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Xochitl Flores, Bureau Chief of the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development

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The Cook County Small Business Source is proud to introduce the Catalyst Grant, an opportunity for up to 88...

The Cook County Small Business Source is pleased to announce its selection of over 30 referral partners for...

The Cook County Small Business Source invites new and renewing nonprofit organizations to apply to serve as a...

As the owner of Certified Property Solutions, a full-service property-preservation business in the Roseland community on Chicago’s South...

Tracey McGhee’s Chicago-based business, Ms. Jetsetter, is taking flight around the country. Open since 2019, Ms. Jetsetter offers...

Launching a new venture can feel overwhelming, even for an experienced entrepreneur like Doriana “Dori” Isufi. Despite her...

By Elena Jaffe Yvette Lyles is an advocate for seniors—determined to ensure that they have someone fighting in...

Juan Carlos Hernandez is a meticulous, creative business owner. He had run his fine-art printing business, Print Innovation...

Reyna Gonzalez made a life-changing decision five years ago. She left her desk job in the corporate world,...

Little Munchkins Produce, a small, family-owned grocery store in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Chicago’s Southwest...

Laura Santoyo likes to call her colorful cosmetics shop, Date Nite Beaute, “the glam headquarters of Berwyn.” She...

Mohammad Salehi opened his business, Heray Spice, approximately seven years ago. Since then, he has navigated a pandemic, made...

Rebecca (Becky) Wilson is a beauty vet. She’s been in the cosmetology industry for over 16 years as...

This July, we connected with local Chicago entrepreneur Tracey McGhee, founder of Ms. Jetsetter, a travel accessories company...
Meet Louise Williams, owner of Beautiful Beginnings Daycare, an at-home daycare that’s been operating in the Chicagoland area...
Eight years ago, Angel Emmanuel Alcantar launched his business, Frida Room, a restaurant showcasing the vibrant colors and...

Meet Ari Krzyzek, CEO and Head of Strategy at Chykalophia (see-ka-lo-fia), a woman minority-owned web agency helping femtech...

For Letitia Clark, owner of the Calumet City medical supply company A New Way To Go, advancing access...

Meet Latrice Wright, owner of Pink Panini, a restaurant in Hazel Crest, IL that provides the Southland community...

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