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Chicago 2050: Bold vision. Real action. Long-term return.
Chicago 2050 is more than a plan — it’s a generational opportunity to shape the economic future of one of the world’s most globally connected cities. Anchored by a 5-year…
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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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WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO ANNOUNCES “LEADING THE WAY” — A POWERFUL NEW SERIES SPOTLIGHTING CHICAGO’S MOST INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE LEADERS
World Business Chicago, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Corporate Coalition, and Origami Works launch Leading the Way to drive inclusive, employer-led workforce solutions CHICAGO — April 29, 2025 — World Business…
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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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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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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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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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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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