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TODAY AT 2PM: In recognition of Pride Month, June’s #BACPEmpowerHour will feature Seth Wilson, Co-Founder of Le Midi. Located in Wicker Park, the wine shop has a rotation of 250 labels allowing customers to explore some of the world's top wines. Register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

This morning's free business education webinar begins at 9:30am. Register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars Come and learn about opportunities to operate your food and beverage, retail, service or rental business in a Chicago park or along the lakefront.

The final line-up for today's #ChiFoodTruckFest! We'll see you out on Daley plaza from 11am to 3pm!

Gear up this weekend and download the Chicago OEMC App. The perfect safety tool for weather and traffic alerts, tips, ChiSafeWalk, and more.

Travelling around Chicago for #IPW25? You can request and pay for Chicago taxis via your smart phone. Learn more about two official taxi apps: Curb (GoCurb.com) and Arro (RideArro.com). Choose Chicago #RideSmartChicago

We had a wonderful time celebrating National #SmallBusinessWeek early last month, and also closed out May with our first in person #ChicagoSmallBizExpo of the year, with over 350 attendees! #BACPAtAGlance

This week's free business education webinars: Wed: Embracing Modern Entrepreneurship: Lean Startup & Business Model Canvas in Action Fri: Creating a Financial Narrative: Positioning Your Company for Growth Register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

The City of Chicago recognizes that the observation of #Juneteenth is only part of an ongoing commitment to eradicating systemic racism and inequity, and to ensuring racial justice, equity, and equality in our great City. #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Looking to start a business in Chicago? Start at your Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC)! These 65 business service orgs provide no-cost hyper-local business development assistance to entrepreneurs and business owners across the city. Start: Chicago.gov/NBDC

For upcoming weather alerts for events like the NASCAR Street Race and Lollapolooza make sure you download the Chicago OEMC app! It's available in the App Store or Google Play. flow.page/chicagooemcapp

Today's free business education webinar begins at 3pm. Register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars This workshop introduces first-time founders to modern startup tools that actually work in today’s unpredictable landscape.

Reminder: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and BACP announced updates to @Chicago's Labor Laws to strengthen worker protections. New regulations take effect 7/1/25 to ensure fair wages and paid leave for working people. Learn more and download resources at: Chicago.gov/LaborStandards

The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth Day. Offices will re-open on Friday, June 20, 2025.

BACP is #NowHiring! Visit Chi.gov/BACPJobs to apply for our 'ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER' role. Application deadline is Jun 27, 2025, 11:59:00 PM.

Reminder: The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is closed today, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth Day. Offices will re-open tomorrow, Friday, June 20, 2025.

Let's talk about the upcoming heatwave. Here's a timeline of when the heat wave will start. Saturday will feel like another season with oppressive heat and humidity values. The heat will then continue through at least Monday. Overnight lows will also be oppressively hot. (1/3)

This morning's free business education webinar begins at 9:30am. Register: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

Don't forget about your pets during the heat wave. Bring them inside, make sure they have plenty of water and NEVER leave them in an unattended vehicle. #BeSafe

The NWS Chicago has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Saturday, June 21 - Monday, June 23. Chicago residents can expect dangerously hot and humid conditions with high temps in the 90s, and peak afternoon heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees are possible. City of Chicago

Stay cool at one of the City of Chicago's Cooling Centers. For locations visit Cooling Centers - Map | City of Chicago | Data Portal, contact 3-1-1 for the nearest location and hours or download the Chicago AMC App.