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Nonprofit Partners with Mobile Parking Giants FLASH and ParkWhiz to Help Offset Cost of Parking for Chicago-area NICU Families

June 21, 2021

 

 

Nonprofit Partners with Mobile Parking Giants FLASH and ParkWhiz to Help Offset Cost of Parking for Chicago-area NICU Families

 

 

 

Chicago, IL  –The Jackson Chance Foundation goes high tech with new friends to spread its mission! The nonprofit proudly announces a partnership with mobile parking innovators FLASH and ParkWhiz to help spread its mission to make hospital parking for NICU families as easy and efficient as possible.

ParkWhiz app is a digital parking service that allows users to locate available parking spaces before reaching their destinations. No more stumbling to find parking tickets or dealing with parking machines when minutes matter most. In support of the Jackson Chance Foundation, ParkWhiz is promoting the mission of the foundation to its user base and providing the opportunity for donations.

Carrie Meghie, Jackson Chance Foundation co-founder said, “We are constantly looking for strategic partners to spread awareness of the Jackson Chance Foundation, the partnership with FLASH and ParkWhiz is a natural fit. It opens the door to educating the mission on how parking impacts NICU families and how the Jackson Chance Foundation fills that gap in Chicago.”

“Many hospitals define patient experience solely through clinical measures,” says Jonathan Isaacs, Vice President of Healthcare Sales at FLASH. “But the reality is that there are many environmental and psychological factors that contribute to a patient’s ability to get well, even more so when that patient is a newborn. Partnering with Jackson Chance Foundation was a great opportunity for us to support family involvement in the healing process.”

Visiting a baby in the NICU every day is just as important to recovery as the medical care they receive. But many families are unable to afford the transportation costs to make this a possibility, meaning many babies are left alone. Just one day of visitor parking, at a top Level IV Chicago NICU can cost upwards of $75.00, resulting in parking fees upwards of $1,000 per month. The average length of stay for a baby in a top NICU is 28 days, but the majority are there for months at a time. Jackson Chance Foundation believes this battle shouldn’t be fought alone or be plagued by additional burdens. Removing the financial burden of parking gives families the opportunity to be with their baby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

“For NICU families, parking should be a forgettable experience, which is why FLASH is proud to be partnering with the Jackson Chance Foundation,” said Neil Golson, EVP of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships for FLASH. “We are fortunate that we can leverage the ParkWhiz platform to tap into our userbase and help support local Chicago families in need.”

This new partnership kicks-off in early June 2021 at all local Jackson Chance Foundation NICU parking locations, including Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital, and most recently Rush University Children’s Hospital. The Jackson Chance Foundation will also continue to offer its traditional parking passes to NICU families.

About Jackson Chance Foundation (JCF)
At Jackson Chance Foundation, we remove the financial burden of parking fees, giving every family the opportunity to be with their child. Through our NICU Transportation Program, we partner with hospitals to provide complimentary parking passes for families with critically ill babies in the NICU. By providing these passes, we ensure that each NICU baby receives their basic human rights: advocacy, support, and human touch 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In short, we give families access to the best hospitals, neonatal specialists, surgical abilities, and nursing staff that they otherwise may have to turn down because of the high cost of parking to get there. Our program is available at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital and most recently expanded to Rush University Children’s Hospital. To date, all admin costs are covered by the founders’ family in honor of their son Jackson Chance, for whom the foundation was started in his legacy. For more information, please visit www.jacksonchance.org. JCF is an Illinois non-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c) (3) organization.

About FLASH
FLASH and Arrive have combined forces to change the way people think about parking and mobility. From helping businesses rethink their parking assets, to helping users create more seamless, safe, and efficient mobility journeys, this duo is out to connect people, businesses, and communities with smart technology. Visit www.flashparking.com to learn more.

