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

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

As the city welcomes its new mayor, we also welcome Mayor Brandon Johnson as our chair, board of directors, World Business Chicago. We are united 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. 

CHICAGO STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH UKRAINE

As a leading global city, Chicago is proud to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

World Business Chicago was proud to name the Kyiv Committee as the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award at the 2022 Chicago International Gala. The Global Strategic Initiatives team at World Business Chicago is responsible for managing volunteers for Chicago Sister Cities International and works closely with the Sister City Kyiv Committee.

Donate to Ukraine:  chicagosistercities.com/support-ukraine

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

RESILIENCY IS IN OUR DNA

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was a collective trauma that subsequent generations of Chicagoans hoped they would never endure.

The city was spared until the global pandemic of 2020, which brought myriad challenges. As it was 150 years ago, the road ahead is not short, or easy, or without challenges.

Just as before, the stakes are too high, the opportunity – too great, the reward – too enduring, to give anything less than the totality of our effort.

WHO WE ARE

Our mission is to drive inclusive economic growth and job creation, support existing and prospective businesses, and promote Chicago as a leading global city.

Our vision is to make Chicago the most business-friendly city in the world by becoming a role model for inclusive economic growth, ensuring that all Chicagoans prosper and thrive.