As a fourth-generation member of the Ozinga family-owned business, Aaron Ozinga has worked for over 20 years in various roles: from concrete operations to materials and logistics. But, since the launch of Ozinga Ventures in 2019, Aaron has been responsible for extending the family's strategic vision of learning, service and entrepreneurship into new investments that push those boundaries. These have included endeavors like Revitalize Mixers, Ozinga Energy, Middle River Marine and others. Today, Aaron joins his brother and Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga in a discussion about problem solving, diverisfying capital and how impacting one's community can sustain you longer than seeking a quick profit.

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January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and this issue spans the globe: In the East African country of Uganda, for example, statistics show that 1 in 4 girls will experience sexual abuse before age 18. Native to Uganda and a victim herself at age 13, Annabelle Nakabiri eventually turned that pain into purpose by founding The Remnant Generation, a faith-based ministry dedicated to the healing, restoration and empowerment of sexual abuse survivors and teen mothers. Since 2015, Annabelle and her organization have impacted the lives of over 11,000 young women and girls in crisis situations, providing counseling and safety, as well as access to education, healthcare and job training. Today, in conversation with Ozinga CEO Marty Ozinga, Annabelle details The Remnant Generation's holistic transformation model, and how you can support their vision.

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In the spirit of Christmas, we learn more this episode about The Merry Mixer — Ozinga's decommissioned ready-mix truck turned parade float -- that brings joy to thousands each holiday season.

Covered in more than 32,000 programmed lights with dazzling animations, and a sound system packed with yuletide hits, the Merry Mixer appears at parades, children's hospitals, senior centers and more, all to deliver on our purpose statement: To make a positive impact on individuals, their families and the community for generations.

But what is the history of the Merry Mixer, and what (or who) makes it go? We'll get that, and more, from our Ozinga co-workers this week — multimedia communications manager Brendan O'Morrow, dispatcher Al Aardsma and multimedia producer Albert Aardsma.

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