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#Chicago is growing, recording the 7th largest population gain among all U.S. cities last year. That aligns with the greater metro's pattern of growth. 🌱 More in the Chicago Tribune: bit.ly/4dlrOsW

It was great to be a part of the #IRIInnovatorsSummit, a convergence of leaders and experts focused on driving innovation. 🚀 We appreciate the IRI the Innovation Research Interchange for this opportunity to highlight why innovators are choosing to #BeInIllinois.

When deciding where to invest, companies prioritize locations with a robust pipeline of college graduates. That's why John Atkinson writes in support of community colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Crain's Chicago Business: bit.ly/43vpKtQ

It was an honor for our President and CEO Christy George to join Hexaware Technologies's grand opening of its new office in #Chicago! Learn about why the company chose to #BeInIllinois: bit.ly/44Muu0x

The May Illinois Business Beat is live! 💓 Our newsletter features recent business wins, #TeamIllinois spotlights, metrics analysis, and more: bit.ly/3FsyMQk

.John Pletz with Crain's Chicago Business dives into what the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (#IQMP) means for the state as an economic and innovation engine. Read the piece here: bit.ly/4kAFvGP

#TeamIllinois recently traveled to Washington, DC, and National Harbor for SelectUSA to boost #FDI and relationships with global decision-makers. Check out our trip recap: bit.ly/43LFE4x

#Illinois payroll jobs reached a record high for the SECOND month in a row, reaching a record high of 6,172,500 in April. 💪 More in the Illinois Department of Employment Security' release: bit.ly/44YYne6

#Illinois tops the Midwest and beats the national average in spending per K-12 student, according to new data by the U.S. Census Bureau. 🙌 Our robust talent pipeline is a core reason businesses choose to #BeInIllinois.

One example of Illinois' leadership in #cleanenergy is the thriving #CEJA workforce hub in Decatur. Canary Media takes a look at how Illinois is preparing its workforce in this critical industry: bit.ly/4kbC21S

Today, #Chicago-based United Airlines announced expanded service to warm-weather destinations this fall, making it #Chicago's busiest flight schedule of the year. 😎🔥 Learn more in the Chicago Tribune: bit.ly/4jwmnZM

#Illinois has new cultural districts! Designated by Governor JB Pritzker and IllinoisDCEO, the Cultural Districts program uplifts vibrant communities throughout the state to increase #econdev opportunities. More in the release: bit.ly/45s2gbG

Looking for a unique outdoor experience? The Wine Trail Wilderness in #SouthernIL is one of the country's best winery experiences in the U.S., according to Hipcamp.🍷👏 More here: bit.ly/4dLNqz2

Our state's tremendous diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of why it's great to #BeInIllinois. 🌈 Celebrations are taking place all #PrideMonth long around the state; enjoyillinois shares how you can partake in the joy: bit.ly/45t7Me0

Congrats to Governor JB Pritzker, Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, and Senate President Don Harmon on passing #Illinois' 7th consecutive balanced budget! Economic development is a key focus in the FY26 budget, positioning our state to be more competitive in business attraction: bit.ly/4koLOh4

Our Chairman John Atkinson and President and CEO Christy George joined board members Brad Henderson, CEO of P33 Chicago, and Hardik Bhatt, CEO of SDI Presence, on a fantastic tour of Xchange, an innovative #tech workforce center in #Chicago.

During #PrideMonth, we're proud to celebrate our state's community of LGBTQIA+ leaders, including Nick Libert. 🌈 He shares how moving Exit Strategy Realty from a neighboring state to #Illinois has positively impacted his business.

We are excited to help host a JETRO USA-led delegation of prominent Japanese organizations and startups to strengthen bilateral ties in the growing #quantum industry. 👏 Learn about the upcoming visit: bwnews.pr/3ZeBlwi

We had a wonderful morning at our #TeamIllinois partner's Choose DuPage's 15th Annual Regional Business Outlook, celebrating the county's progress and looking ahead at what's next.

CONGRATS to the Chicago Fire FC, owner Joe Mansueto, and Related Midwest President Curt Bailey on their visionary plan to build a $650M, 22K-seat stadium at The 78 in #Chicago's South Loop. 🔥 More via Crain's Chicago Business: bit.ly/43tdzix