A regional economic collaboration between Chicago and the Seven Counties.
WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION
Since January 2023 The Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, or simply GCEP, represents a united strategy by the city of Chicago and the seven counties comprising the Chicagoland to work together to drive inclusive economic development.
GCEP will better represent the region’s combined assets including its extensive freight infrastructure, diverse talent, strong exporting industries, and world-class institutions of innovation, research, and culture.
World Business Chicago (WBC), the city of Chicago’s public-private economic development agency, will manage the Chicagoland Partnership and take a lead in pursuing regional business development to complement the existing municipal and county programs.
GCEP CONTACTS
GET IN TOUCH
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH- GCEP
HANNAH LOFTUS
Hannah leads research efforts for GCEP out of World Business Chicago's Research Center. Contact with research inquiries.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER- GCEP
CHRIS CHAIDEZ
Chris is the liason between the seven counties and World Business Chicago. Contact with regional inquires.
MEDIA
IN THE NEWS
CHICAGO SUN TIMES
World Business Chicago launches campaign to boost regional growth
CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS
Editorial: Combining forces on economic development is a smart move
CRAIN'S CHICAGO BUSINESS
Chicago, suburbs will combine economic development pitch
PR NEWSWIRE
Four Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership Counties Recognized Today Among "America's Best Counties"
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