APOZ Project of TKCM Nominated for Pinnacle Award

Asia Pacific Opportunity Zone project recognized for innovation and impact

Feb. 17, 2026 at 5:23am

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ASC Global Inc., a subsidiary of Token Communities (OTCID:TKCM), has announced that its APOZ (Asia Pacific Opportunity Zone) project has been nominated for the prestigious 2026 Pinnacle Award. The APOZ project is designed to accommodate up to 300 companies for manufacturing and final assembly operations, taking advantage of tariff deferral and capital gain tax benefits.

Why it matters

The APOZ project represents an innovative approach to creating a strategic synergy between the U.S. and its major trading partners in the Asia-Pacific region. By offering a dual-federal status business park with both Foreign Trade Zone and Rural Qualified Opportunity Zone designations, the project aims to attract investment and spur economic development.

The details

According to TKCM's president and CEO David Champ, the APOZ project is currently the only known FTZ + QOZ dual-federal status business park in the U.S. The project is preparing to submit applications for wetland delineation approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and formation of a Municipal Utility District. The Pinnacle Awards program honors exceptional innovation, creativity, and impact across various industries.

  • The APOZ project was nominated for the 2026 Pinnacle Award.
  • TKCM is preparing to submit applications for the APOZ project in early 2026.

The players

ASC Global Inc.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Token Communities (OTCID:TKCM) that is developing the APOZ project.

Token Communities (TKCM)

The parent company of ASC Global Inc. and the developer of the APOZ project.

David Champ

The president and CEO of Token Communities, overseeing the APOZ project.

Ruby Lin

A director on the board of Token Communities.

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What they’re saying

“APOZ is currently the only known FTZ + QOZ (Foreign Trade Zone + Rural Qualified Opportunity Zone) dual-federal status business park in the U.S. today, it is designed to accommodate up to 300 companies to set up their manufacturing and/or final assembly operations, to take advantages of the tariff deferral and capital gain tax deferral & exemptions to create a win-win mutually-benefited strategic synergy between the U.S. and its trading partners such as Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, China and Southeast Asian countries.”

— David Champ, President and CEO, Token Communities

“The Pinnacle Awards is an esteemed annual awards program dedicated to recognizing and celebrating outstanding achievements across various industries, their mission is to honor companies, products, and individuals that have demonstrated exceptional innovation, creativity, and impact in their fields.”

— Ruby Lin, Director, Token Communities

What’s next

The APOZ project is currently preparing to submit applications for wetland delineation approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and formation of a Municipal Utility District.

The takeaway

The APOZ project's nomination for the prestigious Pinnacle Award highlights the innovative approach Token Communities is taking to drive economic development and strategic partnerships between the U.S. and Asia-Pacific region through a unique dual-federal status business park model.