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Cook County Bureau of Economic Development

The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development pursues equitable economic and community growth by supporting residents, growing businesses, attracting investment and nurturing talent.

COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and Residents

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Our Bureau is strengthening residents and small businesses affected by COVID-19 through rapid financial relief and essential support with the Cook County Community Recovery Initiative. Learn more about how we can help you stay in your home, find a job or keep your business open.

Learn more about COVID-19 response and latest resources [2].

Subscribe to our COVID-19 newsletter [3] and be the first to hear about how to apply for support and learn about critical program updates.

  • The Cook County Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) application for capital improvements is open. Go here [4] for details.

Ongoing Programs & Resources

The Bureau offers a wide range of programs to drive sustained economic growth and promote vibrant community development.

Programs For Businesses:

COVID-19 Resources [5] Manufacturer Resources [6]
Webinars [7] No Cash Bid Program [8]
Environmental Remediation [9] Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE)
Small Business Assistance [10] Connecting Cook County [11]
Cook County Procurement [12] Job Training and Placement [13]
Doing Business with Cook County [14]        Regional and Strategic Plans [15]
Business Loans, Tax Incentives [16]    Illinois Enterprise Zones [17]

 

Programs For Communities:

COVID-19 Resources [5] Community Infrastructure [18]
Affordable Housing [19] Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing [20]
Online Permits [21] Zoning Appeals [22]
Job Training and Placement                [13] Resiliency Planning and Sustainability [23]
Connecting Cook County [11] Census 2020 [24]
Cook County Assessor   [25] Maps and Data [26]

 

Need help? Contact us at: Info.Edev@cookcountyil.gov [27] or 312-603-1077 [28]

Sign up for email updates by submitting a request to Info.Edev@cookcountyil.gov [27]

Public Notices

Click here [29] to view our public notices.

Additional Information: 

Email: Info.Edev@cookcountyil.gov [27] and request to be added to our e-newsletter list.       

Downloads: 

bureau_information_handout-ppt.is2_.pdf [30]

PDF icon bureau_information_handout-ppt.is2_.pdf [31]
Download Title: 
Bureau Brochure October 2019

Bureau Brochure - 4-page - October 2019.pdf [32]

PDF icon Bureau Brochure - 4-page - October 2019.pdf [33]
Download Title: 
Bureau Brochure - 4-page - October 2019

lincoln_highway_industrial_corridor-2019.pdf [34]

PDF icon lincoln_highway_industrial_corridor-2019.pdf [35]
Download Title: 
Lincoln Highway Industrial Corridor 2019
Source URL: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/bureau-of-economic-development

Links
[1] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/field-collection/field-location/2048
[2] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/covid-19-community-recovery-initiative
[3] https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rlVNi7RtBU6oXFnWolbNbn6eWLf-oCJMlH8efNLk_cxUQjAyUktaM0xIUUpRNFVCRE42VlM3QTZNOS4u
[4] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/2021CDBGCapital
[5] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/content/our-covid-19-recovery-programs
[6] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/covid-19-recovery-manufacturing-concierge-program
[7] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/content/webinars-and-events
[8] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/no-cash-bid-ncb-program
[9] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/agency/environmental-control
[10] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/covid-19-recovery-small-business-assistance-program-0
[11] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/connecting-cook-county-long-range-transportation-plan
[12] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/procurement
[13] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/covid-19-recovery-job-training-and-placement
[14] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/doing-business-cook-county
[15] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/content/regional-initiatives
[16] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/economic-development-division
[17] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/illinois-enterprise-zones
[18] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/community-development-division
[19] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/affordable-housing-division
[20] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/affirmatively-furthering-fair-housing
[21] https://bzpermits.cookcountyil.gov/epermit/
[22] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/agency/zoning-board-appeals-0
[23] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/disaster-recovery-and-resilience
[24] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/cook-county-census-2020
[25] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/agency/assessor
[26] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/CookCentral
[27] mailto:Info.Edev@cookcountyil.gov
[28] tel:3126031077
[29] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/public-notices-planning-and-development-0
[30] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/file/bureau-information-handout-pptis2-pdf
[31] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/bureau_information_handout-ppt.is2_.pdf
[32] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/file/bureau-brochure-4-page-october-2019pdf-0
[33] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/4-pager-brochure-october_2019_0.pdf
[34] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/file/lincoln-highway-industrial-corridor-2019pdf
[35] https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/lincoln_highway_industrial_corridor-2019.pdf