Cook County Small Business Source
Cook County Small Business Source
ChicagoMSDC is a Partner with the Cook County Small Business Source
The Cook County Small Business Source features a network of over 50 Business Support Organizations (BSO) and referral partners dedicated to supporting small business in any stage of development. This model of support prioritizes getting businesses help when they need it. In addition to one-on-one advising services, the program also provides webinars, timely resources, and information for small businesses.
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.
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:
- Businesses with 2019 gross revenue between $20k-$50k are eligible to receive $10K grants.
- Businesses with 2019 gross revenue of more than $50k are eligible to receive $20K grants.
Source Grant Help Sessions
GRANT HELP SESSIONS
- Title: SBS Virtual Business Advising
- Date: October – December
- Time: 30 Minute Sessions from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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
- Title: Enhancing Your Value Proposition
- Date: August 23, 2023
- Time: 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Answer the 5 foundational questions of your current business structure. The “Why”. The “What”. The “Who”. The “When” and The “Where”.
- Title: Who’s Your Customer
- Date: August 30, 2023
- Time: 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Create or refine products and/or services that appeal to your customers by identifying and understanding your ideal customer persona.
- Title: Uplevel Your Customer Experience
- Date: Sept 13, 2023
- Time: 12 PM – 1:30 PM
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.
- Title: Networking Anybody?
- Date: Sept 20, 2023
- Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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):
Advising services and resources cover topics:
- Building a business plan for your startup or growing business
- Finding the right financing source for your needs
- Getting your business ready to apply for funding
- Marketing your business through digital and traditional methods
- Accessing new customers online
- …And much more
More Information:
- Click Here to view the press release and gain more insight to the program
- Contact programs@chicagomsdc.org
- Call our office 312-755-8880
More Information:
- Click Here to view the press release and gain more insight to the program
- Contact programs@chicagomsdc.org
- Call our office 312-755-8880
Business Support Organizations
