Everyone likes money. They say that money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy things like food, housing, and entertainment. Wouldn’t you like to have just a little more in your pocket? Here are 3 ways to earn extra money this year. Rent out your parking spot Believe it or not, that little square you park…
Who doesn’t wish their morning commute was easier? Even those who have a blissful 15 minute or less commute can likely find a thing or two they’d like to change about it. We see your morning commute as being a window of opportunity — even if you love your commute, you may find something here…
Chicago may be the only city in the snow belt where residents use lawn chairs to hold parking spaces. As the city’s administrators crack down on this time-honored practice, its residents will need new techniques to find and hold parking spots. Driving and parking when the snow and sleet begins to accumulate is never easy…
The corridor between downtown Chicago and the United Center is experiencing rapid growth, with new restaurants, apartments and condo complexes, and businesses opening in the neighborhood every day. Until now, finding a place to eat hasn’t been as big a challenge as finding parking in the Chicago West Loop/Fulton Market neighborhood. A new mobile phone app from…
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 this seems excessive to you, then read on. What happens to that spot when you’re not parked in it? Probably nothing. It seems like a waste to…
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. In partnership with WeWork (our favorite coworking space!) Hyatt and Fast Company recently hosted a Pitch It To Win It contest. Forty startups were invited to enter:…
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 make ParqEx easier to use and easier to make money with. Today’s app update includes the helpful additions of phone number verification and notifications. These features…
We all know that feeling of finding that sweet parking spot, but for many students at colleges and universities across the country, both students and faculty are not experiencing this pleasant emotion. While tuition and enrollment both continue to rise, parking facilities are not keeping up with the pace. According to figures from the National Center For…
Your time is precious despite being bombarded with deadlines, scheduling conflicts and time crunches. Driving time and traffic jams take up so much valuable time and then you still have to find a parking spot. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a magic wand that instantly made finding a parking spot easy to access?…
ParqEx is the peer to peer parking app, where people can find or list parking; a true dedication to parking. Our message is clear: Find a spot, save money. List a spot, make money. We have truly supported this message and will make some key points for you to consider here when choosing ParqEx over…