In terms of geography, how does Chicago compete with coastal cities?
Obviously Chicago isn’t one of the big ports. Containers from China don’t arrive here. But throughout its history, Chicago developed and grew as a point of connection. Whether by rail, air, ship or truck, the transportation system is definitely something the city can leverage. Its central location helps. Can you explain the rankings? When we asked which are the best cities for doing business in North America, 69 percent of respondents mentioned New York. Chicago came in second at 57 percent, and San Francisco was third, with 40 percent. Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles came next. Toronto and Vancouver were the only cities outside the United States to be named. Among the top cities, Chicago ranked first in offering tax incentives and the support of local government. Why is this significant? To the Chinese, this is crucial because China’s economy is so closely linked with the government. It makes them comfortable to know that local politicians support new business ventures. This is wher
