We help you find the right location for your business in Chicago and across the region. Our team provides market intelligence, connects you with commercial real estate partners, and guides you through site evaluation to ensure your space aligns with your operational and growth needs.

Navigate the landscape of available incentives and financing programs. We identify relevant federal, state, and local opportunities, connect you with the right agencies and partners, and help you understand what tools may support your project.

Note: WBC does not directly administer or grant incentives.

Access comprehensive economic data, industry reports, and custom market analysis. We provide insights on labor markets, industry trends, competitive positioning, and regional economic indicators through published resources and custom products to inform your decision-making.

Chicagoland's regulatory landscape can be complex. We help you understand permitting, licensing, zoning, and other city processes, connecting you with the right departments and resources to move your project forward efficiently.

We can connect you with workforce development programs, university partnerships, training resources, and talent pipelines to help you build and scale your team in the region.

We connect startups with mentorship, programs, events, and ecosystem partners. For corporates and investors, we facilitate introductions to emerging companies and innovation hubs driving breakthrough technologies.

We facilitate connections with Chicago's business community, civic leaders, industry groups, and ecosystem partners to help you establish a presence and become part of the fabric of our city and region.

For international companies and investors, we provide market entry support, cultural navigation, and connections to resources that make expanding to Chicago straightforward. 

Looking for capital or investment opportunities? We connect startups with investors and facilitate introductions within the region’s growing venture capital community to help accelerate growth and deal flow.