The growing impact of our ChicagoNEXT programs “Chicago leads as a global city for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.” These are the words that help shape the work of ChicagoNEXT, WBC’s dedicated initiative driving inclusive growth and…
Chicago Also Awarded #1 for FDI Strategy in fDi’s Transport and Warehousing Locations CHICAGO–Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and World Business Chicago (WBC) today announced that fDi Intelligence (fDi), a service…
CHICAGO—Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, World Business Chicago (WBC) Vice Chair Mellody Hobson and WBC President and CEO Andrea L. Zopp today announced that Zopp will step down from her position at…
The new startup growth program will drive investment for the city’s most promising startups during COVID-19 CHICAGO — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, ChicagoNEXT, and World Business Chicago today announced the…
On Tuesday, November 17, World Business Chicago joined the City of Chicago, the City of Osaka, and the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, for the first Osaka-Chicago Innovation Summit. This…
Join the City of Chicago, World Business Chicago, and ChicagoNEXT — Thursday, December 3 at 10 a.m. (CST) for Chicago Tech Day! Our annual event is intended to celebrate our…
The 2020 Chicago Consular Corps Gala was held virtually this year on Friday, November 6, 2020. Thank you to all that attended. Your support helped us to exceed our $400,000 fundraising…
The Terminal project revitalizes an existing 100-year old property into an urban workspace campus, creating more than 200 new jobs CHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Department of Planning and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 27, 2020 300 of the nation’s top engineering and STEM students virtually exploring Chicago’s thriving tech ecosystem and vibrant urban culture Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and…
Make Plans to Join us Virtually November 17 at 6:00 p.m. (CST) Join the City of Chicago, the City of Osaka, the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, and World Business…