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Virtual Small Business Forum August 8th! (REMINDER)
- Aug 4, 2023
Join us, August 8th at 10am, for the annual Virtual Small Business Forum presented by the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation (GAGDC), in partnership with the 006th District Business Subcommittee. It is open to all businesses, entrepreneurs, and community residents looking to open, maintain, scale, or expand their business.
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BACP Free Small Business Training November and December Schedule!
- Nov 28, 2022
BACP offers free business education webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. Topics include business licensing, operations, financial resources, marketing, and more. Programs are free and open to the public and taught by industry professionals, not-for-profit agencies, and government agencies.
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City of Chicago Department FREE business education workshops are now available as WEBINARS!
- The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, Nov 29, 2021
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection’s FREE business education workshops are now available as WEBINARS!
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BACP ENCOURAGES CHICAGOANS TO SPEND BIG AND SHOP SMALL
- Neighborhood shopping campaigns brighten the holiday season, Nov 24, 2021
BACP ENCOURAGES CHICAGOANS TO SPEND BIG AND SHOP SMALL, Neighborhood shopping campaigns brighten the holiday season!
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NBDC update: Chicago Tightening Restrictions in Response to Second Wave of COVID-19
- Commissioner Rosa Escareno, Oct 23, 2020
Commissioner Rosa Escareno joined Mayor Lightfoot and the Public Health Commissioner to announce the reinstatement of targeted business restrictions to combat the recent and alarming rise of COVID-19 cases. Effective tomorrow, Friday, October 23 at 6:00 a.m.
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2020 City of Chicago BACP Small Business Expos
- Mar 7, 2020
The Small Business Expos are back for 2020, starting March 7th!
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Business Start-up Certificate Program
- City of Chicago, Office of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Nov 1, 2019
Complete 9 workshops for business certification perks!
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MAYOR LIGHTFOOT, CITY OFFICIALS PROVIDE RESOURCES, TIPS TO BEAT EXTREME HEAT AND URGE RESIDENTS TO TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTION
- Jul 19, 2019
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, along with officials from the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS), Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and other departments and sister agencies, today urged residents to take extra precautions as Chicago faces several days of extremely high temperatures.
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The Small Business Center on the Road Expos are back for 2019!
- Feb 1, 2019
The FREE expos bring business resources to the community for new and existing entrepreneurs
looking to start or grow their business in the City of Chicago.
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Chicago Shops Campaign Wants You to Spend Big, Shop Small by Supporting Neighborhood Businesses: #ChiBizShops
- Lilia Chacon, City of Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Dec 3, 2018
Shop Smart, Know Return Policies, and Beware of Scammers this Holiday!
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February 2018 Business Education Workshops
- Feb 1, 2018
The Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) offers workshops every Wednesday and Friday. Workshops vary each month and are conducted by City Officials, experts, and partner business organizations. All workshops are free, and open to the public. Workshops are held at BACP's offices located in Room 805 and Room 1103 at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602.