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Raleigh Entrepreneur Lin Honeycutt Urges Focus on Skilled Trades and Self-Employment Paths

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Local business owner says hands-on careers deserve more respect—and more attention—as Raleigh’s workforce evolves

Raleigh, NC, 19th May 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, As Raleigh continues to grow into a hub for tech, higher education, and remote work, longtime entrepreneur Lin Honeycutt is urging young people and career changers in the region to consider skilled trades and self-employment as viable, rewarding career paths.

“There’s a lot of talk about four-year degrees and tech jobs—and that’s fine,” said Honeycutt, who started his first business, Honeycutt Transmission, after earning an associate’s degree in auto mechanics. “But nobody’s talking about the fact that we need welders, mechanics, HVAC techs, electricians. And you can build a great life doing those things.”

Honeycutt, who now owns The Holiday Light Store and Fieldstream Farm, has spent over 40 years self-employed. He says the success of his ventures, from a nationally known Christmas light show to a busy farm venue in Raleigh, proves that hands-on careers can lead to economic independence, job stability, and community value.

“I never had a backup plan,” Honeycutt said. “But I had a skill. And I learned how to serve people well.”

According to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, demand for skilled trades is expected to rise significantly in the next decade. The state projects:

  • A 12% increase in HVAC jobs by 2030

  • Over 16,000 annual openings in construction and repair fields

  • And more than 100,000 workers in North Carolina currently in jobs that do not require a four-year degree, but still pay well above the median wage

“These are good careers,” Honeycutt said. “But we’ve trained a whole generation to look past them.”

He points to the shortage of skilled labor as both a challenge and an opportunity in the Raleigh area. With ongoing urban development, infrastructure expansion, and rising housing demand, there is a clear need for local talent.

“It’s not just about finding a job,” he said. “It’s about building something you can call your own.”

Honeycutt is encouraging Raleigh residents—especially young adults, parents, and career-changers—to:

  • Explore skilled trade programs at local community colleges and trade schools

  • Consider entrepreneurship in areas like repair services, agriculture, or seasonal events

  • Talk openly about non-traditional paths to success

  • Support apprenticeship and mentorship programs in Wake County

“We don’t need more people waiting around for the perfect job,” Honeycutt said. “We need people who can wire a house, fix a tractor, or build something from scratch.”

Now in his late 60s, Honeycutt reflects on a career where hands-on work provided more than just income. “I didn’t chase trends. I just got good at what I did and kept showing up. That’s all success really is.”

He also emphasizes that skilled work is not lesser—it’s essential.

“The Christmas light show? The farm? None of that happens without real-world skills,” he said. “Not just from me, but from electricians, installers, and people who know how to get things done.”

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World AI Show – Indonesia Begins Tomorrow: Jakarta to Host the Region’s Most Anticipated AI Event

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Jakarta, Indonesia ,7th July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, The wait is almost over. Starting tomorrow, World AI Show – Indonesia, hosted by Trescon, will open its doors for a two-day powerhouse gathering of global AI leaders, innovators, policymakers, and startups at the JW Marriott, Jakarta.

Taking place on 8–9 July 2025, this 45th global edition of World AI Show comes at a pivotal moment for Indonesia’s digital transformation. As the country advances its Vision 2045 and national AI roadmap Stranas KA , the summit is set to become a strategic catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and investment.

We are honoured to welcome the Ministry of Industry, Republic of Indonesia, as the Strategic Partner for World AI Show – Indonesia 2025. Their involvement reinforces Indonesia’s commitment to advancing a robust and inclusive AI ecosystem. As the nation accelerates towards its Vision 2045 goals, this partnership ensures the summit drives meaningful public–private dialogue and aligns closely with national digital priorities.

The stage is set for high-impact conversations led by some of the most influential names across government and enterprise. Key speakers include:

  • Hammam Riza, President, KORIKA
  • Eng. Ayu Purwarianti, S.T., M.T, Member of the Indonesia National Task Force for AI Talent Development, Lecturer at Bandung Institute of Technology
  • Arif Ilham Adnan, Co-Chairman, APDI / KADIN Jakarta
  • Eryk Budi Pratama, Vice Chairman for Artificial Intelligence and Personal Data Protection, KADIN
  • Dito Eka Cahya, Ph.D , Head of AIoT & Robotics Lab, Co-Founder BRIN, Forumsatria.ai
  • Ian Tong , Global AI Innovation Officer, Tencent Cloud
  • Alvin Teo, Chief Commercial Officer, ASIX
  • Cornelius Hertadi , VP Cloud Services, Indonet
  • Xiaohui Wang, Global AI Engineering Director, UCloud
  • Ananda Budi Prasetya, VP of Big Data & AI, Alibaba Cloud Indonesia
  • Danny Crayton, Advisor, Loyalytics
  • Ekki Rinaldi , AI Consultant, Ministry of Communications & Digital Affairs, Republic of Indonesia
  • Vincent Henry Iswara, CEO, DANA Indonesia
  • Wilbertus Darmadi, CIO, Toyota Astra Motor
  • Yudhistira Nugraha, Head of Centre for Data & IT, Ministry of Education and Culture

Leaders from Tiket.com, PT Semen Indonesia, ID Food, Sinar Mas Land, Meratus, and more will also contribute to key sessions—ensuring deep cross-sector engagement.

