NEWS
05.02.2024
World Business Chicago Pitches Santa Claus to Relocate “Santa’s Workshop” to the Chicagoland Region
Citing the Region’s Strengths in Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution, Food & Agriculture & Climate Resiliency
CHICAGO, Dec. 20, 2023) – Today, World Business Chicago published a playful online pitch for Santa to relocate his iconic workshop, “Santa‘s Workshop,” from the North Pole to the Chicagoland region.
The economic development agency’s “Dear Santa” letter highlights a multitude of reasons why Chicago is the perfect location for the world-renowned gift manufacturer and distributor. And, of course, Chicago’s distinction as the number one U.S. city for food and confectionary production, promises to keep Santa‘s sweet tooth fully satisfied.
Reasons why Chicago is the ideal location for Santa‘s Workshop:
In early 2023, World Business Chicago launched the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, uniting the city of Chicago and the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will. This partnership allows the counties and the city to share information and resources to create a more inclusive and equitable local economy. This collective body offers Santa’s Workshop a diverse range of great options from urban, suburban, to rural.
“We will celebrate over 150 companies that have made ‘pro-Chicagoland decisions’ in 2023, that is, companies that have chosen to expand, relocate, and invest in the city and greater Chicagoland region,” said Michael Fassnacht, President & CEO of World Business Chicago, “Our playful pitch to Santa reflects the bold spirit with which we market the city and region every day.”
Dear Santa campaign video: Watch the video here.
Originally published to PR Newswire on 12/21/2023: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/world-business-chicago-extends-playful-invite-to-santa-claus-to-relocate-from-the-north-pole-to-the-chicagoland-region-302021031.html
NEWS
07.25.2024
Today marks a historic milestone with the announcement of the first-ever Quantum Campus in the U.S., located at the former USX site on Chicago’s South Side. Anchored by PsiQuantum, this…
NEWS
07.19.2024
In this week’s edition of Business Pulse, we spotlight the compelling decisions that make Chicagoland a top destination for corporate investment. For the past 11 years, the Chicagoland region ha
NEWS
07.15.2024
In our March 7th edition of Business Pulse, we emphasized the importance of “pro-Chicago Decisions”—expansions and relocations that drive job creation, investment, and economic diversity
NEWS
06.27.2024
In this week’s edition of The Business Pulse, presented by World Business Chicago, we provided updates and information from our Public Sector Investment Strategy Team. This dedicated group of profes