Chicago Dominates Business Expansion, Labeled Top Metro

For the second year in a row, Chicago leads the pack in business expansion projects, reports JLL Research. Site Selection Magazine credits the city’s international accessibility and logistical assets with drawing 385 major corporate investment projects last year, earning it the title of “Top Metro.” World Business Chicago estimates that expansions created 21,000 new jobs, and brought nearly $6.8B in capital investment to the city in 2014. A large chunk of that money came from out-of-towners in 36 different states and 23 foreign countries. Not too shabby. [JLL]

Continue reading this story with a free account

Log in or register
Sign up for more articles like this
Subscribe to Bisnow's Chicago Newsletters
Related Stories

Gaming & Leisure Stays Bullish On Bally's Casino Project Despite Delays

The Geo Group To Reopen 2,329-Bed Immigration Facility In Texas

What's At Stake For CRE In Tuesday's U.S. Midterm

From Pandemic Darling To Cautionary Tale: Pickleball Clubs Face A Reckoning After Betting Big On Retail Space

Morningstar Releases New Details On Over 350K SF In Q3 Office Leases

New Bears Stadium Proposal Floated For Bridgeport

Prologis To Develop 3.8M SF Industrial Park On Former Casino Site

Foundry Robotics Leaves San Francisco For New East Bay HQ

Tenant Rep Firm Expands To Philly, Hires Industry Veteran

$120M Ambulatory Center Planned For Suburbs: The Chicago Deal Sheet

Data Centers Lose The Top Spot, San Francisco Jumps 40 Places: 9 Takeaways From ULI's 2027 Outlook

Obama Center Shows Chicago Is Starved For Development