Events - Cook County Small Business Source

Upcoming Webinars & Events

Illinois Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Business Expo

IHCC Presents: 2022 Business Expo: “Make the Connection Build Your Future”

October 20, 2022 7:30 am

The IHCC Business Expo is a great opportunity to connect with businesses. We will have workshops, networking, speakers, and more. About this…

Noeli Serna is the Founding Attorney of Serna Legal Services free business advice October 8th, 2022 in Berwyn

Berwyn Development Corporation Presents: Free Business Guidance for Small Businesses

October 8, 2022 9:00 am

Noeli Serna is the Founding Attorney of Serna Legal Services, a corporate law firm that offers corporate legal services to Latine-owned businesses…

Berwyn Development Corporation Presents: Business Corridor Roundtable — All Businesses

September 21, 2022 9:00 am

Berwyn Development Corporation Presents: Business Corridor Roundtable — All Businesses Date: Wednesday Sept 21 at 9AM Location: El Nuevo Vallarta Sports Bar…

Illinois Restaurant Association Presents: Game Changing Digital Tools That Grow Your Business

September 15, 2022 10:00 am

Hear how restaurants have saved and streamlined with easy POS solutions. How your tables will turn! Our partners at Square join…

Cook County Certification and Compliance Webinar Workshop September 14 2022

Cook County Contract Compliance Presents: Certification & Compliance Process Workshop

September 14, 2022 10:00 am

Interested in doing business with Cook County? Learn more about the certification process and how to identify Cook County contracting opportunities at…

The Source, WBDC, and Illinois Action For Children Present: SGCC Grant Application Assistance & Business Resource – Pop-Up

September 10, 2022 10:00 am

Please join the Cook County Small Business Source, Women’s Business Development Center, and Illinois Action for Children in person to receive 1:1…

36Squared Business Incubator Presents: Business Plan Basics

September 8, 2022 11:00 am

This FREE webinar will focus on learning the basics of writing an effective business plan using an SBA business plan template for…

The Source, WBDC and Illinois Action For Children Present: General Overview of the State of Illinois’ Strengthen and Grow Grant

August 25, 2022 6:30 pm

Join the Cook County Small Business Source, Women’s Business Development Center and Illinois Action for Children to learn more about the State…

Starting Your Business in Chicago Webinar

36Squared Business Incubator Presents: Starting Your Business in Chicago

August 25, 2022 11:00 am

In this FREE webinar, advisors from the 36Squared Business Incubator will discuss a wide range of resources for starting or growing your…

Get the Cash Your Business Needs Now Event

The Source and PNC Bank Present: Get the Cash Your Business Needs Now

August 4, 2022 8:30 am

In honor of National Black Business Month, join the Cook County Small Business Source and PNC Bank for a panel discussion focused…

The Source and The Illinois Restaurant Association Present: Win The Web: Safeguarding Your Online Brand

July 28, 2022 10:00 am

Learn strategies for protecting your online presence and fostering your brand. Panelists from Bombay Eats and PR firm Kinship Company join the…

Accessing the Funding, Permits, and Licensing You Need

July 14, 2022 10:00 am

Learn the hows and whys of accessing capital and obtaining permits & licensing for your restaurant. Expert panelists from Next Street and…

Connect 2 Capital Webinar

July 12, 2022 2:00 pm

Join us on July 12 at 2PM to learn how to expand your financial options. Letticia Flores-Poole, BMO Harris Bank and Jay…

Cook County Certification and Compliance Webinar

Virtual Certification and Compliance Workshop

June 30, 2022 10:00 am

Interested in doing business with Cook County? Learn more about the certification process and how to identify contracting opportunities at the Certification…

The Hire Power: Solutions for Staffing Up Now

June 23, 2022 3:00 pm

Learn how to attract, capture, and hire great applicants during these times of staffing challenges. Join the Illinois Restaurant Association and panelists…

Part 3: Strengthen & Grow Child Care Grant Application Assistance – Pop-Up

June 11, 2022 3:00 pm

Join us in-person to receive one-on-one assistance with your State of Illinois’ Strengthen and Grow Child Care Grants application. Walk-ins are acceptable,…

Part 2: Strengthen and Grow – Creating a Comprehensive Budget

May 26, 2022 6:30 pm

Learn how to create a comprehensive budget for the State of Illinois’ Strengthen and Grow Child Care Grants program. Registration is required. *Traducción…

Webinar: Get Ready for Summer — Learn Food & Drink Trends for Your Menu

May 26, 2022 10:00 am

Learn popular trends to help spark menu ideas for your restaurant this summer. Summer is right around the corner. Hear seasonal food…

Part 1: General Overview of Strengthen and Grow Grant

May 19, 2022 6:30 pm

Review the details, process, and eligibility for the State of Illinois’ Strengthen and Grow Grants. Registration is required. * Traducción al español estará…

Meet the Experts 2022

May 11, 2022 5:00 pm

This event offers restaurant and hospitality operators the opportunity to connect one-on-one with some of the biggest restaurateurs in the business, plus…

Networking Event – Cinco de Mayo

May 6, 2022 6:00 pm

Don't miss out on this great Cinco de Mayo celebration networking event! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ihcc-5-de-mayo-celebration-tickets-269919665987 #cincodemayo #networking #smallbusiness #IHCC

Take Your Marketing Efforts to the Next Level Webinar

May 5, 2022 11:30 am

Gain Marketing Tactics and Insights for Your Small Business! Join the Cook County Small Business Assistance Program for this special webinar on…

Past Webinar Recordings and Resources

May 26th – Strengthen and Grow Child Care Grant Session 2

May 26 Strengthen and Grow Session 2 Presentation Deck

Budget Worksheet

May 19th – Strengthen and Grow Child Care Grant Session 1

May 19 Strengthen and Grow Session 1 Presentation Deck