Why Are Companies Relocating to Chicago?

Chicago is home to many big name businesses, including 32 Fortune 500 companies, and many more – both large and small – are making the move to the Windy City.

Chicago earned the top spot on Site Selection's Top Metro in the United States for corporate investment for the second year in a row. According to the magazine, 385 companies have expanded their operations or relocated to the Chicago area in 2014.

Biz2Credit ranked Chicago as the second best city for small businesses.

Chicago is a major transportation hub

The city is has wonderful transportation and logistical assets, including two international airports, a main freight rail and a seaport, and is located at the crossroads of several major interstate highways.

There’s an abundant pool of talent

Chicago is home to some of the nation's leading colleges and universities and has an abundant pool of top college graduates.

Chicago has a central location

Chicago is one of the only major cities located in the center of the country, making it a prime location for national or international corporations. It’ easy to travel to New York or California.

Chicago has a recovering economy

The city's corporate expansion has created more than 21,000 jobs and $6.8 billion in investments in 2014.

The cost is cheaper

The square-footage cost is about half of what is it in New York and San Francisco.

If you’re looking to relocate your business to Chicago, contact J.P. Graham Co. and Associates. J.P. Graham provides the best corporate relocation services in Chicago and can help you with every step of the move.

1 (847) 223-1791www.JPGraham.com

Sources:• http://chicago.curbed.com/archives/

2015/03/10/385-companies-expanded-or-moved-to-chicago-in-2014.php

• http://www.worldbusinesschicago.com/chicago-named-top-metro-for-new-and-expanding-companies/

• http://chicagoinno.streetwise.co/2015/03/10/top-cities-for-job-growth-chicago-named-best-city-for-new-and-expanding-companies/