Built In Chicago is a digital community that connects, educates, and promotes the digital community in Chicago. It has over 1,950 registered members from companies focused on web and mobile platforms. Built In Chicago aims to have 150,000 visitors and pass 10,000 members in 2011 by encouraging regular group meetings and launching new initiatives like a promotional video and community survey. They are looking for help contributing content, hosting events, and collecting community data.
4. The Digital CommunityCompanies and divisions of companies focused on using web and mobile platforms to build their business. Sears, Walgreens, Crate & Barrel, United, Hyatt, Morningstar, Tribune, Orbitz, CareerBuilder, Classified Ventures, Groupon and hundreds of smaller start upsLargely digital media, eCommerce and SaaSAnd service providers that enable them: agencies, recruiters, consultants, attorneys, finance etc.
5. The PeopleCEOs, Founders and EntrepreneursEngineers, Developers, Software ArchitectsDesigners, Creative Directors, Usability ExpertsOnline Marketers and Media BuyersSales professionalsVenture Capital InvestorsUniversities – students, faculty and administrators
6. Results thus far1,950 registered members200+ founders/ceos100+ developers/engineers100+ students26,000+ visits from 10,000+ unique visitors4,000+ visits from outside Chicago14,000+ visits from the city of ChicagoEvanston, Lincolnwood, Naperville, Desplaines and Wilmette, Northbrook, Wheaton, Elmhurst and Oak Park 162,000+ pages viewed31 active events, 255 blog posts, 38 discussion forums, 43 active groups, 68 uploaded videos
7. Our 2011 PlansKick off event on March 11thExpect to have 150,000+ visitors to the site this yearWill likely pass 10,000 members. Encouraging groups to have regular meetingsLaunching a Built In Chicago BadgeDeveloping a Built In Chicago promotional videoFielding a survey of the communityCompiling data on employment, growth, investments etc
8. How can you help?Contribute content. Company descriptionThought piecePractical advice, best practicesHost a group eventCo-host our kick off eventHelp us collect data about the community