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• Vol. 56 :: Economic Focus, June 2009
  
  Chicago by the Numbers (PDF)
  
  
• Vol. 55 :: Economic Focus, May 2009
  
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• Vol. 54 :: Economic Focus, April 2009
  
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• Vol. 53 :: Economic Focus, March 2009
  
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• Vol. 52 :: Economic Focus, February 2009
  
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• Vol. 51 :: Economic Focus, January 2009
  
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• Vol. 50 :: Economic Focus, December 2008
  
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• Vol. 49 :: Economic Focus, November 2008
  
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• Vol. 48 :: Economic Focus, October 2008
• Vol. 47 :: Economic Focus, September 2008
• Vol. 46 :: Economic Focus, August 2008
• Vol. 45 :: Economic Focus, July 2008
• Vol. 44 :: Economic Focus, June 2008
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• Vice President Biden Visits Serious Materials Chicago Window Factory
  Plant Reopening Thanks to Recovery Act Investments in Weatherization and Energy Efficiency
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• Vice President Joe Biden to Speak at The Richard J. Daley Urban Forum, U.I.C.              
  Global Economic Recovery: Cities Lead the Way, 4/27/09  
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• MovieMaker Magazine Ranks Chicago as the Best U.S. City for Independent film Makers
  Topping the list of 25 film production centers nationwide, the magazine’s editors cite Chicago’s film crews and cooperative film unions, production values and the state’s tax incentive as key benefits
  March 18, 2009
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• Willis Group Holdings to Move Chicago Area Offices to Sears Tower;
  Building to Be Renamed Willis Tower
  Global Insurance Broker Will Occupy Multiple Floors in Iconic Building This Summer
  March 12, 2009
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• Mayor Daley to Visit United Arab Emirates as Part of "City to City" Exchange
  Seeks to Strengthen Connections and Further Raise Chicago's International Profile
  February 2, 2009
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• Mayor Daley, Business Leaders Produce Action Plan to Kick-Start Local Economy
  Government and business must do their part to help families struggling with the recession
  January 26, 2009
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• Important friend in a very high place; Obama brings a Chicago take on technology to the Oval Office
  By Brad Spirrison. Chicago Sun-Times.
  January 26, 2009
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• World Business Chicago Partners with Plastics Industry to
  Welcome International Business Leaders to Chicago
  The International Plastics Showcase is at McCormick Place, June 22-26
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• World Business Chicago, the City’s Economic Development Office,
  Ranked Best in the Country
  Chicago’s fDi Strategy also Recognized as Best in North America
  May 4, 2009
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• World Business Chicago Connects International Civic Leaders With Local Business Executives
  Civic and corporate leadership engage in open dialogue as part of Chicago Global Cities Forum
  April 29, 2009
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• Chicago's Economic Development Efforts Thrive in 2008
  Local, national and international companies continue to invest in Chicago
  December 30, 2008
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• World Business Chicago Welcomes Veolia North America President to Board of Directors
  Mayor Richard M. Daley appointed Michel Gourvennec to Board
  October 30, 2008
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• Global Business Policy Council Holds International CEO Retreat in Chicago to Discuss Economy
  Members honor Mayor Richard M. Daley for leading Chicago to become a global city important to the international economy
  October 20, 2008
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• Barry Callebaut Opens First U.S. Chocolate Academy in Chicago
  Academy to bring chefs from around the world to state-of-the-art facility at 600 W. Chicago
  September 24, 2008
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• Mayor Daley to Address Swiss Business Leaders at Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce Event in Zurich
  Comments to focus on the role of cities in the global economy
  September 11, 2008
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• Tempel Steel Officials and Mayor Richard M. Daley Announce Expansion of Chicago Manufacturing Facilitiy
  Large Chicago manufacturer moves 350 jobs to the city
  August 21, 2008
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• MillerCoors Chooses Chicago for Corporate HQ
  Second Largest Brewer in the U.S. to Locate 300-400 jobs in Chicago
  July 15, 2008
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• Chicago Named U.S. City of the Year
  Fast Company Magazine Puts Windy City Atop 2008 Fast Cities List
  May 19, 2008
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• World Business Chicago Named Top Economic Development Group in the Country
  May 1, 2008
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• Chicago Wins Economic Development Industry's Highest Award for New Corporate Investment and Expansion
  March 4, 2008
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• World Business Chicago Lures Graduates to the City with "Cooler by the Lake" Digital Media
  February 13, 2008
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