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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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July 02, 2025

Chicago Lands $100M Year-Round Entertainment Destination

This week marks a major Pro‑Chicago win—and a blueprint moment for experiential placemaking in our city. Universal Destinations & Experiences— the themed entertainment arm of Comcast NBCUniversal— has chosen Chicago…

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June 12, 2025

Choose Chicago Launches a Bold, Inclusive Campaign to Promote Our City to the World

This week, we take a break from our usual economic development topic-specific Business Pulse, powered by LinkedIn, to spotlight a powerful new chapter in how Chicago will show up on…

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June 11, 2025

Chicago to the World: We’re Ready for Business

Chicago continues to show the world that we’re not just open for business—we’re shaping the future of it. Our international engagement isn’t episodic. It’s strategic, sustained, and central to how…

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June 03, 2025

Chicago-Style Flavor, Global Impact: Ajinomoto to Spotlight Umami at IFT FIRST

Chicago leads the nation in food manufacturing, and this summer, the world’s top food scientists, innovators, and tastemakers will gather here for IFT FIRST, the largest food science and innovation…

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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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May 16, 2025

Culture and Creativity as Catalysts for Chicago’s Economic Growth

In every great city, arts and culture are more than enrichment—they are engines of economic growth, neighborhood vitality, and global visibility. In Chicago, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special…

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May 13, 2025

Small Business, Big Impact: Chicago’s Entrepreneurs Lead with Optimism, Grit & Growth

As National Small Business Week wraps up, World Business Chicago joins Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) in celebrating the entrepreneurs who…

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