February 2026 statistics overview by BACP (Business Affairs and Consumer Protection). Includes numbers of webinars, participants, new licenses, and social media engagement. Features the "#TagLocalTuesday" initiative and mentions an "Empower Hour" with "Reach for the Stars." Highlights entrepreneurship program graduates and a popular video about Chicago chauffeur/public vehicle licensing.

February 2026 was a record-breaking month for our #TagLocalTuesday series... thanks to a special Valentine's Day post where over 400 local businesses were shown love from our community!

Here's to continuing to show ❤️ to Chicago's small businesses all year round! #BACPAtAGlance

The image is an infographic from the Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) highlighting statistics for January 2026. It includes numbers such as 9 webinars, 1,438 webinar participants, 372 new business licenses issued, 34 businesses tagged on #TagLocalTuesday, and 58 entrepreneurship program graduates. It promotes "Empower Hour" with Pickleball Clubhouse. At the bottom, there's a YouTube logo indicating the most popular video: "Steps to Obtaining a City of Chicago Public Chauffeur or Public Vehicle License."

BACP started the new year with a week-long campaign for 2026 New Years Resolutions aimed at Chicagoans who want to start or grow their business. Find resources using the hashtag #BACP2026. #BACPAtAGlance

Looking back on BACP's 2025:
⭐ Our Better Business Team consulted & advised 4,460 local businesses.
⭐ Our Neighborhood Business Development Centers provided 5,857 one on one business consultations to local businesses, totaling 10,495 hrs.
⭐ + our #BACPAtAGlance yearly wrap-up!

Infographic titled 'November 2025 at a Glance' by the Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Details include: 7 webinars conducted, 753 webinar participants engaged, 441 new business licenses issued, 254 #TagsLocalTuesday businesses tagged, 36 entrepreneurs received Enterprise Certificate, and the Empower Hour program highlighting a City of Chicago Chauffeur and Public Vehicle License. Below are icons for the most popular YouTube video and a reference to obtaining a City of Chicago Business License.

A record-breaking month for #TagLocalTuesday, with 254 businesses tagged during November! This was thanks to our themes of Veteran-owned businesses on Veteran's Day, National Entrepreneurs Day and Small Business Saturday! #BACPAtAGlance

Infographic titled 'October 2025 at a glance' by the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Includes statistics like 13 webinars held, 1,312 participants, 605 new business licenses issued. Highlights include 46 #TagsLocalTuesday posts, 63 entrepreneurship certificate program graduates, and a spotlight feature on how to obtain a City of Chicago Public Vehicle License. The most popular video is about becoming a chauffeur.

BACP was also proud to host 175 students at our #ChicagoYouthBizExpo in October! #BACPAtAGlance

September 2025 saw our final #ChicagoSmallBizExpo of the year! Some stats from that day:
- 40+ exhibitors from gov't agencies, nonprofits & financial co.'s
- 20+ NBDCs exhibited
- 4 workshops with a total of 320+ attendees
- 1 inspiring keynote
- 550+ attendees

#BACPAtAGlance

Last month, BACP also hosted 5 #ChiFoodTruckFest events on Daley Plaza with 60 local food trucks! #BACPAtAGlance