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August 18, 2025

Data, Deals & Global Wins: Shaping What’s Next

This week, the World Business Chicago Research Center released its latest Chicago Business Bulletin: Chicagoland By the Numbers — a comprehensive, data-driven snapshot of the region’s economy. The report arrives…

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July 10, 2025

Artificial intelligence isn’t on the horizon—it’s a defining force in today’s economy…

In a new analysis released this week, the World Business Chicago Research Center unveils a first-of-its-kind map of the region’s AI economy, led by Research Manager Himashi Jayasundera and Vice…

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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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April 29, 2025

Tariffs & Trade: Chicago at the Crossroads

As the U.S. tariff landscape shifts by the week, the Chicago region’s business community faces rising costs, a volatile supply chain, and growing uncertainty. Tariffs of up to 145% on…

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January 16, 2025

Tracking Business Growth in Chicago

At World Business Chicago, we pride ourselves on being Chicagoland’s trusted resource for data-driven insights into the region’s business and economic landscape. To that end, our research team publishes real-time…

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January 13, 2025

How Foreign Investment Powers Chicago’s Economic Growth

Foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to shape Chicago’s economic landscape, driving growth, innovation, and industry transformation. Today, World Business Chicago’s Research Center released new insights on trends in FDI in…

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May 06, 2024

A More Equitable & Diverse VC Landscape in Chicago

Moving the Needle Towards a More Equitable & Diverse VC Landscape in Chicago Chicago:Blend and The Research Center at World Business Chicago led by Robin Ficke recently published a report…

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December 27, 2023

Rheaply’s Reuse Marketplace: Fostering a Green, Interconnected Chicago – Supported by the Chicagoland Climate Investment Alliance

Sharing and selling surplus assets through the Rheaply Reuse Marketplace makes for a greener, more interconnected community! Unlocking scalable technology solutions to address the growing urgency of climate change is…

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