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04.16.2024

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. Bringing&h

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03.26.2024

CHI CAPITAL ACCELERATOR: EMPOWERING BLACK & BROWN BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

World Business Chicago is thrilled to announce the launch of our improved access to capital cohort program, now known as Chi Capital Accelerator: Empowering Black & Brown Business Excellence. The&

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02.21.2024

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Eric Sedler as New Board Member & Interim Executive at WorldBusiness Chicago

CHICAGO – [February 21, 2024] — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and World Business Chicago announce the appointment of Eric Sedler to the board of directors of World Business Chicago (WBC).

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01.30.2024

Mayor Johnson & World Business Chicago Announce the Return of the Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Food

Chicago Region’s Flagship Venture Summit Returns to 167 N. Green Street on May 23 (CHICAGO) – January 30, 2024 – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, in partnership with World Business Chicago,&hellip

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01.10.2024

A Year of Success, Innovation, and Growth- Celebrating the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership

It was one year ago this month that the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership  launched. Over the past twelve months, World Business Chicago has pulled in county partners outside their county&hell

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01.10.2024

8 Chicagoland Wins We’re Carrying into 2024

1. The Chan Zuckerberg Chicago Biohub $250 million in investment was attracted for the Chan Zuckerberg Chicago Biohub, a huge win for the Life Sciences sector and cutting-edge research, beating&hellip