World Business Chicago (WBC) is Chicago’s not-for-profit economic development corporation, chaired by Mayor Richard M. Daley and directed by Rita R. Athas; the office fosters the Chicago region’s global position as a thriving business location. 

WBC enhances Chicago’s economy through the growth of the private sector, building the best city in the world in which to live, work, and play. WBC is a public-private partnership funded jointly by the City of Chicago and the private sector; its Board of Directors, co-chaired by Aon Corporation President and COO Michael D. O'Halleran, is made up of some of the region's leading business executives.

WBC coordinates the city’s business retention and attraction efforts, raises Chicago’s profile as a prime business location and serves as a resource for companies.  The staff navigates the site selection process for businesses by providing economic and industry data, site location assistance, state and local incentive information, and bringing together key parties in the public and private sectors to spur and accelerate economic growth.

To find out more about WBC’s efforts to enhance Chicago as a global business location, read our success stories or contact us for more information.