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We built our Site Selector web-based mapping tool using open-source technology allowing us to easily add geo-data, and end-users to intuitivly toggle layers on a map. For example, universities, industrial districts, and commercial real estate can be added so the user can get a feel for which areas of the city have a convergence those things. In this blog post I discuss a bit about the process of building the tool.
The Atlantic recently released the World’s 25 Most Economically Powerful Cities and Chicago came in at #4.
Monthly emails will feature related innovation metrics along with news and statistical insights.
The company that created the most jobs on the Inc. 5,000 this year is in Chicago, and overall Chicago is the #3 top job creating metro.
Last week World Business Chicago hosted a delegation of visiting journalists from the United Nations Press Corps. The global contingent of reporters came from Chinese newspapers, Japanese magazines, Swedish public radio and more. We took them on a behind-the-scenes tour into the exciting world of Chicago’s innovation ecosystem, including Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy, 600 West Chicago (home of Groupon & Lightbank) and the startup incubator, Excelerate Labs.
A recent newsletter from the publication Area Development Online included a link to a blog post by a supply chain consultant which had an interesting take on something we in Chicago have known for some time, but isn't always recognized.
Built in Chicago (BiC) is a connector for, and promoter of Chicago’s fast-growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in the digital technology sector. The grass roots, social website has been very popular and works well as a connector, but in order to take it to the next level and begin ramp up the promotion side, BiC was in need of a stronger identity. As a member of the committee to develop a BiC logo, I’d like to share some insights into the process.
Some new and innovative ways to unleash business strategy, brands and analytics to ensure greater success in the marketplace as uncovered at the Business Marketing Association’s 2011 annual international conference.
Chicago has been called the most American of American cities. If it is in fact a mirror to the nation, the similarities may be most evident in the makeup of the regional economy. The Chicago region’s industry mix most closely matches the U.S. among major metros.
The term “innovation” seems to be taking over for “green” as one of the most often cited and seldomly-defined terms in business lingo. Public, private and not-for-profit sectors across states and major cities are dedicating resources not only to define, but measure and benchmark progress in the innovation sector.
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