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From the Tien Shan Mountains to Chicagoland Markets: How Arashan Embodies Chicago’s Global Food Economy
Chicago is more than a food capital—it’s where global tradition meets bold innovation. Anchored by industry titans like Ferrero, Mars, McDonald’s, Kraft Heinz, Mondelēz International, Conagra Brands, and ADM— Chicagoland’s…
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Chicago at SXSW: Big Ambitions & Bold Impact
Chicago Day at SXSW 2025: Showcasing the Best of the Midwest World Business Chicago (WBC) and Midwest House made history once again at SXSW2025, bringing the city’s biggest and…
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Chicago & Japan: A Week of Global Engagement, Investment & Innovation
Chicago and Japan share a deep and enduring partnership, built on decades of economic collaboration, trade, and cultural exchange. Nowhere is this relationship more evident than in Chicago’s 50-year sister…
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Groundbreaking on LaSalle Marks Launch of Mayor’s Signature Economic Plan
“Today marks a major milestone—not just for the LaSalle Street Revitalization initiative, but for how we think about Chicago’s economic future.” Those were the words of Mayor Brandon Johnson at…
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Chicagoland: America’s #1 Metro for Corporate Relocation & Expansion
This week, Site Selection Magazine once again recognized Chicago as the Top Metro in the United States for corporate relocation and investment. This ranking, based on real project data, reflects…
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Behind the Scenes at WBC: Powering Chicago’s Growth & Innovation
We are actively shaping the economic future of the Chicago region, working in close partnership with Mayor Brandon Johnson and his administration, the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, our board of…
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A Winning Play: Monarc’s Move to Chicago Strengthens the City’s Sports & Innovation Ecosystem
As the big game on Sunday approaches, all eyes are on the elite athletes and cutting-edge technology shaping the future of football. But innovation doesn’t just happen on the field—it…
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Standing on The Shoulders of Greatness: Celebrating the Global Impact of Chicago’s Black Pioneers
Chicago’s story begins with the region’s original inhabitants—the Miami, Sauk, Fox, and Potawatomi tribes—and the city’s first recorded non-indigenous settler, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. Since Chicago’s incorporation in 1837,…
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