Index Shows Midwest Economic Growth Dipped Slightly in June
This morning, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago released June 2015 figures for its Midwest Economy Index (MEI). The MEI is a weighted average of 129 indicators designed to measure…
Mayor Emanuel Announces ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2015
125 of the Nation’s Top Technology and Engineering Students in Chicago To Learn About Chicago’s Growing Technology Industry and Vibrant Urban Culture
Chicago Metro Unemployment Rate Decreases to 6.0% in June 2015
This morning, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released preliminary June 2015 unemployment rates for all Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). The unemployment rate measures the percentage of the local…
Case-Shiller Home Price Index
Today, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) released May 2015 values for its Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which tracks the prices of existing single-family homes in 20 U.S. metro areas. The index in…
Chicago Tourism Metrics, July 2015
Making Chicago a premier destination for tourism and entertainment is a major part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs that WBC is implementing to drive growth in Chicago.…
Local Employment Trends June 2015
Today, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) released preliminary June 2015 unemployment rates for municipalities across the state based on the current population survey (or “household survey”). The following brief summarizes…
World Business Chicago Connects with Business and Government Leaders in China
Joint Chicago-China business accelerator announced to provide resources for Chicago businesses and make Chicago a gateway for Chinese businesses
Alya Adamany Woods Named Director of ChicagoNEXT
New leader to enhance initiatives aimed at increasing tech talent, capital and business growth in Chicago
Chicago Growing, Second Quarter 2015
Chicago-based user experience and digital product development consultancy, ÄKTA, recently announced it will move to 205 W. Wacker Drive to accommodate the company’s rapid growth. The new two-floor space will…
June Home Prices and Sales Are Up 9.3% Over Last Year
On June 22, the Illinois Association of Realtors (IAR) reported that residential sales in the city of Chicago increased by 9.3% since last year, with 3,110 sales in June 2015…