New Plan, Developed over Months of Community Conversations, Outlines 27 Distinct Initiatives That Can Create Thousands of Jobs and Boost the Ability of Chicago’s 560,000 Foreign-Born Residents to Fully Contribute to the City’s Growth

Twenty Electric Vehicles Will be Added to Fleet in Coming Years as Recent and Pending Purchases, Contracts, and Bid Opportunities Will Advance Mayor’s Goal of Transitioning Fleet to Green Alternatives

Agreement with Laborers Local 1001 Fosters Job Creation, a Flexible Workforce and Millions in Savings

New Investment into “Youth Working for Success” Initiative Will Provide 400 More Youth Jobs, After-School Programs and Specialized Mentoring Services

Committee of Experts will Ensure Open, Credible Process Leads to Best Savings Outcome for Chicago Taxpayers

Mayor Emanuel Meets With Leaders of Berlin-based Airline and Tourism Agency to Foster Trans-Atlantic Opportunity

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Lithuanian Consul General Marijus Gudynas Meet to Discuss Growing Global Relationship and Economic Development Between Sister Cities