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January 14, 2015

Fast-Growing Government Services Firm, Prescient Edge, to Move Headquarters to Chicago

Prescient Edge LLC moves headquarters to Chicago, will create at least 60 jobs in Chicago initially and expects to add hundreds in the coming years

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January 07, 2015

Index Shows Midwest Economic Growth Remained Above Average in November

Last week, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago released November 2014 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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January 01, 2015

Chicago’s GRP

This downloadable spreadsheet outlines the Chicago metro region’s GRP by industry sector.  GRP data is currently available for 2012 and 2013. Chicago GRP (2013)

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December 30, 2014

Chicago Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.8%

Last week, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) released preliminary November 2014 unemployment rates for municipalities across the state. The city of Chicago posted a preliminary rate of 6.8%,…

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December 22, 2014

The 25th U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade Shines a Light on Investment Opportunities in Chicago

CHICAGO, December 19, 2014 – Chicago served as the backdrop for the 25th U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) concluding today, providing a unique opportunity for the city…

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December 19, 2014

Chicago Anchors for a Strong Economy (CASE) completes first five cohorts

In its first nine months, CASE has built ties between the city’s largest “anchor” institutions and its neighborhood-based businesses. The program, which was launched as part of Chicago Mayor Rahm…

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December 16, 2014

Chicago by the Numbers

World Business Chicago tracks indicators from month to month to gauge the strength of several aspects of Chicago’s economy, including employment in major sectors, residential and office real estate data,…

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December 03, 2014

Chicago Consular Corps Gala Pays Tribute to Chicago’s Global Leaders

CHICAGO, December 3, 2014 – Chicago Sister Cities International and World Business Chicago hosted the annual Chicago Consular Corps Gala: A Tribute to Our Global Partners on the evening of…

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