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Feb 29, 2024
BACP Champions National Consumer Protection Week
Feb 22, 2024
Free Remote Chicago Small Business Expo to Empower Entrepreneurs with Resources and Insights for Business Growth
Feb 21, 2024
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Taxi Driver Awards Given for Exemplary Service to People With Disabilities
Feb 8, 2024
Mayor Johnson and Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Launch the Good Food Fund and the Food Business Incubator Program
Jan 16, 2024
BACP Entrepreneur Certificate Program Launches User-Friendly Portal
Jan 3, 2024
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Department Of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Launch $2.7 Million Small Business Storefront Activation Program
Nov 6, 2023
City Champions Shopping Local During the Holiday Season
Sep 28, 2023
Mayor Brandon Johnson Issues Request for Proposal for an Expanded Small Business Vacant Storefront Activation Program
Sep 5, 2023
Small Business Expo to Serve as Hub for Resources and Collaboration for Chicago’s Small Business Community
Aug 31, 2023
Mayor Brandon Johnson Issues Request for Proposals for Good Food Fund and Early-Stage Food Business Incubator Programs
Aug 28, 2023
Chi Food Truck Fest Taco Throwdown to Bring Flavor and Friendly Competition
Aug 25, 2023
Chicago's Supplier Development Program Grantees Announced, Program Designed to Strengthen Chicago's Small Businesses to Better Access Contracting Opportunities
Jun 26, 2023
City of Chicago Selects Initial Round of Community Growers Program Awardees
Jun 6, 2023
Minimum Wage Increase and Fair Workweek Changes Go Into Effect JULY 1, 2023
Jun 1, 2023
Free Remote Small Business Expo Provides Tailored Insights and Resources for Small Business Community
May 10, 2023
Chicago Food Truck Festival at Daley Plaza Serves Flavorful Favorites
Apr 20, 2023
National Small Business Week Offers Resources for Small Businesses and Reminds Consumers to Shop Local
Mar 17, 2023
City of Chicago Announces Community Growers Program
Mar 14, 2023
Over 70 Chicago Business Service Organizations Will Receive Funding to Deliver No-Cost Business Development Assistance to Start-Up Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Feb 23, 2023
National Consumer Protection Week Raises Awareness of Consumer Rights and Provides Resources for Consumers in Chicago
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