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.






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.
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
Meet the members of the WBC Business Development Team
Executive Vice President, Business Development
Vice President, Business Development
Senior Administrative Assistant
Business Development Associate Director
Business Development Manager
Site Selection Lead, Business Development Associate
Senior Manager, Business Development- Food & Agriculture
Business Development Manager
Joanna Madigan
Ecosystem Lead, Business Development
Business Development Manager- Creative Industries
Director of Foreign Direct Investment
Business Development Manger-Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership (GCEP)
Our Work In Action
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