FRANCHISE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TOUR

In partnership with: Congressman Bobby L. Rush, Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Kennedy-King College, International Franchise Association, National Minority Franchising Initiative, Women’s Business Development Center , Chatham Business Association, and The Chicago Urban League. Friday, November 2, 2007 In cooperation with: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA); Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA); State of Illinois Treasurer’s Office; Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development; Business and Economic Revitalization Association; Greater Ashburn Planning Association and South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association To register call: 708-385-9550 or via email: Younus.suleman@mail.house.gov

Attention Franchisors, Commercial Developers, and Commercial Real Estate Agents: Do you want to learn about commercial development opportunities in the First Congressional District? Then join us for a breakfast, and a community tour to learn about retail development opportunities in the First Congressional District Breakfast will be followed by a networking session and bus tour of the First Congressional District including Bronzeville, Chatham, Auburn Gresham, Englewood, Midlothian, Markham, Oak Forest, and Crestwood. There is no charge to attend. To register call: 708-385-9550 or via email: Younus.suleman@mail.house.gov Friday, November 2, 2007 Illinois Institute of Technology Hermann Hall (outside lobby of Community Affairs Dept/South ) 3241 S. Federal, Chicago, Illinois Date: November 2, 2007 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Directions: From the North: Dan Ryan Expressway east to 31st Street exit, continue south to 33rd Street, turn left (east). Metered parking is located along Federal Street north and south of 33rd Street, and in the Visitor's Parking Lot (Lot A4) at 32nd Street and State Street. From the South: Dan Ryan Expressway west to 35th Street exit, continue north to 33rd Street, turn right (east). Metered parking is located along Federal Street north and south of 33rd Street, and in the Visitor's Parking Lot (Lot A4) located at 32nd Street and State Street, on the east side of State Street. From Lake Shore Drive: Exit at 31st Street, go inland (west) to State Street, turn left (south). Metered parking is available in the Visitor's Parking Lot (Lot A4) located at 32nd Street and State Street, on the east side of State Street. Parking Metered parking is available to all visitors, and is located along Federal Street north and south of 33rd Street, and in the Visitor's Parking Lot (Lot A4) located at 32nd Street and State Street, on the east side of State Street.