Source accepting applications for 2027 Business Support Organizations
NOTE: This opportunity is now closed. Applications are open for organizations to serve as Business Support Organizations (BSOs) with the Cook County Small Business Source throughout fiscal year 2027. Cook County will select up to 20 organizations to serve as BSOs, providing no-cost advising services to small businesses throughout Cook County. Applications are due Aug. […]
Meet The Source’s 2026 Referral Partners
The Source recently announced its selection of 42 referral partners for 2026. These organizations will serve as referral partners through Nov. 15, 2026, playing a critical role in directly connecting businesses from across Cook County to The Source. Some partners represent a specific geography, others an industry and others a specific demographic segment of the […]
Applications open for 2026 Source Referral Partners
The Cook County Small Business Source invites new and renewing nonprofit organizations to apply to serve as a 2026 Referral Partner and strengthen our network supporting small businesses. As a Referral Partner, you’ll play a key role spreading the word about the Cook County Small Business Source, making direct referrals and helping connect local small […]
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle Announces the Launch of Catalyst Grant to Support Businesses that are Ready for Growth
The Cook County Small Business Source is proud to introduce the Catalyst Grant, an opportunity for up to 88 established businesses in select industries to receive $100,000 to fuel their next stage of growth. To be eligible, businesses must be located in Cook County and operate in one of the following industries: Construction Finance and insurance […]
Meet The Source’s 2025 referral partners
The Cook County Small Business Source is pleased to announce its selection of over 30 referral partners for 2025. These organizations will serve as referral partners through November 15, 2025. The Source’s referral partners are nonprofit, business-facing organizations with a footprint in suburban Cook County. They connect small businesses to the no-cost advising, informative events […]
Applications open for 2025 Source Referral Partners
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 […]
Source announces two new BSOs
The Cook County Small Business Source is proud to announce the addition of two Business Support Organizations (BSOs). Builders Avenue and the Chinese Mutual Aid Association, both based in Chicago, have joined the BSO network, bringing the total number of BSOs to 13. All BSOs work to provide no-cost advising to small businesses throughout […]
Introducing Cook County Solar Synergy, designed to help businesses enter the solar-installation market
Is your business ready to enter the solar-installation market? The Source is here to help. Cook County Government recently launched Cook County Solar Synergy, a program that connects small businesses with The Source–and all the resources they need to take on solar-installation jobs. Builders Avenue, a new Business Support Organization (BSO) with The Source, will […]
Important 2024 Source Grant Notification: 1099 Tax Form Correction
On January 25, 2025, the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), the grant administrator for the 2023 Cook County Source Grant, mailed you an IRS Form 1099-NEC. The purpose of this form was to provide you with the information necessary to report the grant income on your 2024 taxes. The 1099-NEC form which you received […]
Get Ahead of 2025: Essential Tax Prep Tips for Small Business Owners
The new year is here, and it’s time to turn your attention to one of the most critical aspects of running a successful business: taxes. While the April filing deadline may still seem far off, getting a head start can save you from last-minute stress and position your business to take advantage of future financial […]
