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October 14, 2025

Chicago Business Bulletin: Future of Food

The World Business Chicago Research Center’s latest Chicago Business Bulletin: Future of Food reveals the data behind Chicago’s dominance in food innovation.     The World Business Chicago Research Center…

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October 07, 2025

From China to Mexico: Chicago’s Global Engagement at Work

In-person convenings matter. Last week, a Chicago-led delegation traveled to Beijing, Hangzhou, and Hong Kong, engaging directly with business and government leaders at a time of both challenge and opportunity…

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September 12, 2025

With $100M projects fueling it, Chicago’s new WOW! Corridor makes vibrancy our most compelling case for investment.

Vibrancy provides the infrastructure that powers growth. In Chicago, culture, sports, and immersive activations are more than experiences; they are drivers of jobs, contracts, investments, and reputation that shapes our…

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September 04, 2025

Top Schools & World-Class Universities Fuel a Talent Pipeline that is Driving Business Growth in Chicagoland.

Chicagoland’s schools — from elementary through world-class universities — are one of the region’s greatest assets and a major reason why people and businesses choose to build their futures here.…

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August 28, 2025

From a World Business Chicago spinout to a national leader, mHUB is proving the future of hardware innovation can be built in the heart of Chicago.

Chicago’s innovation ecosystem is fortunate to be home to powerhouse organizations like mHUB, Current, and others that fuel collaboration, economic growth, and industry leadership. These hubs not only provide resources…

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August 18, 2025

From a World Business Chicago spinout to a national leader, mHUB is proving the future of hardware innovation can be built in the heart of Chicago.

Chicago’s innovation ecosystem is fortunate to be home to powerhouse organizations like mHUB, Current, and others that fuel collaboration, economic growth, and industry leadership. These hubs not only provide resources…

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July 31, 2025

Chicago Lands $100M Year-Round Entertainment Destination

This week marks a major Pro‑Chicago win—and a blueprint moment for experiential placemaking in our city. Universal Destinations & Experiences— the themed entertainment arm of Comcast NBCUniversal— has chosen Chicago…

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July 31, 2025

Chicago’s tech workforce growth, top employers, and the education pipeline fueling the region’s digital economy

This week’s edition of The WBC Business Pulse, powered by LinkedIn offers a look at Chicagoland’s tech workforce, mapped through a nationally recognized government framework that defines the computer and…

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