BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN CHICAGO

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.

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We provide enterprises with the resources they need

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.

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.

Overview potential incentives

PRESS & PUBLIC RELATIONS

We supply the tools and resources to effectively and efficiently bring your ideas and products to the right customers.

Read past media coverage

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.

Browse an Economic Dashboard

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.

Meet this WBC team

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.

Tap into the Mayor's office