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Cook County Small Business Source

Cook County Small Business Source

ChicagoMSDC is pleased to continue as a Business Support Organization (BSO) of the Cook County Small Business Source. Once again, we’re offering virtual business advising sessions to build our webinar and event offerings for 2024 with you in mind, all at no cost. BSO advising sessions help, ultimately, with the growth and development of small businesses through assessment of company needs in a group or 1-on-1 setting.

Congratulations on taking your business to the next level! Feel free to check the Cook County Small Business Source for information on how Cook County supports small businesses and view updates to the overall event calendar.
The Cook County Small Business Source has introduced The 2023 Source Grant which will provide $40 Million in grants to small businesses coupled with no-cost advising and coaching services, to help stabilize operations, foster recovery and resiliency, and advance equity in a post-pandemic economy. The grant application period is July 20, 2023 – August 18, 2023.
TWO TYPES OF GRANTS:
Source Grant Help Sessions
GRANT HELP SESSIONS
Description:To discuss webinars to close out 2023, business topics of interest in 2024, grant updates, referral options or just touch base as an existing client, please schedule a time to virtually meet with ChicagoMSDC advisors between October and December by clicking the link below. The Source features a network of over 40 local organizations dedicated to supporting small businesses in various stages of development. Gain access to needed resources by attending a group advising session before they close.
2023 SOURCE GRANT OVERVIEW
TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Answer the 5 foundational questions of your current business structure. The “Why”. The “What”. The “Who”. The “When” and The “Where”.

Create or refine products and/or services that appeal to your customers by identifying and understanding your ideal customer persona.

Take your customer’s current buying experience to new heights by establishing current benchmarks and exploring exciting new ways to enhance the customer’s journey.

Connect with other like-minded business owners to reflect on “Ah-Ha” moments gained from the webinar series, share business wins and simply mix and mingle.

2023 SOURCE GRANT OVERVIEW
Watch this video to become better informed on the Source Grant Application Process Click here to complete the program intake form (reference the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council for follow-up):

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