World Business Chicago
World Business Chicago (WBC) is the city’s economic development office, coordinating business retention, attraction and expansion efforts in order to spur and accelerate economic growth. A public/private organization chaired by Mayor Richard M. Daley, WBC strives to raise Chicago’s position as a premier global business destination.
A not-for-profit economic development corporation, chaired by Mayor Richard M. Daley and directed by Rita R. Athas., the organization advances Chicago’s position as a thriving global business location and enhances Chicago’s economy by fostering growth in the private sector; building the best city in the world in which to live, work, and play.
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Executives
Executive Director
Rita Athas
Director Operations
Carrie Simmons