Media Contacts

Karin Maake
FLASH
Senior Director of Brand & Communications
Cell: 512-750-0123
karin.maake@flashparking.com

ARRIVE ADDS INNOVATIVE SMART PARKING RECOMMENDATION ENGINE TO ITS INDUSTRY-LEADING ENTERPRISE PARKING PLATFORM, COMBINING ON- AND OFF-STREET PARKING IN A SINGLE SOLUTION

March 05, 2020

ARRIVE ADDS INNOVATIVE SMART PARKING RECOMMENDATION ENGINE TO ITS INDUSTRY-LEADING ENTERPRISE PARKING PLATFORM, COMBINING ON- AND OFF-STREET PARKING IN A SINGLE SOLUTION

Arrive Announces Acquisition of Tel Aviv-based sPARK and Integrates Its Smart Parking Recommendation Engine Into Connected Cars, Fleets, Navigation Platforms, and Voice Systems

 

CHICAGO, March 5, 2020 — Finding parking is now easier than ever. Arrive announced today that it has added industry-first features to its enterprise parking platform that will radically transform the way we park: a smart parking recommendation engine that suggests the best on-street or off-street place to park and transacts seamlessly using your voice, in-dash system or mobile phone.

 

Arrive becomes the only parking technology company to integrate a variety of data sources into its platform, including navigation details, traffic, weather, on-street parking prices and availability, dynamically priced off-street parking, and deliver it through a cutting edge recommendation engine for customers.  Through the acquisition of sPARK Parking Technologies and their industry-leading technology, Arrive reinforces its position as the leading provider of transactional parking solutions for connected cars, autonomous vehicles, car share companies, and more, and provides drivers an unparalleled parking experience.

 

“Imagine having a personal assistant who helps you choose and navigate to the best spot while considering price, availability and parking restrictions from among the myriad options in real time. We are making that a reality today,” said Yona Shtern, CEO of Arrive. “We’re thrilled to be the first to offer customers and partners a single source for all types of parking and a profoundly better experience finding, paying for, and navigating to the best space possible in cities across North America. This is a game-changer — not only for our company but for our partners building smart cities and experiences in vehicles that will shape the future of mobility.”

 

When a driver selects a destination via an Arrive-powered mobile app or website or asks Alexa or other voice platforms to find a parking space near their desired destination, Arrive’s platform will recommend the single best space available in real-time by comparing on-street metered spaces with unmetered blocks and off-street options in a lot or garage. The recommendation provided will vary depending on the day of the week, time of day, how many people are parked in the area, other events happening and more.

 

Arrive’s recommendation engine will launch first through the ParkWhiz Alexa skill and on the company’s apps in select cities this summer before expanding nationwide. While Arrive had been building and testing a recommendation engine for some time, it is acquiring sPARK, a Tel Aviv-based technology company, to help scale the engine to multiple cities more quickly. On-street parking pricing and availability will be provided by a network of partner companies and providers.

 

“We’re delighted to be joining Arrive in its mission to transform mobility through its smart, connected parking services. Our team has been focused on making parking easier to find for a long time and we believe our technology and experience will further accelerate Arrive’s evolution into the backbone of urban mobility,” says Zohar Bali, CEO of sPARK.

 

sPARK employees will join Arrive’s existing team in Tel Aviv at the company’s Global Mobility Lab. Together, they will focus on building and enhancing technology that facilitates the last mile of mobility, including recently launched connectivity solutions that will enable frictionless garage entry and exit at tens of thousands of lots across North America.

About Arrive

Arrive powers the last mile of mobility through smart parking solutions. It offers the only seamless mobility experience that predicts and recommends the best parking solution for any journey. Arrive powers smart parking and other connected mobility services through apps, websites, voice platforms, and in-dash integrations to hundreds of clients including smart cities, automakers, fleets, venues, navigation and voice platforms, as well as to its own ParkWhiz and BestParking consumer brands. For more information, visit www.Arrive.com.

About sPARK

sPARK was founded in 2012 by Eran Balter and Zohar Bali in Israel to address a widespread urban problem: lack of parking in city centers. To address the problem, the company developed a recommendation engine that allows people to easily and efficiently find an ideal parking spot in cities. sPARK’s mobile app, Polly the Parking Fairy, and SDK utilize urban data, statistics, and real-time information to help drivers reduce the time they spend looking for parking, saving them time and money.

 

ARRIVE, PARKWHIZ: CAROLINA PANTHERS OFFER FANS A SIMPLER PARKING EXPERIENCE

July 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

CAROLINA PANTHERS OFFER FANS A SIMPLER PARKING EXPERIENCE

 

 

 

Partnership with ParkWhiz Makes it Easier for Fans to Avoid Traffic and get to Games on Time

 

 

 

JULY 30, 2019, CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers are making it easier for their fans to get to the stadium on gameday. Through a partnership with ParkWhiz, an Arrive brand, fans can now find, book and pay for parking in advance of gameday, helping fans get to their seats on time while alleviating traffic and congestion around the venue.

