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BACP Business Education Webinars

Updated: 3 days ago

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.


Business Licensing 101 for Creatives

Certificate Categories Business Operations & Licensing Marketing Technology

April 30th 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Presented by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Learn about the City of Chicago business licensing process including required documentation, license application steps, and frequently asked questions. The webinar will cover general information on business licensing requirements pertaining to selling your art, presenting performances, or hosting in person workshops with youth.


Ways to Finance Your Business

Certificate Categories Finance Business Operations & Licensing Legal

May 2nd 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Presented by Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and CIBC Bank USA

Whether you are a business owner or thinking about starting one; this webinar will teach the basics about bank financing. You will receive information about loans, lines of credit and other available resources that can help you on your entrepreneurial journey. Additionally, you will learn about the BACP Entrepreneur Certificate Program as a resource that makes you eligible to apply for CIBC Bank USA’s Entrepreneur Loan.


Get In The Know: Resources for Your Small Businesses

Certificate Categories Business Operations & Licensing Marketing Technology

May 6th 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP)

Join us to learn more about the various business resources that the Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection offers to existing or future entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their own businesses. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions towards the end of the webinar.

In celebration of National Small Business Week

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Business Education Resources:

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 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. 

 
 
 

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