At work in Greater Chicago 

With nearly 15,000 employees in the Chicago area, JPMorganChase is one of the city’s largest employers — but this is more than a place where we do business. Since 2019, we’ve contributed over $130 million in philanthropic support, helping tackle priorities like housing affordability, small business growth, and job creation. From helping support access to tools, capital, and mentorship for small businesses to connecting students and residents to clear career pathways, we’re proud to invest in Chicago and help drive economic growth and opportunity.

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Helping power economic growth in Chicago

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Helping build strong communities

To strengthen communities in Chicago, JPMorganChase is supporting local organizations and prioritizing thoughtful, affordable development.

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Supporting small business growth

For over 160 years, JPMorganChase has served Chicago as a neighborhood bank. Today, it supports the city’s small businesses with tools, resources, capital, and mentorship—helping them build a thriving urban economy.

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Preparing tomorrow’s workforce

In Chicago, there aren’t enough skilled workers to fill new jobs in a growing economy. But that’s changing. JPMorganChase is connecting students and residents with career pathways, creating a pipeline to fuel the city’s economic growth.

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Achieving more together in Greater Chicago

Data updated as of March 2026

  • $130M

    in philanthropic support provided since 2019

  • $2.1B

    in goods and services purchased across the market in 2024

  • 405K+

    small business clients

  • ~15K

    employees

See impact in action

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If these walls could talk: Chicago

In just the last 5 years, JPMorganChase Community Development Banking has invested more than $250 million in development, creating opportunity in Chicago.

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How to strengthen Chicago's economic backbone—Its small businesses

By providing tools, resources, and strategic advice, JPMorganChase supports the growth of 386,000 small businesses across the Windy City.

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Closing Chicago's housing gap: New solutions for an escalating crisis

To help preserve the city’s diverse communities, JPMorganChase is working with community organizations to create affordable-housing options.

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How do we bridge the skills gap? Chicago has an answer

Through initiatives with community organizations and the City Colleges system, JPMorganChase is helping to prepare workers for good jobs in growing fields.

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Anthony Maggiore

As one of the city’s largest employers, we’re committed to helping our communities thrive and supporting economic growth. We’re proud to serve the people, business and neighborhoods that make this city great. Together, we’re creating a stronger, more inclusive economy for generations to come.

Anthony Maggiore

Chair of the Midwest Market Leadership Team

Our impact

Helping power economic growth by creating opportunities for all through business and community investments, local collaborations and policy advocacy.