 

“We are excited to partner with ParkWhiz,” Panthers Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Mark Hart said. “We strive to make gameday an incredible experience for our fans, from the time they leave their front door to the time they return, and ParkWhiz will help us do that. Thanks to this partnership, fans no longer have to worry about where they’ll park on gameday.”

 

Fans can purchase season parking packages and single game parking on the Carolina Panthers website and app, and via email. With the purchase, they will also have access to GamePlan, the company’s new integration with Waze. GamePlan allows fans to add their event into their Planned Drives in the Waze app and receive a notification alerting them when to depart, along with turn-by-turn directions to the parking lot or garage.

 

“We know downtown Charlotte can be packed on game day and fans can often waste time finding parking. We’re honored to partner with the Carolina Panthers to help their fans save time and effort, so that they can sit in traffic just a little less and enjoy the game a little bit more,” said Dan Roarty, President and COO of Arrive.

 

About Arrive

Arrive powers the last mile of connected mobility. The company delivers scalable, friction-free parking experiences through apps, voice and in-dash. Its fully integrated platform makes it easy for companies and brands to offer parking as a solution for drivers, fleets and connected vehicles. Millions of people across North America have access to Arrive-powered parking through the company’s distribution partners, including Amazon, Ford, Avis, Hyundai, Honda, TomTom, Ticketmaster/Live Nation, Groupon, and many others, and its consumer-facing brands, ParkWhiz and BestParking. For more information, visit Arrive.com.

 

About the Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers became the 29th National Football League franchise on October 26, 1993. The Panthers began play in the 1995 season, winning an expansion-team-record seven games. In 24 seasons, Carolina has won six division titles, including three consecutive NFC South division titles from 2013-15. The Panthers have played in 17 playoff games, winning two NFC Championships and appearing in Super Bowl XXXVIII and Super Bowl 50. The Carolina Panthers are one of just three NFC teams with multiple Super Bowl appearances in the last 16 years. David A. Tepper, the founder and president of global hedge fund Appaloosa Management, L.P. and a well-known philanthropist, is the owner of the Carolina Panthers. Truly representing both Carolinas, the Panthers play their home games at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., just miles from the North Carolina-South Carolina border. Serving the two-state region is a priority for the team. The Panthers work with over 3,800 community partners, non-profit agencies and schools in the Carolinas each year and are committed to positively impacting the region by providing philanthropic funding, resources and opportunities throughout the Carolinas.

 

PARKWHIZ SELECTED AS EXCLUSIVE PARKING PARTNER FOR ALL ALLENTOWN PARKING AUTHORITY DECKS AND LOTS

May 30, 2019

 

 

 

 

PARKWHIZ SELECTED AS EXCLUSIVE PARKING PARTNER FOR ALL ALLENTOWN PARKING AUTHORITY DECKS AND LOTS

 

 

 

 

Drivers Can More Easily Find, Book and Pay for City Parking, Including the Spiral Deck and the ATC Deck, for all PPL Arena Events

 

 

 

 

May 30, 2019, Allentown, PA — The Allentown Parking Authority (APA) announced today that they have selected ParkWhiz as its exclusive parking partner for all APA-owned decks and lots. Drivers will be able to find, book and pay for parking more easily by accessing available spaces through the ParkWhiz app, ParkWhiz.com, or by visiting AllentownParking.com and clicking the “Reserve Parking” button. Drivers can simply enter their dates, view available spaces and purchase parking. Once confirmation of the reservation is received via email or app, drivers can use it to enter and exit the parking facilities by scanning the QR code on either their phones or printed parking pass.

 

“The Allentown Parking Authority is committed to creating the best parking experience for our visitors, workforce and residents by offering a great option of ease and value when parking in the City of Allentown,” said John N. Morgan, Executive Director of The Allentown Parking Authority. “Partnering with ParkWhiz allows us to enhance the experience for our customers and eliminate the burden of finding a parking space before an event. This easy-to-use technology supports our goal of providing our community with the most up-to-date and convenient parking options.”

 

ParkWhiz will work with the Allentown Parking Authority to set up access to the city decks and lots over the next several months, starting with event parking for this weekend’s events at PPL Arena. The partnership will save drivers time and ease frustrations around finding a parking space.

