Annlee Ellingson

In this edition of The Beat, find out how far Chicago tumbled on a list of the top startup ecosystems in the world.

For readers of L.A. Business First, news around retail and restaurants drew the most interest this year.

Jobs and layoffs, new headquarters openings and legacy store closings, and NYC nightlife topped the New York Business Journal's most-read stories of 2025, demonstrating the Big Apple's constantly shifting business landscape.

IBM is deepening its commitment to Chicago’s burgeoning quantum ecosystem, announcing an innovation hub that will create 750 new full-time jobs on the city’s South Side.

Ticketmaster will lay off 350 employees. Here are the jobs affected.

California awarded tax credits for 17 companies to expand their businesses — nearly half of which are in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

New York City is among the best sports business cities in the U.S. Here's how the Big Apple ranks — and why.

Chicago is among the best sports business cities in the U.S. Here's how the Windy City ranks — and why.

Los Angeles is getting not one, but two professional women’s volleyball teams next year.

Two Southern California companies landed on Inc. magazine's list of 17 startups rebuilding America.