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.
One-on-one, expert business advising provides small business owners with the advice and assistance they need.
Events connect small business owners with a community of advisors who provide in depth knowledge on topics important to small businesses.
of clients would recommend The Source to a fellow entrepreneur*
*2024 Surveyed business advising clients
small businesses reached
businesses served
through direct assistance
in grants distributed to small businesses throughout Cook County
of businesses served owned
by people of color
of businesses served owned
by women
The Cook County Small Business Source’s Business Support Organizations (BSOs) provide small business owners with the expert advice and assistance they need to succeed through free one-on-one expert business advising.
