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3 Simple Steps to Obtain a Business License To prepare yourself before applying for a City of Chicago business license, you must first decide what type of business you are interested in starting. Prepare a business plan that will suit your short and long term goals. We encourage you to visit BACP online for more information on business planning, connecting with resources and other important information to help you in being successful.

Business Enterprises Owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD) Initiative The Business Enterprises Owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD) Program is a certification aimed at stimulating the utilization of small businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities.

Business License Forms Business License Forms

Chicago's Quick Guide to Liquor Licensing Chicago's Quick Guide to Liquor Licensing

Cigarette Tax Refunds

Commercial Composting There are several companies in the Chicago area that provide commercial composting services.

Ethics and Campaign Financing: A guide for persons or business entities that have or seek contracts with the City of Chicago Chicago’s Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances (Chapters 2-156 and 2-164 of Chicago’s Municipal Code, respectively) impose restrictions on the interactions of persons and business entities who are City contractors or vendors (or who seek City contracts) with City employees or officials. This brochure summarizes these restrictions.

Fashion Focus: Chicago’s Fashion Week A week-long celebration of Chicago’s thriving fashion industry showcases some of its top designers and features runway shows in Millennium Park and fashion events at various locations around the city.

Investigation of Discrimination Complaints The Commission on Human Relations receives, investigates, and rules on discrimination complaints filed under the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance and Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance.

Late Hour Liquor License Application Process Businesses wishing to remain open beyond the regular time of closing may obtain a Late Hour Liquor License if they meet certain criteria and follow the application process.

Liquor License Eligibility The City of Chicago’s liquor license application process is designed to ensure that liquor licenses are issued only to persons who meet the eligibility requirements of the Chicago Municipal Code and the Illinois Liquor Control Act.

Liquor License Inspections Liquor License Inspections

Liquor License Restrictions and Special Regulations Liquor License Restrictions and Special Regulations

Office of the Zoning Administrator Information for sending correspondence to the Office of the Zoning Administrator

Plan Examination The Department of Housing and Economic Development reviews building permit applications to ensure plans are in compliance with the Chicago Zoning Ordinance.

Resolution to Amend the Rules and Regulations of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks Resolution to Amend the Rules and Regulations of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks information.

Senior Save Discount Program SeniorSave links seniors to valuable discounts offered by Chicago businesses. A list of participating merchants and their discounts are included in a SeniorSave discount directory. Seniors who apply receive a SeniorSave card to show merchants when making a purchase.

Service Animals Service animals are animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities such as guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling wheelchairs, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, or performing other tasks.

Settlement and Mediation of Discrimination Cases The Commission on Human Relations receives, investigates, and rules on discrimination complaints filed under the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance and Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance.

Steps in the Liquor License Application Process Steps in the Liquor License Application Process

Tax Application and Affidavit Forms Forms used to correspond with the Tax Division

Temporary Animal Exhibition Permits Effective January 1, 2013, all Animal Exhibitions, 30 days or less, will no longer require an Animal Care License issued by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Instead, Temporary Animal Exhibitions will require a permit issued by the Chicago Commission on Animal Care and Control (CACC)

Top Tips for Liquor Licensees Top Tips for Liquor Licensees

WIA Workforce Center for Business Locations The Workforce Centers for Businesses focus on assisting employers with their workforce development and staffing needs. The centers target employers representing industries including manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, retail and a range of customer service operations. Center staff will assess the employer’s workforce needs, including the identification of skill gaps or critical skills shortages in their current workforce.