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2019 ChicagoNEXT Awardee Announced!

World Business Chicago (WBC) is happy to share the 2019 ChicagoNEXT Award recipient is Future Founders. Future Founders provides age-appropriate and stage-appropriate programs to connect youth passionate about entrepreneurship with…

Under-Represented Neighborhoods Receive Workforce Outreach Support

World Business Chicago has partnered with the Westside Ministerial Alliance, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, and various workforce centers throughout Chicago to develop targeted workforce outreach strategies for under-represented neighborhoods an

4th Annual Gala of China General Chamber of Commerce – Chicago

Last week, World Business Chicago (WBC) continued its implementation of the Gateway Cities Agreement by co-hosting the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce – Chicago Chapter’s annual meeting.  This is the…

Opinion: Chicago’s Current Business Development Outlook

World Business Chicago drives inclusive economic growth and job creation by supporting businesses and promoting Chicago as a leading global city. As a part of this, our business development team…

CHICAGO LEADS NORTH AMERICA IN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2019 CHICAGO LEADS NORTH AMERICA IN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT New Report Shows Chicago Leads Nation for Seventh Year in a Row CHICAGO–Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot…

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THINKCHICAGO: CHICAGO IDEAS WEEK 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  September 5, 2019   CONTACT:  Andrew Hayes 312-823-4333 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THINKCHICAGO: CHICAGO IDEAS WEEK 2019  Program Hosts 200 of the Nation’s Top Technology & Engineering Students    Today

2019 Chicago Sister Cities Medical Initiative Selections Final

This year 25 doctors from 21 countries were accepted to the Chicago Sister Cities Medical Initiative! World Business Chicago (WBC) & Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI) are pleased to announce…

ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2019 a Success!

200 of the Nation’s Top Technology and Engineering Students in Chicago Completed Successful 2019 Program ChicagoNEXT of World Business Chicago, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the University of Illinois System, and…

Corridor Revitalization Initiative Kicks Off

WBC, Community Organizations and the Chicago Central Area Committee (CCAC) are Collaborating on a Commercial Corridor Revitalization Effort On August 5, World Business in coordination with its community partners, kicked-off…

Uber Confirms Move to Old Post Office

Uber Signed 10-Year Lease for Chicago Office Space Uber has recently signed a 10-year lease for office space at the Old Post Office, with room for thousands of employees. According…