The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) emphasizes the positive impact of shopping locally during the holiday season, supported by city programs and events designed to connect residents with local businesses. Small businesses are the heart of communities, and by choosing to shop local, residents and visitors can contribute to a thriving business scene that directly benefits Chicago communities. The holiday shopping season unofficially begins during Thanksgiving weekend with designated days like Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday. This year, Small Business Saturday will be Saturday, November 30, with small businesses offering a variety of exciting options for holiday shoppers. To support and celebrate Chicago's small business community, upcoming BACP efforts include:
• Shop Local Chicago campaign highlights: The BACP Shop Local Chicago campaign highlights the important role small businesses play in Chicago neighborhoods. Benefits of shopping local including shopping experience, workforce contribution and enhancing the local economy. Learn more about the ongoing campaign by visiting Chicago.gov/ShopLocal.
• Hosting Webinars: On Monday, November 18 at 2:00 p.m., BACP will host a free webinar titled “Holiday Success Strategies: Attract Customers and Boost Sales.” On Thursday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m., BACP will host a free webinar titled “Tis the Season to Be Cautious.” To register for the webinars, visit Chicago.gov/BACPwebinars. Also, BACP hosted a webinar on “Crafting a Successful Holiday Marketing Campaign Strategy,” available at YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP.
For more information about BACP programs and services, visit Chicago.gov/BACP.
