Wheeling has long held its reputation as a strong industrial center in the Chicagoland region with nearly 14 million square feet of manufacturing facilities and the fifth largest manufacturing employment concentration in the State of Illinois.  Wheeling is also home to Chicago Executive Airport and over 470 commercial and retail establishments, bringing the total of licensed businesses in the Village to approximately 850.

Wheeling/Prospect Heights

The Wheeling/Prospect Heights (WPH) Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the local business advocacy organization in Wheeling. It is their goal to maintain a friendly and progressive community and advance the well being of the Wheeling area.

The WPH Chamber is organized to work as a liaison for its member businesses, each of which has access to programs, events, publications and benefits offered through membership.