The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) launched the Shop Local Chicago: Neighborhood Pride campaign. The campaign builds on the year-round Shop Local Chicago campaign by encouraging residents and visitors to explore new parts of the city, meet local business owners and neighbors, and share their experiences. Ahead of the holiday shopping season, the campaign serves as a reminder to shop locally to help preserve the unique character of Chicago’s neighborhoods. For more information, including a marketing toolkit, visit Chicago.gov/ShopLocal.  To support and celebrate the Chicago’s small business community during this crucial period, BACP’s upcoming efforts include:   

• Promoting the Shop Local Chicago campaign: The BACP Shop Local Chicago campaign highlights the important role small businesses play in Chicago’s neighborhoods. The benefits of shopping local including the shopping experience, workforce contribution and local economy boost. Learn more about the ongoing campaign by visiting Chicago.gov/ShopLocal.   

• Hosting a webinar: On Friday, November 7 at 9:30 a.m., BACP will host a free webinar, “Holiday Success Strategies: Attracting Customers and Boosting Sales.” To register, visit Chicago.gov/BACPwebinars.   

• Highlighting business service organizations: BACP will promote holiday campaigns produced by the BACP Neighborhood Business Development Centers (NBDC). The programs and events will foster community engagement and serve to boost spending along commercial corridors, spread good cheer and vibrancy throughout Chicago’s neighborhoods. To locate a NBDC, visit Chicago.gov/NBDC.

For more information on BACP’s programs and services, visit Chicago.gov/BACP.