16 5 / 2013

The Rapture is Imminent — Win Tickets to be There!

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Don’t Panic.

Vito & Druzzi, better known as The Rapture DJs, are lighting up Beauty Bar this Friday night.  They’ll also be joined by Studio Casual and Adam Rowe. We’re pretty psyched for the show and want to spread the multi-instrumental indie love. 

RT #UberRapture to win FIVE tickets + an Uber BLACK car ride to the show. The contest ends Thursday night at 6pm, so get to it!

Even if you don’t win, there’s still no need to panic. Tickets are still available!  Doors are at 9pm. We’ll see you there.

16 5 / 2013

Quench Your Thirst: Win A Cocktail Class With Dabble!

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not shake up your routine and try something new! We’re giving away a pair of FREE tickets to upcoming Dabble cocktails classes taught by the master mixologists at Eat, Drink, Educate - just in time for a refreshing summer.

To Enter:

1. Like Dabble on Facebook

2. Pick your poison! Choose which Dabble cocktail class quenches your thirst - Scotch Tasting, Martinis: Shaken vs. Stirred or Summer Mixology.

3. RT #UberDabble with your class choice, making sure to tag @Uber_Chi and @Dabblehq for a chance to win!

We’re picking the winners tonight so choose wisely (and fast)!
 
 
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14 5 / 2013

WANTED: Driver Coordinator Intern

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Procrastinate a little bit on that summer internship? Never fear, Uber Chicago is here to rescue your summer from unproductive mediocrity.

The Uber Operations Team needs help! We’re good at logistics and data analysis. We’re NOT good at marketing and creativity…that’s where you come into play! Uber Chicago has seen insane growth and our team has been crankin’, but our Operations Team doesn’t have the knowledge or expertise to take care of our awesome community of driver partners. 

You:

  • Exceptional writing skills - able to break down complicated issues and communicate them efficiently & clearly
  • Creative - Photoshop/blogging experience a plus
  • Outgoing - able to control a room and sell me on a product
  • Patient - able to remain calm during stressful situations

Responsibilities:

  • Manage relationships with our driver partners
  • Proactively engage our driver partners to create an awesome community
  • Work with our operations team to streamline process and assist in intelligently scaling a growing business
  • Able to manage projects from start to finish

Interested? Apply below!

14 5 / 2013

#UberPresents Campfire Ball 2013

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Campfire Ball is on Saturday, May 18th at Venue One! This party is all the fun of summer camp with a grown up, urban twist. Sip on spiked bug juice and camp-themed favorite foods. :) 

Plus, all proceeds go to Children’s Oncology Services and One Step Programs for kids with cancer!

RT #UberPresents to win 2 tickets + BLACK car rides! We’re picking a winner at 6pm tonight so don’t wait. 

It’s all the fun of childhood without the curfew!

13 5 / 2013

Win Passes to the BMA Fuel Technology Expo!

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Fuel is a high-tech expo for marketers put on by the BMA Chicago. The keynote speaker is “digital wizard,” Harper Reed, former CTO of the Obama campaign and Chicago-based, Threadless.

RT #UberFuel to win 2 passes to Fuel Technology Expo tomorrow + Uber rides! We are picking a winner at 6pm today so act fast!

Peruse booths, sip cocktails and experience some of the latest trends in marketing technology.

All of this while networking with some of the top names in B-to-B marketing in Chicago!

 

03 5 / 2013

Cheers Chicago! American Beer Classic is coming to town!

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The American Beer Classic is at Solider Field NEXT Saturday, May 11th!

This is the ultimate opportunity to experience and celebrate America’s finest beers. What better way to spend your Saturday?

RT to win 2 VIP tickets to American Beer Classic + BLACK car rides. We’re picking the winner at 6pm today so don’t wait!

With VIP tickets you get early access to the festival, additional drink vouchers, a tour of Solider Field and more. Bottoms up!

 

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02 5 / 2013

Calvin Harris LIVE with SceneTap, RumChata and Uber Chicago!

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Happy Thursday Uberverse! Because we ‘feel so close to you right now,’ we have a special treat this morning.

Thanks to our friends at RumChata and SceneTap, two of the hottest tickets in town could be yours! 

RT to win 2 tickets to see THE Calvin Harris tomorrow night at the Aragon Ballroom + BLACK car rides on Uber!

We are picking a winner at 6pm today so get on it! 

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30 4 / 2013

Prepare your Palates for the Smokey Hollow Dishcrawl!

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This is your chance to embark on a one-of-a-kind gastronomic adventure!

Join us next Tuesday, May 7th for River North’s second Dishcrawl! They’re keeping the names of the restaurants a secret for now, but they’re sure not to disappoint. 

Tweet or RT #UberCrawl for a chance to win 2 tickets + stylish roundtrip BLACK car rides! We’re picking a winner tomorrow so act fast!

Did you know, once upon a time, Chicago’s River North was a booming transportation hub known as Smokey Hollow? It’s a match made in Uber heaven!

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12 4 / 2013

We’re hiring like crazy!

Who is the smartest person you know who doesn’t love their job? Send them our way! Uber is looking for the BEST! We want intelligence, passion and hustle.

  • Associate General Manager – Establish the Uber brand in a new market. Lead your city team with a balance of on-the-ground operational magic and innovative marketing efforts.  

  • Operations & Logistics Manager – Build and nurture a city’s driver partner network, forever striving to strike the perfect balance of supply and demand.
  • Community Manager – This role includes anything and everything, client facing. From client support to the red carpet, you always have your game face on slangin’ Uber around your city.

For more info and to apply, check out our jobs site here!

10 4 / 2013

Technori Growth Summit Giveaway

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The business of growing a company has never been easy. Our good friends over at Technori are bringing together top leaders and anyone interested in engaging in an awesome day of thought-sharing about growing businesses for their 2013 Growth Summit. 

Sound like an event you don’t want to miss? (Hint, hint: you don’t!) We’ve got tickets for you!

Tweet or RT #GrowthSummit for a chance to win 2 tickets to the Summit plus round trip Uber rides (did we mention there’s an after-party?!) 

We’re picking a winner later tonight so don’t wait! You can find more details and purchase tickets here.

The Growth Summit is Thursday, April 18th from 1pm to 5:30pm at Gensler. Speakers include: David Petrillo, Neil Patel, Emerson Spartz, Aaron Ginn and Sean Johnson