Business
Alderman Mosley thanks every business owner in the 21st Ward for continuing a long culture of community owned businesses, and invites entrepreneurs to look for opportunities to begin their businesses in the community. Therefore, this section offers assistance to business owners and entrepreneurs alike.
To ensure that our neighborhood business continue to succeed, Alderman Mosley urges residents to Shop Local First.
Starting A Business
Alderman Mosley invites all aspiring business owners to choose to thrive in the 21st Ward.
The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection has a multitude of resources to aid in the starting of a business. They have listed five critical steps when beginning a business:
Business Planning – Before you schedule an appointment with a business consultant
Check Zoning
Licensing
Permitting
Other Business Requirements
An in-depth description of each of these steps, as well as the resources that are available, can be located by clicking here.
Also, please take a look at the BACP Business Resource Page for additional support available.
Business Aid Links
Building Permits Permits
Business License Inspections
Commercial Driveway Permits
Disciplinary Hearings
Financial Assistance Resources
Loading Zones
Public Way Use Permits
Water, Recycling & Sanitation
Zoning Check