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5 Easy Steps for Your 24-Hour Digital Tech Detox

May 18, 2017

By: Michelle Ruben Summer weather is fast approaching. While kids are out riding their bikes around the neighborhood, playing baseball and laughing, most of the adults are checking their mobile phones, sending emails while sitting in the stands, and checking in with social media while they lay awake at bedtime because they are on digital…

Spring into Action During April National Volunteer Week

April 11, 2017

Charity Organizations, Events

By: Michelle Ruben Organizations across the country show their gratitude and appreciation for all the volunteers who serve year round helping others achieve their mission. National Volunteer week, April 23-29, 2017 was established in 1974 and has grown exponentially each year, with thousands of volunteer projects and special events scheduled throughout the week. In the United…

Chicago Tech Scene Continues to Thrive this Spring

March 9, 2017

Charity Organizations, Events

By Hannah Ruben Chicago has rapidly grown into one of the top 10 tech hubs in the world. This comes as no surprise as the Windy City is flourishing with an abundance of resources for the startup community. Our city is home to a rich, innovative culture and plethora of opportunities for techies. Between coding schools, top industry influencers, comprehensive university…

StreetWise: Changing Lives for Chicago’s Homeless

January 18, 2017

Charity Organizations

By Hannah Ruben With so many historical events happening both nationally and globally, it can be hard to keep a positive attitude. We see countless Facebook posts complaining about the issues at hand – most of which we feel we have no control over. It’s time to stop whining and start doing! All of us can…

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Cast Your Vote and Honor Our Veterans!

November 8, 2016

Events

America’s brave men and women veterans have fought to keep our country safe, protect our rights and strengthen our national pride. Their courage has shown up on the front lines of war and on many battlefields. Great soldiers chose to sacrifice their lives, be separated from their loved ones and put their own lives in…

Stay Hungry: Taking Your Small Business To The Next Level

October 27, 2016

Events

By Michelle Ruben Earlier this week, I attended Microsoft’s free event, Accelerate Your Business at the Hilton Chicago. Microsoft Chicago offers an abundance of solutions, best practices and networking opportunities for small businesses. Whether entrepreneurs are actually growing their start-ups or taking their idea to the next level, the presenters covered helpful information regarding developing inspirational content, maintaining customer loyalty…

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Is Your Hobby Startup Material? Turn Your Passion Into A Business!

October 6, 2016

Lifestyle

By Hannah Ruben Whoever told us, “You can’t have your cake and eat it too” clearly wasn’t an entrepreneur. It is possible to earn a living while doing what you love. I think we all know the story of the the hyper teenager who became a skateboarding master, eventually considered one of the best skateboarders…

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Celebrate International Day of Peace with Ruben Digital

September 15, 2016

Events

By Hannah Ruben “My passion stems from seeking world peace and finding how we can live together creatively rather than violently.” – Mimi Kennedy What is International Day of Peace? International Day of Peace, otherwise known as World Peace Day, is observed annually on September 21st. This worldwide resolution was created by the United Nations…

Meet Michelle Ruben: Ruben Digital’s Creative Content & Office Manager

September 8, 2016

Company Updates

After 15 years substitute teaching and working as an office manager, Michelle was ready for a change. Greatly inspired by Nate & Hannah’s passion for growing Ruben Digital, the company’s accelerating growth attracted her. She felt very strongly that her organizational skills, communication & love for writing would benefit this exciting start up. While the idea of working…

Get Involved: Help Fight Cancer & End Hunger Today

August 23, 2016

Charity Organizations

Corporate Social Responsibility is a popular phrase that gets tossed around frequently in the business world, but many people don’t actually know what it means. As stated by Investopedia, “Corporate social responsibility can be anything from a corporation taking steps to operate in a clean, ecologically friendly way, to social and ethical educational programs for its…