Introducing ChiForward
By working with partners across Chicago, ChiForward attracts capital to transformative projects that help the world see, and invest in, the city’s true promise.
Chicagoland has a nearly $1 trillion economy and a wave of projects beginning to reshape city.
Launched by World Business Chicago, ChiForward channels this momentum into a dedicated platform to attract, shape, and facilitate financial investment into Chicago’s most promising projects, companies, and ideas.
For Investors:
ChiForward provides a curated pipeline of vetted projects, local market know-how, and a trusted partner to open doors, navigate the regulatory environment, and build lasting relationships. Investors gain a reliable front door to high-quality opportunities in one of the world’s most pragmatic and resilient markets.
For Chicago:
ChiForward channels the city’s ambition into a coordinated, credible platform that helps move bold projects from idea to investment. By spotlighting Chicago’s strongest opportunities and connecting them with global capital, ChiForward turns local vision into jobs, growth, and impact across neighborhoods—from Rogers Park to Pullman, from Austin to downtown.
A trusted partner with the expertise and mandate to support investors across the full investment cycle.
- Identify: Surface and vet opportunities from early ideas to shovel-ready developments.
- Shape: Strengthen business cases, structure capital and align stakeholders.
- Package: Curate a Chicago Investment Prospectus that presents opportunities in a clear, actionable, and investor-ready format.
- Engage: Build broad network of capital partners, host global delegations and establish a presence across valuable markets.
- Execute: Drive projects from early concept to successful close with strategy, communication, and follow-through—guided by the ChiForward Council of civic, business, and financial leaders.
Our Team
Connect With Us
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