Going Global with Your Business
If you’re looking for a global center to start or expand your international business, Wheeling is it. We offer a welcoming culture and are centrally located in the U.S., as well as neighbor to Chicago, America’s third largest city. From here, you can grow your brand on a worldwide stage and open doors to global marketplaces. Other benefits doing international business in Wheeling could include:
Diversified customer & revenue bases
Assistance with regulatory, logistical, & cultural issues
Accessing talent & resources
Convenient transport of goods across U.S. & the world
With Wheeling as your international business hub, the Chicago Executive Airport, our regional roadways, and rail can provide the direct connections you need. Being adjacent to Chicago provides additional transmodal outlets for shipping purposes and travel.
Moving Cargo on the Great Lakes
Just 50 miles away from the Village of Wheeling is the Illinois International Port, “considered the greatest multimodal facility in North America. The Illinois International Port has two major waterfronts and is regarded as the finest deep draft and shallow draft terminal on the Great Lakes and inland river system, offering access by ocean, lake, and river.” – Illinois Ports Association
Multilingual Workforce
Communications is a vital asset for international business, and Wheeling is home to a skilled, educated, and multilingual workforce. The diversity of languages spoken in Wheeling continues to grow, such as Ukrainian. Wheeling is home to 5.25% of Ukrainian immigrants in the state of Illinois. (Source: ZIPatlas)
Top languages spoken in Wheeling include (as of July 2023):
English
Spanish
Chinese
Tagalog
Arabic
Korean
Slavic Languages
Discover how your international business success begins in Wheeling.