The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced its upcoming Chicago Small Business Expo designed to empower and inspire current and future business owners in the City of Chicago. The free expo will take place on Saturday, August 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Truman College, McKeon Building, in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. The expo will kick-off with a breakfast networking session followed by workshops and a keynote address by Anupy Singla, proprietor of the food company Indian as Apple Pie. Additionally, attendees will be able to connect with exhibitors from nonprofit and government agencies. To register for the expo, visit Chicago.gov/BizExpo. The expo serves as a crucial component of community-level support for business owners, providing a unique opportunity for them to gain insights, access resources and build connections that can help start or scale their businesses. By bringing together entrepreneurs, industry professionals and thought leaders, the expo aims to create a vibrant ecosystem that fosters innovation and growth. To register and for more information, visit Chicago.gov/BizExpo. For inquiries call (312) 744-2086 or email BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org. For information about BACP, visit Chicago.gov/BACP.