Chicago Young Adult Migration Analysis
As part of the second quarter 2013 release of the Illinois Innovation Index, World Business Chicago used U.S. Census American Community Survey data to analyze young adult migration to and from…
Chicago Growing, First Quarter 2013
International and domestic companies continue to locate and expand in Chicago to take advantage of the city’s tremendous assets. Over the past quarter, World Business Chicago has worked with companies from…
World Business Chicago Announces First Ever Chicago Logistics Hackathon
World Business Chicago (WBC) today announced it is recruiting software developers to participate in its first ever Logistics Hackathon on May 18.
Mayor Emanuel Announces Initial Plans for Bioscience and Pharmaceutical Industry Commercialization and Innovation Center
Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel will announce the initial plans for a center comprised of Chicago biotech and pharmaceutical startups, to galvanize the positive forces in the bioscience space in Chicago…
World Business Chicago Reports on Business Development Efforts at Spring Board Meeting
World Business Chicago (WBC) reported on the organization’s accomplishments in attracting and retaining companies in the Chicago area at the spring meeting of its board of directors, held at BMO…
World Business Chicago Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mexican Government Economic Development Arm ProMexico
World Business Chicago (WBC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ProMexico, the Mexican Government institution in charge of strengthening Mexico’s participation in the international economy.
WBC Report Cites More than 600 Major Regional Corporate Expansions and Relocations in 2012
More than 600 companies located or expanded in the Chicago region in 2012 according to World Business Chicago’s (WBC) 2012 Business Growth Profile, which was released today. The report highlights…
2012 Business Growth Profile
Chicago enjoyed strong economic growth in 2012, reaching pre-recession levels in many measures. In September, the city added nearly 45,000 employed residents over the previous year, ranking it first among all cities…
Chicago Growing, January 2013
This month, Clayco, Inc., a major national development and construction company, announced it will move its national headquarters to Chicago, creating hundreds of new jobs. The company currently has about…
World Business Chicago, Choose Chicago Host Reception in Shanghai for Chinese Business Leaders, Tour Organizations
World Business Chicago (WBC) and Choose Chicago hosted a reception today for 100 Chinese business executives and tour operators in Shanghai, China, as well as alumni of Northwestern University’s Kellogg…