Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that 16 local technology companies have added or will be adding a combined 2,000 jobs in Chicago in 2018 and 2019. From fintech and supply-chain, to automation and artificial intelligence, these companies chose to expand in Chicago because of the City’s growing reputation as a global tech hub, its diversified economy and its strong talent pool. Through its tech initiative ChicagoNEXT, World Business Chicago hosted the local companies as part of its annual Tech Day. The event celebrates the growth within the technology sector and provides a platform for local companies to come together to collaborate on the latest issues facing the industry. Tech remains Chicago’s fastest growing industry sector, employing more than 143,000 people working with more than 4,000 digital companies – one of the largest tech talent pools in the United States.