Chicago Growing, October 2012
This month, Abe’s Market, a natural goods ecommerce site, announced it is moving its corporate headquarters to Chicago in order to accommodate growth and access Chicago’s vast talent pool and…
Abe’s Market Moves Corporate Headquarters to Chicago to Accomodate Expanding Technology Business
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Abe’s Market announced today that the company will move its headquarters to Chicago this month, as the natural goods ecommerce site continues its path of growth and…
World Business Chicago Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from International Economic Development Council
World Business Chicago (WBC) received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award in the New Media category from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its Site Selector App. The…
Illinois Innovation Index Releases Annual Report Showcasing Metrics from Past Year
The Illinois Innovation Index, a collaborative publication that reports on key metrics of the Illinois innovation economy, today released its Annual Report, which demonstrates the Chicago region and the state…
World Business Chicago and Mayor Emanuel Announce Fellowship Program to Advance Chicago’s Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and World Business Chicago (WBC) today announced that applications are now being accepted for a new Fellowship Program to support Chicago’s Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs.
WBC Partners with Elevate Digital to Deploy Interactive App Targeting Visiting Business Executives
Elevate Digital, a leading developer and provider of street-level interactive digital technology, and World Business Chicago (WBC) announced today a partnership in an effort to enhance awareness for Chicago’s business advantages…
World Business Chicago Taps Strategy Leaders to Steer Implementation of Jobs and Growth Plan
World Business Chicago (WBC) today held the first joint meeting between the Steering Committee and the new Strategy Leadership Teams for The Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs
World Business Chicago to Host Investment & Trade Conference for Delegation Led by Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce
World Business Chicago (WBC) today will host a conference on trade and investment opportunities for a delegation of 100 Chinese business and government leaders, and nearly 100 counterparts from the…
World Business Chicago to Partner with Chicago Children’s Choir on India Tour
World Business Chicago (WBC) today announced plans to strengthen business ties with India by traveling along with the Chicago Children’s Choir (CCC) for a tour that is planned for January…
Chicago Growing, June 2012
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently joined DeVry Inc. President and CEO, and WBC Board member, Daniel Hamburger to welcome DeVry Online Services to its new Chicago home office at 300…