What we do
Our Marketing & Communications team moves as a storytelling lab, positioning news for a social-first digital world, and creating impactful long-term storytelling advertising campaigns for Chicago. We oversee all advertising, communications, marketing, and media involving World Business Chicago.
For Media Inquiries
Contact Andrew Hayes, Vice President of Marketing & Communications for the most timely response to media inquiries and interview requests at ahayes@worldbusinesschicago.com or 312-823-4333.
News & Press Releases
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. CHICAGO – Mayor Brandon…
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SANTA CLAUS: RELOCATE YOUR WORKSHOP TO CHICAGO
This holiday season, World Business Chicago (WBC) is continuing its tradition of thinking big—even when the “big” in question wears a red suit and delivers toys to children around the…
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Cook County Fuels Manufacturing Growth with Workforce Innovation
Manufacturing is a cornerstone of Cook County’s economy, powering innovation and providing vital career opportunities across diverse industries. Despite its resilience, the sector faces evolving challenges, including talent shortages, technological…
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The Digital Imperative: Why Chicago’s Small Businesses Must Embrace Technology in 2024
In today’s fast-paced marketplace, Chicago’s small businesses are at a pivotal moment. Digital transformation is no longer optional—today it is essential for survival, growth, and competitiveness in a connected world.…
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The 2024 Chicago International Gala
This week, we’re taking a brief pause from our usual economic development-topic-focused format to celebrate the city’s extraordinary international connectivity, as showcased at the annual Chicago International Gala held last…
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Chicago’s Sweet Legacy Shines this Halloween – and It’s Not Just for Kids
Happy Halloween from World Business Chicago! This week, we’re celebrating Chicago’s incredible legacy as the nation’s candy and snack capital. Whether you’re handing out treats, indulging yourself, or celebrating with…
Campaign Archive
Iconic Marketing Campaigns Start Here
Our Marketing & Communications team oversees advertising, communications, marketing and media involving World Business Chicago. The campaigns presented here span 2021-2023.
Dear Santa
World Business Chicago Pitches Santa Claus to Relocate “Santa’s Workshop” to the Chicagoland Region Citing the Region’s Strengths in Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution, Food & Agriculture & Climate Resiliency CHICAGO, Dec. 20, 2023)…
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Dear CEO
In a nod to old-school letter-writing campaigns, World Business Chicago sent out letters to 300+ CEOs of Fortune 500 companies located in states where abortion rights were restricted or revoked…
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In Chicago We Believe
The ad campaign ran as full-page ads in the Dallas Morning News and Orlando Sentinel, and online at Phoenix Business Journal. This campaign follows the economic development agency’s 2021 Dear…
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Meet the Members of the WBC Marketing & Communications Team
We are the in-house creative agency for internal and external projects incubated by World Business Chicago.