December


Below is a list of classes offered by City Dept of Business and Consumer Protection (BACP). BACP continues to offer free workshops every Wednesday and Friday at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 805. They are open to the public, and cover a variety of topics. If you are looking to start or grow your business, do not miss this great resource!

How to Open a Concession at O'Hare or Midway Airports 
Dec.14, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Presented by the Chicago Department of Aviation
Have you ever wondered how you can operate a business or a concession at the Chicago airports? Come and learn about concessions opportunities and the process to open a business.


Contracting 101: How to Respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) 
Dec. 19, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services
This workshop is designed to teach business owners how to respond to a City of Chicago Request For Proposal (RFP). Learn what evaluators look for in an RFP and how to avoid common mistakes. Discover helpful tips on how to navigate RFP specifications.

How to Unleash the Power of Your Website and Internet Marketing  
Dec. 28, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Presented by Web Trax Studio (Neal Yonover, Cassandra West, Estelle Carol)
Just having a website, Facebook page, blog or tweeting isn't enough. If you aren't communicating effectively with your clients and customers, you're wasting your time and money. We will show you how to use the Internet - and all its social marketing outlets - to make clients and customers flock to your business. We will reveal the secrets of getting big-budget marketing results with little or no money. As an added bonus, you will also learn how to get impressive results with your traditional marketing, such as ads, brochures, flyers, billboards and more.