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LET’S BUILD YOUR FUTURE.
AND CHICAGO’S.
Join our team working at the intersection of business and civic impact. At World Business Chicago, our work shapes the economic future of one of the world’s great cities. We invite you to build and leave a legacy at World Business Chicago.
All Open Positions
Thank you for your interest in building Chicago’s business ecosystem. There are currently no open positions at this time.
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Working at World Business Chicago
At World Business Chicago, you'll help shape the story and success of one of the world’s leading metro economies – connecting global companies, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders to the resources and opportunities that make Chicago a place to grow.
It's fast-paced, collaborative work with big impact, where fresh ideas move quickly and every project touches the city we call home.
Mission
World Business Chicago ignites economic growth by attracting and expanding companies, industries, jobs, relationships and investment at a global scale – expanding opportunity for all.
Vision
We make Chicago the most seamless place to start and scale a business, setting the standard as the most welcoming and accessible market in the world.
Our Values
COLLABORATION
HUMILITY
INNOVATION
COMMUNICATION
ACCOUNTABILITY
GRIT
OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL
We work CHICAGO SMART. Our culture is defined by our C.H.I.C.A.G.O. values, including S.M.A.R.T. goals developed for every team member (Specific, Measurable Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound), and opportunities including:
Strategic Development – sharing ideas and bringing opportunities forward in economic development.
Leadership Talks – participating in leader firesides, professional development workshops and exposure to civic communities.
Culture & Engagement – engaging in World Business Chicago’s curated events throughout the year.
Chicago Curiosity – visiting economic development sites relevant to past or future WBC work.