Statement re Chicago Sister Cities Moscow Relationship
Dated: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 STATEMENT FROM MAYOR LORI E. LIGHTFOOT “In light of recent events and upon reflection over these last few days, I believe that Chicago needs to…
CHICAGO NAMED TOP METRO FOR CORPORATE INVESTMENT, NINTH YEAR IN A ROW BY SITE SELECTION MAGAZINE
CHICAGO NAMED TOP METRO FOR CORPORATE INVESTMENT NINTH YEAR IN A ROW BY SITE SELECTION MAGAZINE “Chicago shows again that it has the brains and the will to establish a…
Mayor Lightfoot & World Business Chicago Announce Chicago Venture Summit 2021
More than 500 VCs, local founders, corporate executives, and startup ecosystem leaders are attending Chicago’s flagship venture capital & startup conference CHICAGO — Mayor Lightfoot today welcomes more than 500…
World Business Chicago Unveils New Logo and Visual Identity
World Business Chicago – creating extraordinary impact through equitable and inclusive economic development – unveils new logo and visual identity Reimagined visual identity adopts a more inclusive and sustainable use,…
World Business Chicago Declares Thursday, June 24, as “Unicorn Day” in Chicago
Seven startups achieved unicorn status in 2021, twice as many compared to 2020 CHICAGO – June 24, 2021 – In 2021 alone, seven companies in Chicago have become unicorns (startup…
Chicago #1 City in North America for Foreign Direct Investment
CHICAGO #1 CITY IN NORTH AMERICA FOR FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT New Report Shows Chicago #1 for 8th Consecutive Year CHICAGO–World Business Chicago today announced that, for the eighth year in…
Michael Fassnacht to serve as the President & CEO of World Business Chicago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2021 MAYOR LIGHTFOOT & MELLODY HOBSON ANNOUNCE MICHAEL FASSNACHT WILL SERVE AS THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO Fassnacht has served as interim…
Chicago Joins Global La French Tech Community
As the startup capital of the Midwest United States, Chicago joins a global network of 100+ cities and countries around the world recognized as leaders in innovation and technology La…
The demand for a good cybersecurity workforce is enormous
The talk of cybersecurity training is getting louder – and for a good reason. During the pandemic, 90% of companies have reported an increase in cyber attracts. As technology overpowers the world…
How Forager, Blue Yonder & p44 Are Modernizing Cross-Border Shipping
Instant rates, easy booking, and 24/7 freight tracking coming soon to Blue Yonder cross-border shippers Cross-border supply chains are time-consuming, murky, and complex. It can take hours to get a rate for a single cross-border lane and companies with U.S. – Mexico shipments frequently lose visibility south of the border. An incorrectly filed customs…