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July 20, 2016

Chicago’s Music Incubator, 2112, Marks First Year and Announces Expansion

Music tech startups from across the country drawn to 2112, which now supports 75 companies

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July 20, 2016

ChicagoMade Showcases Makers and Innovators

New ChicagoMade Marketplace, Film Series, Panel Discussion Highlight City as Hub of Creativity and Innovation

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July 19, 2016

Chicago Tourism Metrics, June 2016

Making Chicago a premier destination for tourism and entertainment is a major part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs that WBC is implementing to drive growth in Chicago.…

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July 19, 2016

Chicago by the Numbers July 2016

World Business Chicago tracks indicators from month to month to gauge the strength of several aspects of Chicago’s economy, including employment in major sectors, residential and office real estate data,…

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July 18, 2016

Chicago Mayor Emanuel and Cook County Board President Preckwinkle Launch Industrial Growth Zones Program

New Initiative to Attract Industrial Businesses, Accelerate Job Growth and Drive Neighborhood Investment

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July 18, 2016

$361.3M VC invested in Chicago in Q2 2016

DJX VentureSource has released its Q2 2016 venture capital report, which tracks investments into companies that have received at least one round of venture funding. Chicago’s $361.3 million VC dollars invested in…

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July 18, 2016

Wind Companies in Chicago

Chicago has more wind companies than any other U.S. city. There are 23 wind companies located in the Chicago metro, 14 of which are headquarters. In the city proper, there are…

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July 15, 2016

QTS Leaders Dedicate Chicago Mega Data Center

Chicago Deputy Mayor and dignitaries to comment on transformation of iconic Sun-Times facility

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