World Business Chicago is the city of Chicago’s public‑private economic development agency.

THE CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL 2023 GALA: CELEBRATING DIPLOMACY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD 

Oct. 12 is fast approaching. We invite you to join us for a memorable evening celebrating Chicago’s leading status as a world-class city.

To secure your seat go to worldbusinesschicago.com/gala now.

CHI DEVICE DONATION MONTH

World Business Chicago joins Mayor Brandon Johnson, Compudopt, and PC’s for People in leading a new month-long effort to collect unused computers and devices.

DID YOU KNOW? As many as 260,000 Chicago households do not have access to a computer at home. We encourage Chicago companies and organizations to donate old devices to foster an inclusive and accessible city. Organizations interested in donating their retired computers can fill out a pledge form and will be contacted by PCs for People or Compudopt to schedule a pickup.

Link to pledge a donation:
https://bit.ly/3OhaVoe

CHICAGO OPENS TWO NEW CULTURAL POP-UP MARKETS

c Ukraine  and the Cultural Exchange Market celebrate world cultures right on N Michigan Ave. The two markets are a port of the Cultural Showcase Pop-Ups, an innovative strategy  deepening the city’s global connections and its commitment to supporting local, diverse small businesses.

Experience the vibrant charms of Ukraine, Colombia, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, and Poland cultures at 400-410 N Michigan Ave.

Learn more at: https://worldbusinesschicago.com/showcase/

“The soul of Chicago is alive in each and every one of us.”
– Mayor Brandon  Johnson, 57th Mayor, City of Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson is World Business Chicago’s board of directors chair. We are united with Chicago’s Mayor in our mission and commitment towards equitable economic vitality and prosperity that touches everyone throughout the city’s 77 neighborhoods.

CHICAGO NAMED TOP METRO FOR 10TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Site Selection Magazine named the Chicago region as the Top Metro in the US for corporate relocation and site selection for the tenth consecutive year. This announcement was made during the pro-Chicagoland Decisions 2022 celebratory event at the Terminal.

Select PCD companies were honored with the prestigious awards: pro-Chicagoland decisions, FDI Trailblazer, Impact Maker, Up-and-Coming Innovator, Community Impact, and Innovation Champion Awards for 2022.

Access photos from the celebration here.

CHICAGO H1B CONNECT

P33 and World Business Chicago formed the Chicago H-1B Connect Coalition, a united effort to assist current H-1B visa holders who have been impacted by layoffs in the tech industry. The coalition brings together the city’s leading civic organizations, Fortune 500 corporations, and startups to help support and to retain highly skilled and valuable international talent. 

Job seekers can visit gotechchicago.com/h1b and search hundreds of Chicago-based career opportunities from H-1B sponsoring companies. 

pro-CHICAGO DECISIONS

Our key performance indicator, or primary method of measuring our efforts, is through pro-Chicago decisions — companies that are making decisions to relocate here, or expand and grow existing businesses here.

These companies benefit from the city’s diverse economy and the strength of its connected business and industry.

worldbusinesschicago.com/pro-chicago-decisions