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February 21, 2018

Mayor Emanuel and World Business Chicago announce the 2018 Chicago Venture Summit

Fourth Annual Summit to Take Place Oct. 2 and 3 to Highlight Chicago as a Leading, Global Hub for Investment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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February 08, 2018

World Business Chicago names Bernita Johnson-Gabriel as Executive Vice President of Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives

Former Senior Advisor with the City of Chicago, Office of the Mayor to spearhead strategic initiatives and neighborhood economic development

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February 05, 2018

Mayor Emanuel achieves Double Notch Ratings upgrade for City of Chicago

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (“KBRA”) notes ‘effective management’ and a ‘very diverse employment base’ when upgrading Chicago

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January 31, 2018

Whole Foods Distribution Center Opens in Pullman

The development of a new facility will take place in a Chicago South Side neighborhood

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January 31, 2018

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Hosted The 2017 North American Climate Summit

Chicago welcomed mayors from around the globe to sign the Chicago Climate Charter to fight against climate change

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January 31, 2018

First Year of the BX Challenge Scales Programs for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Cohort organizations advance with funding, WBC and ChicagoNEXT commission impact measurement report

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January 30, 2018

Chicago by the Numbers January 2018

World Business Chicago tracks indicators from month to month to gauge the strength of several aspects of Chicago’s economy, including employment in major sectors, residential and office real estate data,…

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January 09, 2018

Chicago Receives Top Recognition for Foreign Direct Investment Efforts

World Business Chicago Receives fDi Magazine FDI Strategy Award for International Outreach; Efforts Have Helped Chicago Lead Nation in Foreign Direct Investment for Five Consecutive Years

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