Cook County Veteran-Owned Businesses Interactive Map

Email
veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov
Service Information

The Cook County Veteran-Owned Businesses Interactive Map connects residents and veterans to more than 100 veteran-owned resources within Cook County. 

The application is managed by the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA) and updated bi-annually or through direct requests. Location, industry type and business details are validated by the Cook County Diversity Management System and the Small Business Administration.

Search for Cook County veteran-owned businesses here. 

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Why it matters
The Cook County Veteran-Owned Businesses Interactive Map improves access, visibility and equity for veteran-owned businesses across Cook County through a centralized, user-friendly platform. By consolidating data into one system, Cook County ensures residents can locate trusted resources quickly and easily, from any device.

This approach also strengthens County operations by improving data accuracy and consistency, enabling real-time updates, identifying geographic service gaps and supporting strategic planning and resource allocation.

How it works
CCVA, in partnership with the Cook County Bureau of Technology’s (BoT) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Team, maintains lists of standardized, validated information that seamlessly integrate with GIS tools to produce dynamic, interactive maps for public use. 

How you can help
If you spot a mistake or would like to learn more about including your organization’s services on the Cook County Veteran-Owned Businesses Interactive Map, please email veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov.