ChicagoNEXT’s Jimmy Odom Moderates Forum on FinTech Highlighting Chicago’s growing FinTech sector, Director of Inclusive Entrepreneurship at ChicagoNEXT Jimmy Odom moderated a forum at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation on February 15. The… Read More
Partnership Committed to Economic Collaboration Between Chicago and Paris World Business Chicago President and CEO Andrea Zopp signed an economic memorandum of understanding between World Business Chicago and Paris&Co, Paris’ agency for economic development and… Read More
New Hotel Contributes to Chicago’s Booming Tourism Industry In London, Mayor Emanuel met with and The Hoxton, who announced that the hotel will bring over 300 jobs to Chicago when it opens in April 2019. Read More
Economic Development Mission Builds Stronger Ties With The Two Cities From February 18–22, World Business Chicago President & CEO Andrea Zopp joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel to lead an economic development mission to London and Paris… Read More
Google to Add Hundreds of Jobs “Chicago’s tech scene has grown tremendously over the past several years and Google has been an important partner in that effort. The company continues to add new jobs and… Read More
Investment Adds 500 New Jobs At the Chicago Auto Show this month, Ford announced a $1 billion investment in its Chicago Assembly and Stamping Plants, with the addition of 500 new jobs, bringing total employment to… Read More
New site will provide a one-stop shop for Chicago small business owners and entrepreneurs Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and World Business Chicago announced ChiBizHub, an innovative new web platform powered by SourceLink®, that connects expert service… Read More
From July 20-27, 2019, Chicago Sister Cities International and the University of Illinois at Chicago will host the Global Youth Ambassadors Leadership Summit. Now in its fourth year,… Read More
As part of an initiative to connect entrepreneurs and small businesses to business support resources, the City of Chicago, World Business Chicago and a team of local business support organizations invites your non-profit business… Read More
Company to bring 400 jobs to the Old Post Office by late summer 2019 On December 6, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and World Business Chicago President and CEO Andrea Zopp joined the… Read More
