The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the BACP Small Business Expo will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30th from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Malcolm X College. The free expo celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship, fosters innovation, and provides invaluable resources for current and future small business owners. The free expo will kick-off with breakfast networking and offer resources from nonprofit and government agencies, workshops, and a keynote address by Kim Lewis, CEO and Co-Founder of CurlMix, a natural hair care company.  Additionally, as the last expo of 2023, the event will include extensive resources and an enterprising workshop for the next generation of business leaders at the ‘Chi Youthpreneur Corner.’ To register and learn more, visit Chicago.gov/BizExpo. A new highlight of the expo will be the ‘Chi Youthpreneur Corner,’ an engaging space designed to inspire, educate, and connect young minds eager to venture into the business world. This corner will feature youth-targeted business organizations and an interactive workshop on startup fundamentals. To register for the BACP Small Business Expo, visit Chicago.gov/BizExpo. For more information call (312) 744-2086 or email BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org. For information about BACP, visit Chicago.gov/BACP.