A poster featuring stylized illustrations of diverse individuals. At the top, the text reads "BACP Celebrates" with a star icon. In the center, large text states "Women's History Month." The background includes varying shades of pink, blue, and orange.

As we close out #WomensHistoryMonth, take a look back at how BACP proudly recognized women-owned businesses all month!
- A new episode of Behind the Business License
- Our #TagLocalTuesday campaign
- March's #BACPEmpowerHour
- Keynote Speaker for #ChicagoSmallBizExpo

Image promoting #TagLocalTuesday by BACP. It encourages tagging a local Chicago small business and asks, "What local Chicago restaurant makes your favorite burrito?" The image displays two burritos on plates with garnishes.

This Thursday is #NationalBurritoDay 🌯

Reach out to your friends and family and make plans to celebrate at a local Chicago restaurant! Share your favorite restaurants and local burritos in the comments! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

An image with a blue gradient background featuring the hashtag #TagLocalTuesday and the logo BACP at the top. Below, it reads "@Tag a Local Chicago Small Business:" followed by the question, "What Greek-owned businesses are you supporting this month?" A small Greek flag is to the left of the text.

March is celebrated as Greek-American Heritage Month 🇬🇷, a time to honor the rich culture, history, and contributions of over 3 million Americans with Greek roots.

Which Greek-owned businesses will you be supporting in Chicago this month? #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

A graphic with a green background and the text: "#TagLocalTuesday @Tag a Local Chicago Small Business: What local Irish businesses are you supporting this week?" Below the text are images of a shamrock, gold coins with a rainbow, and the Irish flag.

There’s nothing quite like #StPatricksDay in Chicago, when Irish taverns fill with revelers, cultural celebrations pop up in every corner of the city, and the Chicago River sparkles brilliant shades of emerald green.

What's on your agenda? #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago ☘️

An image promoting #TagLocalTuesday by the BACP, asking to tag a local Chicago small business. It features three pies: one with a whipped topping, a lattice-topped pie, and a pecan pie.

March 14, or 3.14, is National Pie Day! Which local bakery or restaurant sells your favorite pie? Shout them out in the comments! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Abstract illustration featuring diverse faces with varying hairstyles and colors, framed around the text: "BACP Celebrates Women's History Month." The background includes shades of pink, blue, red, and beige.

BACP is celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by recognizing women-owned businesses all month!
- A new episode of Behind the Business License
- Our #TagLocalTuesday campaign
- This month's #BACPEmpowerHour
- Keynote Speaker for #ChicagoSmallBizExpo (Register: Chicago.gov/BizExpo)

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

A stylized poster featuring illustrations of diverse individuals. The text reads, "BACP Celebrates Women's History Month" in bold lettering.

BACP is celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by recognizing women-owned businesses this month!
Stay tuned:
- A new episode of Behind the Business License
- Our #TagLocalTuesday campaign
- This month's #BACPEmpowerHour

A graphic with the text "#TagLocalTuesday @Tag a Local Chicago Small Business: What Women-Owned Businesses will you be supporting this month?" It features illustrated diverse individuals at the bottom.

March is #WomensHistoryMonth🙋‍♀️

Shout out some of your favorite women-owned local businesses in Chicago, and let everyone know what your favorite items are! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Banner with text promoting "#TagLocalTuesday" by BACP, encouraging people to tag a favorite Black-owned restaurant in Chicago.

With Chicago Black Restaurant Week ended and one week left of #BlackHistoryMonth, we're looking for any and all Black-Owned restaurants in Chicago. Share your favorite in the comments! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

The image is a promotional graphic for #TagLocalTuesday by BACP. It encourages tagging a local Chicago small business, specifically asking which local bakery you're picking up holiday treats from this week. It features pictures of assorted pastries, including a box of doughnuts labeled "Pączki" and a colorful king cake adorned with beads.

Which local Chicago bakery are you purchasing your Pączki, King Cake, and other Fat Tuesday Treats this year? Share your favorite bakery in the comments! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

The image features a black background with white text at the top reading "BACP celebrates," accompanied by a blue square and red star. Below, "Black History Month." is displayed in large, bold text with a gradient of red, orange, yellow, and green.

BACP is celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth by recognizing black-owned businesses this month!
Stay tuned:
- A new episode of Behind the Business License
- Our #TagLocalTuesday campaign
- #ShopLocalChicago Neighborhood Spotlight series
- This month's #BACPEmpowerHour

A blue graphic with the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) logo. Text reads: "#TagLocalTuesday @Tag a Local Chicago Small Business: What local small business are you picking up your Valentine's gifts at?" Illustrations of two champagne glasses and a heart-shaped box of chocolates.

Valentine's Day is this Saturday, February 14 💕

What local Chicago business will you be visiting to purchase gifts for your special someone? Shout them out in the comments! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Promotional image by BACP encouraging tagging a favorite local Black-owned business in Chicago for #TagLocalTuesday.

BACP is proud to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth!

For this week's #TagLocalTuesday, we're asking our followers to shout out their favorite black-owned businesses in the City of Chicago. Tag them all in the comments! #ShopLocalChicago

The image features a black background with the text "BACP celebrates Black History Month." The words "Black History Month" are in a gradient of red, orange, yellow, and green.

