OWN THE BUSINESS. OWN THE BUILDING

📅 Friday, July 24, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 The Lyric Theater, 12952 Western Ave, Blue Island, IL

Join entrepreneurs, business owners, community leaders, and resource partners for an inspiring morning of networking, education, and celebration.

Centered on the theme “Own the Business. Own the Building.”, this year’s Small Business Breakfast will explore strategies for business growth, access to capital, and commercial property ownership as a pathway to long-term wealth creation and community investment.

We are proud to welcome SomerCor as our Keynote Partner.

• 💰 Financing opportunities, including SBA 504 loans and down payment assistance programs
• 🏢 How commercial property ownership can help build long-term wealth
• 🤝 Resources and partners that support business growth and capital readiness
• 📈 Strategies for expanding your business and transitioning from leasing to ownership
• 🎓 Success stories and celebrations of SDA’s business cohort graduates

As the event’s Keynote Partner, SomerCor will lead a fireside chat on financing opportunities available to small businesses, including the SBA 504 Loan Program and Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP). You’ll gain practical insights into accessing capital, expanding operations, and taking the next step toward owning your commercial property.

• 8:30 AM – Breakfast & Networking
• 9:30 AM – Program Begins Promptly

🥞 Breakfast catered by Natural Law of Blue Island
🚗 Parking available behind The Lyric and across the street in either lot.

🎟️ This event is FREE, but registration is required through Eventbrite.