Metro Chicago Exports is committed to helping local small and medium-sized companies maximize their exporting potential.
Who We Are
Metro Chicago Exports is an unprecedented collaboration between the seven counties in Northeastern Illinois (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will) and the City of Chicago to increase exports from small and medium-sized companies and to support regional job growth.
Get the Facts about Exporting
Direct exports account for nearly 10% of the Illinois Gross State Product (GSP)
More than 70% of the world’s purchasing power is located outside of the U.S. and over 95% of the world’s consumers live outside the U.S.
More than 345,000 jobs were supported by goods exported from Illinois in 2014
Exporting News
Exporting News
Metro Chicago Exports Awards 50 Export Grants to Local Businesses
$230,000 in Grants from JPMorgan Chase Will Help Small and Medium-Sized Companies Navigate Opportunities in International Markets
SBA 2016 Exporter of the Year Award Recipient cites success criteria for entrepreneurs
Sophia Leaguedi of Glenview has learned that there is no absolute "secret sauce" to her success, but she has clearly identified many of the key ingredients, propelling her to being named Illinois' 2016 SBA (Small…
Joint U.S.-Canada plan earmarks $3.8B to boost cargo shipping in Great lakes region
Michigan's Governor said the aim is to boost the Great Lakes region's $5 trillion economy and create jobs over a 10-year period