Business Resources

The City of Evanston's Economic Development Department is committed to providing resources to support our business community and their overall success. Resources are available for financial support, department procedures, and information that will allow you to operate your business to its fullest capacity. Review our Business Resource Guide for full details!

Financial Resources to Fund Your Business

Business Resources


Resources

  • Cook County Small Business Source offers a wide array of resources, including tools to get started or support managing or growing your business. For assistance navigating these resources, schedule a no-cost one-on-one business advising session with one of our expert business advisors. Sign up for business advising today.
  • The State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) offers a wide variety of resources for small businesses
  • Find information about tax credits and incentives from the State of Illinois and Cook County.

Webinars and Training


Find webinars networking events, and learning opportunities through Cook County's Small Business Source. Calendar of events can be found at https://cookcountysmallbiz.org/small-business-events-chicago/