RECENT PRESS RELEASES
November 2007 / October 2007 / April 2006
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2007
Utilivate Technologies provides turnkey construction waste recycling training and services to construction contractors and demolition firms throughout the State of Illinois.
(Chicago) – Utilivate Technologies, LLC (Utilivate) announced today that two staff members, Marlon McClinton, President and CEO, and Wayne Dawson, Senior Project Manager, have earned certification as WasteCap Wisconsin Accredited Professionals in Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling.
Utilivate Technologies, with its expanding team of accredited, construction site waste management professionals, has both the experience and expertise to provide turnkey program management and documentation services for construction or demolition debris reduction, reuse, and recycling. Utilivate’s service offering has the immediate benefit of helping construction and demolition firms comply with the City of Chicago’s new waste recycling ordinance requirements.
Utilivate has recently expanded its popular and proprietary everydayMBA® 3-Step Workshop & Implementation Services program to the topic of construction and demolition waste recycling. It is a key goal of the workshop to empower construction company teams to develop comprehensive and complete waste management plans customized for each project. Importantly, waste management plans are required for LEED projects.
Besides its everydayMBA® training program, Utilivate’s service offerings in construction and demolition waste recycling include setting up successful waste reduction, reuse, and recycling programs/plans; estimating debris quantities for the project; identifying target materials for recycling; managing the overall waste hauling bidding and selection process; managing and optimizing site signage and logistics; monitoring and documenting the project to support sustainable building/LEEDS points and meet all City of Chicago code requirements; providing ongoing, expert “Help Desk” phone and online support; and communicating successes to client’s key stakeholders.
Marlon McClinton, President and CEO of Utilivate, stated, “We are pleased to support the State of Illinois’ and City of Chicago’s ‘Green’ initiatives by offering comprehensive training and professional services to help construction and demolition firms sharply reduce waste disposal costs while directly contributing to a more healthy environment for all.”
About Utilivate Technologies, LLC
Utilivate Technologies, LLC (www.utilivate.com) is a management consulting and training firm based in Downtown Chicago. Utilivate provides actionable, energy and environmental management and strategic management/marketing services to businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies. Utilivate’s management/marketing solutions target new product, service, and business development. Utilivate also manages ongoing programs, projects, and other strategic initiatives for clients.
Business Contact for Photos/Interviews/Additional Information:
Utilivate Technologies, LLC
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100
Chicago, Illinois 60601
773.667.7263
info@utilivate.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2007
Workshops, sponsored by the State of Illinois (DCEO), help construction contractors, demolition firms, and private developers meet new citywide ordinance requirements and earn expedited building permits.
(Chicago) – Utilivate Technologies, LLC (Utilivate) announced today that it is working in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to provide Illinois and City of Chicago construction firms and private developers critical information to both 1) avoid steep penalties associated with violating new City of Chicago waste recycling ordinance requirements and 2) earn expedited building permits by incorporating “Green” concepts in their current or next building project. Utilivate will apply its proprietary everydayMBA® 3-Step Workshop & Implementation Services program proven effective in achieving real, measurable results for commercial enterprises throughout the United States. Black Contractors United (BCU) and Chicago Center for Green Technology are important partners in this program.
DCEO will underwrite over 90% of total program cost for the first 15 companies that register for the program.
It is the goal of the everydayMBA® 3-Step Workshop & Implementation Services program to engage and empower participants to implement the guidelines and recommendations presented during the workshops.
Step 1—The “Green Building Expedited Permit & Construction/Demolition Waste Recycling” workshop series targets two critical issues impacting construction and/or demolition contractors and private developers: Construction/Demolition Waste Recycling and Green Building Expedited Permits.
Step 2-- Utilivate’s staffs of construction experts and project managers provide “hands on” consulting and coaching support to implement each step of the Green building permitting process and waste recycling ordinance requirements.
Step 3--Three to six months after the initial workshop, a networking session allows participants to share lessons learned and best practices.
The first workshop will be on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 on Chicago’s Westside at Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 North Sacramento, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Marlon McClinton, President & CEO of Utilivate Technologies, stated, “The workshop is specifically targeted towards business owners, operations or construction supervisors, or other senior managers responsible for compliance with City of Chicago ordinances and regulations or implementing Green building concepts. Teams of up to three people from each company can attend the workshop.”
