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The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection ensures a fair and vibrant marketplace for businesses, workers and consumers in the City.

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Resources to file official complaints in Chicago:

1. Call 311
2. Download the CHI311 app
3. Visit https://t.co/LuYLNbTT5X to file online
4. Visit https://t.co/qtBqLLGvpc for a list of local, state and federal resources to help with circumstances not under BACP's authority.

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Starting or growing a business this year? BACP's Entrepreneur Certificate Program helps you gain knowledge across various business topics.

💻Register: https://t.co/jqGjOxDWbc
📝Attend 6 webinars: https://t.co/0lz7qgXzwu
🎓Graduate: Eligible for CIBC Bank loan &/or College Credit

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The newest episode of Behind the Business License is now streaming: https://t.co/FHbtcKRxjL

This episode features the Center for Changing Lives and Penelope’z Apparel in Bronzeville, a center for African American life and culture in Chicago.

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ALERT: The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) authorized a Taxi Fuel Surcharge beginning June 1, 2026, as permitted under the Municipal Code of Chicago.

Find complete details at https://t.co/fs2io61dCf

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A las 10am. Se invita a los empleadores y trabajadores a unirse a este seminario web para obtener una descripción general de las actualizaciones. https://t.co/0lz7qgXzwu

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Every Friday in Daley Plaza in the Loop, the #ChiFoodTruckFest features a rotating selection of food trucks from around the city and is a great opportunity to support local Chicago small businesses!

Dates and details: https://t.co/7L3N8gC1M9

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Bronzeville is a center for African-American life and culture in Chicago. Historically known as the city’s “Black Metropolis,” Bronzeville has a strong sense of pride in its influential history and local businesses. #ShopLocalChicago

Explore: https://t.co/JYdDp7Fsdh

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Today's free business education webinar starts at 3pm. Register: https://t.co/0lz7qgXzwu

Topics covered include how to prepare for inspections, building permits and sign display requirements, food inspection overview and necessary certificates, zoning review procedures & more.

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Happy Pride month 🏳️‍🌈

Chicago's diversity is its strength! Which LBGTQ+ owned neighborhood small businesses will you be supporting this month? Shout them out for today's #TagLocalTuesday. #ShopLocalChicago

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📢 Have a say in Chicago's FY2027 budget.

Join one of five Budget Engagement Roundtables across the city, including dedicated Spanish-language sessions, to share your priorities and help shape funding decisions.
📅 June 3, 6, 16, 24 & 25

🔗 Register: https://t.co/VpxkKVhuum

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Today's free business education webinar starts at 10am. Register: https://t.co/0lz7qgXzwu

Employers and workers are encouraged to join this webinar for an overview of the updates. There will be a Q&A session at the end, and this webinar will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube.

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ALERT: The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) is authorizing a Taxi Fuel Surcharge beginning June 1, 2026, as permitted under the Municipal Code of Chicago.

Find complete details at https://t.co/fs2io61dCf

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Throughout June, BACP will host free informational webinars to prepare workers and employers for the upcoming changes to Chicago’s labor laws. Register now: https://t.co/0lz7qgXzwu

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This week's free business education webinars:
Tue: Updates to Chicago's Labor Laws
Wed: City Inspections - Ask Questions, Get Answers
Thur: Actualizaciones a las Protecciones Laborales
Fri: Disability and Access Training (DAT) for Businesses

Register: https://t.co/0lz7qgXzwu

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You're invited! This weekend we're celebrating "Halfway to Small Business Saturday", the halfway mark to the premiere Small Business Shopping holiday celebrated after Thanksgiving 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎊

It's also the perfect way to close out National Small Business Month! #ShopLocalChicago

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Stop by the #ChiFoodTruckFest for today's lunch!

📆 Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
⌚ Time: 11am to 3pm
📍 Location: Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington
⛅ Afternoon forecast: 69°, Partly Cloudy
❓ Question: What truck are you visiting today?

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Get around safely this weekend! 🚕 🚗 🛥️

BACP ensures Chicago’s public vehicles are safe, reliable and provide a positive experience. The #RideSmartChicago campaign provides consumer awareness info for passengers of public passenger vehicles. Explore: https://t.co/fs2io61dCf

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Today's free business education webinar starts at 9:30am. Register: https://t.co/0lz7qgXzwu

Attendees will learn the coverages needed for their business and discuss the right questions to ask your insurance professional & how to protect yourself & your business against lawsuits.

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In honor & recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, May’s #BACPEmpowerHour featured Little Ripper Skateboarding. Located in Portage Park, LRS offers skateboarding lessons for kids of all skill levels.

WATCH THE RECORDING: https://t.co/5PTWnW6kAD

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Season 3 of Behind the Business License is streaming! Each episode details a business owner sharing their experiences with the City of Chicago and their local business service organization.

Watch the first eight episodes now: https://t.co/lySONkbR0b

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Starting or growing a business this year? BACP's Entrepreneur Certificate Program helps you gain knowledge across various business topics.

💻Register: https://t.co/jqGjOxDWbc
📝Attend 6 webinars: https://t.co/0lz7qgXzwu
🎓Graduate: Eligible for CIBC Bank loan &/or College Credit