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Chicago Named Host City, 2024 Democratic National Convention
Chicago’s bid to host the Democratic National Convention (DNC) was a success, with Chicago named as the host city for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. This tremendous win is an…
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NEW DEVELOPMENT BREAKS GROUND ON INDUSTRIAL SITE IN NORTH LAWNDALE
By: Markayle Tolliver NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO| Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar, other political officials, along with 548 Enterprise and Related Midwest, broke ground today at 4300 W. Roosevelt Road…
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Mayor Lightfoot & World Business Chicago Announce the return of the Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Food
After its inaugural success with two sold-out summits in 2022, the Chicago Venture Summit series returns in 2023 with Future-of-Food this May 3-4 CHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined…
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THE CHICAGO FOOD STOP CELEBRATES CHICAGO PIZZA ON NATIONAL PIZZA DAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Andrew Hayes Chicago Food Stop c/o World Business Chicago 312-823-4333 (mobile) ahayes@worldbusinesschicago.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Janie Goldberg-Dicks Margie Korshak Inc. 847-922-9494 jdicks@korshak.com ___________ CHICAGO—January 31, 2023 – The Chicago Food…
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World Business Chicago Insights: High-Growth Industries in Chicagoland
Life sciences and transportation sectors see strong growth in Chicagoland region, according to new report out today CHICAGO — A new report released today by World Business Chicago’s Research Center…
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City of Chicago, Cook County & Six Chicagoland Counties Announce First-Ever Regional Partnership for Economic Development
“A powerful force for driving growth and creating opportunities throughout the region.” CHICAGO — Today, regional leaders announced the formation of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, a first-of-its-kind united effort…
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Chicago Venture Summit Future-of Logistics is The Largest #ChiVentureSummit Ever
10 #s to recap the event happenings and attendees of the Future-of-Logistics 1) Registered 850+ founders, innovators, & investors 2) Representation from 450+ unique corporations, investment firms, start-ups, non-profits, non-profits,…
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Chicago’s Bid for ARPA-H
World Business Chicago is working with other stakeholders to amplify the call to bring ARPA-H to the Chicago region. The campaign is led via social media using digital touch points. The case for Chicago is best made through your contributions as key players in the life sciences ecosystem.
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