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Builder, philanthropist Matth Toebben remembered in Northern Kentucky

Matthias “Matth” Toebben, a Northern Kentucky builder, developer and philanthropist whose influence helped shape the region’s construction industry and business community, died Aug. 3 at age 95. In a statement announcing the loss, the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky praised Toebben’s decades of leadership and service. According to the community announcement, Toebben built a company that became one of the Greater Cincinnati area’s largest commercial real estate owners and developers while also constructing nearly 1,000 luxury homes across the region. Born outside the United States and arriving in America with $10 and no English-language skills, Toebben built a career that grew into Toebben Companies. The association said his work reflected a commitment to entrepreneurship, craftsmanship and community involvement. Within the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky, Toebben served two terms as president and received several of the organization’s highest honors. Those awards included Builder of the Year, the Community Service Award and the Donald M. Wiedeman Lifetime Achievement Award. A legacy in construction and community service The association said Toebben’s impact extended beyond homebuilding and commercial development. Over the years, Toebben served on civic and business boards, was named Northern Kentuckian of the Year and received an honorary degree

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