Cook County Small Business Source
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.
The Source works with 13 Business Support Organizations (BSOs) throughout Cook County that provide no-cost one-on-one advising services and access to vital resources:
Visit The Source website for timely online resources and information for small businesses all in one place: cookcountysmallbiz.org.
The Source's Business Support Organizations
- 36Squared
- Allies for Community Business
- Berwyn Development Corporation
- Builders Avenue
- Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council
- Chinese Mutual Aid Association
- Chicago Urban League
- Greater Southwest Development Corporation
- Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Illinois Restaurant Association
- Rogers Park Business Alliance
- Southland Development Authority
- Women's Business Development Center
The Source matches business owners with an advisor who provides the expertise needed to help advance small business owners to the next level.
Sign up for no-cost business advising today.
Learn more about other business owners who have received advising from a BSO by viewing Source Spotlights.
And watch the video below to learn how business advising works!
Events
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.
View The Source's calendar of events.
Questions?
For more information, email Cook County Bureau of Economic Development public relations specialist Kyle Garmes at kyle.garmes@cookcountyil.gov.