Small Business Week: May 2 - 8

Applying today’s marketing tools and technology can help you grow your customer base and succeed as a small business. Learn to use these tools to better prepare your business for marketing and growth. Join us during Small Business Week, where we will provide the necessary tools to navigate marketing landscapes such as social media and website builders to expand your customer base. Together we THRIVE! Register for May 4 Webinar

Join our Celebration for Small Business Week!

May 3, 2021, Monday:

Kick-Off Small Business Week: Today! Press Event - Together We Thrive – Celebrating Small Business Week –

• Here is the vimeo link 
• ICYMI:  Watch the Press Conference on Facebook.

May 4, 2021, Tuesday: 

• 09:30 AM CST - Register for a free webinar Survive and Thrive: Marketing Toolkit, Expand Your Customer Base

May 5, 2021, Wednesday: 

• Highlight a small business in your district and share a post on social media. 
• Read Toni’s Tips Blog
• Request or Download Your Decal; Post/Share Social Media

May 6, 2021, Thursday: 

• 9:30 AM – (Webinar) Restaurant Revitalization Fund: How To Access 

• Talk with Toni: Facebook Live live at 10:00 AM 

 May 7, 2021, Friday: 

• Highlight a small business in your district and share on social media

View press release

To find out more about our COVID-19 Recovery programs, go to: www.cookcountyil.gov/reovery.

Bureau of Economic Development

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Mission - The Bureau of Economic Development's mission is to lead and promote equitable economic growth and community development.

Values

Equity. Engagement. Excellence.
Learn more about Vital Communities, our strategic plan for economic development, with the Policy Roadmap: Five-Year Strategic Plan for Offices Under the President.