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ChiBizHub Launches COVID-19 Portal with Business Resources & More
WBC’s small business initiative, ChiBizHub recently launched a new online resource for Chicago’s business community to help manage the implications of COVID-19. Visit Resource Page This webpage provides frequently updated news,… Read More
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WBC Attends Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s First International Trip to Toronto
WBC President & CEO Builds Business Relationships Abroad In early March, WBC President & CEO, Andrea Zopp traveled with Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot on her first international trip as Mayor to Toronto, Canada. The trip served… Read More
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L.E.G.A.C.Y Awards Gala Connects Chicago Businesses and Entrepreneurs
ChiBizHub Shares Valuable Resources and Tools with Local Businesses In late February, WBC attended the L.E.G.A.C.Y Awards Gala at Malcom X College. The annual Gala highlighted Chicago leaders in multiple industries including leadership, education, growth, advocacy,… Read More
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Help the State of Illinois Identify Businesses Negatively Impacted by COVID-19
Small Business Administration Responds to COVID-19 As the nation responds to the impact of COVID-19, WBC is taking steps to help small businesses negatively affected by the virus. One of the ways WBC is doing so… Read More
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Chicago Named Top Corporate Metro Seven Years in a Row
Chicago Continues to Lead the Nation in Corporate Investment On Monday, March 2, World Business Chicago and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced Chicago has been ranked “Top Metro” in the U.S. for corporate investment by Site… Read More
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WBC, Deloitte and Chicago CRED Host Networking Luncheon
Chicago Business Executives Met with Chicago CRED Participants at Mentorship Luncheon On Wednesday, February 19, WBC and Carl Allegretti, Chicago Managing Partner at Deloitte LLP, hosted a networking luncheon at Deloitte with 25 Chicago CRED participants. Read More
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Tickets Now Available for the Global Gateways Symposium!
Join WBC and Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI) at this year’s Global Gateways Symposium on April 9, 2020. You’re invited to join us on April 9, where some 400 guests are expected at the Chicago Cultural… Read More
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The Innovators Guide to Chicago
WBC Attended the Innovators Guide to Chicago Event on February 26 WBC joined organizations from Chicago’s local tech and innovation ecosystem at Chicago Innovation’s “The Innovators Guide to Chicago” event on Wednesday, February 26 at the… Read More