06/15/2026
The Dept. of Business Affairs and Consumer Protections (BACP) offers free business education workshops or webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. 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.
To register visit www.chicago.gov/businesseducation
Best AI Tools for Four Vital Tasks Every Business Needs
Certificate Categories Technology Marketing Business Operations & Licensing
June 17th 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Presented by Score Chicago
In this webinar, learn from two experienced SCORE business mentors what are some of the best AI tools out there for some of the toughest tasks every business faces: Business Idea Validation & Critique, Using AI as a Strategic "Thinking Partner", Building a Website for Your Business and Creating an App for Your Business Whether you're in startup mode or already in business, these AI tools can help you in very specific, practical, immediate ways -- saving you time and improving results.
Empower Hour: Two Hearted Queen
Certificate Categories Business Operations & Licensing Marketing Finance
June 18th 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
In honor and recognition of LGBTQ+/Pride Month, June’s Empower Hour will feature BACP Chief Small Business Officer Lotika Pai chatting with Cely Garcia, Co-Founder and CEO of Two Hearted Queen.
Two Hearted Queen is a locally owned coffeehouse and roaster located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. With their slogan of “our coffeehouse; your coffeehome,” Two Hearted Queen aims to create a space for love and community while brewing exceptional coffee. Each coffee order comes with a personalized note to uplift and support new and returning customers.
The candid conversation will cover the start and growth of the business, customer retention, navigating operational changes and community engagement. The webinar will end with a Q&A for attendees to ask questions.
Actualizaciones a las Protecciones Laborales de Chicago- incluyendo el aumento anual al Salario Mínimo de la Ciudad, las métricas de compensación de la Semana Laboral Justa, y la actualizaciones al Salario Mínimo para los trabajadores que reciben propinas.
Certificate Categories Business Operations & Licensing Legal Finance
June 23rd 10:00 am to 11:15 am
Presentado por Kelvia Lara, Supervisora, Oficina de Normas Laborales
Las actualizaciones a las Leyes Laborales existentes en Chicago entrarán en vigor el 1 de julio de 2026; el salario mínimo en Chicago aumentará para la mayoría de los trabajadores; las métricas de compensación de la Ordenanza de la Semana Laboral Justa aumentarán, y el acceso a la causa privada de acción para el Tiempo Libre Pagado comenzará. Se invita a los empleadores y trabajadores a unirse a este seminario web para obtener una descripción general de las actualizaciones. Además, habrá una sesión de preguntas y respuestas al final de la presentación.
Business Education Resources:
To view upcoming webinars, visit www.chicago.gov/businesseduction
To view past webinars, visit www.YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP
