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December 17, 2025

Building a Chicago where every neighborhood and every business can thrive.

As we look towards the new year, Chicago’s economic future will be shaped by the decisions we make now—from strengthening the economic engine of our central area to ensuring small…

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October 30, 2025

Sweet Home Chicago: Where the World’s Favorite Candy Is Made

This Halloween, World Business Chicago is encouraging everyone to buy local and savor Chicago-made sweets. We were recently featured on CBS 2 Chicago, talking about why Chicagois the sweetest city…

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October 30, 2025

A Look Inside Chicago’s Most Coveted Venture Event

Chicago continues to lead the charge in shaping the future of food in America. From cutting-edge AgTech and innovation to the ingenuity born in the city’s early stockyards, Chicago’s startup,…

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October 30, 2025

How Chicago’s Healthcare Ecosystem Is Healing Communities & Powering Innovation

Chicago’s life sciences and healthcare sectors are powering one of the fastest-growing segments of our regional economy — now employing more than 90,000 people, generating $47.8 billion in annual output,…

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October 19, 2025

New Research Report Reveals $11.8B Food Manufacturing Powerhouse Behind Chicago’s Innovation Economy

The Chicago Venture Summit: Future of Food 2025 delivered one of its strongest showings yet, marking the tenth edition of World Business Chicago’s signature innovation and investment platform. Since 2014,…

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October 14, 2025

Chicago Business Bulletin: Future of Food

The World Business Chicago Research Center’s latest Chicago Business Bulletin: Future of Food reveals the data behind Chicago’s dominance in food innovation.     The World Business Chicago Research Center…

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October 09, 2025

Bank of America Chicago Marathon: By the Numbers

This Sunday marks the 47th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon, where approximately 53,000 runners representing over 120 countries and all 50 states will be participating amidst the cheers of…

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October 07, 2025

From China to Mexico: Chicago’s Global Engagement at Work

In-person convenings matter. Last week, a Chicago-led delegation traveled to Beijing, Hangzhou, and Hong Kong, engaging directly with business and government leaders at a time of both challenge and opportunity…

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