Mayor Rahm Emanuel Hosted The 2017 North American Climate Summit
Chicago welcomed mayors from around the globe to sign the Chicago Climate Charter to fight against climate change Read More
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Chicago Receives Top Recognition for Foreign Direct Investment Efforts
World Business Chicago Receives fDi Magazine FDI Strategy Award for International Outreach; Efforts Have Helped Chicago Lead Nation in Foreign Direct Investment for Five Consecutive Years Read More
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Building Ties with London
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan recently visited Chicago to meet with Mayor Emanuel and strengthen trade and investment links between Chicago and London. The visit was Mayor Khan’s first visit to a U.S. city… Read More
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World Business Chicago Connects with Business and Government Leaders in China
Joint Chicago-China business accelerator announced to provide resources for Chicago businesses and make Chicago a gateway for Chinese businesses Read More
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Mayor Emanuel and World Business Chicago Announce Joint Chicago-China Business Accelerator
Program Will Help Chicago Companies Connect With Global Markets and Drive Additional Chinese Investment in Chicago; Accelerator is a Direct Outcome of the Gateway Cities Agreement Signed by Mayor Emanuel in 2013 Read More
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Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Region 2015 Economy Profile Update
Recent information released by World Business Chicago has the economy of the eight Great Lakes States and Ontario and Quebec as a region ranked third in the world behind the US and China. The gross product… Read More
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The 25th U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade Shines a Light on Investment Opportunities in Chicago
JCCT lights up Blue Cross-Blue Shield Illinois building CHICAGO, December 19, 2014 – Chicago served as the backdrop for the 25th U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) concluding today, providing a… Read More
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Chicago Consular Corps Gala Pays Tribute to Chicago’s Global Leaders
CHICAGO, December 3, 2014 – Chicago Sister Cities International and World Business Chicago hosted the annual Chicago Consular Corps Gala: A Tribute to Our Global Partners on the evening of Monday, December 1, 2014, at… Read More
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Unprecedented Regional Collaboration Between City of Chicago and Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties Leads to Metro Chicago Exports Launch
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, DuPage County Chairman Dan Cronin and the Chief Executives of Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties joined together with JPMorgan Chase, the Brookings Institution,… Read More
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World Business Chicago Ranked One of Nation’s Top Economic Development Groups
World Business Chicago (WBC) today was named among the nation’s “Top Economic Development Groups” in Site Selection’s “Best to Invest” issue. Read More