📢 All Raise's 2023 Annual Report is here! Inside you'll find progress on our top-line goals, insights from our community + details about our programs & impact. Spoiler alert: we've made significant strides!✨ allraise.org/annual-report-… #GPs #LPs #EmergingManagers #femalefounders

On July 29, officials briefed business leaders on safety and logistics for the 2024 DNC. The city aims to balance security and normal operations for a smooth experience. See event recap for details on alerts, safety info, and maps. ➡️ Click here for more: bit.ly/3WM1S1Z

Congratulations to the 2024 Honorees for Crain's Chicago Business Notable Commercial Real Estate Leaders - and to our business partners at JLL, Gensler, @Redmond, Related Midwest, @Shapack Partners and Link Logistics chicagobusiness.com/awards/notable…

This week’s Business Pulse introduces you to a tool produced monthly by the Research Center at World Business Chicago: Economic Dashboard - A comparative snapshot of Chicagoland's regional and metro area. Read the latest Business Pulse on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/pulse/economic…

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Last week, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced two key upgrades of Chicago bond ratings by Fitch Ratings. These upgrades represent a growing willingness to invest in Chicago's infrastructure, lowering borrowing costs and enhancing our great City's potential to grow: bit.ly/4d4Xouc

🎉We continue to be amazed by our board members, like Liz Buchanan from NIQ and the leadership team at Northern Trust, for their dedication to serving our city and region. Collaboration among our city’s business leaders is our competitive advantage over other U.S. metros.

Tonight at 8pm Central, The Chicago Bears will make their debut on HBO's behind-the-scenes football training series, 'Hard Knocks'. This will be the first season of the show covering The Bears since the its premiere nearly 24 years ago. bit.ly/3YtA7xz

Chicago has seen some exciting developments amounting to over $20 billion in total investments - read about it in this week's edition of the Business Pulse Newsletter: bit.ly/3AdI7Zf

We're less than two weeks away from the Democratic National Convention. In our latest episode of Answering the Call, we break down everything you need to know about traffic patterns in and around both the United Center and McCormick Place. Take a listen: youtu.be/R17w1bfgTt4

As the Paris Olympics come to a close, we congratulate our sister city on an incredible, inspiring and interactive event. #TeamUSA - thank you for making us proud and for bringing home the medals! 🥇🇺🇸 #Paris2024#WeAreTheChampions

Excitement is in the air as O'Hare Intl. Airport gets a dazzling DNC makeover! Chicago’s airports are a vibrant welcome hub for visitors arriving for the Democratic National Convention. We look forward to greeting and showcasing the energy and spirit of our city to DNC guests! #DNC2024

🇺🇸 Here's to Chicago's 12th Democratic National Convention!

Showcasing economic strength, a holistic approach to growth, and driving investment and collaboration: Read this week's Business Pulse to find out why Chicago is the place to be for business, now and in the future: bit.ly/46TVzxP

After five days in Chicago, now I fully understand why people from Chicago are *obsessed with being from Chicago. A spectacular city.

Excited to share Phil Clement, CEO, World Business Chicago, is named one of Chicago's 30 Most Fascinating by CS Magazine 🎉 Check out the latest issue: bit.ly/3yX1wgQ #ChicagoProud

The Midwest is poised for innovation! The NSF's Midwest Convergence Accelerator Regional Anchor and the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund are unlocking new opportunities. Learn how you can get involved in this week's Business Pulse: linkedin.com/pulse/fueling-…

Happy Labor Day, Chicago!

Honoring Chicago's proud union legacy this #LaborDay. Unions’ strength and dedication have built a thriving, inclusive, and forward-looking city.

World Business Chicago is excited and proud to announce two new members of its Board of Directors: Professor Jeremy O'Brien, co-founder and CEO of PsiQuantum, and Tony Serda, CTO of Microsoft.