09/22/2021
The Dept. of Business Affairs and Consumer Protections (BACP) offers free business education workshops or webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. Due to COVID-19, all programs are currently being offered as webinars. 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.
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection’s
FREE business education workshops are now available as WEBINARS!
To register visit www.chicago.gov/businesseducation
Wednesday, 9/22 Webinar at 3:00 PM
Everything You Need To Know About Business Insurance
Presented by Sandra Cavato Insurance Agency
In this session, attendees will learn the coverages needed for their business. We'll discuss the right questions to ask your insurance professional and how to protect yourself and your business against lawsuits.
Thursday, 9/23 Webinar at 2:00 PM
New Tow Truck and Tow Storage Lot Licenses
Presented by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)
In 2021, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance requiring City of Chicago-issued business licenses for anyone engaging in the business of towing damage or disabled vehicles from the public way. Join this webinar to learn about the license application process, and requirements on business operations.
Friday, 9/24 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Introduction to Exporting
Presented by: IL SBDC International Trade Center at Greater Southwest
Speaker is Alyssa Swartzer, the Director
This Introduction to Exporting webinar looks to help early-stage businesses explore ways to expand and grow within the international market. It focuses on providing basic, practical information about the exporting process as well as links to the many resources available to help plan and execute an export strategy.Take-aways include:
• the benefits and challenges of exporting
• how to determine whether your business is ‘export-ready’
• resources for assistance.
*Part of the 'Hispanic Heritage Month' Webinar Series
Wednesday, 9/29 Webinar at 3:00 PM
10 Legal Tips to Help Small Businesses
Presented by Lema Khorshid, Fuksa Khorshid, LLC
The legal component of a business sets the foundation and structure for a sustainable business. A business climate is everchanging, but valuable legal tips are a resource. Learn the top 10 legal tips for small business success through an interactive webinar. The Q&A set up will provide useful and practical tips on legal essentials such as incorporation, contracts, and more.
Friday, 10/1 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Business Licensing 101
Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)
Attendees will learn the process to obtain a business license and how to access free resources and support for your business.
(Questions can be answered in Spanish as well)
*Part of the 'Hispanic Heritage Month' Webinar Series
Friday, 10/8 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Cómo Prepararse Para Solicitar un Préstamo Para su Negocio
Presentado por Emmanuel Dávila, Coordinador del programa, NBDC en el Centro Cultural Puertorriqueño
Este seminario web lo ayudará a comprender los diferentes tipos de productos de préstamos comerciales, los pasos a seguir y los documentos necesarios para posicionar mejor a su empresa para acceder al capital. Emmanuel también proporcionará una descripción general de alto nivel de los programas de SBA más comunes y algunas opciones de financiamiento alternativas para hacer crecer su negocio.
*Part of the 'Hispanic Heritage Month' Webinar Series
Friday, 10/15 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Cómo Encontrar y Retener Clientes Utilizando Datos Digitales
Presentado por El Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas del estado de Illinois, (SBDC) de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Illinois
Aprenda a reducir costos, aumentar la eficiencia, y tomar decisiones basadas en evidencia a través del análisis de datos. Comprender la información digital es vital para los empresarios de hoy en día sin importar el tamaño de su empresa. El análisis de información digital le ayudará a competir en un mercado más amplio y satisfacer las necesidades de sus clientes de manera precisa.
*Part of the 'Hispanic Heritage Month' Webinar Series
Reminders and Resources:
Tips to Protect Chicago's Businesses
The City of Chicago is working diligently to ensure that our business community is prepared for the potential for events, large demonstrations, protest activity and civil unrest. You can view the proactive steps businesses can take to stay protected which include signing up for ChiBiz Emergency Alerts, joining Chicago's Public Private Partnership Initiative, and staying alert.
Neighborhood Business Development Centers
Chicago-based chambers of commerce and business support organizations, often referred to as Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC), assist in the development of small businesses in Chicago, serve as liaison between local businesses and the City of Chicago, and provide neighborhood business development services. They have have a strong neighborhood network and coordinate efforts with local aldermen, the City, and other community partners. They can help start-up entrepreneurs and existing business owners. Find your local NBDC by visiting chicago.gov/NBDC.