BACP is celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth by recognizing black-owned businesses this month!
Stay tuned:
- A new episode of Behind the Business License
- Our #TagLocalTuesday campaign
- This month's #BACPEmpowerHour

We’re in the midst of #ChicagoRestaurantWeek!

A record-breaking 550+ restaurants will be offering brunch/lunch/dinner specials: www.choosechicago.com/chicago-restaurant-week/... What are you excited to try? #TagLocalTuesday @choosechicago.bsky.social

Social media graphic titled #TagLocalTuesday, encouraging tagging a local Chicago small business that helps you stay healthy. Includes images of healthy items like fruits, a dumbbell, a running shoe, and a smartwatch monitoring a heart rate.

This week is #NationalHealthyWeightWeek! The observance aims to reinforce healthy eating and improve healthy habits. What Chicago businesses do you visit for healthy food or other health-focused services? Shout them out! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Social media post encouraging users to tag a local Chicago small business, asking which local bar or restaurant they are watching the Chicago Bears game at this Sunday. Features the Chicago Bears logo.

Another Chicago Bears game this Sunday! What local restaurant or bar will you be watching the game at? #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Promotional image for #TagLocalTuesday by BACP featuring a question, "What local Chicago small business or restaurant serves your favorite mocktail?" Illustrated with various colorful mocktails.

Next week is #NationalMocktailWeek! If you're looking to cut back on drinking this January, or altogether, there are still some amazing non-alcoholic drinks (aka mocktails!) to be had.

Which Chicago spot has your favorite? Tag in the comments! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Graphic promoting "#TagLocalTuesday" asking individuals to tag a local Chicago small business. Features an image of two champagne glasses toasting, symbolizing a New Year's celebration.

Tomorrow is New Year's Eve 🎆🍾

Will you be ringing in the New Year at a Chicago bar? Tag them! Will you be ringing in at home? Tag the small businesses you will visit to stock up on supplies! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Promotional image from BACP featuring a hand holding a gift card, with text encouraging participation in #TagLocalTuesday by tagging a Chicago small business to support by buying a gift card.

Almost every small business sells gift cards! It's the perfect gift for someone who's hard to shop for... but you can still guarantee they'll be supporting a small business :) #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Promotional graphic for #TagLocalTuesday encouraging tagging a local Chicago small business. Text asks, "What's a great local experience you can gift?" Icons include a boat, theater masks, and musical notes.

Chicago is full of fun and exciting experiences! And sometimes they make the perfect gift! What are some ideas for local experience gifts? Shout them out in the comments. #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

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

Promotional graphic for #TagLocalTuesday by BACP, inviting users to tag a local Chicago small business and asking small business owners what items their business makes. The image features cartoon-style gift boxes with a light blue background.

Small Business Owners in Chicago: let us know the best items from your business that make the perfect holiday gift! And if you sell them online, share some links 🔗🎁 #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Graphic encouraging social media participation for #TagLocalTuesday, asking viewers to tag Chicago small businesses to support on Giving Tuesday, featuring an illustration of two hands cradling a heart symbol.

Today is #GivingTuesday! Giving Tuesday is an annual day of giving that encourages individuals to support non-profit and charitable organizations in their communities. Which Chicago organizations will you be supporting today? #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago #GiveLocalChicago

Promotional image encouraging social media users to tag their favorite Chicago small business for #TagLocalTuesday, featuring a colorful illustration of a quaint shopfront with Chicago flag stars, surrounded by other city buildings.

This Saturday is #SmallBusinessSaturday 🛒 🛍️

Small businesses strengthen local economies and communities! What are your favorite small businesses in your neighborhood? Shout them out -- and more importantly visit them this weekend! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Promotional graphic by BACP for #LocalTuesday encouraging to tag and support favorite Chicago entrepreneurs, featuring fireworks graphics and text in red and white on a blue background.

Today is National Entrepreneur's Day!

It's a day to celebrate the contributions of entrepreneurs, who drive economic growth & job creation through their ingenuity. Chicago is home to many entrepreneurs -- who are your favorites? Shout them out! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Graphic promoting "#TagLocalTuesday" by BACP to support local Chicago small businesses. Features text inviting viewers to tag a veteran-owned Chicago business, with a "Thank You Veterans" emblem in red, white, and blue at the bottom.

Happy Veterans Day! Are you a veteran business owner in Chicago? If so, shout out your small business in the comments! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Promotional graphic for #TagLocalTuesday by BACP, encouraging support for local veteran-owned businesses in Chicago, featuring silhouettes of three people against a blue background with text overlays.

This week is National Veterans Small Business Week 🇺🇸

The week is an annual event celebrated in early November to honor and support veteran-owned businesses. Which veteran-owned businesses in Chicago are your favorite? Shout them out! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago

Promotional image from BACP urging viewers to tag a local Chicago small business where they are purchasing Halloween treats, featuring a festive graphic with Halloween-themed balloons and pumpkins.

Friday is Halloween! Which local business are you purchasing your Halloween treats at? This could include candy, your costume, party decorations or more! #TagLocalTuesday #ShopLocalChicago