Via the Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection

The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) brings important information including FREE workshops, legislative updates and information on the economy. 

WORKSHOPS:

July Free Business Workshops -- Visit our BACP City Hall office every Wednesday and Friday and attend free business workshops. You may  also register for our Small Business Certificate program which will provide you the basics of operating a business in Chicago. Don't miss it.  See the flyer (.pdf) or visit our website at www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

Consumers and the Economy --  BACP brings Chicago residents and consumers a new series of workshops "Consumers and the Economy: Protect your home, money and family".  The next workshop will take place at North Park Village Community Room on August 19th.  At these events, you will learn to protect your home and get information about mortgage fraud, mortgage foreclosure and home repair fraud;  know how to protect your money and learn about debt repair, debt consolidation and credit fraud; and lastly, learn to protect your family by learning about consumer rights, get consumer tips and know how to report fraud. See the flyer (.pdf) or visit our website at www.cityofchicago.org/bacp

Chicago TechExpo 2009 -- BACP is very excited to announce the first ever of its kind .. The CHICAGO TECHEXPO 2009.  Connect with technology companies offering the latest products, services and more.  Get expert advice and find IT tools to help manage your business. The TechExpo will be held on October 1, 2009 at UIC Forum.  Link to today's technology!!  See the flyer (.pdf). More information coming soon.

OTHER WORKSHOPS:

City Treasurer Small Business Expo -- Expo will be held Friday, July 17  from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the UIC Forum located at 725 West Roosevelt Road.  For more information visit www.chicagocitytreasurer.com

PROGRAMS/RESOURCES:

The Small Business Solution Station -- Starting in March, BACP's Small Business Solution Station program started providing free business planning and financial assistance at our City Hall office every Tuesday and Thursday.  Services are provided by notable agencies like SCORE, ACCION, JVS and more. To learn more about the program please contact Anthony Bertuca at (312) 744-5506. See the flyer (.pdf).

ECONOMY:

Federal Stimulus Coming to Chicago

Mayor Daley identifies $1 Billion in Federal Stimulus Package Projects coming to Chicago.  If you are interested in learning about the Federal Stimulus dollars coming to Chicago, please visit the City of Chicago American Recovery and Reinvestment Act website by visiting www.cityofchicago.org or link to http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/special_pages/mayor_-_recovery_and.html

LEGISLATIVE:

REMINDER - Repossessor License ordinance -- This ordinance passed City Council on October 8, 2008 and is effective May 5, 2009.   Repossessor engaged in the location, disposition, or recovery of collateral as authorized by the self-help provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, 810 ILCS 5/1 et seq are required to obtain a City license from BACP.  To download this ordinance visit our website at www.cityofchicago.org/bacp and go business section, then Ordinances