Chicago Artists Resource

URL:

http://www.chicago.bbb.org

Helps to foster ethical relationships between businesses and the public. Assists with disputes and mediation between consumers and businesses.

Location:

Local

Chicago Department of Consumer Services (DCS)

URL:

http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalEntityHomeAction.do?entityName=Consumer+Services&entityNameEnumValue=9&Failed_Reason=Invalid+timestamp,+engine+has+been+restarted&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&Failed_Page=%2fwebportal%2fportalEntityHom

The Department of Consumer Services protects consumers and business owners from unfair marketplace practices, as well as provides information on residential landlords.

Location:

Local

The Executive Service Corps of Chicago

URL:

http://www.esc-chicago.org/

Free consulting services for small businesses. Assists with business plans, incorporation, and many logistical and strategic concerns.

Location:

Local

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

URL:

http://www.idfpr.com/

Protects and educates the Illinois public on matters involving the financial, insurance and real estate industries.

Location:

Local

Illinois Division of Professional Regulation (DPR)

URL:

http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/default.asp

Regulates, licenses and disciplines real estate agents, appraisers, building inspectors, accountants, architects and interior designers. Also offers an on-line license verification search.

Location:

Local

Metro Chicago Information Center

URL:

http://www.mcic.org/

MCIC is a not-profit research and consulting resource providing strategic insights, analysis, and reports to non-profits, businesses and governments in Chicago.

Location:

Local

The Community Arts Leaders Resource Center: Consultants

URL:

http://www.macaa.com/rc/consultants.asp

Do you need to find the right person to work with your board, develop a funding strategy, or help with conflict resolution? You will find those people and more in this section of the CALRC site.

Location:

Local

The Community Arts Leaders Resource Center: Links

URL:

http://www.macaa.com/rc/links.asp

Here are useful links from The Community Arts Leaders Resource Center.

Location:

Local

World Business Chicago

URL:

http://www.worldbusinesschicago.com/

Includes profiles of the Chicago business economy, as well as statistics and in-depth profiles of Chicago business success stories.