Business Education Resources:
To view upcoming webinars, visit www.chicago.gov/businesseducation
To view past webinars, visit www.YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP
The Dept. of Business Affairs and Consumer Protections (BACP) offers free business education workshops or webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. Due to COVID-19, all programs are currently being offered as webinars. 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.
The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection’s
FREE business education workshops are now available as WEBINARS!
To register visit www.chicago.gov/businesseducation
Wednesday, 9/22 Webinar at 3:00 PM
Everything You Need To Know About Business Insurance
Presented by Sandra Cavato Insurance Agency
In this session, attendees will learn the coverages needed for their business. We'll discuss the right questions to ask your insurance professional and how to protect yourself and your business against lawsuits.
Thursday, 9/23 Webinar at 2:00 PM
New Tow Truck and Tow Storage Lot Licenses
Presented by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)
In 2021, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance requiring City of Chicago-issued business licenses for anyone engaging in the business of towing damage or disabled vehicles from the public way. Join this webinar to learn about the license application process, and requirements on business operations.
Friday, 9/24 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Introduction to Exporting
Presented by: IL SBDC International Trade Center at Greater Southwest
Speaker is Alyssa Swartzer, the Director
This Introduction to Exporting webinar looks to help early-stage businesses explore ways to expand and grow within the international market. It focuses on providing basic, practical information about the exporting process as well as links to the many resources available to help plan and execute an export strategy.Take-aways include:
• the benefits and challenges of exporting
• how to determine whether your business is ‘export-ready’
• resources for assistance.
*Part of the 'Hispanic Heritage Month' Webinar Series
Wednesday, 9/29 Webinar at 3:00 PM
10 Legal Tips to Help Small Businesses
Presented by Lema Khorshid, Fuksa Khorshid, LLC
The legal component of a business sets the foundation and structure for a sustainable business. A business climate is everchanging, but valuable legal tips are a resource. Learn the top 10 legal tips for small business success through an interactive webinar. The Q&A set up will provide useful and practical tips on legal essentials such as incorporation, contracts, and more.
Friday, 10/1 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Business Licensing 101
Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)
Attendees will learn the process to obtain a business license and how to access free resources and support for your business.
(Questions can be answered in Spanish as well)
*Part of the 'Hispanic Heritage Month' Webinar Series
Friday, 10/8 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Cómo Prepararse Para Solicitar un Préstamo Para su Negocio
Presentado por Emmanuel Dávila, Coordinador del programa, NBDC en el Centro Cultural Puertorriqueño
Este seminario web lo ayudará a comprender los diferentes tipos de productos de préstamos comerciales, los pasos a seguir y los documentos necesarios para posicionar mejor a su empresa para acceder al capital. Emmanuel también proporcionará una descripción general de alto nivel de los programas de SBA más comunes y algunas opciones de financiamiento alternativas para hacer crecer su negocio.
*Part of the 'Hispanic Heritage Month' Webinar Series
Friday, 10/15 Webinar at 9:30 AM
Cómo Encontrar y Retener Clientes Utilizando Datos Digitales
Presentado por El Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas del estado de Illinois, (SBDC) de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Illinois
Aprenda a reducir costos, aumentar la eficiencia, y tomar decisiones basadas en evidencia a través del análisis de datos. Comprender la información digital es vital para los empresarios de hoy en día sin importar el tamaño de su empresa. El análisis de información digital le ayudará a competir en un mercado más amplio y satisfacer las necesidades de sus clientes de manera precisa.
*Part of the 'Hispanic Heritage Month' Webinar Series
Reminders and Resources:
Tips to Protect Chicago's Businesses
The City of Chicago is working diligently to ensure that our business community is prepared for the potential for events, large demonstrations, protest activity and civil unrest. You can view the proactive steps businesses can take to stay protected which include signing up for ChiBiz Emergency Alerts, joining Chicago's Public Private Partnership Initiative, and staying alert.
Neighborhood Business Development Centers
Chicago-based chambers of commerce and business support organizations, often referred to as Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC), assist in the development of small businesses in Chicago, serve as liaison between local businesses and the City of Chicago, and provide neighborhood business development services. They have have a strong neighborhood network and coordinate efforts with local aldermen, the City, and other community partners. They can help start-up entrepreneurs and existing business owners. Find your local NBDC by visiting chicago.gov/NBDC.
Business Education Resources:
To view upcoming webinars, visit www.chicago.gov/businesseducation
To view past webinars, visit www.YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP
