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July 17, 2025

Chicago’s Global Appeal Keeps Growing

From food to manufacturing, robotics to music, companies from around the world continue to choose Chicago as their home in the U.S. market. In this week’s Business Pulse, we spotlight international…

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July 02, 2025

Chicago Lands $100M Year-Round Entertainment Destination

This week marks a major Pro‑Chicago win—and a blueprint moment for experiential placemaking in our city. Universal Destinations & Experiences— the themed entertainment arm of Comcast NBCUniversal— has chosen Chicago…

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June 03, 2025

Chicago-Style Flavor, Global Impact: Ajinomoto to Spotlight Umami at IFT FIRST

Chicago leads the nation in food manufacturing, and this summer, the world’s top food scientists, innovators, and tastemakers will gather here for IFT FIRST, the largest food science and innovation…

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May 22, 2025

From booming production to rising costs, a look at how tariff turbulence may impact the industry.

Chicago is the nation’s capital for food innovation and manufacturing—driven by strategic location, a skilled workforce, and fast-growing sub-industries. The region plays a critical role in U.S. economic output and…

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May 16, 2025

Culture and Creativity as Catalysts for Chicago’s Economic Growth

In every great city, arts and culture are more than enrichment—they are engines of economic growth, neighborhood vitality, and global visibility. In Chicago, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special…

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April 01, 2025

Chicago & Japan: A Week of Global Engagement, Investment & Innovation

Chicago and Japan share a deep and enduring partnership, built on decades of economic collaboration, trade, and cultural exchange. Nowhere is this relationship more evident than in Chicago’s 50-year sister…

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March 06, 2025

Behind the Scenes at WBC: Powering Chicago’s Growth & Innovation

We are actively shaping the economic future of the Chicago region, working in close partnership with Mayor Brandon Johnson and his administration, the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, our board of…

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February 21, 2025

A Winning Play: Monarc’s Move to Chicago Strengthens the City’s Sports & Innovation Ecosystem

As the big game on Sunday approaches, all eyes are on the elite athletes and cutting-edge technology shaping the future of football. But innovation doesn’t just happen on the field—it…

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