Tandem Solutions, an innovative IT services company, is seeking energetic entrepreneurial spirits to join our founding team.
DeVry Inc. is currently hiring a variety of information technology positions including Architects, Senior Java Developers, Integrations Developers, salesforce.com developers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Windows Technology Manager, and others.
Sears Holdings has an opening for a Digital Media Analytics Manager.
New Futuro, an organization promoting Latino education and advancement has four positions to fill immediately: Online Community Manager, Director of Educational Programming, Director of Partnerships and Vice President of Sales.
Train Signal is looking for a Marketing Team Manager.
Spartz Inc, the company behind OMG Facts and GivesMeHope, is looking for a PHP Developer.
KarmaKorn is looking for a Hands-On Tech Wizard to join its founding management team.
These are some of the posts you’ll find from just last week on Built in Chicago’s job board forum. The forum is just one element of Built in Chicago’s online community, which was started by Matt Moog, founder of Viewpoints, and previously President and CEO of Q Interactive/CoolSavings. The site serves as a resource for "digital professionals,” including people in software development, product management, ad sales, media buying, analytics, usability and more. The community includes big companies, small startups, B2B and B2C. Since its launch last summer, Built in Chicago has gained an impressive following of members committed to “promoting digital innovation in the world's greatest city.”
One look at Built in Chicago’s homepage offers a glimpse into the tremendous amount of activity going on around Chicago’s digital landscape. “This site was conceived as a way to bring the ‘technology’ community together to promote learning, innovation and the Chicago region as a great place for technology companies,” said Moog on a forum post.
The site focuses on promoting internet enabled businesses and building great web and mobile experiences in the city. It strives to attract a critical mass of people in the Chicago area who focus on building positive digital experiences. Organizers hope the more than 2,200 members who have signed on will spread the word about Chicago as a hub of innovation on the web.
The site also features company profiles showcasing Chicago’s robust digital technology scene and illustrating the depth and breadth of the community to those thinking of starting or moving a company here. In one post Moog turned to the community to help update a spreadsheet of Chicago’s largest websites. Topping the list are careerbuilder.com, sears.com, shoplocal.com, legacy.com and orbitz.com.
Moog’s intention with Built in Chicago is to “invite people who are passionate about this community and have a vested interest in its growth to take leadership roles in the community by inviting others to join, contributing content, participating in conversations and coming up with ideas to move it forward.”
Members are encouraged to post videos on specific topics, hold “lunch-and-learns” in their offices to encourage cross company learning and meet-up within the community.
The site is proving to be a valuable tool for the community. More than 40 future events and networking opportunities are posted, there are more than 50 different groups ranging from Social Media to Technologists, and blog entries are posted by the community almost daily. Built in Chicago is a great step toward bringing together Chicago’s thriving digital technology scene and showcasing the city’s tremendous accomplishments in this arena to those around the world.
