Business Enterprise Development Events

We are expanding our outreach efforts and providing numerous helpful opportunities to engage with our office. Please check here regularly for updates and events that may be of interest to you and your business. 

Upcoming Trainings

Upcoming trainings are added quarterly. Links to register for events can be found below.

November 10, 2026 (12 PM - 1 PM) Veterans Day Fireside Chat - From Service to Enterprise: Turning Mission, Relationships and Purpose into Business

In honor of Veterans Day, the Cook County Office of the Chief Procurement Officer presents From Service to Enterprise, a fireside chat with Victor LaGroon, U.S. Army veteran, longtime advocate, and founder of Hewlett Consulting & Solutions, hosted by Nicole Mandeville, Deputy Chief Procurement Officer. Learn how veterans turn experience, relationships, and purpose into thriving businesses, how to think about government contracts, and how to get started doing business with Cook County. Register Here

November 18, 2026 (2 PM - 3 PM) Getting Certified with Cook County

Join the Center for Business Enterprise Development under the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer for a 60-minute informational session on the certification application and review process. This session will cover required documentation, key steps, and common questions. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with a member of the team and gain confidence in submitting a complete and accurate application. Register Here