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Chicago to the World: We’re Ready for Business
Chicago continues to show the world that we’re not just open for business—we’re shaping the future of it. Our international engagement isn’t episodic. It’s strategic, sustained, and central to how…
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Small Business, Big Impact: Chicago’s Entrepreneurs Lead with Optimism, Grit & Growth
As National Small Business Week wraps up, World Business Chicago joins Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) in celebrating the entrepreneurs who…
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WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO ANNOUNCES “LEADING THE WAY” — A POWERFUL NEW SERIES SPOTLIGHTING CHICAGO’S MOST INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE LEADERS
World Business Chicago, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Corporate Coalition, and Origami Works launch Leading the Way to drive inclusive, employer-led workforce solutions CHICAGO — April 29, 2025 — World Business…
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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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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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The Digital Imperative: Why Chicago’s Small Businesses Must Embrace Technology in 2024
In today’s fast-paced marketplace, Chicago’s small businesses are at a pivotal moment. Digital transformation is no longer optional—today it is essential for survival, growth, and competitiveness in a connected world.…
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CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL GALA TO CELEBRATE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & CHICAGO’S ROLE ON THE WORLD STAGE
CHICAGO, Oct. 8, 2024 – World Business Chicago announces the 2024 Chicago International Gala will occur on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Field Museum of Natural History. The event…
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