The Cook County Small Business Source invites new and renewing nonprofit organizations to apply to serve as a 2025 Referral Partner and strengthen our network to support small businesses.
Since 2020, the Cook County Small Business Source has provided no-cost business advising, resources, events/webinars and grants to more than 28,000 small businesses throughout Cook County. We rely on our Referral Partners network extensively to ensure that small businesses have access to the resources and support needed to grow and thrive.
We seek business-facing organizations that have:
- A footprint or presence in suburban Cook County
- Staffing and resources to conduct marketing and outreach on behalf of the Cook County Small Business Source
- A client base that includes, but is not exclusive to, businesses in the following sectors: clean energy, construction, finance and insurance, information technology and tech, manufacturing, professional services, and real estate.
Any organization that has previously served as a Referral Partner must submit a new application for 2025. As part of the selection process, The Source will evaluate past performance for renewing Referral Partners.
Any interested organization should please use this application to submit information about your organization’s ability to serve as a Referral Partner for The Source no later than Friday, May 30, at 5:00 PM CST
Interested in learning more? Click here to register for an informational webinar on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM CST.
