Business Enterprise Development Events

Service Information

We are expanding our outreach efforts and providing numerous helpful opportunities to engage with our office. Please check here regularly for updates and events that may be of interest to you and your business. 

Upcoming Trainings

Upcoming trainings are added quarterly. Links to register for our 1st quarter events can be found below.

  • TBA - Getting Certified with Cook County 

    Join the Center for Business Enterprise Development under the Office of Chief Procurement Officer for a 45-minute informational session explaining the certification application and review process. We understand that applying for certification is in-depth and involves several documents. This informational workshop is geared to go over the details, get your questions answered and meet a member of the team. You don’t want to miss this valuable opportunity to gain confidence in your application submission!

  • TBA - Selecting my NAICS codes

    Join the Center for Business Enterprise Development under the Office of Chief Procurement Officer for a 45-minute informational session to learn how to select the right NAICS codes for your business. Whether you're applying for certification for the first time or expanding your certification codes, this session will provide key insights and practical guidance to help you navigate the NAICS code selection process with confidence. 

  • February 19, 2025 - I’m Certified, What Now?

    Congratulations on your certification! Now, join the Center for Business Enterprise Development under the Office of Chief Procurement Officer for a 45-minute info session to learn the next steps. We’ll guide you through steps to maximize your certification, including tips on leveraging new opportunities, navigating the procurement process, and growing your business. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to gain knowledge in converting an approved certification into successful contract opportunities. REGISTER HERE

  • Feb 20, 2025 (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.) - Fireside Chat: Alexandria M. Wilson, JD, CPPB - Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion, Executive Director

    Join us for an engaging Fireside Chat on the synergy between Cook County’s initiatives, the Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI), and their Business Enterprise Program (BEP), Veterans Business Program (VBP), and Mentor Protégé Program. Learn how leveraging certification can drive inclusion and business growth, with insights from Alexandria Wilson, Executive Director of CEI. 

    Discover how these programs benefit businesses, open public and private sector doors, and support long-term success. Hear inspiring success stories, understand the resources available to certified companies and explore the future direction of the Commission. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and access resources that can help propel your business forward. REGISTER HERE

  • Feb 26, 2025 (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.) - Financial Capacity Series: Break Even Analysis - Webinar 2 

    Don't miss this opportunity to join the Center for Business Enterprise Development, in partnership with the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer and the Women’s Business Development Center, for an in-depth dive into how to use the break-even analysis to adjust pricing and make strategic business decisions. REGISTER HERE 

  • March 12, 2025 (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.) - Financial Capacity Series: Pricing Strategies - Webinar 3

    Don't miss this opportunity to join the Center for Business Enterprise Development, in partnership with the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer and the Women’s Business Development Center, for an in-depth exploration of key pricing strategies and how break-even figures shed light on pricing. This session will equip you with the knowledge to strengthen your financial foundation. REGISTER HERE

  • March 19, 2025 - Getting Certified with Cook County 

    Join the Center for Business Enterprise Development under the Office of Chief Procurement Officer for a 45-minute informational session explaining the certification application and review process. We understand that applying for certification is in-depth and involves several documents. This informational workshop is geared to go over the details, get your questions answered and meet a member of the team. You don’t want to miss this valuable opportunity to gain confidence in your application submission! REGISTER HERE