| Name | Title | Contact Details |
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Matt Gargett |
Chief Information Officer | Profile |
We are a committed team of engineers and market-makers who believe in the power of technology to deliver lasting change in tackling the colossal problem of microplastic pollution in our natural environment. The health of the worlds oceans and life on Earth depends on our contribution and the actions we take now as an organisation - there is no time to waste.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about The ShareWaves Foundation. ShareWaves Overview: We continue to build a youth sports foundation that provides positive, game-changing solutions for children in under-resourced communities. We are helping kids play the games they love. Who We Are: ShareWaves is a 501c3 public charity working to deliver high-quality sports experiences to kids in under-resourced communities. Launched almost 3 years ago, ShareWaves is targeting children from any home that experiences multi-layered barriers to sports access and are less likely to receive the support they need. Our Why? The gap between "the haves" and the "have nots" is getting wider. Without access to sports and structured play, kids miss critical benefits, including physical health, social-emotional growth, and academic development. Emergent Issue!!! COVID restrictions further limited access to organized sports and extracurricular activities causing kids to lose an entire year of life-skill development, social interactions, and academic interruptions. ShareWaves is targeting several ways to help kids recover by delivering tangible impact to children suffering and delivering programs of significance to kids in need. 5 Key Initiatives: 1. Provide micro-funding grants to assist in connecting kids to high-quality sports experiences. 2. Build #Ready2Play Training Experiences for Kids and the #Ready2Play app. 3. Create digital content that showcases the "power of sports" to transform young lives. 4. Lead the formation of a KC Youth Sports Alliance (KC-YSA) 5. Host high-energy, one-of-a-kind events that raise awareness and support our mission. Children in our city need us now more than ever as they experience an avalanche of pressure this fall returning from extended periods of social isolation, educational uncertainty, and inactivity caused by COVID. We work to develop strong impact partnerships with like-minded individuals and organizations that want help kids heal.
The Big O Tires story begins back in 1962, just as Americas new love affair with the automobile was hitting high gear. The market for replacement tires was exploding, and independent tire dealers found themselves struggling to compete in the face of low prices offered by major tire manufacturers​ own company stores. Big Os founding fathers were a handful of progressive independent tire dealers who decided to band together to form a tire-buying cooperative so that they could secure volume pricing and keep their customers happy. Their concept worked. In the years that followed, The Big O Tires co-op evolved into a full-fledged franchise as it continued to find innovative ways to harness the power of the collective to benefit independent dealerships and their customers. Almost a half-decade later, Big O Tires has become North Americas largest retail tire franchisor, with over 400 independently-owned and operated locations in 20 states, providing customers with a broad range of automotive services in addition to quality tires, wheels and accessories. Big O has become an industry role model admired for its innovative approach to franchising and unmatched customer loyalty ratings. In 1996, Big O Tires joined forces with one of the largest and most respected tire marketers in the nation when it became part of the TBC Retail Group, an automotive retail network comprised of some 1,200 Big O Tires, Tire Kingdom, Merchants and NTB locations spanning 40 U.S. states. Big Os reach was broadened again in 2005, when TBC Corporation was acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of America, the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo, one of the worlds leading traders of goods and services. As Big O Tires continues to thrive and adapt to an ever-changing marketplace, it remains rooted in its humble beginnings as a proud collective of independent dealers committed to putting its customers first.
Manufacturing. Fabrication. Custom Builds, Design, Oil and Gas, Environmental, Agriculture, Forestry, Mining, Surveying, Construction
Express Wash Concepts (EWC), based in Columbus, Ohio, is a prominent parent company of five express tunnel car wash brands, including Moo Moo Express Car Wash and Flying Ace Express Car Wash. Established in 2018, EWC operates 123 locations across Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Virginia, with plans for further expansion by 2025. EWC specializes in fast and environmentally friendly car wash services, typically completed in about three minutes. Their offerings include free vacuums, biodegradable soaps, and an advanced water reclamation system. The company prioritizes customer satisfaction with a 100% guarantee and provides a kid- and pet-friendly environment. EWC also features a Wash Smart Unlimited Club for members to enjoy unlimited washes at any location. In addition to their services, EWC is dedicated to community involvement through programs like the EWC Towel Exchange and EWC Cares Grant Program, which support local organizations. The company fosters career growth for its employees, contributing to a positive workplace culture recognized with multiple awards.