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07.22.2025
Philip B. Clement Named President & CEO, World Business Chicago
CHICAGO— Mayor Brandon Johnson and World Business Chicago Vice-Chair Charles Smith announce that Philip B. Clement has been tapped to serve as president and CEO of World Business Chicago.
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07.22.2025
WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO ANNOUNCES “LEADING THE WAY” — A POWERFUL NEW SERIES SPOTLIGHTING CHICAGO’S MOST INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE LEADERS
World Business Chicago, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Corporate Coalition, and Origami Works launch Leading the Way to drive inclusive, employer-led workforce solutions CHICAGO — April 29, 2025 &
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07.22.2025
CHICAGO NAMED #1 U.S. METRO FOR CORPORATE RELOCATION FOR 12TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Read Site Selection, Top Metros – Tier 1: Investment Keeps Sailing into the Windy City CHICAGO – March 3, 2025 – Chicago has once again been named the number one…
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07.22.2025
GREATER CHICAGOLAND ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
PRESS RELEASE GREATER CHICAGOLAND ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION GCEP Board of Directors Names New Chair & Vice Chair CHICAGO, February 24, 2025 —The Greater Chicagoland Ec
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12.17.2025
Giving Thanks for the Spirit of Chicago
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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12.17.2025
Chicagoland: Built for the Future of Intelligent Automation
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
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Chicago 2050
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12.17.2025
Chicago 2050: A data-driven plan to grow jobs, investment, and confidence
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…
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12.17.2025
Building a Chicago where every neighborhood and every business can thrive.
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…
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10.30.2025
A Look Inside Chicago’s Most Coveted Venture Event
Chicago continues to lead the charge in shaping the future of food in America. From cutting-edge AgTech and innovation to the ingenuity born in the city’s early stockyards, Chicago’s startup,&hell
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10.07.2025
From China to Mexico: Chicago’s Global Engagement at Work
In-person convenings matter. Last week, a Chicago-led delegation traveled to Beijing, Hangzhou, and Hong Kong, engaging directly with business and government leaders at a time of both challenge and op
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