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Workbox Announces New Location at Chicago's Landmark National Building, Doubling Down on The Loop's Future

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Workbox, a specialized workspace operator dedicated to providing solutions and resources to early and growth stage companies, is preparing to open its doors at Chicago's historic National Building in the Loop. Targeting an early January opening, Workbox Chicago-The Loop will offer local entrepreneurs and businesses the opportunity to be a part of an unparalleled coworking community of growing companies with direct connection to over 100 capital and operating partners, programming and networking events, and vetted strategic advising from professional specialists.

Key Points: 
  • The new location will be the company's fifth in Chicago and eighth location nationwide since launching four years ago.
  • Workbox Chicago- The Loop will be located at the National Building at 123 S Clark Street, Suite 1700.
  • The National Building also features a tenant-only fitness center and a large indoor/outdoor tenant-only lounge on the 6th floor.
  • The direct access to a wide array of public transportation options makes this location convenient and accessible to everyone in the city.

Open Letter to Premier Doug Ford re: One Ontario Proposal to Streamline the Development Application Approval Process

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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We need your leadership and support for the establishment of a Development Approval One Window Data and Information Exchange Standard that will lay the groundwork necessary for streamlining and digitizing the development approvals process.

Key Points: 
  • We need your leadership and support for the establishment of a Development Approval One Window Data and Information Exchange Standard that will lay the groundwork necessary for streamlining and digitizing the development approvals process.
  • After extensive preparation, in March of this year, we submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH).
  • Research shows that streamlining and integrating the development approval process will result in up to a 70% reduction in approval time to develop projects.
  • One Ontarios proposal will lay the groundwork for a modern solution that will ensure Ontario remains a growing, economically robust, and innovative province.