The agenda will cover urgent themes such as ethical AI adoption, GenAI in enterprises, AI for financial services, smart cities, cybersecurity, and the future of the AI-powered workforce.

A major highlight of Day 2 will be the FutureTech World Cup, taking place on 9 July. This high-stakes pitch competition features 15 top startups from across Asia in AI, FinTech, HealthTech, UrbanTech, and Climate Tech. The winning team will receive a direct entry to the Grand Finale at Dubai AI Festival 2026.

With top sponsors like Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, UCLOUD Global, Blue Power Technology, ASIX, and IDStar, this edition delivers a unique mix of strategic insights and practical use cases across sectors.

Whether you’re a policymaker, startup founder, investor, or enterprise leader, World AI Show – Indonesia offers an unmissable opportunity to plug into Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving AI ecosystem.

From real-time case studies and investor matchmaking to on-site product showcases and cross-sector collaborations—this is where Indonesia’s AI future takes shape.

For sponsorship opportunities, speaking slots, or delegate passes  please contact:  

 Shrikanth Prabhu 
Commercial Director 
prabhu@tresconglobal.com 
+91 86601 15892  

About Trescon 

Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm specialized in producing highly focused B2B events that connect businesses with opportunities through conferences, expos, investor connect and consulting services. For more information, visit: www.tresconglobal.com  

Media Contact 

Reeha Haris 
PR Executive 
reeha@tresconglobal.com 
+91 8848655312  

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Trescon’s CARE series launches in Riyadh, powering Saudi Arabia’s $266 billion vision for a sustainable future

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 7th July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, In response to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious clean energy and sustainability vision and the global urgency for climate solutions, Trescon proudly unveils the KSA edition of CARE – the Climate Action & Renewable Energy Expo, debuting in Riyadh on 8–9 December 2025. As a cornerstone of the global CARE series — alongside editions in India and Dubai — the KSA edition is dedicated to advancing climate action, clean energy adoption, and sustainable finance through meaningful public-private collaboration. With 10,000+ attendees, 950 investors, 225 sponsors, and 200+ global speakers expected across the series, CARE is built for action, driving transformative dialogue, deal-making, and cross-border partnerships across more than 100 countries. 

The series opened with the CARE Dialogues on 24 June 2025 – an exclusive, invite-only session, held in Dubai under the theme “Green Finance and Beyond: Driving ESG Across Sectors.” Powered by Emtribe, the event convened senior leaders from finance, policy, and technology to explore practical strategies for embedding ESG into core business models.  

 “As a partner of CARE, we’re proud to back a platform that focuses on what really matters — getting the right people in the room and driving honest, outcome-focused conversations,” said Mohammed Saleem, Founder of Emtribe. He continued, “There’s a lot of talk in this space. CARE stands out by pushing for action that’s practical, collaborative, and needed.” 

As the first official prelude to CARE, the session set the tone for cross-sector collaboration and is helping shape a summit agenda grounded in real-world priorities and regional relevance. 

Saudi Arabia is driving a transformative energy shift. Under Vision 2030, the Kingdom has committed over $266 billion to renewable energy and sustainable development, aiming for 50% renewable electricity by 2030 (Reuters). From green hydrogen initiatives to expansive solar parks and giga-projects like NEOM, these efforts are redefining the region’s energy and economic future. CARE KSA emerges as a vital platform to amplify this progress, uniting key public and private sector players, accelerating project momentum, and showcasing global innovations aligned with Saudi Arabia’s sustainability ambitions.  

Speaking about the series, Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO of Trescon, said: “CARE KSA will bring together global innovators and Saudi stakeholders to accelerate tangible outcomes in renewables, climate tech, and green finance. Our goal is to help turn the Kingdom’s bold vision into implemented, bankable projects.” 

Each CARE edition features keynotes, panel discussions, policy roundtables and workshops, dialogues, and a dynamic exhibition floor showcasing next-gen solutions in solar, wind, green hydrogen, water, climate finance, and carbon markets. CARE KSA will also host the ClimateTech World Cup, a global pitch competition spotlighting early-stage innovations in climate adaptation, energy storage, carbon capture, and circular economy. Finalists will pitch live to international investors and corporates, accelerating the deployment of scalable, high-impact solutions. 

