Once again, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) would like to thank YOU, Chicago’s local small business owners and leaders in the airport concessions industry, for joining lending partners in our second symposium focused on the financial aspects of doing concessions business at O’Hare and Midway.

Representatives from eight banks and lending institutions provided guests with the basics of small business financing, and available financing resources. The CDA’s concessions staff guided attendees through the ins and outs of opening a business in the airport from conception to construction. In addition, staff from the U.S. Small Business Association provided business owners with information about government financing options.

We have uploaded the presentation decks and recordings of the breakout sessions that occurred throughout the day.

Finance Overview and Lender Panel

What Makes a Great Proposal

Airport Concessions


Concessions 101
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Finance Overview
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What Makes a Great Proposal
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