This sixth edition of Cook County Trade Trends, focuses on the increased economic activity in both importing and exporting trade statistics for both the Chicago Customs District and the State of Illinois. Data have been included from the years 2003 through 2005 for purposes of comparison and analysis of import and export market trends.
These data were specifically compiled for Cook County by the Foreign Trade Division of the Census Bureau.. More detailed information is available from the Cook County Department of Planning, Office of Economic Development.
The Economist's "A success story" 10-page survey of Chicago. March 18, 2006. (c) 2006 The Economist Newspaper Ltd. All rights reserved.
ITCC Global Manufacturing Series - December 7 - 8, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Ten Midwest Manufacturers Rewrite The Rules of Global Competition. The International Trade Club of Chicago announced today that senior executives from ten growing manufacturing companies will share..their international business strategies at the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago...
Many of us are unaware of the activity that goes on every day at the Port of Chicago. With “all roads leading to Chicago” ours is one of the most important inland ports in the country...
Benuzzi Industrial Guide's "Welcome to the Port of Chicago, Part I," an in-depth interview with Tony Ianello, executive director of the Port of Chicago by Elise A. Couston, SIOR. July 2006. Reprinted with permission from the publisher.
Must-Know Small-Biz Stats & Facts
Did you know that small firms represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms in the U.S.? Here are some other facts and figures about small businesses that may surprise you...
Global Manufacturing Series Links Automotive and Medical Sector Opportunities
With automotive manufacturing dispersing from the Midwest, AutoMed2005 profiled the significant opportunities and ease of transition for U.S. automotive suppliers to also serve the rapidly growing medical manufacturing sector...
