World Business Chicago (WBC) today was ranked 3rd best city in the world for its “digital marketing efforts” in Financial Time’s fDi Magazine. Read More
World Business Chicago (WBC) today announced the appointment of 18 new board members and reported on the organization’s activity in support of Mayor Emanuel’s business attraction and retention efforts at the meeting of its board of directors, held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Read More
Chicago was selected by the Brookings Institution to participate in its Metropolitan Export Initiative (MEI), a ground-up collaborative effort to help a pilot group of regional civic, business, and political leaders create and implement customized Metropolitan Export Plans (MEP). Read More
Mayor Emanuel today announced, ChicagoNEXT a World Business Chicago (WBC)-led council of technology business leaders that will promote new opportunities in three critical sectors: digital, clean technology and life sciences. Read More
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Abe’s Market announced today that the company will move its headquarters to Chicago this month, as the natural goods ecommerce site continues its path of growth and expansion. Read More
World Business Chicago (WBC) received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award in the New Media category from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its Site Selector App. The honor was presented at an awards ceremony this week, during the IEDC Annual Conference, September 30 – October 3 in Houston, Texas. Read More
The Illinois Innovation Index, a collaborative publication that reports on key metrics of the Illinois innovation economy, today released its Annual Report, which demonstrates the Chicago region and the state of Illinois have recorded improved economic growth, new business growth and jobs. Read More
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and World Business Chicago (WBC) today announced that applications are now being accepted for a new Fellowship Program to support Chicago’s Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs. Read More
Elevate Digital, a leading developer and provider of street-level interactive digital technology, and World Business Chicago (WBC) announced today a partnership in an effort to enhance awareness for Chicago’s business advantages and spur economic growth. Read More
World Business Chicago (WBC) today held the first joint meeting between the Steering Committee and the new Strategy Leadership Teams for The Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs Read More
