regulatory body for the overall licensing and regulation of micro, small and medium enterprise finance companies in India. COWE is a non-profit business organisation. Our vision is to be a national association of business owners.

Swavalamban Sashakt Campaign is a national level outreach program on the virtual platform with a series of immensely impactful and power-packed sessions to give a fillip to the Stand-Up India Scheme by the Government of India, wherein collateral-free loans are available to women-owned Greenfield ventures which meet the specified criteria.

With the success of the first edition of the Swavalamban Sashakt Webinar series, we embarked on this second edition. The webinars are sector-specific and highly useful as against general in nature said Ms Jyotsna, President of COWE Hyderabad Chapter.

The first series of Webinars kicked off last year to promote STAND-UP INDIA SCHEME. With its success, the second season is launched. Like in the first edition, in this edition too 20 webinars will be held at regular intervals.

All the 20 webinars are structured to offer dream come true feelings to participants. It was mostly held every week. Each webinar showcase a Business model by an eminent expert from the relevant field.

Webinar Series-2 launched

Banker connected in every session, enlightened the budding entrepreneurs on the banking norms and the requisites of the Stand Up India scheme from the Banker’s perspective.

The SIDBI’s(Small Industries Development Bank of India) Umbrella Mission Swavalamban, endeavours to induce entrepreneurship culture, regard women as mainstay influencers in the society.

Shri V. Satya Venkata Rao, Deputy Managing Director of SIDBI formally inaugurated the second edition which was held virtually

Vandana Maheshwari, National President of COWE said we guide and handhold women to migrate from un-organised to organised sector. COWE is a non-profit business organisation. Our vision is to be a national association of business owners. We are the only professional body to sign MoU with NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation) to take their program to grass-root levels. COWE mentored more than one lakh plus women in the past 17 years. We are establishing a dedicated 30-acre industrial estate, for women, the first of its kind in Asia, at Toopran, she shared

Business

Timeshare Owners Who Find Themselves in a Bad Financial Investment Can Get Help

Mar 1, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Bad Financial Investment, #Timeshare Owners

Timeshares used to be a great idea. You could purchase an ownership interest and receive a locked in block of time each year at the resort, or exchange that week and go to a different destination. It sounded wonderful and exciting, because this was supposed to be “exclusive.” Timeshares are not so special anymore; it is easy to book cheaper and better vacations through online sites without the commitment. A recent article by Investor Junkie breaks down why timeshares are a “bad Idea” (https://investorjunkie.com/investing/why-buying-a-timeshare-is-a-bad-idea/). “The majority of timeshare owners do not realize that the contract they were pushed into is a lifetime commitment and the fees increase every year,” says Case Analyst, Ryan Millhouse. “The developer locks them into a lifetime obligation with maintenance fees that increase an average of 5% to 12% per year as well as special assessment fees to cover repairs or upgrades and increased taxes, whether they use the property or not.”

Timeshare Owner Justice offers a unique and aggressive “Dispute Resolution Program” that helps timeshare owners who no longer want, need, or use their timeshare achieve a legal and permanent discharge and release from their timeshare contract and debt. The boutique firm has a focus on communication and collaboration with consumers who have been pressured, pushed and persuaded by aggressive timeshare agents to sign up for a program that is not in their best interest. Timeshare Owner Justice’s team of advocates and legal professionals have developed a unique and proprietary strategy utilizing specific consumer protections and codes in conjunction with a pressure campaign on the agencies and entities that oversee and regulate the industry. Timeshare Owner Justice’s “Dispute Resolution program” forces the timeshare companies to come to the table and engage and negotiate and ultimately release the consumer from the contract. Timeshare Owner Justice protects and defends consumers.

Many timeshare owners are senior citizens who were over-promised, misled and pressured into a deal that will haunt them for the rest of their lives. Many developers capitalize on confusing contract language and fine print disclosures and hire salespeople who engage in aggressive sales tactics, orally misrepresent material portions of the contract, or pressure consumers into signing contracts on the spot. Many consumers are intimidated by the sales experience and break down during the sales pitch marathon, succumbing to the salesperson’s hard-sell tactics (https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/timeshare-consumer-association/blog_posts/timeshare-manipulation-tactics-how-people-are-influenced-to-buy-on-the-day-96631). You simply cannot just stop paying these fees as many timeshare owners end up with foreclosures, judgment or liens that will end up haunting you and costing more money (https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-timeshare-be-foreclosed-nonpayment-fees-assessments.html). Consumers report being surprised to find out that certain timeshare benefits promised by the sales agent were not included in the contract. It is because they are simply not true. What can a consumer who was a victim of deceptive trade practices and misrepresentations do to get out of this lifetime commitment?

Unfortunately, you can’t sell your timeshare. They simply are not worth anything these days, regardless of how much money you have spent on it (https://www.ramseysolutions.com/debt/are-timeshares-worth-it#).

That is why Timeshare Owner Justice exists… to provide a solution for timeshare owners who want a way out of their timeshare contract and commitment. Were you pressured, misled, coerced, or simply did not understand what you were signing up for. This is what happened to the founder’s mother–she was a senior citizen who was suffering from memory loss and no longer able to get much use out of her timeshare. She reached out to her developer to request they let her out, but instead of working with her, the aggressive salesperson misled her and convinced her to upgrade as a way to exit the timeshare contract. This did not help her; she spent 3x more on a new contract so she could qualify for the exit program by the developer. She was quickly denied for any type of exit by the developer even though they admitted fault that she would have never qualified for the program and the sales guy should have known that. The founder of Timeshare Owner Justice was shocked when he came across the bills from the developer and realized how all they cared about was the sale, regardless of whom they hurt. He realized that consumers needed a trusted advocate and partner and process to protect and defend consumers and Timeshare Owner Justice was born.

