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October 30, 2025

How Chicago’s Healthcare Ecosystem Is Healing Communities & Powering Innovation

Chicago’s life sciences and healthcare sectors are powering one of the fastest-growing segments of our regional economy — now employing more than 90,000 people, generating $47.8 billion in annual output,…

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October 19, 2025

New Research Report Reveals $11.8B Food Manufacturing Powerhouse Behind Chicago’s Innovation Economy

The Chicago Venture Summit: Future of Food 2025 delivered one of its strongest showings yet, marking the tenth edition of World Business Chicago’s signature innovation and investment platform. Since 2014,…

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October 14, 2025

Chicago Business Bulletin: Future of Food

The World Business Chicago Research Center’s latest Chicago Business Bulletin: Future of Food reveals the data behind Chicago’s dominance in food innovation.     The World Business Chicago Research Center…

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October 09, 2025

Bank of America Chicago Marathon: By the Numbers

This Sunday marks the 47th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon, where approximately 53,000 runners representing over 120 countries and all 50 states will be participating amidst the cheers of…

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October 07, 2025

From China to Mexico: Chicago’s Global Engagement at Work

In-person convenings matter. Last week, a Chicago-led delegation traveled to Beijing, Hangzhou, and Hong Kong, engaging directly with business and government leaders at a time of both challenge and opportunity…

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October 07, 2025

Global Demand, Sector Strengths & O’Hare’s Rise Keep Illinois Trade Resilient Amid Shifting Markets

As September winds down, this week’s WBC Business Pulse newsletter—prepared by the WBC Research Team—focuses on one of Chicagoland’s most powerful economic engines: trade and exports. With October marking National…

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October 07, 2025

Revitalizing Chicago Neighborhoods With Missing-Middle Housing

Cities thrive when working families, first-time buyers, and long-time residents can find homes they can afford. Yet in metro areas nationwide, the “missing middle” has quietly disappeared—These include the walk-ups,…

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October 03, 2025

October 2025: Economic Dashboard

At the Research Center at World Business Chicago, we’re tracking macro indicators for the U.S. economy and how they could impact the region closely. View the latest economic dashboard here.…

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