Key Industries
OUR INDUSTRY BASE IS
MASSIVE. AND DIVERSE.
No one industry accounts for over 13% of Chicagoland’s total GDP.
That makes our economy adaptable, innovative, and above all, resilient.
Finance & Insurance
Chicago is one of the world's foremost financial centers, home to a deep concentration of banking and insurance institutions, and a capital markets ecosystem that moves global markets every day.
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
No city in North America moves goods like Chicago. Sitting at the convergence of seven Class I railroads, two international airports, and an interstate highway network that reaches every corner of the continent, Chicago is the logistics backbone of the U.S. economy.
Innovation & Technology
Chicago's tech ecosystem has matured into one of the most dynamic in the country, powered by homegrown unicorns, a booming startup scene, and proximity to world-class research universities.
Advanced Manufacturing
Chicago's manufacturing legacy runs deep, and is constantly reinventing itself. Today, advanced manufacturing here scales, backed by a skilled trades workforce and a supplier network that spans the region.
Life Sciences
Chicago's life sciences sector is expanding rapidly, fueled by anchor institutions, research capital, and a talent pipeline that continues to grow solutions from genomics to medtech to pharmaceutical R&D.
Professional Services
Chicago is home to the professional services firms that the world's biggest companies trust to get the hard work done. Through law, consulting, accounting, architecture, and marketing, this sector both supports and amplifies every other industry in the city.
Emerging Industries
Chicago is actively shaping its position in the industries defining the next economy, like quantum computing, deeptech, and the clean energy. Explore how Chicago is paving the way in the industries of tomorrow.
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