September 25, 2024
Mayor Brandon Johnson
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MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ISSUES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SMALL BUSINESS CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Small Business Capacity Building Program. Through this RFP, the City will select one organization to serve as the administrator of the $3.5M Small Business Capacity Building Program. This organization is expected to design and implement a comprehensive capacity building program for small businesses. This includes conducting assessments, providing customized coaching and offering access to professional service consultations in areas like legal, finance, marketing and human resources. This program is fully funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is part of Mayor Johnson’s Road to Recovery Plan via the Small Business Support initiative.