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2017 Chicago Consular Corps Gala

World Business Chicago and Chicago Sister Cities International host the Chicago Consular Corps Gala: A Tribute to Our Global Partners, on December 8, 2017 at Hilton Chicago

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Consuls general from around the world working to promote cultural and economic relations between the City of Chicago and their respective countries

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graduates from 138 degree-granting colleges & universities

Tremendous Talent

Stellar educational institutions, including two of the world's top business schools, develop a steady stream of talent in Chicago. The city's downtown “Loop” is the largest college town in Illinois.

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Central Location

Chicago is at the center of the east-west nexus joining Europe and Asia, and the north-south nexus of NAFTA. Our airport system handles 1,460 daily departures, with non-stop service to 200+ global destinations. Six of the nation's seven Class I railroads connect here, and virtually every major data network in the world intersects here.

Chicago's Central Location
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Best connected airport in the U.S. according to MIT's Airport Connectivity Quality Index

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12%

is the largest portion of the workforce that any single industry employs in Chicago

Most Diversified Economy in the U.S.

Chicago's not a one-industry-town. That diversification keeps the economy strong even during times of trouble for certain sectors.

Chicago's Strong & Diverse Economy
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  • April 10, 2018

    MBA Intern, Chicago Venture Summit, ChicagoNEXT

    World Business Chicago (WBC) is seeking a Graduate Associate to aid the ChicagoNEXT team in the management of the 2018 Chicago Venture Summit. The Associate will serve as the primary coordinator of the 2018 summit, reporting to the ChicagoNEXT Executive Director and receiving leadership, engagement and direction from the ChicagoNEXT Chair, the 2018 Chicago Venture Summit Steering Committee and other relevant stakeholders. Read More

  • April 9, 2018

    Anchor Relationship Manager, CASE

    World Business Chicago (WBC) seeks a full-time Anchor Relationship Manager for the Chicago Anchors for a Strong Economy (CASE) initiative. The Anchor Relationship Manager is responsible for maintaining partnerships with a diverse array of organizations to support local- and minority-owned supplier purchasing efforts. Read More

  • April 2, 2018

    Mayor Emanuel announces IAM Bank expanding Global Headquarters in Chicago

    Following Decision to Locate Global Headquarters in Chicago Last Year Innovative Bank is Growing to 300 Employees Read More

  • March 30, 2018

    O’Hare Will Get Historic $8.5 Billion Transformation

    City and airlines execute agreement to grow O’Hare’s terminals, creating tens of thousands of new jobs Read More

  • March 30, 2018

    ThinkChicago Roadshow: Atlanta

    Mayor Emanuel and Chicago tech companies connect with top student talent from leading universities in Atlanta Read More

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