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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Chicago 2050
NEWS
12.17.2025
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…
Business & Growth
NEWS
12.17.2025
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…
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