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.
Our impact to date
67000+
Small businesses reached
$67 M
In grants distributed to businesses
with 20 employees or less in 2020
16,000+
Businesses served
through direct assistance
77%
of businesses served owned
by people of color
62%
of businesses served owned
by women
94%
of businesses served are microbusinesses
(with less than 10 employees)
Businesses we have served
Business Support
Organizations
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.
