Started in Chicago

Started in Chicago

Every year, Chicago further strengthens its position as a business and tech hub, serving as home base to many fantastic young companies and well-known, industry powerhouses.

Chicago has been home to many successful businesses that started small but grew into major players. FCB, an advertising agency founded in 1873, is known for global campaigns, including one that popularized orange juice. Basecamp, originally 37signals, started as a web design firm in 1999 and now supports over 3 million users with its project management platform. Crate & Barrel began with a trip to the Caribbean and grew into a leading retailer with 122 stores nationwide.

Some newer companies, like The Mom Project and KNTXT Group, are poised for big things. The Mom Project connects companies with parents seeking part-time work and recently secured significant funding. KNTXT Group uses virtual reality to help visualize homes and office buildings before they’re built. Designer Share is innovating the fashion industry by allowing people to rent designer clothes, turning clutter into cash.

Chicago’s business ecosystem is also thriving with support from incubators and launch pads like 1871, Bunker Labs for veterans, and Catapult Chicago, which fosters a community of entrepreneurs. This environment helps businesses of all sizes grow, from startups to well-established firms.

Watch our latest presentation that takes a look at some big Chicago companies that started small, and small companies ready to do big things, along with the ecosystem of launch pads that are empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. http://bit.ly/36NtAiV

Published On: December 20, 2019|Categories: Resource Center|Tags: chicago|

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