Celebrating its 60th anniversary this month, the Chicago Architecture Center's mission is to spotlight why design matters, through youth education, civic advocacy, exhibitions and more. Known worldwide for their spectacular river boat tours — rated the best in the nation by both USA Today and TripAdvisor — the CAC remains one of the largest non-profit cultural organizations in the city, attracting over 500,000 patrons annually. As CEO/President of the organization, and a licensed architect with over 25 years experience in historic preservation and urban planning, Eleanor Esser Gorski explains today how she's made equity and community central to her career, and how the CAC is powered by hundreds of passionate volunteers. Plus, why Chicago is known iconically around the globe as The City of Architecture. Full video of this episode is available at http://ozinga.com/podcasts.

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Founded in 1928, Ozinga is a fifth-generation, family-owned American company, leading the industry in ready-mix concrete, energy and logistic solutions. From small town driveways to stadiums and skyscrapers, our purpose is to make a positive impact on individuals, their families and our community for generations. Join us to hear conversations with those who share a similar purpose -- whether they're a thought leader in their field or one of our own expert co-workers -- as we discuss what we've made, what we can build on and the legacy we'll leave behind.

To entrepreneurs and brothers Chris and Will Salvi, the CEO should be the most influential person at any particular company. And with their Emmy®-award winning YouTube program The CEO Series — through their media brand Executive House — they've worked to prove this theory by humanizing the C-suite. Via in-depth conversations with the heads of Goodyear, Wintrust, Morningstar, Potbelly and more, the duo have not only bolstered their own content agency in Salvi Media, but have created a worldwide network of elite thought leaders from the ground up. On today's episode with Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga, the Salvis detail how playing Notre Dame football in front of 80,000 people prepped them to go one-on-one with some of the most powerful people in business. Plus, how authenticity breeds more customer loyalty than any spreadsheet can show. Full video of this episode is available at http://ozinga.com/podcasts.

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Founded in 1928, Ozinga is a fifth-generation, family-owned American company, leading the industry in ready-mix concrete, energy and logistic solutions. From small town driveways to stadiums and skyscrapers, our purpose is to make a positive impact on individuals, their families and our community for generations. Join us to hear conversations with those who share a similar purpose -- whether they're a thought leader in their field or one of our own expert co-workers -- as we discuss what we've made, what we can build on and the legacy we'll leave behind.

A family-owned theater company since 1978 -- with over 140 screens across the Midwest -- Classic Cinemas has built their reputation on restoring iconic theaters and providing a memorable moviegoing experience at an affordable price. That investment in already-existing infrastructure and enhancing customer satisfaction has paid off, bringing more patrons through their doors annually than the Chicago Cubs, revitalizing once-vacant suburban downtowns in the process. Today, in conversation with Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga, second-generation owner Chris Johnson details his journey from usher to CEO, and his steadfast dedication to service and hospitality. Full video of today's conversation is available at ozinga.com/podcasts.

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Founded in 1928, Ozinga is a fifth-generation, family-owned American company, leading the industry in ready-mix concrete, energy and logistic solutions. From small town driveways to stadiums and skyscrapers, our purpose is to make a positive impact on individuals, their families and our community for generations. Join us to hear conversations with those who share a similar purpose -- whether they're a thought leader in their field or one of our own expert co-workers -- as we discuss what we've made, what we can build on and the legacy we'll leave behind.

Ozinga Ready Mix Driver Lisa Hirsch had a busy career in print, advertising and public relations before changing course, trading in life behind a desk for the open road. In celebration of Women In Construction Week, she joins Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga to discuss that journey, and how the industry's inclusivity continues to evolve.

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Founded in 1928, Ozinga is a fifth-generation, family-owned American company, leading the industry in ready-mix concrete, energy and logistic solutions. From small town driveways to stadiums and skyscrapers, our purpose is to make a positive impact on individuals, their families and our community for generations. Join us to hear conversations with those who share a similar purpose -- whether they're a thought leader in their field or one of our own expert co-workers -- as we discuss what we've made, what we can build on and the legacy we'll leave behind.

As a fourth-generation member of the Ozinga family-owned business, Aaron Ozinga has worked for over 20 years in various roles: from concrete operations to materials and logistics. But, since the launch of Ozinga Ventures in 2019, Aaron has been responsible for extending the family's strategic vision of learning, service and entrepreneurship into new investments that push those boundaries. These have included endeavors like Revitalize Mixers, Ozinga Energy, Middle River Marine and others. Today, Aaron joins his brother and Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga in a discussion about problem solving, diverisfying capital and how impacting one's community can sustain you longer than seeking a quick profit.

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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and this issue spans the globe: In the East African country of Uganda, for example, statistics show that 1 in 4 girls will experience sexual abuse before age 18. Native to Uganda and a victim herself at age 13, Annabelle Nakabiri eventually turned that pain into purpose by founding The Remnant Generation, a faith-based ministry dedicated to the healing, restoration and empowerment of sexual abuse survivors and teen mothers. Since 2015, Annabelle and her organization have impacted the lives of over 11,000 young women and girls in crisis situations, providing counseling and safety, as well as access to education, healthcare and job training. Today, in conversation with Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga, Annabelle details The Remnant Generation's holistic transformation model, and how you can support their vision.

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In the spirit of Christmas, we learn more this episode about The Merry Mixer — Ozinga's decommissioned ready-mix truck turned parade float -- that brings joy to thousands each holiday season.

Covered in more than 32,000 programmed lights with dazzling animations, and a sound system packed with yuletide hits, the Merry Mixer appears at parades, children's hospitals, senior centers and more, all to deliver on our purpose statement: To make a positive impact on individuals, their families and the community for generations.

But what is the history of the Merry Mixer, and what (or who) makes it go? We'll get that, and more, from our Ozinga co-workers this week — multimedia communications manager Brendan O'Morrow, dispatcher Al Aardsma and multimedia producer Albert Aardsma.

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The Ryan family's roots at Northwestern University go back seven decades, and their latest show of support for their alma mater is helping fund the first stadium of its kind in college football. Thanks to an $850 million pro-bono private family investment, the new Ryan Field (set to open in Fall 2026) is the biggest stadium construction in Chicagoland to date, with innovations in accessibility, sight lines and year-round amenities.

This week, Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga goes on location to Northwestern to view and discuss the project with Pat Ryan, Jr. — CEO of Ryan Sports Development — and to examine what led to this extraordinary undertaking, as well as how Ozinga is assisting in re-imagining the spectator experience. View footage of our video walking tour of the Ryan Field construction at ozinga.com/podcasts.

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The Ryan family's roots at Northwestern University go back seven decades, and their latest show of support for their alma mater is helping fund the first stadium of its kind in college football. Thanks to an $850 million pro-bono private family investment, the new Ryan Field (set to open in Fall 2026) is the biggest stadium construction in Chicagoland to date, with innovations in accessibility, sight lines and year-round amenities.

This week, Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga goes on location to Northwestern to view and discuss the project with Pat Ryan, Jr. — co-CEO of Ryan Sports Development — and to examine what led to this extraordinary undertaking, as well as how Ozinga is assisting in re-imagining the spectator experience.

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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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