About this Event
Capital for Growth: A Business Owner’s Journey with the Steans Family Foundation
What does it take to prepare your business for its next stage of growth?
Join the Southland Development Authority for an in-person conversation about capital, strategic support, and the decisions that help established businesses pursue new opportunities.
Andrew Witherspoon of the Steans Family Foundation and Edith De La Cruz, President of Antigua, Inc., will discuss Edith’s business journey and the role that capital and partnership have played in her growth.
Jay Readey will also introduce New Markets Tax Credits and explain why they may be relevant to certain expansion projects.
Come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect with fellow business owners and resource partners.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
9:00–11:00 AM
Bella Luna, 6136 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60629
This event is designed for established business owners who are planning their next phase of growth.
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Bella Luna, 6136 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, United States
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