Chicago is North America's ultimate global business destination. Whether you need materials to help make the case, or you just want to learn more yourself, we've compiled a set of tools to help.
Media Room (Photos, Videos, Logos)
Images highlighting the beauty and splendor of Chicago and videos from WBC's YouTube channel which can be viewed, shared and embedded in other websites. WBC Logos in EPS, JPG, and PNG formats may also be downloaded.
Chicago Success Stories
Here are three companies who have found success doing business in Chicago:
MillerCoors | Veolia Environment | United Airlines
A more comprehensive list can be found in Successes.
International Facts
Information about Chicago’s business connections with various countries:
Australia | Canada | China | France | Germany | Italy | Japan |
Korea | Switzerland | The Netherlands | United Kingdom
Presentations
Comprehensive data, images, maps and more about Chicago's business advantages, plus background on World Business Chicago.
Highlights on Chicago’s strengths in the global economy and why it's the best place in North America to do business.
Annual Report
Chicago’s ability to attract and retain companies and foster growth greatly helped the city’s economy in a tough year for the nation. In 2009, World Business Chicago identified 11.6 million square feet of economic development activity representing more than $1.5 billion in investments in the metro area.
Pocket-Sized Chicago Business Fact Sheet (PDF)
Contains key talking points about Chicago's central location, strong and diverse economy, skilled workforce, and unparalleled quality of life.
Just print out, cut out, and drop it in your pocket.
