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March 01, 2024

Chicago: #1 U.S. Metro for Corporate Relocation & Site Selection, 11 years running, by Site Selection Magazine

“The sense of regionalism exemplified by the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership will only reinforce the area’s attractiveness to tech, logistics, innovation, and vibrant young talent in an economy as diverse…

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February 21, 2024

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Eric Sedler as New Board Member & Interim Executive at WorldBusiness Chicago

CHICAGO – [February 21, 2024] — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and World Business Chicago announce the appointment of Eric Sedler to the board of directors of World Business Chicago (WBC). As part…

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January 23, 2024

Chicago is the #1 metro for VC-backed companies founded by women.

Women-founded VC-backed companies are well represented in Chicago relative to other cities, but they are raising a smaller share of VC funding Chicago is outperforming most cities when it comes…

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January 10, 2024

A Year of Success, Innovation, and Growth- Celebrating the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership

It was one year ago this month that the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership  launched. Over the past twelve months, World Business Chicago has pulled in county partners outside their county…

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January 10, 2024

8 Chicagoland Wins We’re Carrying into 2024

1. The Chan Zuckerberg Chicago Biohub $250 million in investment was attracted for the Chan Zuckerberg Chicago Biohub, a huge win for the Life Sciences sector and cutting-edge research, beating…

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December 21, 2023

Dear Santa

World Business Chicago Pitches Santa Claus to Relocate “Santa’s Workshop” to the Chicagoland Region Citing the Region’s Strengths in Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution, Food & Agriculture & Climate Resiliency CHICAGO, Dec. 20, 2023)…

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December 20, 2023

Chicago-Japan Delegation: Strengthening Economic Ties and Generating 13 New Investment Projects

Chicago’s 50-year-strong relationship with Japan was strengthened by a delegation trip to Osaka and Tokyo by World Business Chicago and the City of Chicago, Deputy Mayor Kenya Merritt last month.…

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October 05, 2023

Chicago Mayor Johnson Opens Chicago’s Inaugural Venture Summit Future of Climate Tech

First-ever climate focused Chicago Venture Summit features 800 professionals, and a diverse portfolio of 140+ Startups, over half led by founders of color. CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today,…

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