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How Mobile and IoT Technology Are Meeting The Needs Of The Future Workforce

May 3, 2019

This is a Contributor Post from Openpath. If you are interested in having your thought leadership pieces appear in BuiltWorlds’ News Section, distributed across our Member Network, and included in our weekly newsletter, apply to be a Contributor here. The conversations and debates around the future of work all revolve […]

How Chicago retail is meeting consumers’ desire for “experiences”

April 19, 2019

It’s no secret that the retail industry is changing. Over 4,000 legacy retail stores locations – including Payless ShoeSource – are expected to shut their doors this year alone, and Sears is on the endangered list. Simply put, customers’ tastes and needs are changing.  In 2006, customers under 25 did […]

Shifting Gears: It’s Time to Focus on the Industry’s Mounting Skills Gap

April 11, 2019

This is a Contributor Post from Assignar. If you are interested in having your thought leadership pieces appear in BuiltWorlds’ News Section and distributed across our Member Network, apply to be a Contributor here A Well-Trained Workforce Can Help Retain Workers, Enhance Productivity and Boost Profits There’s been a lot […]

Fireside Chat with Paul Ozinga, Owner & Executive Vice President of Ozinga

April 5, 2019

BuiltWorlds sat down with Paul Ozinga, Owner and Executive Vice President of Ozinga, a concrete, cement, logistics, and energy company based in Chicago. We talked about the company’s family roots, goals, and the amazing Chicago-based projects Ozinga has been vital to. Here in Chicago Ozinga is a really well-respected company. […]

7 Key Trends Disrupting Finance In Buildings and Construction

April 1, 2019

Later this week, during our Venture Conference, one of the most prominent topics we’ll be tackling in FinTech. Technology is changing all aspects of the jobsite, including the way money moves around projects. With that in mind, we looked at some of the most powerful trends at work in the […]

3 Open Innovation Options Giving Startups a Head Start

March 29, 2019

Traditionally, when we think of startups gaining traction, a venture capitalist plays significantly into the success of a hot young company. You might have a great idea or product, but you don’t have any capital. VCs and angel investors provide that cash-infusion so many startups need to get out of […]

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