NEWS
05.02.2024
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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NEWS
06.12.2025
This week, we take a break from our usual economic development topic-specific Business Pulse, powered by LinkedIn, to spotlight a powerful new chapter in how Chicago will show up on…
NEWS
06.11.2025
Chicago continues to show the world that we’re not just open for business—we’re shaping the future of it. Our international engagement isn’t episodic. It’s strategic, sustained, and central
NEWS
06.11.2025
Chicago leads the nation in food manufacturing, and this summer, the world’s top food scientists, innovators, and tastemakers will gather here for IFT FIRST, the largest food science and innovation&
NEWS
06.12.2025
In every great city, arts and culture are more than enrichment—they are engines of economic growth, neighborhood vitality, and global visibility. In Chicago, the Department of Cultural Affairs and S