With a strong and growing coalition in Illinois for more than 5 years, the USGLC works to educate and engage policymakers and community leaders on why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen Illinois’s economy.
The USGLC’s Illinois Advisory Committee brings together more than 130 business, faith, non-profit, and political leaders who understand how American global leadership matters for Illinois. We’re also proud of Illinois’s Veterans for Smart Power – part of a nationwide network of 30,000 veterans.
In 2023, Illinois exported
$78.7 billion
in goods to foreign markets.
In Illinois,
1,632,000 jobs (20.50%)
are supported by trade.
From 2022-2023,
55, 337 international students
were enrolled in Illinois colleges and universities.
Dr. Munoz is known in academia for his groundbreaking work in global citizenship, international business advice, and artificial intelligence, among others. Throughout his career, Dr. Munoz has received several professional honors, including awards...
No matter where you live on this earth, the impact of climate shocks are felt globally. The swings between flooding and drought impact the flow and availability of water as evidenced in the Horn of Africa and Britain, but also closer to America’s...
The world around us is getting smaller every day as global crises like food insecurity, supply chain disruption, global health, conflict, and a rapidly changing climate are impacting the health and livelihoods of Americans here at home. From empty...
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