More than 100 Swiss companies with more than 250 locations throughout greater Chicago
- Zurich Financial, Adeco, ADT, Barry Callebaut, Credit Suisse, UBS
More than 50 Chicago-area companies in Switzerland
- Kraft, McDonald’s, UL International, Motorola, Leo Burnett, Groupon, Hyatt, ITW, Nalco
Recent expansions:
- Zurich Insurance, 2012
- Tourbillion, 2012
- ixmation Cox Systems, 2011
- Bystronic, Inc., 2011
- Nestle USA, Inc., 2010
- Tyco International Ltd, 2009
- Swissotel Chicago, 2009
- Barry Callebaut USA HQ, Chicago, 2007 and first US Chocolate Academy, 2008
2012 Imports to the Chicago Customs District
- Total: US $4.4billion
Top Import Categories:
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Industrial Machinery, Including Computers
- Optic, Photo, Medical, Surgical Instruments
2012 Exports from the Chicago Customs District
- Total: US $451.0 million
Top Export Categories:
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Optic, Photo, Medical, Surgical Instruments
- Industrial Machinery, Including Computers
Chicago/Switzerland connections:
Swiss Consulate General; Swiss Business Hub USA; Swiss-American Business Council
Les Roches/Kendall College partnership, 2004
Lucerne, Switzerland Sister City relationship, 10th anniversary 2008
There are 7 weekly nonstop departures from Chicago airports to destinations in Switzerland.
Walgreens acquired a major stake in Alliance Boots in 2012
18,000 Swiss-Americans in Chicago, 2000 Census.
Swiss immigrants established Chicago’s first brewery in 1833.
Mayor Daley visited Lucerne for the Chicago Symphony’s commemorative performance there in 2008, and addressed the American Chamber of Commerce while passing through Zurich
