Growing neighborhood businesses while activating empty storefronts. As part of the program, business owners receive one-on-one business advising to support business owners with technical assistance, financial literacy, marketing, and business plan creation.

The BACP ensures a fair and vibrant marketplace for businesses, workers and consumers in the City of Chicago. BACP licenses businesses and public vehicles, regulates business activity, protects consumers from fraud, enforces Chicago’s labor laws, partners with business service organizations and provides education and resources for businesses.

The NBDC plays a critical role in fostering equitable small-business environments, in the communities they serve across the City of Chicago. They provide general business licensing and public way use permitting guidance as well as specialized support services based on their program type, which includes confidential 1-on-1 business advising, technical assistance, professional development workshops, access to capital, B2B networking, employment and workforce development assistance, and more.

The SBC is the business licensing and permitting division of the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and the City’s “one-stop-shop” for business licensing, public way use permitting, and other resources to start and grow your business.

Located at 5534 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60641

For more information call: 773-647-1644

The Northwest Side CDC is here to help you in creating a business plan, reaching more customers, or navigating city permits. They offer free, individualized, business advising and workshops to help you start, build, or grow your business.