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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

145k

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.

Chicago's Workforce and Education
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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
#1

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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  • June 21, 2018

    Research Intern

    Research Intern Summary: This Intern will work at the intersection of the public, private and nonprofit sectors to assist with … Read More

  • June 21, 2018

    Research Analyst

    The Research Analyst is responsible for assisting the Research team with key initiatives as assigned, and will have the opportunity… Read More

  • June 11, 2018

    Workforce Development Manager

    The Workforce Development Manager works to elevate private-sector engagement to improve the workforce development climate within the Chicago area. WBC… Read More

  • May 31, 2018

    Graduate Associate, Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge

    World Business Chicago (WBC) is seeking a Graduate Associate to aid the ChicagoNEXT team in the management of the Blackstone… Read More

  • May 31, 2018

    2018 Infrastructure Week

    Earlier this month, we celebrated Infrastructure Week. It coincided with the opening of five new American Airline gates at O’Hare and the next phase of the CTA Blue Line modernization. Read More

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