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September 30, 2016

Index Shows Midwest Economic Growth Increased Slightly in August

Today, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago released August 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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September 29, 2016

Building Ties with London

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan recently visited Chicago to meet with Mayor Emanuel and strengthen trade and investment links between Chicago and London. The visit was Mayor Khan’s first visit…

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September 29, 2016

Duracell and Wilson Sporting Goods Move to Chicago

World’s largest consumer battery manufacturer brings executive office, while iconic sports brand brings global headquarters

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September 29, 2016

Partner Spotlight: JPMorgan Chase

A key partner to WBC, JPMorgan Chase supports innovative business development programs

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September 28, 2016

Chicago Metro Unemployment Rate Decreases to 5.4% in August 2016

This morning, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released preliminary August 2016 unemployment rates for all Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). The unemployment rate measures the percentage of the local…

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September 27, 2016

Local Employment Trends August 2016

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) released preliminary August 2016 labor market estimates for municipalities across the state based on the current population survey (or “household survey”). The following brief…

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September 27, 2016

Case-Shiller Home Price Index July 2016

Today, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) released July 2016 values for its Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which tracks the prices of existing single-family homes in 20 U.S. metro areas. The index in…

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September 26, 2016

Chicago Tourism Metrics, August 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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