09/29/2026
THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS. THE RIGHT RESOURCES. THE RIGHT DEAL. 🤝📈
A successful business transaction takes more than finding the right opportunity. It takes the right people, the right preparation, and the right strategy to turn that opportunity into a deal that can move forward.
Join AREAA Greater Chicago for Business Deal Blueprint and hear from four industry professionals bringing practical insights across financing, credit, insurance, and municipal resources:
💰 SARABH SINGH | SBA FINANCING
VP, SBA Business Development Officer — The Huntington National Bank
Discover how SBA financing can support buying a business, expansion, or owner-occupied real estate, what lenders look for, and why bringing an SBA lender into the conversation early can help evaluate financials and pro formas before a listing hits the market.
📊 ROB HATTAR | CREDIT & CREDIT REPAIR
Owner/President — Nationwide Credit Solutions Inc.
Learn how credit preparation and improvement can impact a business transaction and why addressing credit issues early can make a difference when preparing for financing.
🛡️ TAMMIE TAN | INSURANCE & RISK
Director, P&C Department — TransGlobal Financial
Understand why insurance should be part of the conversation from the beginning—from coverage and costs to employees, lender requirements, operations, and potential risks that can affect a deal.
🏢 JAVIER BANUELOS | GOVERNMENT & MUNICIPALITY
Alderman, Ward 7 — Aurora
Get insights into what business owners should know before committing to a location, including zoning, licensing, permits, approvals, incentives, and economic-development resources that can support starting or expanding a business.
📅 October 14 | 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Pinstripes Oak Brook
🍽️ Lunch will be served
🎟️ Members $15 | Non-Members $35
🔗 REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/4h6IIOl
The opportunity is only the beginning. Build the right deal—and the path to growth. 🚀