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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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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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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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A Winning Play: Monarc’s Move to Chicago Strengthens the City’s Sports & Innovation Ecosystem
As the big game on Sunday approaches, all eyes are on the elite athletes and cutting-edge technology shaping the future of football. But innovation doesn’t just happen on the field—it…
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Standing on The Shoulders of Greatness: Celebrating the Global Impact of Chicago’s Black Pioneers
Chicago’s story begins with the region’s original inhabitants—the Miami, Sauk, Fox, and Potawatomi tribes—and the city’s first recorded non-indigenous settler, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. Since Chicago’s incorporation in 1837,…
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A New Vision for LaSalle Street: Chicago’s Next Great Neighborhood
For more than a century, LaSalle Street has been the epicenter of Chicago’s Financial District—a corridor lined with iconic architecture, major business institutions, and the seat of government. But as…
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A Reflection on Chicago-China Partnerships
Chicago-China Partnerships: A Decade of Progress and Prosperity Chicago’s Global Friendship with China Two Sister Cities: Chicago has a unique distinction with China. It maintains sister city relationships with Shanghai…
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Tracking Business Growth in Chicago
At World Business Chicago, we pride ourselves on being Chicagoland’s trusted resource for data-driven insights into the region’s business and economic landscape. To that end, our research team publishes real-time…
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