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Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

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The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Chicago.gov/BACP
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Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) ensures a fair and vibrant market place for both businesses and consumers. BACP licenses businesses and public vehicles, provides business education and access to resources, enforces the Municipal Code, and protects consumers from fraud.

11/08/2024

Reminder: In observance of Veterans Day, BACP will be closed next Monday, November 11, 2024.

11/08/2024

At our Small Business Center in City Hall, we celebrate Chicago's newest small business owners every day— Congrats Mr. Crump!

Start your entrepreneur journey with us or one of our 70+ neighborhood business partners (Chicago.gov/NBDC.)

Learn more: Chicago.gov/SmallBusiness.

11/08/2024

This morning's free business education webinar begins at 9:30am. Register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

Join us for a concise and impactful presentation designed to empower business owners with key financial knowledge and tools.

11/07/2024

This month’s will feature Chief Small Business Officer Lotika Pai and Dr. Cedric Salone, Owner of Bedewed Skin.

As we approach the holiday season, the shopping spirit focuses on the small businesses that are the heart of communities. Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

11/07/2024

The Office of Labor Standards oversees Chicago's landmark labor laws. Law-specific educational resources are available in 9 languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Mandarin
- Polish
- Korean
- Vietnamese
- Thai
- Ukranian
- Tagalog
- Hindi
- Nepali
- Urdu

Info: Chicago.gov/LaborStandards

11/07/2024

A las 10am: Descripción General de la Ley de Salario Mínimo de la ciudad de Chicago, Incluyendo el Aumento Anual y la eliminación gradual del Crédito por Salario con Propinas.

Registrarse: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

11/06/2024

We also hosted our final in October 2024, which saw over 500 attendees at Malcolm X College!

11/06/2024

Want to be a more effective neighborhood leader? Or be a bigger part of the decision-making process for local or citywide improvements? The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) invite you to on Nov. 9, 2024!

Featuring seminars, workshops and panels involving top City of Chicago officials -- including our Chief Small Business Officer Lotika Pai -- and distinguished community voices, the event will help Chicagoans leverage their civic interests on behalf of a more engaged and vibrant city. Register for free at Chicago.gov/CityCivicsDay.

11/06/2024

BACP launched “Behind the Business License” to provide in-depth conversations about Chicago’s small business community. Episodes detail a business owner sharing their experiences of working with the City and their local business service organization. More: Chicago.gov/BTBL

11/06/2024

BACP's revamped Entrepreneur Certificate Program is as easy as 1-2-3!
💻Register: Chicago.gov/BACPCertificate
📝Attend 6 webinars: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars
🎓Graduate: Become eligible for loan w/ CIBC Bank USA

Learn essential topics to help start & grow your business!

11/06/2024

Want to learn more about our request for proposal (RFP) process? Sign up for the Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Concessions 101 Virtual Workshop on Wednesday, November 13th. 📝✈️ Register NOW: https://chi.gov/3UwCblp

11/06/2024

Today's free business education webinar begins at 3pm. Register here: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

Topics covered will include how to prepare for inspections, building permits and sign display requirements, food inspection overview, zoning review procedures and more. Q&A at the end.

11/05/2024

FYI: In observance of Veterans Day, BACP will be closed next Monday, November 11, 2024.

11/05/2024

It's 🗳️ 🇺🇸

Consider starting a new tradition of supporting a local business either before or after you vote!

11/05/2024

Employers and workers are encouraged to join today's webinar at 10am for an overview of the Chicago Minimum Wage Ordinance. Topics include eligibility, annual increase to the minimum wage, overtime wages, and tipped wages. Q&A session at the end! Register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

11/04/2024

RFP DEADLINE IS FRIDAY AT NOON🚨

BACP's NBDC program is a nearly $3.5 million investment into Chicago’s small business ecosystem to help support, grow & elevate small businesses by providing free business advising, resources & more. Learn more & apply: Chicago.gov/NBDC

11/04/2024

This week's free business education webinars:
Tues: Chicago’s Minimum Wage Ordinance
Wed: City Inspections- Ask Questions, Get Answers
Thurs: Descripción General de la Ley de Salario Mínimo
Fri: 5 Key Finance Lessons for Every Small Business

Register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

Address

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street , Rm 805
Chicago, IL
60602

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13127446060

Website

http://Chicago.gov/BACP

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Videos

How do BACP Neighborhood Business Development Centers help Chicago’s small business community? They provide no-cost, hyper-local business development assistance to entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the city. Watch to learn more and visit Chicago.gov/NBDC

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻 If you're using a taxi or ride-hail service to travel with little ones tonight, be sure to bring your own car seat. #RideSmartChicago

Over 1,000 hours of free business education resources are available on our YouTube page, including webinar topics like: - Business Licensing - Business Planning - Business Operations - Finance - Legal - Marketing - Technology - & more! Start learning now: YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP

New episode alert🚨 Premiering tomorrow on Cable 25 (and streaming Wednesday at YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP) watch an all new episode of Behind the Business License, featuring Brothers Restaurant and NBDC North Branch Works.

TOMORROW: In recognition of Polish American Heritage Month, this month’s #BACPEmpowerHour will feat. Greg Grzywacz, Owner of Dwell Studio Chicago. Dwell Studio Chicago is a dynamic creative space for artists, life perfectionists & meaning explorers. More: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

New episode! Premiering on Cable 25 today (and streaming tomorrow at YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP) watch an all new episode of Behind the Business License, featuring Windy City Mushroom Farms with NBDC Greater Southwest

#RideSmartChicago🚕 Here's a passenger safety tip for getting around the City this busy weekend. View more at Chicago.gov/RideSmart

NEXT WEEK: In recognition of Polish American Heritage Month, this month’s #BACPEmpowerHour will feat. Greg Grzywacz, Owner of @Dwell Studio Chicago. Dwell Studio Chicago is a dynamic creative space for artists, life perfectionists & meaning explorers. More: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

Looking forward to celebrating the final #ChiFoodTruckFest of the year this Friday! Make your Friday lunch plans now ✏📅

Episode 3 of Behind the Business License premieres tomorrow on Cable25! Join us in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood where we're visiting w/ Ware Ranch Steakhouse and the Greater Roseland Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about Behind the Business License at Chicago.gov/SmallBusinessAdvocacy

New episode out tomorrow 📺 'Behind the Business License' visits Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Tune into Cable 25 or BACP's YouTube page to watch the newest episode featuring Downstate Donuts and Uptown United. Chicago.gov/SmallBusinessAdvocacy