The Illinois Innovation Index, a collaborative publication that reports on key metrics of the Illinois innovation economy, today released its Annual Report, which demonstrates the Chicago region and the state…
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and World Business Chicago (WBC) today announced that applications are now being accepted for a new Fellowship Program to support Chicago’s Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs.
Elevate Digital, a leading developer and provider of street-level interactive digital technology, and World Business Chicago (WBC) announced today a partnership in an effort to enhance awareness for Chicago’s business advantages…
World Business Chicago (WBC) today held the first joint meeting between the Steering Committee and the new Strategy Leadership Teams for The Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs
World Business Chicago (WBC) today will host a conference on trade and investment opportunities for a delegation of 100 Chinese business and government leaders, and nearly 100 counterparts from the…
World Business Chicago (WBC) today announced plans to strengthen business ties with India by traveling along with the Chicago Children’s Choir (CCC) for a tour that is planned for January…
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently joined DeVry Inc. President and CEO, and WBC Board member, Daniel Hamburger to welcome DeVry Online Services to its new Chicago home office at 300…
This morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released April 2012 figures from its Job Openings & Labor Turnover Survey, which tracks job openings, hires, and separations (quits, layoffs and…
The Effects of the Creative Class on Economic Development
Chicago’s economy continued to show signs of recovery in 2011. Employment rebounded in education, healthcare, and professional/business services; regional output grew by 3.2 percent; and exports increased by 2 percent…