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05.30.2024
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NEWS
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This week marks a major Pro‑Chicago win—and a blueprint moment for experiential placemaking in our city. Universal Destinations & Experiences— the themed entertainment arm of Comcast NBCUniv
NEWS
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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
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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&