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September 21, 2018

A CITY BUILT ON INNOVATION 

Since its founding in 1837, Chicago has attracted people from rural communities, the South and immigrants from abroad who sought a better life. The city offered hope and a place…

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September 21, 2018

Chicago Industrial Growth Zones: Locations to Grow in an Innovative City

As an economic power house Chicago is a city with a large talent pool and diverse industries. It is globally connected with the #1 most connected airport in the country…

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September 21, 2018

Two New Tech Expansions in Chicago

Chicago traditionally is known for its strength in industrial verticals such as logistics/transportation and manufacturing, but today technology and innovation is now Chicago’s fastest growing industry sector, employing more than…

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September 21, 2018

Spotlight On: Lake Calumet Industrial Corridor

Calumet Industrial Corridor: Why This Area? Lake Calumet Industrial Growth Zone has more than 250 acres of land with industrial development potential and a competitive commercial property market that includes over…

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September 21, 2018

CASE Releases Targeted Business Matching Tool

This month the Chicago Anchors for a Strong Economy (CASE) Program, part of World Business Chicago’s Neighborhood Strategic Initiative (NSI), launched a proprietary business assessment software called SCALE. The digital…

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September 04, 2018

World Business Chicago Leaders Named to Crain’s Most Powerful Women in Chicago Business

List Includes Six WBC Board Members and Nine Member Companies Crain’s Chicago released a special report of 25 business leaders to their Crain’s Most Powerful Women in Chicago Business list. The…

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August 21, 2018

Bridging the Divide

This July, Mayor Emanuel and World Business Chicago led a successful economic development mission to China and Japan. “With China and Japan being the world’s second and third-largest economies by…

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August 20, 2018

Chicago Ranks Third in the Nation for Number of Fast Growing Businesses

Chicago continues to be a thriving center for entrepreneurs and innovators according to the annual Inc. 5000 list. This year saw 110 Chicago companies named to the list, including two…

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