a global business needs
Central Location
“Dual-hub” airport
- Handling nearly 2,900 flights daily and 87 million passengers annually
- Non-stop flights to more than 200 destinations worldwide
Top 5 container port in the world
- Intersection of all six Class-One North American railroads
- One of the nation’s largest intermodal activity centers
North American hub of fiber-optic telecom
Strong and Diverse Economy
GRP of over $500 billion, just ahead of Switzerland
Significant jobs in a range of industries; a leader in:
- Professional & business services
- Financial services
- Manufacturing Wholesale trade
- Transportation & warehousing
- Educational services
- Religious, grant-making, civic/professional organizations
Home to numerous corporate headquarters:
- 29 Fortune 500
- 10 Fortune Global 500
- 9 Financial Times Global 500
Over 250 scientific, medical and technology R&D facilities
Top 20 global destination city based on investment
Creative hub with cutting edge architecture, fashion design and digital media
Emphasis on growing sustainable “green” businesses
Skilled Workforce
4.3 million workers in the metro region:
- 680,000+ in professional and business services
- 636,000+ in health and education services
- 400,000+ in manufacturing
- 190,000+ in information technology
65,000+ college students in or near downtown
- 100,000+ degrees from Chicago area colleges & universities
Home to two of America’s top business schools:
- Booth School of Business at University of Chicago
- Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Unparalleled Quality of Life
Affordable cost of living
- Lower than N.Y., Boston, S.F, L.A., and D.C.
80 miles of shoreline with 194 beaches and over 3,000 parks
Nearly 15,000 restaurants
10 professional sports teams
World-renowned symphony, opera, and dance
365 performing arts companies and 90+ museums
More sustainable (green) buildings than any U.S. metro
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