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The Digital Imperative: Why Chicago’s Small Businesses Must Embrace Technology in 2024
In today’s fast-paced marketplace, Chicago’s small businesses are at a pivotal moment. Digital transformation is no longer optional—today it is essential for survival, growth, and competitiveness in a connected world.…
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CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL GALA TO CELEBRATE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & CHICAGO’S ROLE ON THE WORLD STAGE
CHICAGO, Oct. 8, 2024 – World Business Chicago announces the 2024 Chicago International Gala will occur on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Field Museum of Natural History. The event…
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Registration Now Open for Fintech Startups to Join Inaugural Future-of-FinTech Week in Chicago
CHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2024 – World Business Chicago, the city’s economic development agency, announces the inaugural Future-of-FinTech Week, September 23-27, 2024. Registration for invite-only investor and startup events is now open. All…
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WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO EXPANDS BOARD WITH LEADERSHIP IN TECH, AI, AND QUANTUM COMPUTING FROM MICROSOFT & PSIQUANTUM
CHICAGO – September 5, 2024 — World Business Chicago is pleased to announce the ratification of two new members to its board of directors: Tony Surma, CTO of Microsoft, and Professor…
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Empowering Chicago’s Emerging Businesses
Today, we celebrate the latest cohort of small business owners graduating from World Business Chicago’s Chi Capital Accelerator program—a transformative 12-week financial boot camp designed to equip entrepreneurs with the…
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Why Chicago is the Place to Be for Business—Now and in the Future
As we conclude this historic week with the Democratic National Convention putting Chicago in the global spotlight, the city’s energy and economic strength are on full display. Earlier this week,…
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Seizing the DNC Spotlight: Showcasing Chicago as the Premier Business Destination
As the Democratic National Convention kicks off next week, World Business Chicago is seizing this incredible opportunity to showcase why Chicago is the best city in America to start, expand,…
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THE SPIRIT OF NELSON MANDELA: RESOLVING CONFLICT. INSPIRING CHANGE
Event Celebrates & Educates the Teachings of Nelson Mandela July 18, 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, Illinois…
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