The City of Chicago’s Office of New Americans and Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection invite entrepreneurs and small business owners to a free expo, which offers resources on, how to finance a small business, how to start the licensing process, where to connect with chambers of commerce and other resources, and much more. On Saturday, May 11th at West Side Technical Institute, 2800 S. Western Ave., the Office of New Americans and Department of Business Affairs Consumer Protection will host the Latino Small Business Expo for free. Part of the expo will include “La Idea Panel,” in Spanish where experts in financing, taxes, business planning, share their knowledge and experience with attendees. Participants will be among the first to learn about the La Idea Business Pitch Competition where U.S. entrepreneurs with partnerships in Latin America could win an award package consisting of cash prizes and business support services. The expo will commence at 10a.m., to 2:30p.m.