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World Business Chicago Pitches Santa Claus to Relocate “Santa’s Workshop” to the Chicagoland Region
Citing the Region’s Strengths in Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution, Food & Agriculture & Climate Resiliency
CHICAGO, Dec. 20, 2023) – Today, World Business Chicago published a playful online pitch for Santa to relocate his iconic workshop, “Santa‘s Workshop,” from the North Pole to the Chicagoland region.
The economic development agency’s “Dear Santa” letter highlights a multitude of reasons why Chicago is the perfect location for the world-renowned gift manufacturer and distributor. And, of course, Chicago’s distinction as the number one U.S. city for food and confectionary production, promises to keep Santa‘s sweet tooth fully satisfied.
Reasons why Chicago is the ideal location for Santa‘s Workshop:
In early 2023, World Business Chicago launched the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, uniting the city of Chicago and the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will. This partnership allows the counties and the city to share information and resources to create a more inclusive and equitable local economy. This collective body offers Santa’s Workshop a diverse range of great options from urban, suburban, to rural.
“We will celebrate over 150 companies that have made ‘pro-Chicagoland decisions’ in 2023, that is, companies that have chosen to expand, relocate, and invest in the city and greater Chicagoland region,” said Michael Fassnacht, President & CEO of World Business Chicago, “Our playful pitch to Santa reflects the bold spirit with which we market the city and region every day.”
Dear Santa campaign video: Watch the video here.
Originally published to PR Newswire on 12/21/2023: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/world-business-chicago-extends-playful-invite-to-santa-claus-to-relocate-from-the-north-pole-to-the-chicagoland-region-302021031.html
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