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2013 Business Growth Profile
Chicago-area business expansions tracked by World Business Chicago (WBC) represented the addition of nearly 40,000 jobs, 35 million square feet of space, and over $6 billion in investments in 2013, contributing to a top honor from Site Selection magazine as the #1 Metro for Corporate Investment in the U.S. Drawing on feedback from firms that located or expanded in the city in 2013, WBC continues to find that markets and access to talent are among the most frequently given reasons for choosing
Chicago. To further that success, Chicago’s engaged business community has a shared vision for continued growth.
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