Timeshare Owner Justice offers a free consultation to all timeshare owners to determine if they qualify for their Dispute Resolution program to legally and permanently exit their timeshare contract. Timeshare Owner Justice stands head and shoulders above other cancellation companies and offer discounts for veterans, first responders, and teachers as a way to give back to those who have given so much.

Timeshare developers have taken advantage of too many innocent people who were misled and pushed into lifetime contracts that they never understood. Timeshare Owner Justice will advocate and obtain Justice for their clients and get them out of their timeshare agreements. They are truly one of the best timeshare exit companies and they back it up with a risk-free guarantee.

Business

India Sotheby’s International Realty sets a fresh record with sales of 180 plus luxury properties worth USD 280 million during 2021

Mar 1, 2022 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments

New Delhi, March 01 – India Sotheby’s International Realty (India SIR) has registered 30 per cent growth year-on-year in India despite the pandemic blues, and expanded its footprint in more than five major metropolitan centres.

India SIR sold 182 luxury properties worth USD 280 million during 2021 as against 102 properties valued at USD 190 million in the previous year. The growth in sale of properties in value terms stood at 47 per cent while in volume it was 78 per cent.

“2021 marked a headline shift in luxury home buying in India. We clocked another extraordinary year. Our India footprint expanded across 5 cities, with a 66-member team. We registered a 30 per cent year-on-year growth,” according to Amit Goyal, CEO, India Sotheby’s International Realty. 

“We also concluded more than a dozen transactions valued at USD 10 million-plus, which is unprecedented. Our office concluded one of the highest value transactions, in Goa, at USD 15 million, for an extraordinary beach facing villa expanding the market place,” added Mr. Goyal. 

Several factors, including demand for extra space and foreseeing a future of hybrid work, have contributed to the return of mojo for luxury homes not only in India, but internationally as well. The global network of Sotheby’s International Realty reported a record US$204 billion in 2021 global sales volume on the back of a $150 billion sale for 2020.

“Real estate has become a hot investment in 2021,” said Philip White, president and CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty. “Once again, affiliates of Sotheby’s International Realty outperformed the industry average and achieved record-breaking home sales as buyers continued to depend on their trusted expertise to navigate the market,” White added. 

The company’s website Sothebysrealty.com saw more than 46 million visitors in 2021, a 25 per cent increase year-over-year and the most visits to the website in its history. The website has introduced translations in 14 languages with nearly 60 currency conversions, and a mobile-first approach to emphasize the method in which today’s clients are buying and selling homes.

On India luxury realty market, Mr. Goyal, pointed to a bullish outlook on luxury home prices. Unlike some of the developed countries, where the price increase frenzy seems to be cooling off, in India, “we are at the start of a secular price rise since price rise follows rise in volumes if not along with it “.

The stock of luxury homes has fallen behind ready supply, he said. The thriving urban centres of Delhi and Mumbai, and the vacation home destination of Goa, are expected to be the outperformers of 2022.

Business

Matt King Tapped as One of Greater Cincinnati’s Top Emerging Leaders

Mar 1, 2022 by Praveen 0 Comments #Greater Cincinnati, #Matt King, #Top Emerging Leaders

Matt King, businessman and Republican candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives was recently selected as one of 56 leaders from a variety of organizations in the Cincinnati region for Class 17 of C-Change, a leadership development program produced by the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber and presented by Fifth Third Bank.

C-Change is the premier leadership-development program for advancing mid-career leaders in the Cincinnati region. The program also features a small-group, community project component that strengthens participants’ connections to, and engagement with, the Cincinnati region.

“C-Change is a unique opportunity for advancing leaders in our community to both connect with their peers from other organizations and enhance their own leadership skills,” says Andrea Mersmann, Leadership Programs Manager at the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. “These are the people who will shape our region’s future, and C-Change offers a platform to expand their impact today.”

Matt King’s resume is extensive with backgrounds in aviation, drone technology, energy, petroleum, real estate and career technical education.

“It is an honor to be selected for this competitive program that takes this area’s most promising emerging leaders and invests in their development and success,” said King. “Programs like this are one ingredient in solving Ohio’s talent acquisition and retention issue.”

King was in charge of recruitment and retention for Butler Tech’s high school programs where applications soared over his tenure. “We need to promote skilled trades more than ever and I am extremely proud of my work at Butler Tech. More students than ever before applied to career technical programs and the credentials they received have literally changed their lives,” said King.

Matt King now runs the marketing and business automation division for Hightowers Petroleum Company, a half-billion dollar petroleum company based out of Middletown Ohio. In 2022, King helped launch Hightower EV Solutions which specializes in electric vehicle charging stations where he also manages the marketing for this company.

“I understand business and communities. More people are leaving Ohio than ever before, and that needs to change. Inflation is sky high, our supply chain is backed up and we have an unprecedented workforce shortage. It’s time to bring my expertise and real-world experience to the Statehouse,” says King.