The mission of the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council is to certify, develop, connect, and advocate for minority suppliers as the premier supplier development organization creating sustainable and profitable relationships between minority business enterprises and major buying organizations.

The Cook County Office of Contact Compliance (OCC) certifies for-profit businesses as Minority-Owned (MBE); Women-Owned (WBE); Veteran-Owned (VBE) Service Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVBE) and Person with Disability-Owned (PDBE)

Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC) are a portal for small businesses looking to enter the world of government contracting. The centers provide one-on-one counseling, technical information, marketing assistance and training to existing businesses interested in selling their goods and services to local, state, and/or federal government agencies. 

For more information about the SBDC network, visit: https://dceo.illinois.gov/smallbizassistance/beginhere/sbdc.html

Illinois Small Business Development Centers are located throughout the state and provide information, confidential business guidance, training, and other resources for start-ups and existing small businesses. 

For more information about the SBDC network, visit: https://dceo.illinois.gov/smallbizassistance/beginhere/sbdc.html

Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) International Trade Centers (ITC) provide assistance with international trade and exporting. The centers offer information, counseling and training to existing and new-to-export companies interested in pursuing international trade opportunities.

For more information about the SBDC network, visit: https://dceo.illinois.gov/smallbizassistance/beginhere/sbdc.html