Business & Growth
NEWS
07.23.2025
We are proud of our city’s many strengths and attributes. Our mission is to drive inclusive, equitable economic development, job creation, and access to opportunity. In the course of our work, we maintain the following list of 100+ reasons #WhyChicago is a great city for business.
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Business & Growth
WBC Events & Recognition
WBC Research Center
10.19.2025
The World Business Chicago Research Center’s latest Chicago Business Bulletin: Future of Food reveals the data behind Chicago’s dominance in food innovation. The World Business Chica
Business & Growth
Business Leadership
NEWS
WBC Initiatives
10.07.2025
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
Business & Growth
Chicago’s Advantage
09.12.2025
Vibrancy provides the infrastructure that powers growth. In Chicago, culture, sports, and immersive activations are more than experiences; they are drivers of jobs, contracts, investments, and reputat
Business & Growth
Chicago’s Advantage
09.12.2025
Chicagoland’s schools — from elementary through world-class universities — are one of the region’s greatest assets and a major reason why people and businesses choose to build their futures he