The Greater Chicago area refers to the northwest suburbs of Chicago which is home to a number of Fortune 500 company headquarters, office parks, industrial parks, entertainment venues, hotels, shopping centers, restaurants, and medical facilities. The area is so named due to a “gold mine” of economic potential for northwest municipalities along Interstate 90. Of all the contributing industries in the Greater Chicagoland, manufacturing is the largest segment of the Corridor’s economy employing about 85,000 people. As such, the Greater Chicagoland's manufacturing sector provides many local, regional, and national economic benefits.
The Greater Chicago Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (GCAMP) is a regional organization dedicated to improving the perception of manufacturing, showcasing the industry's importance for the economic vitality of the area, and increasing the skilled workforce in our area. GCAMP strives to provide education, training, and employment opportunities to students, parents, schools, manufacturers, and the general public. For a list of upcoming events and open houses, you can visit the Greater Chicago website.
Reports prepared for GCAMP by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) can be found at the following links:
