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February 25, 2021

Letter from the business community to Mayor Lori Lightfoot Dated: Thursday, February 25, 2021 | Published: Chicago Sun Times Click here to view page

February 25, 2021

Meet Portal Innovations

In early March, Portal Innovations will formally open the first lab in its premier life sciences-focused venture development engine in Chicago’s Fulton Market neighborhood, where it will provide the crafted…

February 23, 2021

Black History Month 2021

Historically, Black-owned businesses have served as gathering spots in our communities, providing a strong sense of ownership and belonging. And today, as more Black businesses come online, they’re creating new…

January 27, 2021

5 Lessons Learned from COVID-19 That Made PartySlate Stronger

By Julie Roth Novack, CEO & Co-Founder, PartySlate I was in Las Vegas speaking at the largest event conference in the country when the pandemic hit. Within 24 hours, industry leaders…

January 27, 2021

COVID-19 CHICAGO BUSINESS REOPENING & REIGNITING

Notable Chicago experts and business leaders gathered in mid-January to discuss the complex issue of balancing workspaces and the importance of trust in reconnecting our employees, consumers, and local communities…

January 22, 2021

Chicago Startup Week Announces Return in 2021

The all-virtual experience will invite college students from across the city, region, and the country this March 15-19. Chicago Startup Week (CSW) 2021 announced registration is now open for it’s a…

December 29, 2020

Chicago-area Grad Goes from ThinkChicago to Startup Chicago 

The growing impact of our ChicagoNEXT programs  “Chicago leads as a global city for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.” These are the words that help shape the work of ChicagoNEXT, WBC’s dedicated initiative driving inclusive growth and…

December 15, 2020

Mayor Lightfoot Joins World Business Chicago to Announce Chicago is Ranked #1 for Transport & Warehousing in North America

Chicago Also Awarded #1 for FDI Strategy in fDi’s Transport and Warehousing Locations CHICAGO–Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and World Business Chicago (WBC) today announced that fDi Intelligence (fDi), a service…