In early March, Portal Innovations will formally open the first lab in its premier life sciences-focused venture development engine in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood, where it will provide the crafted…
Historically, Black-owned businesses have served as gathering spots in our communities, providing a strong sense of ownership and belonging. And today, as more Black businesses come online, they’re creating new…
By Julie Roth Novack, CEO & Co-Founder, PartySlate I was in Las Vegas speaking at the largest event conference in the country when the pandemic hit. Within 24 hours, industry leaders…
Notable Chicago experts and business leaders gathered in mid-January to discuss the complex issue of balancing workspaces and the importance of trust in reconnecting our employees, consumers, and local communities…
The all-virtual experience will invite college students from across the city, region, and the country this March 15-19. Chicago Startup Week (CSW) 2021 announced registration is now open for it’s a…
The growing impact of our ChicagoNEXT programs “Chicago leads as a global city for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.” These are the words that help shape the work of ChicagoNEXT, WBC’s dedicated initiative driving inclus
Chicago Also Awarded #1 for FDI Strategy in fDi’s Transport and Warehousing Locations CHICAGO–Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and World Business Chicago (WBC) today announced that fDi Intelligence (fDi), a service…
CHICAGO—Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, World Business Chicago (WBC) Vice Chair Mellody Hobson and WBC President and CEO Andrea L. Zopp today announced that Zopp will step down from her position at…
The new startup growth program will drive investment for the city’s most promising startups during COVID-19 CHICAGO — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, ChicagoNEXT, and World Business Chicago today announced the…
