NIFA Q3 Luncheon

Join the Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA) on Thursday, September 17, for an engaging expert panel discussion featuring leaders from Panera Bread, Baum Realty Group, Celtic Bank and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. The accomplished industry executives will share how their organizations are positioning for growth.

Together, they'll explore topics including:

• How today's economic landscape is shaping franchise growth strategies
• What lenders, developers and operators are seeing across the industry
• Where brands are finding growth opportunities
• What franchise leaders should be thinking about as they plan for the future

Whether you're a franchisor, franchisee, supplier or industry professional, this is an opportunity to hear how leaders from different corners of the industry are approaching regional Chicagoland growth while connecting with others from across the industry.

We want to thank sponsor Celtic Bank for their support of the Q3 NIFA gathering and commitment to NIFA.

Meet Our Panelists:

• Deena Zimmerman, Principal at Baum Realty Group
• Garcia Dussard, SBA Business Development Officer at Celtic Bank
• Tyson Minnick, Founder & CEO of Minnick Inc. & Multi-Unit Franchisee at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
• Eric D'Amico, Director of Franchise Sales at Panera Bread

About Our Sponsor:

Celtic Bank is an FDIC-insured industrial bank headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has been consistently recognized as one of the nation's Top 10 SBA lenders since 2013. With more than 25 years of experience, the bank provides financing solutions to small businesses nationwide and has helped franchise owners across dozens of industries fund acquisitions, renovations and new construction. Having partnered with brands such as FedEx, AM/PM-Arco, Motel 6, Tommy's Express, Chevron and Days Inn, Celtic Bank brings specialized franchise lending expertise and a deep understanding of what it takes to support long-term business growth