10/26/2026
The Dept. of Business Affairs and Consumer Protections (BACP) offers free business education workshops or webinars every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. All programs are currently being offered as webinars. Topics include business licensing, operations, financial resources, marketing, and more. Programs are free and open to the public and taught by industry professionals, not -for-profit agencies, and government agencies.
To register visit www.chicago.gov/businesseducation
Pasos para obtener una licencia comercial
Certificate Categories Business Operations & Licensing Legal Finance
October 28th 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Presentado por el Departamento de Asuntos Comerciales y Protección al Consumidor (BACP) de la Ciudad de Chicago
Conozca los pasos necesarios para obtener una licencia comercial de la Ciudad de Chicago, desde el registro de su entidad empresarial hasta la solicitud, inspección y aprobación de la licencia.
Think Outside the Benefits Box: Supporting Disabled Creative Workers as an Employer
Certificate Categories Marketing Legal Business Operations & Licensing
October 29th 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Presented by The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Office of Labor Standards and 2nd Story.
What if making your workplace more accessible was actually easier than you think? Creating a workplace culture that works for more people doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Many of the changes that make workplaces more accessible are free or low-cost, and they often make it easier for everyone to do their best work.
This webinar, part of the Creative Worker Rights, Art is Labor campaign, will explore practical ways to build flexibility and accommodation into your workplace culture, the business case for doing so, and examples of what this can look like in practice, even at a small organization. A City representative will also share information about relevant resources and considerations for employers. Expect practical ideas rather than just compliance information. Participants will leave with practical ideas for making their workplace more accessible, examples of approaches that can work in small organizations, and a better understanding of available resources and considerations for employers.
Managing Cash Flow – Practical Problem Solving
Certificate Categories Finance Business Operations & Licensing Marketing
October 30th 2026 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Presented by Wintrust Bank
The Managing Cash Flow module encourages the participants to focus on cash flow management as an essential competency of business ownership.
Business Education Resources:
To view upcoming webinars, visit www.chicago.gov/businesseduction
To view past webinars, visit www.YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP
