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MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON LEADS SUCCESSFUL INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC MISSION, SECURES KEY INVESTMENTS & STRENGTHENS TIES WITH LONDON
Discussions focused on collaboration across sectors where Chicago excels, including food innovation, clean energy, business services, and the economic impact of international sports and tourism. CHICAGO – Mayor Brandon…
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CHICAGO, HOME TO THE NATION’S LARGEST, ENGAGED, SISTER CITIES PROGRAM, ANNOUNCES VIBRANT GLOBAL CELEBRATIONS AND COMMITTEE PLANS FOR THE 2024 CHICAGO MARATHON
CHICAGO (October 1, 2024) – The upcoming Chicago Marathon, one of the world’s premier athletic events, not only highlights the strength and perseverance of its runners but also serves as…
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CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL GALA TO CELEBRATE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & CHICAGO’S ROLE ON THE WORLD STAGE
CHICAGO, Oct. 8, 2024 – World Business Chicago announces the 2024 Chicago International Gala will occur on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Field Museum of Natural History. The event…
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Public Sector Investment Strategy Powering Climate Action
Earlier this month, the Chicago Department of Environment hosted the Catalyzing Local Climate Action Workshop in partnership with C40 Cities, Climate Mayors, and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN), with…
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Registration Now Open for Fintech Startups to Join Inaugural Future-of-FinTech Week in Chicago
CHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2024 – World Business Chicago, the city’s economic development agency, announces the inaugural Future-of-FinTech Week, September 23-27, 2024. Registration for invite-only investor and startup events is now open. All…
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World Business Chicago & Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive the Future of Manufacturing in Chicago
Chicago, IL – [September 10, 2024] – World Business Chicago (WBC) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) announce a new partnership aimed at aligning strategies and resources to strengthen…
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World Business Chicago & Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive the Future of Manufacturing in Chicago
Today World Business Chicago (WBC) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC Illinois)announce a new strategic partnership aimed at aligning strategies and resources to strengthen Chicago’s manufacturing sector and drive…
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WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO EXPANDS BOARD WITH LEADERSHIP IN TECH, AI, AND QUANTUM COMPUTING FROM MICROSOFT & PSIQUANTUM
CHICAGO – September 5, 2024 — World Business Chicago is pleased to announce the ratification of two new members to its board of directors: Tony Surma, CTO of Microsoft, and Professor…
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