Service Information
The Cook County Small Business Resource seeks to support, grow and uplift small businesses by providing business advice, resources and access to events at no cost.
Visit our website for timely online resources and information for small businesses, all in one place: cookcountysmallbiz.org.
Business Consulting
The Source partners with 11 Business Support Organizations (BSOs) throughout Cook County that provide free individual counseling services and access to vital resources:
36 SquaredAllies for Community BusinessBerwyn Development CorporationChicago Minority Supplier Development CouncilChicago Urban LeagueGreater Southwest Development CorporationIllinois Hispanic Chamber of CommerceIllinois Restaurant AssociationRogers Park Business AllianceSouthland Development AuthorityWomen's Business Development Center
The resource connects business owners with an advisor who provides the expertise to help small business owners advance to the next level.
Learn more about our business consulting organizations, and sign up for business consulting services, by clicking here. And watch the video below to see how business consulting works!
Events
The Source hosts in-person and virtual media events throughout the year, including webinars held on the last Wednesday of each month. Event topics range from access to capital to legal aid to networking.
To view the calendar of events, click here.
Questions?
For more information, please email Cook County Economic Development Office Public Information Officer Kyle Garmes at kyle.garmes@cookcountyil.gov.
