Site Selection Magazine has chosen Chicago as the best metropolitan area for new and expanding businesses for the 3rd year in a row. This has some advantages for the people and other businesses in the area.

1. Chicago:
Top City for New and
Growing Businesses
3rd Year Running

2. Chicago is Great for Business
For the 3rd year in a row,
the Windy City has been
chosen as the best metro
area for new and
expanding businesses by
Site Selection Magazine.
This is good news for the
people of the city, as there
is more opportunity while
companies thrive in the
commerce-friendly setting.

3. But Why Chicago?
Chicago Mayor Rahm
Emanuel attributes the
success of his city to:
• Chicago’s Central Location
• Tremendous Access to
Transportation
• Unmatched Talent
• Business-Friendly
Environment

4. Companies are Moving Here
Some of the most influential companies moving
to and expanding in Chicago:
• Kraft Heinz
• Con Agra Foods
• Allstate
• Oscar Mayer
• Beam Suntory
• GrubHub
• Glassdoor

5. What Were the Qualifications?
To qualify for the Site Selection
Magazine distinction,
businesses had to meet one of
three criteria:
1. Invest at least $1 million
2. Create at least 20 new jobs
3. Add at least 20,000 square
feet in floor space

6. What Did Chicago Enter?
Over 300 opening businesses and expansions were
used as entries for the competition. These amounted
to an impressive 13,400 new positions and over $3
billion in new investments in 2015.

7. Business Breeds More Business
New businesses are being
met with enthusiasm and a
host of services and workers
eager to take part in the
commercial growth. For
instance, a bevy of corporate
moving services exist to take
advantage of the upsurge in
activity. Food and HVAC
services are taking notice as
well.

8. The Upshot
What all of this means for
Chicago is more opportunity
for everyone. The good
press will encourage
companies to move or
expand here, and more
companies mean more jobs
for everyone. Let’s hope for
another win for the city in
2016!

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10. Sources:
Site Selection Magazine:
Respected publication in the government, corporate, and
industrial landscape. They provide accurate assessment
of potential building sites and expansions, as well as
investment opportunities to everyone from state
governors to CEOs and real estate professionals. The
magazine has won numerous awards, and is the official
publication of the Industrial Asset Management Council.
http://siteselection.com/
http://www.conway.com/our-mission

11. Sources:
World Business Chicago:
WBC is dedicated to promoting economic growth in the
city and ensuring continuing opportunities for its citizens.
They are also trying to get Chicago on the global
commerce map. The group consists of a mix of public
and private interests, and is chaired by Mayor Emanuel.
http://www.worldbusinesschicago.com/2015-chicago-
top-metro/