Chicago is where Expertise meets Opportunity.
Here, professional, scientific, and technical firms power industries across the nation with world-class talent and innovation.
Chicago is home to the thinkers, analysts, and innovators driving one of the largest concentrations of professional, scientific, and technical talent in the nation.
From global consulting firms and design studios to emerging AI startups and engineering labs, our ecosystem blends deep domain knowledge with cutting-edge innovation.
WHY CHICAGO?
- Deep Talent Pool: Over 400,000 professionals in science, technology, law, finance, and consulting.
- Academic Excellence: Top universities like Northwestern and the University of Chicago supply world-class research and analytical talent.
- Corporate Demand: Headquarters for Fortune 500 companies create steady demand for specialized services and partnerships.
- Collaboration Culture: Chicago’s cross-industry ecosystem fuels innovation between professional services, manufacturing, tech, and life sciences.
BY THE NUMBERS
- 390,000+ professional, scientific, and technical experts employed across Chicagoland
$80B+ annual output from Chicagoland's professional services sector
#3 U.S. metro for both employment and gross regional product in professional services
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