 Medill Reports: Chicago | Emanuel creates go-to center for launching small businesses Medill Reports: Chicago The mayor's impetus for opening the Small Business Center was the success of the city's Restaurant Start-up Program. The program launched nine months ago and, according to City Hall, has served about 200 businesses and cut their start-up times in half. Small Business Center Opens In Chicago Chicago opens small business center to streamline licenses, help startups Mayor Emanuel Declares City Hall Open for Small Businesses |
