It’s time to celebrate a year of economic collaboration in northeastern Illinois. The Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership Year in Review highlights its development into a dynamic force. The partnership drives economic growth and advances equity across our region, and includes…
Take a look at an updated tool that allows you to compare job quality and access to a living wage by zip code, county, or throughout our region. CMAP has upgraded the Job Quality and Access Tool, with improvements to…
“A powerful force for driving growth and creating opportunities throughout the region.” Today, regional leaders announced the formation of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, a first-of-its-kind united effort including the City of Chicago, Cook County, and six counties across metropolitan…
ADA compliance can be costly for communities — but the financial benefits may be bigger. A cracked sidewalk. A train platform without an elevator. A busy intersection with no audio signals. For many people in our region, these are more…
A new innovative tool on job quality and access will help CMAP, economic development organizations across the region, and other partners improve northeastern Illinois’ economic position. Communities can use the tool to understand the advantages of their local labor market,…
Leaders from the seven counties across the region (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Will), along with the City of Chicago, in partnership with economic development organizations throughout the region, are shepherding a new era of regional economic cooperation. With…
CMAP’s Regional Economic Recovery Task Force wrapped up its work and ensured continued collaboration on building back a stronger and more inclusive regional economy. The task force resulted in several key initiatives, including “The Only Thing Missing Is You” tourism…
Campaign showcases local attractions, businesses and the metropolitan Chicago area as welcoming and thriving destinations open to visitors this summer Nine tourism organizations have partnered to launch a summer campaign to encourage travel to and around northeastern Illinois. The Visit…
One year after the pandemic severely affected the regional economy, northeastern Illinois is showing signs of recovery but continues to lag behind national trends. A delayed recovery would magnify the slow growth and inequities that had been happening in the…
Leaders from across northeastern Illinois joined together on Monday, November 9, 2020, to support a strong economic recovery and build back a more inclusive, prosperous, and resilient region. The task force was assembled by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning…