LEADING CHICAGO'S INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
We oversee international relations for World Business Chicago on behalf of the city of Chicago and the Mayor’s Office.
90+ consulates within Chicago's Consular Corps (CCC), 29 Sister Cities, and 100+ Chambers of Commerce
— we bring the world to Chicago and Chicago to the world. We develop international partnerships and networks, and share best practices with our 29 Sister Cities, located in almost every region of the world. Our programming initiatives are broad and offer a variety of exchange opportunities.
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Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI)
The flagship program of the Global Strategic Initiatives team is Chicago Sister Cities International – the largest and most active sister city program in the United States.
Explore more about CSCI, the Sister Cities, and our initiatives across four themes.