Business Success Series: Lunch, Lead, & Learn with Steve Hightower, CEO Hightowers Petroleum

TechColumbus welcomes Hightowers Petroleum President and CEO, Steve Hightower, as he brings his insight and expertise to our Business Success Series: Lunch, Lead, & Learn.

Join Mr. Hightower as he discusses the significance and promise that reside within alternative fuel research and practice. Mr. Hightower will discuss the state of the alternative fuel industry and reveal the secrets to his entrepreneurial successes.  He will also be available to provide advice and information for those seeking to start their own business or learn more about alternative fuel. In 2009 Hightowers Petroleum Co was named the 24th fastest growing energy company in the United States and placed 579th overall. This growth is attributed to retention of existing customers through exceptional customer service, a unique position in the market place(Inc. Magazine 2009). Do not miss the opportunity to network with a man whose company was ranked as one of the top 5,000 businesses in the country with 204% growth in the last 3 years (Inc. Magazine).

Introduction by Frank Scardena; Director of the Central Ohio Hub for Energy Manufacturing Solutions

 

Who should attend:
C-Level individuals, business managers, entrepreneurs, alternative fuel enthusiasts.

 


Speaker Details:

Steve Hightower is the President and CEO of Hightowers Petroleum. A Wright State University alumnus, Steve graduated with a major in Business Management and Communications. His degree and extensive experience in numerous types of business ventures led him to find Hightowers Petroleum, which amassed revenue of more than $154 million dollars in the year 2011 alone.

 

Welcome by Frank Scardena

Frank Scardena serves as Director of the Central Ohio Hub for Energy Manufacturing Solutions.  His role is to establish an industry cluster focused on energy manufacturing solutions and technologies related to energy storage. In this role, Mr. Scardena connects existing energy manufacturing partners through the Hub association, helps to attract new energy manufacturers to the central Ohio region and assists start-ups and entrepreneurs with clean energy/clean tech innovations.  Mr. Scardena is also the Director of Venture Development at TechColumbus working with entrepreneurs in the City of Westerville to help commercialize their ideas.

Date:
Oct 18 2011 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location Name:
TechColumbus
Location URL:
Address:
1275 Kinnear Rd

City:
Columbus
State:
Ohio
Zip:
43212
Phone:
614-340-1864
Event Sponsor:
Member Fee:
$0.00
Non-Member Fee:
$15.00
Deadline Date:
10/18/2011
Links:
Contact Info:
Kay Shabazz
Phone: 614-340-1864
www.techcolumbus.org
kshabazz@techcolumbus.org

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