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#1 for Corporate Expansions
327 major business expansions and relocations in 2020
#1 Best big city in the U.S. five years in a row
12 new tech unicorns in 2021
378 startups were founded over the last five years
$5.5B in venture funding raised
Two of the five DOE National Quantum Initiative Centers
6,151 Chicago tech startups
26% of Chicago’s tech workforce is Black or Latino
#1 U.S. city for angel & seed-stage funding for Black and Latino founders
#1 highest concentration of women-owned startups in the world
1,200+ certified minority-owned businesses
#1 most immigrant-friendly out of the 100 largest U.S. cities
#3 fastest growing tech hub by salary
A $671B economy
90,000+ STEM jobs added since 2010
37 Fortune 500 Companies
#2 largest producer of computer science degrees in the U.S.
#1 most connected airport in U.S.
20% lower rents than other major U.S. cities
35% lower cost of living than San Francisco
30% lower cost of living than NYC
600+ parks spanning 12,429 total acres
26 miles of lakefront
15 miles of sandy beaches
#2 highest percentage of commuters riding their bikes to work
Named #1 best food and drink city in the world by Time Out
8 major league sports teams to cheer for
500+ theaters and live music venues
60+ museums
77 distinct neighborhoods

#1 for Corporate Expansions
327 major business expansions and relocations in 2020
#1 Best big city in the U.S. five years in a row
12 new tech unicorns in 2021
378 startups were founded over the last five years
$5.5B in venture funding raised
Two of the five DOE National Quantum Initiative Centers
6,151 Chicago tech startups
26% of Chicago’s tech workforce is Black or Latino
#1 U.S. city for angel & seed-stage funding for Black and Latino founders
#1 highest concentration of women-owned startups in the world
1,200+ certified minority-owned businesses
#1 most immigrant-friendly out of the 100 largest U.S. cities
#3 fastest growing tech hub by salary
A $671B economy
90,000+ STEM jobs added since 2010
37 Fortune 500 Companies
#2 largest producer of computer science degrees in the U.S.
#1 most connected airport in U.S.
20% lower rents than other major U.S. cities
35% lower cost of living than San Francisco
30% lower cost of living than NYC
600+ parks spanning 12,429 total acres
26 miles of lakefront
15 miles of sandy beaches
#2 highest percentage of commuters riding their bikes to work
Named #1 best food and drink city in the world by Time Out
8 major league sports teams to cheer for
500+ theaters and live music venues
60+ museums
77 distinct neighborhoods

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TechChicago brings together the Chicago’s leaders in technology, business, nonprofit, and academia to illuminate the city’s legacy of innovation and make it a destination for the next generation of tech problem solvers and visionaries.

The movement is spearheaded by two nonprofits that are dedicated to turbocharging Chicago’s tech ecosystem and driving inclusive economic growth, P33 and World Business Chicago.

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Chief Marketing Officer

Erin Amico

P33

Erin Amico has 15+ years marketing experience and two MBAs, but she’s a storyteller at heart. When she’s not busy telling Chicago’s innovation stories for P33, you’ll find her writing children’s books and serving as an active member of the Chicago community.

VP, Director of Marketing & Communications

Andrew Hayes

World Business Chicago

Andrew Hayes brings a wealth of experience to his role at World Business Chicago, where he leads an integrated marketing team dedicated to driving inclusive economic growth and promoting Chicago as a leading global innovation hub.

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Chicago’s tech community is crushing records, prioritizing inclusivity, and making the city a world-class destination for tech entrepreneurs and talent. But don’t just take our word for it. See the numbers for yourself in the data resources below.

Why Chicago One Pager (Pdf) 2021 Chicago Year in Review (pdf) 100 Reasons Why Tech Chicago Magazine (pdf)

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