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January 25, 2017

2016 Year in Review

A note from WBC President & CEO Jeff Malehorn

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January 25, 2017

Diversity is Key to Chicago’s Tech and Innovation Future

ChicagoNEXT chairman Mark Tebbe writes about how diversity will continue to make Chicago a stronger and more resilient global tech city

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January 25, 2017

Save the Date: 2017 Chicago Venture Summit

Summit to highlight Chicago as a leading, global hub for investment in a vibrant tech economy

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January 24, 2017

Chicago by the Numbers January 2017

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 23, 2017

Mayor Emanuel and World Business Chicago Announce 2017  Chicago Venture Summit

Upcoming Summit Will Highlight Chicago as a Leading, Global Hub for Investment in a Vibrant Tech Economy

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January 19, 2017

Chicago Tourism Metrics, December 2016

Making Chicago a premier destination for tourism and entertainment is a major part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs that WBC is implementing to drive growth in Chicago.…

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January 10, 2017

Midwest Job Openings & Hiring Activity, November 2016

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released November 2016 figures from its Job Openings & Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), which tracks job openings, hires, and separations (quits, layoffs and…

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December 30, 2016

Index Shows Midwest Economic Growth Declined Slightly in November

Today, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago released November 2016 figures for its Midwest Economy Index (MEI). The MEI is a weighted average of 129 indicators designed to measure non-farm…

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