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February 18, 2020

The Innovators Guide to Chicago

WBC Attended the Innovators Guide to Chicago Event on February 26 WBC joined organizations from Chicago’s local tech and innovation ecosystem at Chicago Innovation’s “The Innovators Guide to Chicago” event…

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February 18, 2020

Chicago Venture Summit to Spotlight City’s Leading Innovation Hubs

Seven of the City’s World-Class Innovation Hubs Will be Hosting Investors from Across the Midwest and Country to Explore why Chicago Thrives as a Tech Hub For the third year…

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February 18, 2020

Economy 2030 Working Groups Underway

WBC Convening Industry Leaders as Part of Mayor Lightfoot’s Economy 2030 Plan As a part of Mayor Lightfoot’s Economy 2030 economic development plan – her 10-year strategy to remake the…

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February 14, 2020

Join the China Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International in Coronavirus Donation Efforts

The outbreak of Coronavirus has caused a shortage of medical supplies that can be used to protect against the virus in China. Coronavirus is currently affecting many areas of China,…

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January 27, 2020

Mayor Lightfoot Joins Fifth Third Bank to Announce New Partnership to Bring Significant Investment to Chicago’s Opportunity Zones

New partnership expands INVEST South/West program; expected to make $20 million available for investment in the city’s West and South sides CHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Governor JB Pritzker, and…

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January 23, 2020

Mayor Lightfoot Calls on Residents and Business Community to Support Puerto Rican Relief and Aid Efforts

City issues call to action to support Puerto Rico island impacted by recent earthquakes CHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today issued a call to action to residents, the business…

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January 21, 2020

Save the Date for the L.E.G.A.C.Y. Awards Gala

Join World Business Chicago on February 29 to Celebrate Black Entrepreneurship On Saturday, February 29, join World Business Chicago in attending the L.E.G.A.C.Y. Awards Gala to highlight Chicago leaders in…

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January 21, 2020

World Business Chicago Partners with Chicago CRED

Business Executives and Chicago CRED Participants to Gather at Mentorship Luncheon At the quarter four WBC Board of Directors meeting in December, Arne Duncan, Founder and CEO of Chicago CRED…

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