News Releases

Feb 14, 2023
First Small Business Expo of 2023 Offers Resources For Chicago Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Nov 17, 2022
Small Business Storefront Activations Launch Across Chicago Creating Unique Shopping Experiences
Oct 5, 2022
City of Chicago Awards $2 Million in Grants to Support the City’s Small Business Storefront Activation Program
Sep 28, 2022
Mayor Lightfoot Issues Request for Proposals to Encourage Urban Agriculture in the City
Aug 31, 2022
Small Business Expo to Offer Wide-Range of Business Resources
Aug 18, 2022
Updated Business Zoning Guide to Provide Clarity and Ease of Use for Business Owners
Jun 15, 2022
Upcoming BACP Small Business Expo Will Take Place In-Person
Jun 13, 2022
BACP “Empower Hour: Conversation With the Commissioner” Launches to Provide Meaningful Dialogue in Chicago’s Business Community
Jun 6, 2022
Chicago's Minimum Wage Increase and Fair Workweek Changes Go Into Effect July 1, 2022
Jun 3, 2022
Industry-Focused Business Education Webinar Series Addresses Business Specific Support and Resources
May 4, 2022
Chicago Food Truck Festival Returns to Daley Plaza
Apr 7, 2022
Mayor Lightfoot, CDOT, and BACP Announce Micromobility Expansion to Include Citywide Scooter Program
Apr 6, 2022
BACP Remote Small Business Expo Leans Into Community Business Partners to Inform and Inspire the Small Business Community
Mar 21, 2022
Chicago Workers Received Over $1 Million in Restitution in 2021
Feb 22, 2022
Legalized Sidewalk Signs to Spur Commercial Corridor Vibrancy and Assist Businesses With Attracting Customers
Dec 29, 2021
Chicago Domestic Workers Contract Mandate Protects Care Workers
Dec 16, 2021
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Kenneth J. Meyer to Serve as Commissioner for the Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection
Nov 24, 2021
BACP Encourages Chicagoans to Spend Big and Shop Small
Nov 24, 2021
Joint Statement From the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) and the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR)
Nov 1, 2021
BACP Covid-19 Small Business Support Program Uplifts Small Businesses and Commercial Corridors Impacted by The Covid-19 Pandemic

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