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February 26, 2026

Global Traditions. Global Trade. Chicago at the Center.

Hundreds of millions of people around the world celebrate Lunar New Year — observed across China, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Mongolia, and beyond. While traditions…

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February 26, 2026

Balancing Growth, Community Impact, and the Needs of a Data-Driven Economy

Data centers have emerged as one of the most consequential infrastructure investments of the twenty-first century. The global data center market was estimated at approximately $387 billion in 2025, with…

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February 26, 2026

Nearly 5 Million Workers Position Chicagoland a Destination for Growth

Chicagoland’s economy is in a moment of profound transformation — and our greatest advantage in navigating it is our workforce. As outlined in Chicago 2050 | A Plan for Economic…

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February 26, 2026

Turning Chicago’s Cultural Strength Into Economic Power

Chicago has always been a city that creates. A city that originates. A city whose ideas, culture, architecture, and innovations don’t just shape neighborhoods — they shape the world. From…

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February 26, 2026

Chicago 2050 in action: a coordinated, regional strategy to attract and grow global investment.

Last week’s Business Pulse spotlighted Chicago 2050: A Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs, a roadmap grounded in a clear premise: our challenges will not be solved through contraction or…

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February 26, 2026

A new Cook County+WBC report provides a solar baseline — showing strong growth, workforce gaps, and steps toward an equitable clean energy future.

The Chicago region is entering a decisive phase in the clean energy transition, and understanding the structure of its solar installation industry is essential for shaping that trajectory. To provide…

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December 17, 2025

Giving Thanks for the Spirit of Chicago

As we take this moment for Thanksgiving reflection, we celebrate the extraordinary people and businesses who power the momentum of the entire Chicagoland region — in every neighborhood, every municipality,…

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December 17, 2025

Chicagoland: Built for the Future of Intelligent Automation

Across every major industry, robotics and intelligent automation are no longer emerging technologies—they are now defining competitive advantage, productivity, and the future of work. And nowhere is this transformation more…

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