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.
Take Your Business To The Next Level
Based on positive participant feedback, ChicagoMSDC is offering this no-cost, strategic webinar series for businesses of all sizes to enhance their customer base and marketing initiatives. Facilitated by EX3 Labs (MBE Certified and doing business on a national level), participants will examine customer experiences through new lenses each week for immediate implementation. The networking mixer helps bring it all together at EX3 Labs’ digital suite (hybrid) with light fare for in-person participants. Registration is required for each session. Attending all four sessions will give participants the opportunity to win a free consultation with EX3 Labs! Checkout the video to hear directly from participants about the knowledge gained.
2024 Cook County Source and Business Support Organization Representatives
Professional Grant Writing
September 2024 – our intensive 2-day grant writing sessions designed to empower small businesses with the skills and strategies needed to secure essential grant funding along with unlocking new opportunities for growth took place. Dates are being scheduled for 2025. Contact programs@chicagomsdc.org for more details.
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.
CLICK HERE to join us for our SBS Virtual Business Advising Sessions 2.0
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.2024 Q1 Strategic Framework Networking Session at EX3 Labs
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:
- Contact programs@chicagomsdc.org
- Call our office 312-755-8880