The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) has created the Chicago Business Center (CBC) program to provide business licensing assistance and other resources for small businesses through eight regional hubs. The eight CBCs help fill the current gap of local business resources, particularly for entrepreneurs in historically underserved locations and populations.

Chicago Business Centers

CBCs can help start-up entrepreneurs and existing business owners looking for:

  • Licensing Support: CBCs will assist throughout the licensing processes by helping with online license applications and preparing entrepreneurs for engagement with BACP Licensing Consultants

  • Financing for Underrepresented Populations: CBCs are knowledgeable in financial resources to provide support to entrepreneurs that have had a historic lack of access to banks and capital networks

  • Professional Services, including Sector-Specific Guidance: CBCs will provide or connect entrepreneurs to specialized, sector-specific resources

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