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04.30.2024
Philip B. Clement Named President & CEO, World Business Chicago
CHICAGO— Mayor Brandon Johnson and World Business Chicago Vice-Chair Charles Smith announce that Philip B. Clement has been tapped to serve as president and CEO of World Business Chicago.
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10.15.2024
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON LEADS SUCCESSFUL INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC MISSION, SECURES KEY INVESTMENTS & STRENGTHENS TIES WITH LONDON
Discussions focused on collaboration across sectors where Chicago excels, including food innovation, clean energy, business services, and the economic impact of international sports and tourism.
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10.08.2024
CHICAGO, HOME TO THE NATION’S LARGEST, ENGAGED, SISTER CITIES PROGRAM, ANNOUNCES VIBRANT GLOBAL CELEBRATIONS AND COMMITTEE PLANS FOR THE 2024 CHICAGO MARATHON
CHICAGO (October 1, 2024) – The upcoming Chicago Marathon, one of the world’s premier athletic events, not only highlights the strength and perseverance of its runners but also serves as…
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10.15.2024
CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL GALA TO CELEBRATE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & CHICAGO’S ROLE ON THE WORLD STAGE
CHICAGO, Oct. 8, 2024 – World Business Chicago announces the 2024 Chicago International Gala will occur on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Field Museum of Natural History. The event…
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09.30.2024
Public Sector Investment Strategy Powering Climate Action
Earlier this month, the Chicago Department of Environment hosted the Catalyzing Local Climate Action Workshop in partnership with C40 Cities, Climate Mayors, and the Urban Sustainability Directors Net
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09.12.2024
World Business Chicago & Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive the Future of Manufacturing in Chicago
Today World Business Chicago (WBC) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC Illinois)announce a new strategic partnership aimed at aligning strategies and resources to strengthen Chicago
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09.05.2024
Empowering Chicago's Emerging Businesses
Today, we celebrate the latest cohort of small business owners graduating from World Business Chicago’s Chi Capital Accelerator program—a transformative 12-week financial boot camp designed to equ
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08.22.2024
Why Chicago is the Place to Be for Business—Now and in the Future
As we conclude this historic week with the Democratic National Convention putting Chicago in the global spotlight, the city’s energy and economic strength are on full display. Earlier this week,&hel
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08.19.2024
Seizing the DNC Spotlight: Showcasing Chicago as the Premier Business Destination
As the Democratic National Convention kicks off next week, World Business Chicago is seizing this incredible opportunity to showcase why Chicago is the best city in America to start, expand,…
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07.25.2024
The Largest Private Investment on the Southeast Side of Chicago Will Shape the Future for Generations to Come...
Today marks a historic milestone with the announcement of the first-ever Quantum Campus in the U.S., located at the former USX site on Chicago’s South Side. Anchored by PsiQuantum, this…
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