~Grants~
DCEO (OE3) - Dept. of Commerce - Funding Opportunities
The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois.
Several Opportunities Available!
Cook County Source
The Cook County Small Business Source convenes a group of leading Business Support Organizations (BSOs) to provide direct support to the Cook County small business community.
Several Opportunities Available!
Start, Pivot, Grow Micro Grant - $2,500
Our $2,500 quarterly micro grants provide non-dilutive funding, meaning you don't have to give away a portion of your business to get the financial support you need.
Rolling Deadline!
High Five Grant for Moms
Mom entrepreneurs are invited to apply here.
Plan 30-60 minutes to complete your application and share the high five “why” behind your business on social media, tagging our title sponsor, @theprofitabilityproject, and include the hashtag #highfivegrant so we can find you.
Amber Grant by Women's Net- $10,000
The foundation awards a $10,000 grant each month and an additional $25,000 grant each December to women entrepreneurs with a compelling story.
Rolling Deadline
~Workforce Partners~
Community Assistance Programs - C.A.P.S. for Employers
Community Assistance Programs - C.A.P.S. for Employers
Community Assistance Programs - C.A.P.S. for Employers
Customized Training:
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Security
- Janitorial
- Warehousing
- Truck Driving/CDL
- Clerical
- Customer Service
- and MORE!
OAI Southland for Employers
Community Assistance Programs - C.A.P.S. for Employers
Community Assistance Programs - C.A.P.S. for Employers
When you increase access to quality workforce education, training, and career opportunities, everyone wins.
We focus our efforts where the benefits to people, business, and society are greatest: individuals and communities affected by poverty or lacking necessary resources, companies facing a vanishing labor pool, and people for whom language or culture is a barrier to participation.
If you’re looking for employees who are ready and willing to get to work, We can help you get the job done!
~Resource Partners~
5th District Commissioner
WBDC - Women's Business Development Center
WBDC - Women's Business Development Center
5th District Commissioner, Kisha McCaskill's Office, offers Business Support Services Every Wednesday at the Markham office between the hours of 3pm-7pm. Make sure to stop by and get some help with Business Resources
WBDC - Women's Business Development Center
WBDC - Women's Business Development Center
WBDC - Women's Business Development Center
The WBDC’s mission is to support and accelerate business development and growth, targeting women and serving all diverse business owners, in order to strengthen their participation in, and impact on, the economy.
Southland Development Authority
WBDC - Women's Business Development Center
Southland Development Authority
The Southland Development Authority is a non-profit business organization designed to grow the economy of the South Suburbs. It focuses on investment in industry, workforce, housing, and communities.