CARE is guided by the Global CARE Alliance, a high-level advisory board featuring sustainability leaders including: 

  • Dr. Waleed Alkalash, Former Deputy Minister for Labor Policies / CEO Ministry of Labour / Business Consulting & Services, KSA 
  • Adnan Bin Abdulrahman Alalyani, Director General Environmental Technologies, National Center of Environmental Compliance, KSA 
  • Nizar Kammourie, CEO SAWACO Water & Board Member – ESG Committee at The American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia (Amcham), KSA 
  • Julie Newman, Director of Sustainability, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA 
  • Erik Solheim, Former Minister of Environment, & Former Under Secretary General, UNEP, Norway 
  • Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Former Minister of Environment UAE, and others 

Their combined experience grounds CARE in global best practice and helps shape meaningful outcomes for each host region. 

As Saudi Arabia doubles down on its net-zero commitment and climate financing mechanisms, CARE KSA arrives at a pivotal moment — offering a focused platform to turn vision into execution, capital into projects, and ideas into large-scale impact. 

For more information, visit www.careforsustainability.com 

For further enquiries, contact:   

Shadi Dawi  

Global Director  

PR, Corporate Comms. & Media Relations  

M: +971 55 498 4989 | E: shadi@tresconglobal.com  

About CARE  

CARE (Climate Action & Renewable Energy Expo) is a global initiative by Trescon focused on delivering tangible outcomes in climate and clean energy. It is a high-impact marketplace for ideas, capital, and partnerships, bringing together key stakeholders to accelerate sustainable infrastructure, scale climate technologies, and mobilise climate finance. By aligning public and private sector agendas, CARE drives the projects, policies, and investments that power real progress on global climate goals.  

About Trescon 

Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm that builds influential forums connecting governments, business leaders, investors, and innovators across FinTech, AI, sustainability, and emerging technologies. With a portfolio of flagship summits including the Dubai FinTech Summit, Dubai AI Festival, DATEwithTech, HODL, and the World FinTech Show, Trescon is known for catalysing bold ideas, strategic alliances, and real-world outcomes in high-growth markets. 

Key themes at CARE 

  • Climate action & decarbonisation 
  • Renewable energy & CleanTech 
  • Sustainable finance & ESG 
  • Cities & infrastructure 
  • Water & oceans 
  • Circular economy 
  • Mobility & transport 
  • Food security & agriculture 

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Landlord Launches First Fully On-Chain Competitive Season

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7 July 2025 – Landlord, the first fully on-chain business strategy game built on opBNB, is proud to announce the official launch of Season One, marking a major milestone in the evolution of on-chain gaming.

Inspired by the classic Monopoly-style gameplay and supercharged with blockchain technology, Landlord redefines what it means to play, earn, and own in the Web3 era. With every move, trade, and transaction executed directly on-chain, players experience unprecedented transparency, security, and true digital ownership — no servers, no compromises.

What’s New in Season One:

  • Competitive Leaderboards: Players will compete in a dynamic, season-based environment. Rankings are transparent, on-chain, and updated in real time.
  • New Assets: Unlock powerful cards, functional avatars, and themed lands to boost your in-game advantage.
  • Player-to-Player Economy: Trade land, rent space, and build your empire in an open and decentralized market.
  • Seasonal Structure for Sustainability: A continuous season system ensures long-term value for both casual and competitive players, while enabling fresh economic cycles.

 Why We Chose to Build Landlord as a Fully On-Chain Game

From the beginning, our mission was clear: to build a game that is fair, transparent, unstoppable — and truly belongs to its players. The only way to realize that vision was to go fully on-chain.

Unlike traditional Web2 games or even hybrid Web3 games (where only assets like NFTs or currencies are stored on-chain), a fully on-chain game puts the entire gameplay logic — movement, dice rolls, rent calculations, trades, economic rules — directly onto the blockchain.

Why this matters:

  • Transparency & Fairness: Players can verify every rule and action, eliminating hidden algorithms or manipulation.
  • Trustless by Design: There’s no central authority controlling game outcomes — only code and consensus.
  • True Digital Ownership: Lands, avatars, and cards are not just assets — they are on-chain entities under full player control.
  • Composable and Permissionless: Third-party developers can build on top of Landlord’s open logic, expanding the ecosystem naturally.
  • Immutable and Autonomous: Once deployed, the game cannot be changed or shut down by a central server.

For a competitive strategy game where fairness and value matter, this was the only path forward. Landlord isn’t just a game you play — it’s a system you participate in, a world you help shape.

“Landlord Season One represents a major step forward for fully on-chain games,” said the Landlord team. “We’re proving that on-chain doesn’t have to mean boring — it can be fun, strategic, fast, and rewarding. This season, players aren’t just playing a game — they’re shaping an economy.”

Whether you’re a GameFi veteran, a Web3 explorer, or a board game nostalgic, Landlord offers a new way to play and earn — with full ownership, full transparency, and zero limits.

Game is live now on opBNB:

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