Mayor Emanuel achieves Double Notch Ratings upgrade for City of Chicago
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (“KBRA”) notes ‘effective management’ and a ‘very diverse employment base’ when upgrading Chicago
Whole Foods Distribution Center Opens in Pullman
The development of a new facility will take place in a Chicago South Side neighborhood
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Hosted The 2017 North American Climate Summit
Chicago welcomed mayors from around the globe to sign the Chicago Climate Charter to fight against climate change
First Year of the BX Challenge Scales Programs for Inclusive Entrepreneurship
Cohort organizations advance with funding, WBC and ChicagoNEXT commission impact measurement report
Chicago by the Numbers January 2018
World Business Chicago tracks indicators from month to month to gauge the strength of several aspects of Chicago’s economy, including employment in major sectors, residential and office real estate data,…
Chicago Receives Top Recognition for Foreign Direct Investment Efforts
World Business Chicago Receives fDi Magazine FDI Strategy Award for International Outreach; Efforts Have Helped Chicago Lead Nation in Foreign Direct Investment for Five Consecutive Years
Chicago Consular Corps Gala to Honor People and Businesses that Impact City’s Global Stature
Awardees include Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, former Deputy Mayor Steve Koch, CIBC, Blue1647 and Kathleen Borland
Board Member Spotlight: Frank Ptak, CEO Marmon Holdings
Frank Ptak joined WBC’s board of directors in 2014; in this spotlight, Ptak discusses living and working in Chicago
WBC Recruiting Next Round of Fellows
Opportunities to impact Chicago’s future, while gaining valuable experience
Chicago by the Numbers November 2017
World Business Chicago tracks indicators from month to month to gauge the strength of several aspects of Chicago’s economy, including employment in major sectors, residential and office real estate data,…