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Registration Now Open for Fintech Startups to Join Inaugural Future-of-FinTech Week in Chicago
CHICAGO, Sept. 16, 2024 – World Business Chicago, the city’s economic development agency, announces the inaugural Future-of-FinTech Week, September 23-27, 2024. Registration for invite-only investor and startup events is now open. All…
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WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO EXPANDS BOARD WITH LEADERSHIP IN TECH, AI, AND QUANTUM COMPUTING FROM MICROSOFT & PSIQUANTUM
CHICAGO – September 5, 2024 — World Business Chicago is pleased to announce the ratification of two new members to its board of directors: Tony Surma, CTO of Microsoft, and Professor…
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Empowering Chicago’s Emerging Businesses
Today, we celebrate the latest cohort of small business owners graduating from World Business Chicago’s Chi Capital Accelerator program—a transformative 12-week financial boot camp designed to equip entrepreneurs with the…
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Why Chicago is the Place to Be for Business—Now and in the Future
As we conclude this historic week with the Democratic National Convention putting Chicago in the global spotlight, the city’s energy and economic strength are on full display. Earlier this week,…
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Seizing the DNC Spotlight: Showcasing Chicago as the Premier Business Destination
As the Democratic National Convention kicks off next week, World Business Chicago is seizing this incredible opportunity to showcase why Chicago is the best city in America to start, expand,…
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THE SPIRIT OF NELSON MANDELA: RESOLVING CONFLICT. INSPIRING CHANGE
Event Celebrates & Educates the Teachings of Nelson Mandela July 18, 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, Illinois…
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World Business Chicago Bolsters its Board of Directors & Executive Committee to Support New Economic Growth Strategies for Chicago
CHICAGO – June 20, 2024 — At its recently held Q2 board of directors meeting, World Business Chicago, the city’s public-private economic development agency, ratified the appointments of several…
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World Business Chicago and Mayor Johnson Recently Traveled to Canada to Boost Chicago’s Blue-Green Economy
World Business Chicago and Chicago Mayor Johnson recently joined Investissement Québec International for a business roundtable featuring leaders from sustainable development, transportation, water management, and clean energy sectors. The roundtable…
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