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May 13, 2025

Small Business, Big Impact: Chicago’s Entrepreneurs Lead with Optimism, Grit & Growth

As National Small Business Week wraps up, World Business Chicago joins Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) in celebrating the entrepreneurs who…

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January 06, 2025

Know a nonprofit or developer driving change in Chicago? Submit your nomination by January 15, 2025, and shine a spotlight on their impactful work!

This week’s Business Pulse spotlights the transformative impact of community-based development through the lens of the 2025 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards. In partnership with LISC, these awards have celebrated the…

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December 04, 2024

Cook County Fuels Manufacturing Growth with Workforce Innovation

Manufacturing is a cornerstone of Cook County’s economy, powering innovation and providing vital career opportunities across diverse industries. Despite its resilience, the sector faces evolving challenges, including talent shortages, technological…

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September 05, 2024

Empowering Chicago’s Emerging Businesses

Today, we celebrate the latest cohort of small business owners graduating from World Business Chicago’s Chi Capital Accelerator program—a transformative 12-week financial boot camp designed to equip entrepreneurs with the…

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July 29, 2024

Mayor Johnson & World Business Chicago Champion Youth Workforce Development and Entrepreneurship

CHICAGO, IL – July 29, 2024 – World Business Chicago (WBC), the city’s economic development agency, continues to lead impactful initiatives that establish Chicago as a premier destination for job…

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July 31, 2023

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins World Business Chicago, University of Illinois System, and City Colleges of Chicago to announce ThinkChicago Lollapalooza 2023

  Empowering Diverse College-Aged Students to Discover Chicago as the Ideal Destination for Career, Business, and Life, Capitalizing on the Region’s Strong Business, Innovation & Startup Ecosystem, Alongside Its Vibrant…

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December 01, 2022

Applications Open as The Second Round of the Black & Latino Excellence Investment Summit 2023 Commences

  The Second Round of the Black & Latino Excellence Investment Summit 2023 Commences this November. Applications are open to Black and Latino-owned businesses on the South and West Sides of…

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