Florence Cox, Executive Director of BCU stated, “Many small and medium-size construction firms and their employees are simply not fully aware of the expanded City of Chicago ordinance requirements and expedited building permitting opportunities.” McClinton added, “This level of cooperation between State of Illinois, City of Chicago, and private industry facilitates increased participation by and business opportunities for small to mid-sized construction businesses and private developers.”
Companies interested in registering for this program should register online at https://www.utilivate.com/registration.htm or use the business contact information below.
About Utilivate Technologies, LLC
Utilivate Technologies, LLC (www.utilivate.com) is a management consulting and training firm based in Downtown Chicago. Utilivate provides actionable, energy management and strategic management/marketing services to businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies. Utilivate’s management/marketing solutions target new product, service, and business development. Utilivate also manages ongoing programs, projects, and other strategic initiatives for clients.
About Black Contractors United
Black Contractors United was founded in 1974 and is the oldest association of African American general and subcontractor construction firms in the nation. The preeminent position of Chicago in the area of minority/women business enterprise development can be attributed, in part, to the leadership of BCU. BCU developed and implemented pioneering purchasing and employment training programs in the Chicago land area.
Business Contact for Photos/Interviews/Additional Information:
Utilivate Technologies, LLC
203 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2100
Chicago, Illinois 60601
773.667.7263
info@utilivate.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2006
Series of employee development workshops, sponsored by the State of Illinois, start April 18, 2006 to benefit small and medium-size construction contracting firms and their employees.
(Chicago) – Black Contractors United (BCU) and Utilivate Technologies, LLC (Utilivate) announced today that, beginning April 18, 2006, a series of two evening and one six-hour Saturday workshops will be held each month April through July on four key areas: Basic Skills and Safety to Succeed in the Construction Industry, Computer Skills & Training, Technical & Workplace Skills, and Team-Building Techniques for a More Productive Workforce. All programs will be held the Chicago Urban League, 4510 S. Michigan and are intended to accommodate the busy schedule of employees.
This unique workshop program is specifically designed to build construction industry employee business, technical, interpersonal, and workplace skills and, in turn, enhance the capability and capacity of small and medium-size construction contracting firms. Further, employees with strong workplace skills allow the employer to increase productivity, strengthen its financial position, expand into new markets, and, ultimately, improve the employee’s job satisfaction and security.
Workshop topics include safety and communications on the worksite, OSHA safety requirements, computers and the Internet, new construction software applications, blueprint reading, and improving customer service and relationships. In addition, the program will include a special team-building program that promises to significantly increase the performance and productivity of employee teams and work groups. Topnotch practicing professionals lead all workshop sessions. Follow-up, one-on-one coaching is available for workshop attendees. The State of Illinois’ Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is sponsoring the workshop program.
Florence Cox, Executive Director of BCU, stated, “Our initial workshop program that concluded in April 2005 targeted construction contracting firms and was a complete success. Over 175 companies and individuals participated in stimulating, highly informative presentations and discussions.” Marlon McClinton, President & CEO of Utilivate, added “We are pleased with the extremely positive customer satisfaction rating from attendees; 96% rated our first workshop series as excellent!” Both Cox and McClinton expect the new 2006 workshop series targeting employees to build on prior program successes and position employees to add real value to their companies and improve their own job satisfaction, security, and growth.
About Black Contractors United
Black Contractors United was founded in 1974 and is the oldest association of African American general and subcontractor construction firms in the nation. The preeminent position of Chicago in the area of minority/women business enterprise development can be attributed, in part, to the leadership of BCU. BCU developed and implemented pioneering purchasing and employment training programs in the Chicago land area.
About Utilivate Technologies
Utilivate Technologies, LLC is a management consulting and training firm based in Downtown Chicago. Utilivate provides actionable, energy management and strategic management/marketing services to businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies. Utilivate’s management/marketing solutions target new product, service, and business development. Utilivate also manages ongoing programs, projects, and other strategic initiatives for clients.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8, 2006
Chicago Park District Continues its Popular Youth Sailing Summer Camps throughout the Summer of 2006.
