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"'s track record for reliability is an asset that the new Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership will leverage, along with other important attributes, to further enhance the region's competitiveness," said Michael Fassnacht, President & CEO of World Business Chicago.
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Northern Illinois Families and Businesses Experienced Record Electric #Reliability in 2022.
@ComEd investments are preparing the grid for #climatechange impacts and the #cleanenergy transition.
Read about it here 
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#Chicago's own has a powerful mission: using #VC as a catalyst to empower Black + Latinx founders, & building generational wealth for diverse LPs. #Chicagoland is lucky to have visionary leaders like - congrats!
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#Chicago is the first city to collectively band together around this issue. Jobs are open to all, including #H1B visa holders.
Learn more at gotechchicago.com/h1b
Thank you , , & for amplifying.
#techjobs #chicagoh1bconnect
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A huge congratulations to Globetrotters, which was represented by Josh Feldman of Cushman & Wakefield, on this milestone. #WhyChicago #CommercialRealEstate
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As a long-time tenant with nearly 50 years of history in the Windy City, Globetrotters is not only committing to its presence in downtown Chicago, but also completely reimagining & redesigning its workspace at the boutique office building overlooking the Chicago River. ⬇️
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#Chicago's own Globetrotters Engineering Corporation has announced its continued commitment to the city with the renewal of its lease at 300 South Wacker for 23,376 sq ft. ⬇️ More Below
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The Consul General of Japan in Chicago also stated at the event that “#Chicagoland is the heart of US #logistics”. This new HQ signifies the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership’s first pro-Chicagoland decision of 2023. #Innovation #TDL
Read more: rapyuta-robotics.com/2023/01/26/us-
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. held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their US #HQ in Schaumburg - a monumental win for the region. ⬇️ More Below
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Congratulations our sister city Vilnius, on being 700 years young. We are celebrating our 30th sister city anniversary with Vilnius!
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, and everyone celebrating the 700-year young Vilnius! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we have a special message all the way from Chicago @chicagosmayor, a city with the largest diaspora in the 
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, and everyone celebrating the 700-year young Vilnius! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we have a special message all the way from Chicago @chicagosmayor, a city with the largest diaspora in the .
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This is a really really big deal!
Couldn’t be prouder of our amazing team and our dear ally 🥳
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P33 & @WorldBizChicago announce #ChicagoH1BConnect to assist current H-1B visa holders who have been impacted by #techlayoffs.
@Bloomberg coverage 
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By launching this campaign, #Chicago reaffirms its pro-immigration stance and commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community for everyone. Visit the site below: gotechchicago.com/h1b/ #ChicagoH1BConnect
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This affects not just the job seekers, but also their families and communities, who have just 60 days to secure new employment or leave the country. ⬇️ More below
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The Chicago H-1B Connect initiative connects local employers with a skilled and talented pool of H-1B visa holders affected by recent job cuts.⬇️ More below
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P33 & announce #ChicagoH1BConnect to assist current H-1B visa holders who have been impacted by #techlayoffs.
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In studio today recording our latest WBC LinkedIn conversation. On the table: #Cannabis in #Chicago. Today’s guests inc Robin & Justine from The WBC Research Center and of the
WBC research report on cannabis @ worldbusinesschicago.com/app/uploads/20
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Lin Brehmer, Our Best Friend in the Whole World, 1954-2023. audacy.com/wxrt/Lin-Brehm
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The city's startup scene is thriving with a record-breaking year for venture capital investment. Congrats to all the innovative companies and investors driving this growth in #Chicago chicagobusiness.com/technology/chi via
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Last call for established #minorityowned business in #Chicago looking for #funding (debt capital) in 2023 to grow!
Check out the link below to APPLY before this opportunity for #accesstocapital is gone!
worldbusinesschicago.com/investment-sum
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Beautiful day here in Pullman with to celebrate the designation of a new historic National Park! Thanks for helping make this happen - will be driving tourism here. #InvestSouthWest
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Did you know that #Chicago Pullman's 12-acre campus is Chicago's only #NationalPark? The Pullman National Monument Visitor Center was recently awarded a 2022 American Architecture Award instagram.com/p/CnkAhPlMA_Z/
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Nice piece from Ed board on our pop ups supported by …”The pop-ups are examples of the creative forces put in play since the pandemic, as well as a mechanism that will ensure the vitality of “
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Today commentary highlights our creative pop-up strategy, Chicago Food Stop, at 875 N. Michigan ⬇️ We invite you to stop by and see for yourself!
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Nice feature in todays on #ChicagoRecoveryPlan supported food pop up on called “Chicago Food Stop” bringing neighborhood goods to our iconic high street. Great work team!
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Calling all Chicago students! Show your love for the city by entering the , , and mural contest—interpreting the theme "Bringing Chicago's Voices Together" by Jan 22. Let's celebrate the diverse voices of our city together! #ChicagoLove #MuralContest
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Calling all elementary, middle and high school students! Enter Sun-Times, @WBEZ and @Vocalo's mural contest, now through Jan. 22, by submitting an original piece of artwork that interprets the theme “Bringing Chicago’s Voices Together.”
Learn more at suntimes.com/together.
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Today we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to service, equity, and inclusivity. Let us all strive to live out the principles of justice and equality that Dr. King so bravely fought for. #MLKDay
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Great to see and it’s founders Karen Robinovitz & Sara Schiller featured in this week’s magazine. Your chance to get slimed is nearby at the *new* #Chicago location at 820 N Orleans in the River North neighborhood. Read more @
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Not only are we transforming vacant storefronts on the #MagMile, but we're helping neighborhood businesses, including from #Chicago's #Southside. Check out the Chicago Food Stop at 875 N. Michigan. #popupstrategy #MagMile #ChicagoFoodStop
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#ICYMI - has unveiled a $20 million initiative called Polsky Deep Tech Ventures, which will offer sector-specific accelerators, entrepreneurial training and funding for startups. #WhyChicago #Innovation
Congratulations to WBC Vice Chair and Ariel Investments on the firm’s 40th anniversary! Ariel's evolution is a testament to their sound investment philosophy. Check out their new look below. #ArielInvestments #40YearsStrong #ChicagoProud
We’re seeing continued growth & momentum with #Chicagoland’s #growthcapital ecosystem, & I’m especially excited for our newest local #VC fund: ! Great to see they are supported by board member Jon Shulkin/Valor Siren Ventures
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Talked about what I felt was the top news story of 2022 and predications for 2023 on w/ my amazing panelist from
Btw..Established MBE business that could use money to grow apply for our #accesstocapital program at
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Congrats to #Chicago-based for its acquisition of Birch Benders product line—expanding both its product offerings and jobs. News via
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Don't miss out on the latest intel on Chicagoland's thriving industries. Check out the WBC Research Center's report, "High-Growth Industries in Chicagoland," for in-depth analysis and actionable insights. bit.ly/3GqFF12
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#ICYMI – this past week, Kamala Harris visited #Chicago to highlight the investments in #Chicago made through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including the new Bridge Investment Program. Check out the live streamed press conference here: twitter.com/chicago/status #WhyChicago
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WATCH LIVE: Mayor Lightfoot joins Vice President Harris and other federal leaders to highlight investments made through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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