What is The Future of The Sharing Economy?
The sharing economy has constantly been in the news over the past several years. It’s a term that’s been used to describe businesses like Air B&B, Uber, Etsy, and even the auction…
Make the Most Out of This Holiday Season by Preparing Your Parking Spot for ParqEx
As thousands of us begin preparing for the holiday season, many of our ever-growing to-do lists will begin to look the same. Arrange for travel plans to see the in-laws? Check. Create…
How to Save Money on Parking, All with Your Phone
If someone asked you what your biggest expenses are, you’d probably list housing, insurance, and food for starters. However, the money you spend on parking probably wouldn’t come to mind…
The Benefits of Renting Out Your Parking Space
If you live in a big city or are in college, there’s a pretty good chance that you’re paying more to park your car than you’re paying for food. If…
ParqEx Advances In Hyatt / Fast Company Pitch Competition
Help us win $10k to solve urban parking by voting for ParqEx! See all the finalists and vote at www.fastcompany.com/elevatorpitch on Monday, November 16. Last week, our COO Matt Schaefer delivered the elevator pitch…
ParqEx Advances In Hyatt/Fast Company Startup Pitch Competition
Help us win $10k to solve urban parking by voting for ParqEx! See all the finalists and vote at www.fastcompany.com/elevatorpitch. Last week, our COO Matt Schaefer delivered the elevator pitch of a lifetime.…
What’s New In the ParqEx App (as of 11/8/2015)
We don’t want to be just the only peer-to-peer parking app in Chicago, we want to be your go-to parking app—for every occasion, in every neighborhood. That’s why we’re working hard to…
Never Hunt For Parking Again: Getting Into Peer to Peer Parking
Those who live in the city know the struggle – finding parking in an area with poorly maintained garages, or limited street space, can be nearly impossible. But the problem doesn’t…
Parking Tips That Will Save You Time (And Money) In Chicago
Chicago has everything a traveler could ask for, from night clubs and music venues, to sporting arenas, theaters, and conventions. One thing the Windy City doesn’t have, though, is quick,…
The Future of the Sharing Economy: 4 Exciting New Trends
The sharing economy has already changed the world, and it has brought a surprising trend of decentralization to our culture. While centralized organizations (i.e. governments, banks, unions) aren’t always the…
US Government, Mobile Phone Company Teams Up to Create ‘Smart Cities’
The public is still getting used to the idea of a “smart home,” which is one of the primary buzzwords of the IoT (Internet of Things) revolution. However, the world…
Parking, Driving and Travel: 7 Life Hacks
Traveling is exciting, but whether you’re heading into the city or taking a road trip to the next state, the journey can seem a lot longer if you don’t prepare…
Free Movie Week
We now introduce to you Free Movie Week! Starring in this fantastic promotion is your friendly-neighborhood parking platform, ParqEx! (please hold your applause until the end of the post). We want…
How Smart Tech is Changing Urban Driving and Parking for the Better
When you live in Chicago, the third largest city in the country with close to 3 million people — and when your city attracts 40 million visitors annually — it’s not surprising…
Consider This: Your Vacant Parking Spot in Chicago Could Help Pay the Rent
You love Chicago, but the rent is killing you. According to YardiMatrix, the average monthly rent in Chicago is $1,628. Rents grew nationwide, on a year-over-year basis, by 6.5% in the…