 

“We are excited to partner with the Allentown Parking Authority to provide visitors, the workforce and residents a more convenient way to park with an enhanced experience. By allowing drivers to purchase parking in advance, we hope to create a more seamless experience and provide them more peace of mind knowing that they have a parking space waiting for them,” said Todd Tucker, SVP of Market Development for Arrive, ParkWhiz’s parent company.

 

A leader in parking and connected mobility, ParkWhiz has been delivering scalable parking solutions to customers since 2007.

 

ABOUT PARKWHIZ

ParkWhiz is the fastest and most convenient way for drivers to reach their destination. Founded in 2006, the ParkWhiz app helps drivers discover and instantly access thousands of parking spaces across North America, saving them time and money. An official partner of Ticketmaster, the Boston Red Sox, Madison Square Garden and more, ParkWhiz also provides parking as an added-value service to ticket holders and event attendees. ParkWhiz is an Arrive brand and part of the Arrive Network, harnessing the power of apps, voice and in-dash technology to make the final leg of modern travel absolutely effortless.

 

ParkWhiz.com

LAS VEGAS SELECTS PARKWHIZ TO POWER EVENT PARKING

May 23, 2019

 

 

 

 

LAS VEGAS SELECTS PARKWHIZ TO POWER EVENT PARKING

Partnership Makes it Easier for Local Residents to Find and Book Parking in Advance

 

 

 

 

May 23, 2019, Las Vegas, NV — In response to resident and visitor demands for simpler and more convenient parking, the city has partnered with ParkWhiz to power event parking in Las Vegas, including the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.

 

 

“Over the last few years, downtown Las Vegas has experienced significant growth, especially when it comes to events, and one of our biggest complaints is how to find convenient parking,” said Brandy Stanley, Parking Services Manager from the city of Las Vegas. “We wanted to identify a partner to help simplify parking and make it easier for everyone to get to where they need to go.”

 

ParkWhiz will kick off work with the city around events at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, including this weekend’s Punk Rock Bowling concert series from May 25 – May 27. Attendees can purchase event parking in advance through the ParkWhiz mobile app or on ParkWhiz.com and escape the hassle of trying to find parking. All of the city’s garages are now available for reservations through ParkWhiz, so even if someone is not coming downtown for an event, it is easy to reserve a parking space in advance and know exactly where to park. For any event that is powered by Ticketmaster, people will have the option to book parking along with their ticket purchase.

 

“We realize that parking is really a means to an end – the thing you have to do before doing what you want to do. We’re excited to partner with the city of Las Vegas to make parking much easier and hassle-free for residents and visitors alike,” said Dan Roarty, President and COO of Arrive, ParkWhiz’s parent company.

 

For more information or to purchase parking, residents can visit ParkWhiz.com or download the ParkWhiz app.

 

About ParkWhiz

ParkWhiz is the fastest and most convenient way for drivers to reach their destination. Founded in 2006, the ParkWhiz app helps drivers discover and instantly access thousands of parking spaces across North America, saving them time and money. An official partner of Ticketmaster, the Boston Red Sox, Madison Square Garden and more, ParkWhiz also provides parking as an added-value service to ticket holders and event attendees. ParkWhiz is an Arrive brand and part of the Arrive Network, harnessing the power of apps, voice and in-dash technology to make the final leg of modern travel absolutely effortless. For more information, visit ParkWhiz.com.

Royal Farms Arena/SMG Names ParkWhiz its Preferred Parking Partner Event-Goers Can Save Time and Money by Pre-Booking Parking Powered by ParkWhiz

February 11, 2019

Royal Farms Arena/SMG Names ParkWhiz its Preferred Parking Partner

 

 

February 11, 2019, Chicago – Royal Farms Arena is offering event-goers a new way to travel to the Arena, saving them time, money, and easing, frustrations, around finding a parking spot. Starting today, drivers can find, book, and pay for parking powered by ParkWhiz before reaching the Arena.

 

By selecting ParkWhiz as its preferred parking partner, Royal Farms will enhance its patrons’ overall experience by providing exceptional customer service. ParkWhiz’s innovative technology will take the stress of parking away from guests, so they can promptly start enjoying the entertainment at Royal Farms Arena.

