Think
Business.
Think
Chicago.
WorldBusinessChicago.com
We’re
your
advocate…
World Business Chicago is a business
advocate and a connector. We help
companies navigate site relocation and
retention by uniting all the necessary
parties and assuring that Chicago is the
ultimate global business destination.
your
connection…
Our business development specialists are authorities in industries
as diverse as Chicago’s economy. We have the connections and
knowledge to serve as liaisons in nearly every sector.
SPECIALTIES INCLUDE :
• Financial & Business Services
• Technology & Life Sciences
• Transportation & Advanced Manufacturing
POINT- OF - FIRST- CONTACT FOR :
• Site location
• State and local incentive packages
• Linking the region’s private, public and non-profit organizations
your
source.
“ As the premiere digital map company in the world,
NAVTEQ knows the importance of location! We
consider Chicago to be uniquely located to serve the
world.” JUDSON GREEN , FORMER CEO OF NAVTEQ
“ Chicago has become a catalyst in the transformation
of the global financial marketplace… WBC and the
City are laying the foundation for jobs of tomorrow.”
TERRENCE DUFFY, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN , CME GROUP AND
WBC BOARD MEMBER
Our research department maintains far-reaching information
highlighting the region’s economic strengths, business-friendly
environment, and quality of life—everything a company needs to
make an informed location decision.
Our marketing department creates and distributes materials
and tools that showcase Chicago’s position as a world-class
business destination.
“ World Business Chicago has been a fantastic partner
for us, helping Willis navigate the relocation process
and providing guidance that allowed us to work
cohesively with all of our public and private-sector
partners to make this historic move happen” JOSEPH J .
PLUMERI , CHAIRMAN AND CEO, WILLIS GROUP HOLDINGS
“It’s a textbook example of what can happen when
government and the private sector work together.”
GLENN TILTON , CHAIRMAN , UNITED CONTINENTAL HOLDINGS
AND WBC BOARD MEMBER
We’re
Chicago.
Under the visionary guidance of Chicago’s most influential business
leaders, World Business Chicago highlights the attributes of the
city as the ultimate global business destination.
• Highly diverse and talented labor pool
• Strong pro-business environment
• State-of-the-art airports and public
infrastructure
• Exceptional access to domestic and
global markets
• Hub for higher education, including two
of America’s top business schools
• Nexus of international trade
• Center for innovation and new technologies
• America’s most diversified economy
• World-class culture and unequalled
recreation
• Vibrant and dynamic downtown
• Affordable cost of living
• Forward-thinking center for “green” living
177 North State Street
Suite 500
Chicago Illinois 60601
312.553.0500
WorldBusinessChicago.com