The 2023 Source Grant Awardee Celebration Press Event showcased the significance of the support from Cook County for entrepreneurship and small business development. A total of 3,000 grants were given out, totaling a historic $50 million in grant funding for small businesses that were eligible. USPAACC Midwest aided one of the recipients during the grant process. At the press event, the recipient was touched to see officials, community organizations, and other small business owners gathered together. They felt that the work that is being done to support the community businesses is important and are grateful that it was in their neighborhood.
