Ireland - Chicago Business Facts

More than 30 Irish-based companies with 75 locations in greater Chicago

• Willis
• Riverdeep
• Smurfit
• Ingersoll-Rand 
• Kerry Group

40+ Chicago-area companies in Ireland

• Accenture, Baxter, Northern Trust, ITW, Groupon, Motorola Solutions

Recent expansions:

• Kerry Ingredients, 2012
• Optimum Nutrition, 2011
• Covidient Ltd., 2005
• Willis Group Holdings, HQ 2009

2012 Imports to the Chicago Customs District

• Total: US$5.5 billion

Top Import Categories:

• Organic Chemicals
• Pharmaceutical Products
• Optic, Photo, Medical or Surgical Instruments

2012 Exports from the Chicago Customs District

• Total: US$814.5 million

Top Export Categories:

• Pharmaceutical Products
• Optic, Photo, Medical or Surgical Instruments
• Industrial Machinery, Including Computers

Chicago/Ireland connections:

Consulate General of Ireland; Irish-American Heritage Center; Chicago Gaelic Park

Chicago Customs District’s 6th largest trading partner

Irish represent Chicago's 4th largest ethnic groupings

Chicago's St. Patrick's day parade is one of the nation's largest