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Source teams up with Women’s Business Development Center for webinar series

August 19, 2024
The Source is collaborating with the Women’s Business Development Center to host a free webinar series titled “The Source x WBDC” that runs through mid-December. Webinars will provide small businesses…
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Meet The Source’s 2024 Referral Partners

August 7, 2024
The Cook County Small Business Source is pleased to announce its selection of Referral Partners for 2024. Over 35 organizations will serve as Referral Partners through Nov. 1, 2024. Referral…
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2023 Source Grant honored with national award

August 5, 2024
The Cook County Small Business Source is proud to announce that the 2023 Source Grant was recently honored with a 2024 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award after providing…
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Riveting Wellness Cosmetic Solutions: Bolstering a beauty business from within

September 4, 2024
Rebecca (Becky) Wilson is a beauty vet. She’s been in the cosmetology industry for over 16 years as a stylist, instructor, and, most recently, a hair loss specialist. However, her…
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Empowering women on the go: Ms. Jetsetter

July 11, 2024
This July, we connected with local Chicago entrepreneur Tracey McGhee, founder of Ms. Jetsetter, a travel accessories company for busy women on the go. Read ahead to learn about Tracey’s…
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Beautiful Beginnings: A dream aided by business advising through The Source

June 5, 2024
Meet Louise Williams, owner of Beautiful Beginnings Daycare, an at-home daycare that’s been operating in the Chicagoland area for 10 years. A skilled caretaker who often goes above and beyond…
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Recent newsletters

The Source e-Newsletter September 10, 2024

The Source e-Newsletter July 29, 2024

The Source e-Newsletter June 13, 2024

The Source e-Newsletter May 15, 2024

The Source e-Newsletter April 17, 2024

The Source e-Newsletter March 14, 2024

The Source e-Newsletter February 26, 2024

Press releases

Cook County Small Business Source Announces Business Advising Campaign, Amplified by Over 35 Referral Partners August 29, 2024

Cook County Celebrates Small Business Grants Awarded to 3,000 Recipients February 6, 2024

Cook County Increases Funding of the 2023 Source Grant to Support 3000 Small Businesses, December 15, 2023

Gov. Pritzker Announces $25 Million Available in B2B Grants for New Businesses November 16, 2023

The 2023 Source Grant July 19, 2023

News archives

BRITE (Businesses Reducing Impact on the Environment) Environmental Impact Reduction Grant Program for Select Industries

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Chicago Recovery Plan Community Development Grant for Local Improvement Projects: Pre-development, Construction, and Renovation Initiatives

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Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) Grant for Building Repairs and Enhancements

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Advantage Illinois’ Loan Guarantee Program SSBCI 2.0 Small Business Growth Program for Illinois Entrepreneurs

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Allies for Community Business Loan Opportunities: Flexible Loans from $500 to $100,000

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BMO Harris SBA Loans: Government Small Business Loan Support

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Community Micro Equity Fund: Equity Support for Diverse Entrepreneurs

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Greenwood Archer Capital: Microenterprise and Small Business Loan Programs for Underserved Businesses

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Hello Alice Small Business Financing Marketplace: Simplified Access to 90+ Lenders

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Kiva Capital Opportunities: Loans Up to $15,000 at 0% Interest

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