The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection ensures a fair and vibrant marketplace for businesses, workers and consumers in the City.
Resources to file official complaints in Chicago:
1. Call 311
2. Download the CHI311 app
3. Visit to file online
4. Visit for a list of local, state and federal resources to help with circumstances not under BACP's authority.
BACP's final
#ChiSmallBizExpo
of the year will be taking place Saturday, Oct 5 at Malcolm X College. This expo will have 30+ exhibitors and feature Keynote Speaker Baron Waller, operator of 8
@Culvers
restaurants in Chicago!
Register now:
Missed our last workshop? Don't worry! Catch up on the latest any time at . Have questions, thoughts, or concerns about our content or future events? We're all ears at DPS.Feedback
@CityofChicago
.Org. 🙌📚
And so begins the countdown... Including today, only 3 fests left for the
#ChiFoodTruckFest
2024 season! Share with your friends and co-workers! See you out on the Plaza!
📅Date: Friday, Sept 20, 2024
⌚Time: 11am to 3pm
🌥Forecast: Cloudy, high of 83°
🏛Location: Daley Plaza
A las 9:30am: Es un seminario en línea, tanto para los que están comenzando, como para los que ya utilizan espacios digitales para el mercadeo de su negocio.
Registrarse:
Mayor Johnson and BACP launched a $3.5M initiative to support small businesses across Chicago. Through this RFP, the City will select one organization to serve as the administrator of the $3.5M Small Business Capacity Building Program.
Learn more:
🔔 Calling all small businesses! Be a part of Chicago's future by partnering with the
@ChicagoWater
. Bid to be a part of the Restrictor Replacement Program and make a difference in the North, Central & South regions. Dive into the full details at 💧 🏗️
TODAY @ 2PM! In honor and recognition of
#NationalHispanicHeritageMonth
, celebrated from 9/15 to 10/15, we're excited for this month’s
#BACPEmpowerHour
with Eleazar Delgado, Owner of Café Jumping Bean. This year, the café is celebrating 30 years.
More:
Today at 10am! Register:
The new Dept. of Buildings’ Express Permit Program will expand to cover permits for electrical-only work. Today's webinar will provide a walkthrough of the online application for electrical work and electrical monthly maintenance.
Are you ready for your business to take off? Dreaming of getting your product in front of thousands of people daily? STOP scrolling.
#ORDerUp
is one of the largest bundles of concessions opportunities ever. Learn more and picture your business at O’Hare:
TOMORROW @ 2PM! In honor and recognition of
#NationalHispanicHeritageMonth
, celebrated from 9/15 to 10/15, we're excited for this month’s
#BACPEmpowerHour
with Eleazar Delgado, Owner of Café Jumping Bean. This year, the café is celebrating 30 years.
More:
Today's free business education webinar begins at 3pm. Register here:
Interested in operating a restaurant or retail shop at O'Hare or Midway Airport, but don't know where to begin? Learn about the RFP process and how to operate a business at the airport.
This week's 'Behind the Business License' episode is now playing on Cable 25!
The episode will begin streaming tomorrow at 10am on our YouTube page: . Learn more about this new TV series at .
The time to start your own business is now! BACP Asst Commissioner Linda Rueles is excited to participate in the Expo 2024 Workshops, presenting "How to Start a Business" at the IHCC Annual Business Conference & Expo 10/3 at Navy Pier.
Register here: .
Tomorrow is National Cheeseburger Day🍔
What local restaurant in your neighborhood has the best Cheeseburgers? Shout them out in the comments, and be sure to visit them tomorrow to celebrate!
#TagLocalTuesday
#ShopLocalChicago
A las 2pm! Se anima a empresarios y trabajadores a unirse a este seminario web para aprender más sobre la Ordenanza de la Semana Laboral Justa de Chicago, los temas incluirán las industrias cubiertas, las elegibilidades de los empleados y mas. Registrarse:
Employers and workers are encouraged to join today's 10am webinar to learn more about Chicago’s Fair Workweek Ordinance, including covered industries, employee eligibilities, mutual agreements and predictability pay. Plus a Q&A at the end!
Register:
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.