Known as the fastest and most convenient way for drivers to find and book parking before reaching their destination, ParkWhiz can save drivers up to 50 percent off standard rates. Available for any event, it’s simple to use: just opt to purchase parking as part of your Ticketmaster ticket purchase, or by visiting the Royal Farms Arena website.

“Our goal is to provide drivers the most seamless parking experience possible because we understand that parking is just a means to your final destination,” said Dan Roarty, president and chief operating officer at ParkWhiz. “We are excited to partner with Royal Farms Arena to help make parking simpler by saving its fans time, effort, and money.”

A leader in parking, ParkWhiz has been helping fans get to venues and park in cities nationwide since 2006.

About SMG Founded in 1977, SMG provides management services to 243 public assembly facilities including convention and exhibition centers, arenas, stadiums, theaters, performing arts centers, equestrian facilities, science centers and a variety of other venues. With facilities across the globe, SMG manages more than 19 million square feet of exhibition space and more than 1.5 million sports and entertainment seats. As the recognized global industry leader, SMG provides venue management, sales, marketing, event booking and programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services for such landmark facilities as McCormick Place & Soldier Field in Chicago, Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, Houston’s NRG Park and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. SMG also offers food and beverage operations through its concessions and catering companies, currently serving more than 140 accounts worldwide. For more information visit www.smgworld.com.

 

About ParkWhiz ParkWhiz is the fastest and most convenient way for drivers to reach their destination. Founded in 2006, the ParkWhiz app helps drivers discover and instantly access thousands of parking spaces across North America, saving them time and money. An official partner of Ticketmaster, the Boston Red Sox, Madison Square Garden and more, ParkWhiz also provides parking as an added-value service to ticket holders and event attendees. ParkWhiz is an Arrive brand and part of the Arrive Network, harnessing the power of apps, voice and in-dash technology to make the final leg of modern travel absolutely effortless. For more information, visit ParkWhiz.com and Arrive.com.

ParkWhiz Rebrands as ArriveTM

January 07, 2019

ParkWhiz Rebrands as ArriveTM

ArriveTM Delivers Last-Mile Mobility Solutions to Navigation Systems, Voice Platforms, Websites, Mobile Apps and In-Car Dashboards, Plus the Company’s ParkWhiz and BestParking Consumer Brands


Chicago, January 7, 2019 – ParkWhiz Inc. announced today that it is rebranding as ArriveTM Inc., capping its transformation into the leading provider of solutions for the last mile of connected mobility. Arrive’s fully integrated platform helps companies and brands easily offer parking and other mobility-related services to drivers, fleets and connected vehicles. Using app, voice and in-dash technology, Arrive’s branded and white-labeled solutions can surface convenient parking options and additional services to drivers at various touchpoints. Arrive powers hundreds of partner-branded experiences in addition to the highly-rated ParkWhiz and BestParking mobile apps, which have millions of active users across North America.

“When we parked our first car in 2007, route planning and in-car connectivity services were luxuries. Today, these are essential components of consumer journeys, and we are excited to play an integral role in powering them,” said Yona Shtern, CEO and Executive Chairman of Arrive. “While our consumer brands are strong and gaining in popularity, we believe the future of parking lies within vehicles, navigation systems, and other touchpoints.”

More than 40 million customers in 230 cities across the U.S. and Canada have access to the largest transactional parking network in North America through Arrive-powered parking reservations and drive-up, friction-free parking. Arrive provides transactional parking services for hundreds of partners within their own apps, websites and emails. Arrive’s partnerships include professional sports teams and venues, events, travel providers, airlines, hotels, automotive OEMs, and navigation systems.

“The Arrive brand represents the culmination of our evolution as a company into an enterprise business that powers the full range of mobility services in collaboration with and on behalf of our partners,” said Shtern.

In April 2018, the company acquired Tel Aviv-based Codi Park and launched the Arrive Network, its powerful friction-free parking solution. Any driver using an Arrive-powered app or registered vehicle can experience seamless payments and frictionless entry and exit at participating lots and garages. The company recently completed its latest financing, raising $25 million in new equity funding from investors such as NewSpring Capital, Alate and Amazon’s Alexa Fund.

About Arrive

Arrive powers the last-mile of connected and autonomous mobility. The company delivers scalable, friction-free parking experiences through apps, voice and in-dash. Its fully integrated platform makes it easy for companies and brands to offer parking as a solution for drivers, fleets and connected vehicles. Available across the U.S. and Canada, Arrive has developed innovative parking solutions for hundreds of distribution partners, including Amazon, Ford, Hyundai, XEVO, TomTom, Ticketmaster/Live Nation, Groupon, Madison Square Garden and many others. For more information, visit Arrive.com.

PARKWHIZ NOW AVAILABLE FOR USE AT TORONTO PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

November 30, 2018

 

 

 

 

PARKWHIZ NOW AVAILABLE FOR USE AT

TORONTO PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

 

 

 

 

ParkWhiz Provides Travelers the Option to Book Parking in Advance at Airport Covered Garages, Outdoor Lots and Valet Care

 

 

 

Chicago, November 30, 2018 — As an extension of its recent Toronto-wide launch, ParkWhiz is providing travelers at Toronto Pearson International Airport a new way to park at the airport. Starting today, travelers heading to the largest airport in Canada can find, reserve and pay for parking in advance through the ParkWhiz and BestParking apps, as well as the company’s distribution partners, such as Groupon, Ford, and Ticketmaster.

 

ParkWhiz will offer a robust inventory of parking spaces for travelers to choose from, including Daily Park garages at Terminals 1 and 3, Value Park garage and surface lot, and the airport’s Valet Care offerings. ParkWhiz is an equally convenient option for travelers flying out of the airport, and for those who park at the airport and take the UP Express train to downtown Toronto.

 

“We are excited to partner with Toronto Pearson International Airport to provide travelers more convenient ways to park at the airport. By allowing travelers to purchase parking in advance, we hope to create a more seamless parking experience for everyone,” said Todd Tucker, SVP Market Development for ParkWhiz.

 

“We are committed to providing passengers with more choice, value and convenience when parking onsite at Toronto Pearson International Airport,” said Scott Collier, Vice President, Customer and Terminal Services at Toronto Pearson. “ParkWhiz reflects this mission by giving our passengers another channel to reserve their parking. Airport parking is a key part of the passenger experience and this easy-to-use technology solution supports our goal to become the best airport in the world.”

 

Known as the fastest and most convenient way for drivers to find and reserve parking before reaching their destination, ParkWhiz is simple to use: just download the ParkWhiz or BestParking apps, or visit ParkWhiz.com or BestParking.com, search for availability at Toronto Pearson International Airport and purchase parking. Once email confirmation of the reservation is received, drivers can use the app to enter and exit the parking facilities.

 

About ParkWhiz

ParkWhiz is the leading transactional platform and marketplace that enables drivers, fleets and connected vehicles to find, book and pay for parking. The company offers the largest inventory of parking spaces for drivers to reserve before reaching their destinations, saving both time and money. Working with all major parking operators, it delivers transactional parking as a value-added service to major brands in sports and entertainment, travel, automotive and navigation, including Ford, Ticketmaster / Live Nation, Groupon, Madison Square Garden and many others. The company also operates two consumer-facing brands of its own—ParkWhiz and BestParking—available for Apple, Android and Amazon Alexa.  ParkWhiz also powers the Arrive Network which provides friction-free access to parking lots in select markets. ParkWhiz has parked millions of vehicles and is operational in over 230 cities across North America and expanding rapidly. For more information, visit ParkWhiz.com.

 

Four ParkWhiz Employees Earn Certified Parking Professional Designation from National Parking Association

November 16, 2018

Four ParkWhiz Employees Earn Certified Parking Professional Designation from National Parking Association

Chicago, November 16, 2018 – ParkWhiz is honored to announce that four of its employees recently earned the Certified Parking Professional (CPP) designation from the National Parking Association. Known as one of the gold standards of professional expertise, the CPP Certification helps parking professionals advance their careers and excel in parking best practices. Candidates must demonstrate competence in all aspects of parking operations including safety, operations, maintenance, structural topics, finance, technology and human resources.

 

The ParkWhiz recipients of the CPP Certification are:

 

  • Shelley Andrews, Operations Manager – Midwest

  • Lex Blum, City Manager – New York City

  • David DiLegge, City Manager – Atlanta

  • Brian Litke, Regional Operations Manager – Midwest

 

“The CPP Certification is an incredibly valuable credential in the parking industry, as it allows us to better understand the needs and expectations of our parking operator partners,” said Todd Tucker, SVP Market Development for ParkWhiz. “I’m thrilled that four members of my team went above and beyond this year to complete the course and pass the exam. It demonstrates their passion and commitment to the parking industry, and positions them to better represent ParkWhiz in a highly competent manner in service of our parking operating partners, asset owners and platform partners.”

About ParkWhiz

ParkWhiz is the leading transactional platform and marketplace that enables drivers, fleets and connected vehicles to find, book and pay for parking. The company offers the largest inventory of parking spaces for drivers to reserve before reaching their destinations, saving both time and money. Working with all major parking operators, it delivers transactional parking as a value-added service to major brands in sports and entertainment, travel, automotive and navigation, including Ford, Ticketmaster / Live Nation, Groupon, Madison Square Garden and many others. The company also operates two consumer-facing brands of its own—ParkWhiz and BestParking—available for Apple, Android and Amazon Alexa.  ParkWhiz also powers the Arrive Network which provides friction-free access to parking lots in select markets. ParkWhiz has parked millions of vehicles and is operational in over 230 cities across North America and expanding rapidly. For more information, visit ParkWhiz.com.

 

ParkWhiz Completes Equity Round with Follow-On Participation From Strategic Investors Including Alate Partners and Amazon Alexa Fund

November 13, 2018

 

 

 

ParkWhiz Completes Equity Round with Follow-On Participation From Strategic Investors Including Alate Partners and Amazon Alexa Fund

 

 

 

Financing From Industry Leaders Will Help Accelerate Expansion of ParkWhiz’s ArriveTM Connected Mobility Network

 

 

 

Chicago, November 13, 2018 – ParkWhiz announced today that it added an additional $5 million in equity to its recently announced Series D financing, bringing the total funding round led by NewSpring Capital to $25 million. The additional funding includes investments from strategic investors including Amazon’s Alexa Fund, Alate Partners, Chaifetz Group and Purple Arch Ventures.

 

The proceeds will be used to further expand the company’s industry-leading Arrive Network – ParkWhiz’s friction-free parking network. The partners were an ideal fit based on their ability to add value beyond capital and help the company more rapidly expand its consumer reach and its inventory coverage.

 

“The Alexa Fund was created to support companies building compelling products and services that leverage voice technology, and ParkWhiz is a fast-growing company that fits that profile perfectly,” said Paul Bernard, director of the Amazon Alexa Fund. “Customers love using its Alexa skill to find and reserve parking spaces using just their voice, and we’re excited to support them as they pursue deeper integrations with Alexa at home and on the go.”

 

“We’re excited to invest side-by-side with other great investors in a business model that we see as a disruptive force in the mobility space and that provides new options for the consumer,” said Dr. Richard A. Chaifetz, Chairman of Chicago-based Chaifetz Group.

 

“We’ve been working closely with Amazon and Alate Partners, and we’re excited to welcome them as strategic investors in ParkWhiz,” said Yona Shtern CEO and Executive Chairman of ParkWhiz. “It represents an important opportunity for us to work together to further accelerate our growth, expand our inventory footprint to more premium properties in major urban centers across North America and bring a better way to park to millions of consumers through the Arrive Network.”

 

A powerful last-mile solution, the Arrive Network combines new wireless technologies with ParkWhiz’s innovative parking platform and industry-leading parking inventory footprint. Any driver using an Arrive-powered app or registered vehicle will be able to experience seamless payments and truly friction-free entry and exit at participating lots and garages.

 

“We partner with companies that disrupt the status quo in the real estate industry and use technology to rethink how physical assets are managed,” added Courtney Cooper, Director of Corporate Development at Alate Partners. “ParkWhiz’s ability to improve the parking experience while maximizing profits for real estate owners and managers is really impressive and has massive potential on a global scale.”

 

ParkWhiz has expanded rapidly over the last two years, providing more than 40 million customers with parking reservations and drive-up, friction-free parking experiences in garages and lots in the U.S. and Canada. It powers transactional parking services for hundreds of distribution partners, including sports teams and venues, events, travel providers, airlines, hotels, automotive OEMs, and navigation systems within their own apps, websites and emails. The technology can be operated via text, voice command or embedded right into the vehicle. Drivers can also find, book, and pay for parking via the company’s top-rated ParkWhiz and BestParking mobile apps and websites.

 

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