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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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April 23, 2025

Why Quantum Matters & Why Chicagoland is the Region to Watch

This week marked World Quantum Day, an annual moment of global reflection on one of the most promising—and least understood—technologies shaping our future: quantum computing. Across the globe, researchers, governments,…

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April 23, 2025

From the Tien Shan Mountains to Chicagoland Markets: How Arashan Embodies Chicago’s Global Food Economy

Chicago is more than a food capital—it’s where global tradition meets bold innovation. Anchored by industry titans like Ferrero, Mars, McDonald’s, Kraft Heinz, Mondelēz International, Conagra Brands, and ADM— Chicagoland’s…

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April 03, 2025

Chicago at SXSW: Big Ambitions & Bold Impact

  Chicago Day at SXSW 2025: Showcasing the Best of the Midwest World Business Chicago (WBC) and Midwest House made history once again at SXSW2025, bringing the city’s biggest and…

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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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April 01, 2025

Groundbreaking on LaSalle Marks Launch of Mayor’s Signature Economic Plan

“Today marks a major milestone—not just for the LaSalle Street Revitalization initiative, but for how we think about Chicago’s economic future.” Those were the words of Mayor Brandon Johnson at…

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March 06, 2025

Chicagoland: America’s #1 Metro for Corporate Relocation & Expansion

This week, Site Selection Magazine once again recognized Chicago as the Top Metro in the United States for corporate relocation and investment. This ranking, based on real project data, reflects…

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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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