Chicago Business Direct
Due to the increasing complexity of the equipment with which they work, many stationary engineers take related college courses. City Of Chicago Stationary Engineers License Renewal Form. Geographic Information Specialists 1 (Illinois Department of Natural Resources) 12/4/17 Office of Water Resources Salary Range: $55,300 - $83,800, plus benefits. UNION HALL HOURS OF OPERATION UPDATE. Local 399's Union Hall is open from 7:30am - 4:00pm. Please note that social distancing measures are in place.
Chicago Business Direct is our new platform where you can renew your City of Chicago Business Licenses and your Weighing and Measuring Device certifications.
Please click on the 'Get Started Online' button at the bottom of the page to begin the renewal process.
We are confident that you wil find the new online renewal process to be fast,easy and secure!
In order to use Chicago Business Direct, you must create a User Profile.
As a business owner or officer, your User Profile will automatically be linked to all of your business accounts. (If you already have a User Profile that was created within the Chicago Business License Application System, you should continue to use it in Chicago Business Direct. You do not need to create a new user profile. The systems were merged together.)
Please note that account numbers and PINs will no longer be needed and may not be used to log into Chicago Business Direct.
As a business owner or officer,you may grant access to your business account to other individuals. They will need to create their own user profile. Once they have done so, you will be able to grant access yourself or via a written authorization. You may email your authorization letter to: chicagobusinessdirect@cityofchicago.org.
Things to keep in mind before you renew:
- Outstanding Debt
If you owe the City money, you may still renew your business license online, however the license certificate will not be mailed to you until all debt holds are resolved. License fees not paid on time will incur late fees, and may be subject to interest charges.
- Changes to the Licensing Account
If you have changed your business legal entity or officers/owners, you are required to report the changes to us within 60 days. These changes should be filed before you renew your license(s).
If you have changed your business location, do NOT renew your current license. Licenses are specific to a location and are not transferable. You will need to apply for a new a business license at your new address.
Please make an appointment with one of our business consultants online, or by calling 312.74.GOBIZ, in order to process your change request(s).
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Local 399 is proud of its reputation as a Union of skilled craftsman. This reputation has been build on a foundation of experience and education. We believe education is the key to our further success in the future as a trade union in Illinois and Indiana. We believe our members should possess the highest level of skill to promote the reputation our fathers and grandfathers have built. To accomplish this goal we need to provide an Advancement Program which will not only teach the trainee but to challenge the Journeyman Engineer.
Our courses provide a wide variety of opportunities. This program is used as a trainee program but may also be used to update the journeyman's skill. Whether you have one year or twenty years or experience, our courses will benefit you. They are quality courses offed at reduced fees. Please check your labor agreement for possible tuition reimbursement and review the course offerings.
Local 399 will continue to sponsor seminars on topices throughout the year and encourage you to take advantage of thes opportunities to advance your career, enhance your lifestyle and strengthen our Union.
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