(Chicago) – Utilivate Technologies, LLC (Utilivate) announced today that the Chicago Park District will offer one, two, and four week “Rainbow Fleet Sailing Summer Camps” throughout the summer out of Burnham Harbor (near Museum Campus downtown) targeting youth 7 – 17 years of age. Sailing Summer Camps begin on June 12, 2006 and are held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Participants in these camps learn sailing basics, terminology, sailing theory and basic racing.
Utilivate provides program and marketing management services for the Chicago Park District’s youth sailing programs. Marlon McClinton, a South Shore resident and President/CEO of Utilivate, states, “Youth participation in the Rainbow Fleet Sailing Summer Camp, from throughout Chicago, more than tripled in the past few years. We are excited to offer sail training adventures in a fun, safe, and enjoyable environment.” Further, McClinton articulates, “Learning to sail on Chicago’s beautiful lakefront would truly be an experience of a lifetime for young people.”
For the first time, the Chicago Park District will offer a new, four week version of the sailing program in addition to the one and two week sailing adventures. The four week sailing summer camp will emphasize sail race training and include team sail racing events.
The Chicago Park District will again offer a Youth Day Sail Program, an all-day sailing adventure for advanced youth sailors. Participants in this program learn to sail in open waters on larger sailing vessels. In addition, the Chicago Park District sailing program will continue its popular Family Sail Training Adventure, a sail training experience for the entire family. Family members learn sailing basics and terminology and the joy of sailing.
The Chicago Park District places a great priority on safety preferring to use only certified sailing instructors. The Rainbow Fleet Sailing Summer Camp Program builds self confidence, team work skills, and sportsmanship, in an exciting, invigorating and safe environment. The Chicago Park District youth sailing programs are affordable and accessible for all of Chicago’s youth. Further, there will be parent volunteer opportunities and a limited number of scholarships made available to low-income families. Participants can look forward to an awards program recognizing their successful completion of classes.
Seats will fill up quickly. Call (312) 558-1683 for more information and to reserve your young sailor’s spot. For convenience, registration can by made by phone with a credit card.
Utilivate Technologies, LLC is a management consulting and training firm based in Downtown Chicago. Utilivate provides actionable, energy management and strategic management/marketing services to businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies. Utilivate’s management/marketing solutions target new product, service, and business development. Utilivate also manages ongoing programs, projects, and other strategic initiatives for clients.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 7, 2004
Utilivate Technologies’ President and CEO, Marlon McClinton, featured in current issue of Fortune Small Business magazine..
(Chicago) - Utilivate Technologies, LLC (Utilivate) announced today that it’s President and CEO, Marlon McClinton, a Chicago native and resident of South Shore is featured in the current issue of Fortune Small Business (FSB) magazine, a Time Warner publication.
McClinton was recently named to serve as management and marketing expert for the "Small-Biz Makeover" section of Fortune Small Business; the magazine’s most popular feature article series. McClinton and a team of leading management consulting experts assembled by FSB from throughout the United States, converge on target companies that volunteer for an exhaustive business "make over".
In the December 2004/January 2005 issue of FSB, Timeless Message, an e-commerce company based in Phoenix, Arizona was the subject of this business transformation. McClinton recommended strategies for capturing detailed information on their 30,000 customers. McClinton stated, "By attaching a simple questionnaire to the online order form Timeless Message could collect valuable customer data, including income, education level, keywords used to reach website, and feedback about the company’s products." Further, McClinton articulated, "You should be ordering product from your competitors just to know what they are up to…compare the buying experience and quality of products." McClinton also provided strategies for effectively targeting the African American consumer market.
Besides leading Utilivate, Marlon McClinton is a marathon runner, philanthropist, noted business, community, and motivational speaker, and former Vice President of Gas Research Institute (now GTI), the research and development and product development arm of the nation’s energy industry. McClinton serves as Adjunct Professor of Management and Marketing at Northeastern Illinois University.
Utilivate Technologies, LLC is a management consulting and professional management services firm based in Downtown Chicago. Utilivate provides actionable, energy management and strategic management/marketing services to businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies. Utilivate’s management/marketing solutions target new product, service, and business development. Utilivate also manages ongoing programs, projects, and other strategic initiatives for clients.
Utilivate uses state-of-the-art business practices, mastery of the innovation management process, e-business infrastructure, and its vast network of technical and business experts in providing its management services. Utilivate staff leverages its extensive corporate, organizational, business, and educational experience and expertise in providing management training and education services.
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