Chicago’s international connections, vibrant business community, and cultural diversity help prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s global opportunities. The Chicago area
Chicago-based companies also have a strong presence abroad, with more than 4,500 locations in 150 countries. This concentration of global companies is supported by non-stop or direct flights to 220 cities worldwide, the fastest growing consular district in the U.S., more than 30 international chambers of commerce, and 100 foreign trade organizations. Chicago creates unique opportunities for students to enter the international marketplace and assert themselves on a global scale.
Chicago is the only U.S. city with a top ranking for global investment activity in IBM’s 2009 Global Location Trends report. It also received top marks in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ 2010 Global Cities of Opportunities report in multiple categories regarding research and technology, urban infrastructure, and health services. Starting in Chicago could mean ending as CEO of a Fortune 500 company, lead researcher of a medical breakthrough, or President of the United States.
