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August 20, 2018

Young Leaders From Chicago and Around the World Gather for Summit

This July 21–28, Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI) again brought together 25 young women ages 14–16 from Chicago and around the world for its Global Youth Ambassadors Leadership Summit. Now…

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August 20, 2018

$1.7 Million Awarded for Next Phase of the Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge

This summer, the Blackstone Charitable Foundation awarded another $1.7 million for the Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge, a partnership with ChicagoNEXT of World Business Chicago that invests in organizations that support…

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August 20, 2018

WBC Launches Medical Assistant Pathway Program

A constantly changing economy, demands an evolving workforce. The healthcare industry is just one industry that continues to grow and will remain in need of a constant influx of skilled…

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August 20, 2018

ChicagoNEXT Brings 200 of the Nation’s Top Tech & Business Students to Chicago

This August, ChicagoNEXT, an initiative of World Business Chicago, joined the Mayor’s Office, the University of Illinois, and C3 Presents to host the three-day ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2018 program. ThinkChicago invites 200…

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August 01, 2018

Mayor Emanuel Announces ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2018

200 of the Nation’s Top Technology and Engineering Students in Chicago To Learn About Chicago’s Growing Technology Industry and Vibrant Urban Culture

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July 19, 2018

Mayor Emanuel Announces Chicago Leads North America In Foreign Direct Investment

Chicago Leads Nation for Sixth Year in a Row; Rises into Top Five in the World

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July 13, 2018

Local High School Girls Join 15 Girls From Chicago’s Sister Cities At Third Annual Global Youth Ambassadors Leadership Summit

Summit empowers teenage girls through workshops and discussions on advocacy, activism and leadership

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June 26, 2018

$1.7 Million Awarded for Next Phase of the Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge

For the next two years, Bethel New Life, BLUE1647, Bunker Labs, and Future Founders will be awarded grants totaling $1.7 million to refine and expand their programs that support traditionally…

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