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' ...
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Built for Joy: How the Merry Mixer Delivers Holiday Cheer
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42:34In 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, chil…
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A Fan-Forward Mindset for Northwestern's New Ryan Field
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28:00The 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 Chicagol…
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Honor Flight Chicago and the Welcome Home of a Lifetime
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55:38Since 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 …
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Revitalizing Chicago Communities with David Doig
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1:07:36As 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 investmen…
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Understanding AI with Rebecca Willett
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1:01:36As 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 compa…
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Going the Distance with Rita Sola Cook
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58:15This 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,…
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The Art of Acquisition with Command Alkon
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1:01:02This 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…
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Walking the Walk with Pastor Corey Brooks
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1:00:22From 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 M…
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Future-Proofing American Industry with Leise Sandeman
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49:09Pathways 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. -- Follow Marty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m…
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History, Hustle and Humility with Shermann "Dilla" Thomas
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1:02:43An 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 …
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Igniting Ideation with Justin Ozinga
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39:05Our 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. -- Follow Justin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-a…
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Media and Ministry with WBBM's Cisco Cotto
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1:04:43On 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. -- Follow Cisco: http://instagram.com/ciscocotto Follow Marty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyozinga -- Conn…
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Said In Stone Teaser: Challenging Chicago Perceptions
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3:33Ozinga is proud to announce the launch of the podcast Said In Stone, where we'll converge with industry leaders, our expert co-workers and others on what we've made, what we can build on and the legacy we'll leave behind. Be sure to subscribe now on your preferred podcast app so you don't miss a minute, starting Tuesday, July 8th. Full video of eve…
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