What We Do
We drive inclusive economic growth and job creation, support businesses and promote Chicago as the leading global city to help existing Chicago companies expand and attract new companies. Whether you need government relationships, expansion and site selection and accessing talent, we’ve got it covered. We’ll also highlight the city’s historic economic strengths and exciting new growth sectors. Contact us to utilize our services.
LaSalle Street’s Evolution into a Mixed-Use Neighborhood
“The role of the city center is not just catering to office workers; it’s catering to everyone in the city. It’s a much more inclusive construct, but by default, that…
Our Work in Action
Chicago’s Creative Powerhouse
World Business Chicago proudly celebrates the incredible achievements of our homegrown talent and local productions this awards season. From rapper Lil Durk’s Grammy win for Best Melodic Rap Performance for…
Our Work in Action
Business Delegation Travels to Mexico City
Abriendo Puertas / Opening Doors: Chicagoland Business Delegation Travels to Mexico City to Strengthen Ties with the Nation’s Largest Trade Partner As Mexico solidifies its position as the United States’…
Our Work in ActionPriority Partnerships
Uniting the Region for Economic Growth
The Business Development team leads two key partnerships for World Business Chicago, the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership (GCEP) and the Chicagoland Climate Investment Alliance.
Our Services
SITE SELECTION
We help identify suitable sites for your business expansion and/or relocation using key market indicators. One of our biggest success stories is Google's expansion.
POTENTIAL INCENTIVES & FINANCIAL TOOLS
We help you identify local, state, and federal financial incentives, tax abatement and rebate programs that may be available to you.
PRESS & PUBLIC RELATIONS
We supply the tools and resources to effectively and efficiently bring your ideas and products to the right customers.
DATA & MARKET ANALYSIS
We provide personalized data and market analysis to present valuable insights using key indicators for your specific project such as: proposed sites, market competitiveness, and connectivity.
CHICAGO'S WORKFORCE AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT
We connect you to the Chicago talent pool, which includes the robust network of higher education institutions and workforce development agencies who are ready to help you identify the workforce necessary for your business to succeed.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
We help you navigate the permit process, connecting you with elected officials and other government-related procedures to lead your project to success. WBC connects you to the appropriate agencies to ensure that your company’s plans align with government policies and regulations.
The Team Behind the Work
Meet the Members of the WBC Business Development Team
Each team member leads a business vertical or priority area.
Kyle Schulz
Chief Growth Officer
Tana Francellno
Director, Workforce Development
Rebecca Motley
Director, Business Development, Life Sciences & Deep Tech
Enrique Rubio
Senior Manager, Business Development, Food & Agriculture
Karla Orozco Toledano
Director of Foreign Direct Investment
Joanna Madigan
Manager, Workforce Development
Raven Duong
Business Development Associate
Maggie Rosado
Executive Assistant to President & CEO
Carla Agostinelli
Director - Economic Development
Zoë Saphir
Community Impact Senior Manager