DJX VentureSource released its Q4 2016 venture capital report, which tracks investments into companies that have received at least one round of venture funding.¹ Q4 2016 VC activity in the Chicago area was lower…
Today, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) released preliminary December 2016 labor market estimates for municipalities across the state. This economic brief summarizes these estimates, which are based on…
A note from WBC President & CEO Jeff Malehorn
ChicagoNEXT chairman Mark Tebbe writes about how diversity will continue to make Chicago a stronger and more resilient global tech city
Summit to highlight Chicago as a leading, global hub for investment in a vibrant tech economy
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,…
Upcoming Summit Will Highlight Chicago as a Leading, Global Hub for Investment in a Vibrant Tech Economy
Making Chicago a premier destination for tourism and entertainment is a major part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs that WBC is implementing to drive growth in Chicago.…
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released November 2016 figures from its Job Openings & Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), which tracks job openings, hires, and separations (quits, layoffs and…
Today, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago released November 2016 figures for its Midwest Economy Index (MEI). The MEI is a weighted average of 129 indicators designed to measure non-farm…