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Smart Business Chicago features Chicago's entrepreneurs sharing their business stories. Tag your business questions to @ChicagoBACP on Facebook and Twitter using #BACPInbox Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection(BACP) licenses, educates, regulates and empowers Chicago businesses to grow and succeed, as well as, receives and processes consumer complaints.
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Ep 64: Bringing Business In and Bugs Out
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At RB Pеѕt Solutions, they dоn't rеѕt untіl they get rіd of your pеѕt. Robiar Smith, CEO of RB Pest Solutions shares her story on how she got into the pest control business and the ways her company educates clients. With over 30 years of experience in the pest control industry, Robiar knows how to provide immediate resolutions with long term result…
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Ep 63: City Clerk Anna Valencia is Keeping Chicago Government Transparent
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We kick off Women’s History Month by highlighting the work of City Clerk of Chicago Anna M. Valencia. She is one of three city-wide elected officials in the City of Chicago, at a time where all three positions are held by females. As City Clerk, Valencia has focused on making government accessible to all Chicagoans. Under her leadership, new and in…
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Ep 62: Steeping Tea and Success
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Whether you are a tea enthusiast or have stayed true to black tea, TeaGschwendner is ready to serve you the perfect cup. The artisan tea company is based out of Germany and it’s two only U.S. locations are here in Chicago. Agnieszka Rapacz, the President and Tea Sommelier, saw the opportunity for customers to travel the world through a cup of tea. …
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Entrepreneurs can either be overwhelmed with business resources or not know where to find them. Noticing the wide array of business needs, World Business Chicago partnered with community organizations and City agencies to create ChiBizHub. Kendra Thomas, the Business Resource Manager at World Business Chicago, explains how the innovative web platfo…
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Ep 60: Putting Your Best Shoe Forward
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When you grow up surrounded by craftsman dedicated to their work, it’s hard not to feel inspired. That’s what happened to Joshua Marin of Fix Your Kicks. The young entrepreneur used his acquired skills for shoe repair to launch his business with customer service as a core value. Lace up and learn how Fix Your Kicks provides shoes and leather repair…
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Ep 59: When Media and Meals Meet
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What happens when a media company dives into hospitality? For Time Out Market Chicago, it’s a recipe for success. The market is curated by Time Out Chicago editors who authentically have created a dining-and-culture experience at the 50,000 square feet food hall packing 18 eateries, three bars, a demo kitchen, a rooftop terrace and a video-installa…
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