The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) hosted a graduation ceremony celebrating the graduates of the free BACP Entrepreneur Certificate Program. The graduation ceremony, held at the South Shore Cultural Center, honored the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of the graduates who have successfully completed the program. The program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of essential business concepts, including business licensing, operations, marketing, and financial planning. To learn more, visit Chicago.gov/BACPCertificate.  Over 100 graduates participated in the ceremony which featured inspiring speeches from previous graduates, including Rachel Diaz, Owner of Borinken Cakes and John Michaels, Founder of Blaque Millennium Kitchens, sharing their business journeys and the profound impact the program has had on their business knowledge and financial well-being. Since the program launched over a decade ago, hundreds of Chicago entrepreneurs and business owners have successfully completed the program.