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,…
Midwest Job Openings and Hiring Activity
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released November 2014 figures from its Job Openings & Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), which tracks job openings, hires, and separations (quits, layoffs and discharges,…
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
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…
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)
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%,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…