Since 2008, Honor Flight Chicago has been providing an incalculable gift to our country's military veterans — closure. Through public and private funding, the organization offers vets free flights to our nation's capital to experience the WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War memorials in person, while also welcoming them back with parade-like pomp and circumstance to thank them for their service and sacrifice. To celebrate Veterans Day, Ozinga studio and podcast producer Jim Hanke chats with Honor Flight Chicago co-director Doug Meffley about the organization's history, the emotional impact this trip delivers for vets and volunteers, and how you can further support their mission. They're joined by Vietnam veteran, Bronze Star recipient and former Ozinga driver Harry DeBruin, to hear his first-hand tales of service, as well as his own Honor Flight experience. Full video of this episode is available at http://youtube.com/OzingaRMC.

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As the former General Superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District, David Doig spearheaded major city projects in the early 2000's: the renovation of Soldier Field, the creation of Millennium Park, and even overseeing the mysterious overnight destruction of Meigs Field. These days, he helps coordinate billions in public and private investments as president of Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives, creating jobs and transforming areas like Pullman, Bronzeville and Englewood through inclusive development. In this conversation with Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga, David describes how an advocacy for affordable home ownership has driven his varied career in real estate, finance and city government. Full video of this episode is available at youtube.com/OzingaRMC.

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As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in our daily lives, we invited Rebecca Willett — faculty director of AI at the University of Chicago's Data Science Institute — to help us separate reality from science fiction, and delve into how AI has already led to meaningful discoveries within pharmaceuticals, climate forecasting and even companies like Ozinga. Full video of this episode can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@OzingaRMC.

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This week, Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga is joined by Bank of America Chicago President Rita Sola Cook. Throughout her nearly 30 years with the firm, Rita has focused on fueling civic responsibility and local non-profit work with the assets of a global financial footprint. She also speaks to the logistics of the upcoming Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and how this world-class event is making huge economic and philanthropic impacts across the city. Full video of this conversation can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@OzingaRMC.

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This week, Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga welcomes Martin Willoughby (CEO) and Ranjeev Teelock (CPO) of Command Alkon, a leading software and hardware solutions developer for the heavy building materials industry. The trio discuss building trust when transitioning from legacy systems to cloud-based technology, how great leaders are servants to others, and why private equity shouldn't be a dirty word.

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From living on a motel rooftop for months at a time to his current journey from New York to Los Angeles by foot, Pastor Corey Brooks has used creative methods to bring both funding and awareness to his South Side Chicago community. The founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago -- and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. -- joins Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga this week to discuss finding his purpose early in life, as well as his belief that "every block in America can make a comeback." You can make a donation, sponsor a mile or walk along with Pastor Brooks by visiting http://projecthood.org. Find full video of this conversation at http://youtube.com/OzingaRMC.

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Pathways co-founder Leise Sandeman joins Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga to discuss her start-up's AI-enabled platform that aims to make construction insights more approachable, while contributing to the overall decarbonization of concrete. Find full video of this conversation at https://youtube.com/OzingaRMC.

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An award-winning, self-taught historian and entrepreneur, Shermann "Dilla" Thomas has taken it upon himself to educate the globe on every inch of the Windy City. Known for his casual delivery and focus on Chicago's innovative contributions to America, his profile has exploded since 2020, with nearly 250k social media followers, eager for 60-second history lessons on everything from two-flats and parking dibs to Little Village and Chinatown. His popularity has led to numerous efforts to further his cause, including speaking engagements with Google and Microsoft, his own YouTube series and the launch of Chicago Mahogany Tours — providing excursions by bus to explore the city's various unique neighborhoods. Today, Dilla sits down with Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga, as well as corporate and family archivist Laura Lorenzana, to discuss how "learning about others teaches you about yourself." Find full video of this conversation at https://youtube.com/OzingaRMC.

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Our Chief Business Development Officer Justin Ozinga discusses real-life examples of creating opportunity and building something from nothing, with CEO (and brother) Marty Ozinga. Find full video of this episode on YouTube, @OzingaRMC. Follow Said In Stone on Instagram via @saidinstone_podcast.

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On our debut episode of Said In Stone, WBBM Newsradio anchor Cisco Cotto shares stories from his career in broadcasting and a life of faith with Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga. Find full video of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/OzingaRMC.

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