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WBC Initiatives
07.22.2025
The White House announced the creation of ARPA-H, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health. ARPAH is proposed to stand as a bold research initiative housed under the National Institute of Health (NIH) though set apart by its distinct research style to achieve health breakthrough. The Chicago-area and the state of Illinois compete with traditional life science hubs to root ARPA-H at the core of America’s heartland. As the Gateway to the Midwest Innovation, stakeholders across the Chicago region and the state of Illinois are collaborating to pitch Chicago as the location for ARPA-H. The official announcement to bring ARPA-H to Illinois was published in a delegation letter on June 30th, 2022.
Access the #Chicago_ARPAH landing page with digital assets.
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WBC Events & Recognition
WBC Initiatives
12.17.2025
As we take this moment for Thanksgiving reflection, we celebrate the extraordinary people and businesses who power the momentum of the entire Chicagoland region — in every neighborhood, every munici
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Industries & Innovation
NEWS
12.17.2025
Across every major industry, robotics and intelligent automation are no longer emerging technologies—they are now defining competitive advantage, productivity, and the future of work. And nowhere is
Business & Growth
Chicago 2050
NEWS
12.17.2025
What is Chicago 2050? Chicago 2050 is a two-phase plan for growth. Chapter One—the playbook unveiled this week—focuses on the next five years: where Chicago is strongest, where we can…
Business & Growth
NEWS
12.17.2025
As we look towards the new year, Chicago’s economic future will be shaped by the decisions we make now—from strengthening the economic engine of our central area to ensuring small…