The Cook County Small Business Source strives to support, grow and elevate small businesses by providing no-cost business advising, resources and access to events.
Visit our website for timely online resources and information for small businesses all in one place: cookcountysmallbiz.org.
The Source works with 11 Business Support Organizations (BSOs) throughout Cook County that provide no-cost one-on-one advising services and access to vital resources:
The Source matches business owners with an advisor who provides the expertise needed to help advance small business owners to the next level.
Learn more about our BSOs, and sign up for business advising services, by clicking here. And watch the video below to learn how business advising works!
The Source hosts informative in-person and virtual events throughout the year, including Webinar Wednesdays, held the last Wednesday of every month. Event topics range from access to capital to legal assistance to networking.
For a calendar of events, click here.
For more information, email Cook County Bureau of Economic Development public information officer Kyle Garmes at kyle.garmes@cookcountyil.gov.