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Midwest Job Openings and Hiring Activity

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released November 2014 figures from its Job Openings & Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), which tracks job openings, hires, and separations (quits, layoffs and discharges,…

Index Shows Midwest Economic Growth Remained Above Average in November

Last week, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago released November 2014 figures for its Midwest Economy Index (MEI). The MEI is a weighted average of 129 indicators designed to measure non-farm…

Chicago 2050: David Awschalom on the future of quantum technologies

David Awschalom is the Liew Family professor of quantum engineering and physics and the University of Chicago, founding director of the Chicago Quantum Exchange and senior scientist at Argonne National…

Turning Chicago’s Cultural Strength Into Economic Power

Chicago has always been a city that creates. A city that originates. A city whose ideas, culture, architecture, and innovations don’t just shape neighborhoods — they shape the world. From…

Why Chicagoland Shines in Innovation Rankings — Capital, Talent, Ecosystem, and New Momentum

Chicagoland has long been celebrated for its industry, transportation, and cultural influence. Today, it is also rapidly emerging as a hub for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. From globally recognized innovation…

From China to Mexico: Chicago’s Global Engagement at Work

In-person convenings matter. Last week, a Chicago-led delegation traveled to Beijing, Hangzhou, and Hong Kong, engaging directly with business and government leaders at a time of both challenge and opportunity…

Revitalizing Chicago Neighborhoods With Missing-Middle Housing

Cities thrive when working families, first-time buyers, and long-time residents can find homes they can afford. Yet in metro areas nationwide, the “missing middle” has quietly disappeared—These include the walk-ups,…

Accessible. Vibrant. Unstoppable: Chicago’s Formula for Global Appeal

Chicago’s reputation as one of the world’s great cities is no accident. From legendary music festivals and blockbuster events to curated art fairs, farmers markets, world-renowned architecture, iconic museums, Michelin-starred…

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 equip entrepreneurs with the…

Chicago named Best Big City in the U.S. by readers of Condé Nast Traveler for an astounding seventh straight year

*This press release was originally published by Choose Chicago.  Historic achievement is a testament to Chicago’s enduring allure as a destination and follows an outstanding summer of travel to Chicago…
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