City at the Forefront The financial sector, one of the most established systems of society, is being disrupted through innovation and technology. In Chicago, because of our strength in IT infrastructure and a strong talent… Read More
Three companies deepen roots to the city Capgemini expands their offices to new Walker Drive location. Paris-Based Tech Company CapGemini Expands with 400+ Jobs This month, Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Capgemini to unveil the… Read More
Chicago Leads in ROI by 10x Compared to Every Other City in the Nation See full report here. U.S. News recently detailed why Chicago has become a top city for startups and entrepreneurs.1 Behind… Read More
One of the Largest U.S. Food Incubators Opens this December on Chicago’s West Side The Hatchery Chicago is a non-profit food and beverage business incubator, which enables local entrepreneurs to build and grow successful businesses. Read More
Over 400 attendees network at Chicago Google headquarters for the 2018 Chicago Venture Summit. On October 2 and 3, ChicagoNEXT, an initiative of World Business Chicago, welcomed more than 400 investors, startup founders, and… Read More
Lake Calumet (Tom Kort / boatnerd.com) As an economic power house Chicago is a city with a large talent pool and diverse industries. It is globally connected with the #1 most connected airport in… Read More
Calumet Industrial Corridor: Why This Area? Bridge in Lake Calumet Industrial Corridor. Photo Credit: Joe Balynas Flickr Lake Calumet Industrial Growth Zone has more than 250 acres of land with industrial development potential and… Read More
Several members of the class of 2018 Global Youth Ambassadors This July 21–28, Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI) again brought together 25 young women ages 14–16 from Chicago and around the world… Read More
Earlier this month, we celebrated Infrastructure Week. It coincided with the opening of five new American Airline gates at O’Hare and the next phase of the CTA Blue Line modernization. Read More
ChicagoNEXT and the Blackstone Foundation corralled civic and corporate leaders from around the country to drive inclusive entrepreneurship. Read More
