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October 27, 2021

Manufacturing Town Hall Hosted by World Business Chicago & Calumet Area Industrial Commission

On Wednesday October 20th, World Business Chicago along with our partners the Calumet Area Industrial Commission hosted a Manufacturing Town Hall with 40 Chicago manufacturers to discuss the challenges and…

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October 27, 2021

Capitalize VC Launches in Chicago

Chicago’s newest venture capital fund seeks to invest $10M in Black & Latinx Founders Only 2.6% of venture capital funding goes to Black and Latinx founders. Only 3.6% of angel…

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October 27, 2021

World Business Chicago, Nicor Gas, and bp launch inaugural Chicago Region Clean Energy Series

New virtual series to focus on Chicago’s role as an emerging leader in the future of energy. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, the city and region’s business community is…

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October 05, 2021

Mayor Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago & partners to announce the fall edition of ThinkChicago Advanced Degree Exchange 2021

Mayor Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago & partners to announce the fall edition of ThinkChicago Advanced Degree Exchange 2021 ThinkChicago’s exclusive event for advanced degree students and professionals connects top-tier…

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September 30, 2021

Chicago Venture Summit 2021

The 2021 Chicago Venture Summit enjoyed record attendance by 600+ Chicago founders, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, business and civic leaders – all of whom are collectively driving Chicago’s status as a…

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September 29, 2021

Mayor Lightfoot & World Business Chicago Announce Chicago Venture Summit 2021

More than 500 VCs, local founders, corporate executives, and startup ecosystem leaders are attending Chicago’s flagship venture capital & startup conference CHICAGO — Mayor Lightfoot today welcomes more than 500…

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September 22, 2021

Illinois Science & Technology Coalition and World Business Chicago launch Venture Engine

Illinois Science & Technology Coalition and World Business Chicago launch Venture Engine Connecting Promising Startups with Leading Corporations to Drive Innovative Growth   September 22, 2021 – (CHICAGO, IL) –…

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September 03, 2021

Mayor Lightfoot Joins Hire Chicago Week 4

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