Want to start a new business in 2026? For the final day of our week-long campaign for 2026 New Years Resolutions, we're sharing government resources for new and existing business owners.

From federal gov't to local City gov't, there are many avenues for assistance! #BACP2026

Starting a new business in 2026? BACP's Entrepreneur Certificate Program teaches essential topics to help start & grow your biz! #BACP2026
💻Register: Chicago.gov/BACPCertificate
📝Attend 6 webinars: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars
🎓Graduate: Eligible for CIBC Bank loan &/or College Credit

Want to start a new business in 2026? Find your Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC)! These 65 business service orgs provide no-cost hyper-local business development assistance to entrepreneurs & business owners across the city.

Start: Chicago.gov/NBDC #BACP2026

Want to start a new business in 2025? BACP offers free business education webinars every Wed & Fri! Topics include licensing, financial resources, ops, marketing & more: Chicago.gov/BACPWebinars

And our Youtube is full of recordings to watch anytime: YouTube.com/ChicagoBACP #BACP2026

Happy New Year! Is your resolution to start your own business in 2026? For this first full week of the new year, BACP will be sharing tips on how to make your dream a reality. Stay tuned #BACP2026