​Chicago ETA & SMB Deep Dish

​Chicago — time to dig in.

​Search Fund Coalition is bringing the ETA and SMB community together for an evening of conversation, connection, and deep-dish thinking. This time, we’re diving into what really makes deals work once the capital stack meets the operating grind.

​Join us for a Fireside Chat on Capital Stacks and Operating an SMB, featuring investors and operators who’ve built and backed real businesses — not just modeled them. From structuring equity and debt to managing growth, teams, and trade-offs post-close, this discussion is built for those actually in the arena.

​Panelists:

• ​Chase Murdock – Owner, Durable & Tailor Cooperative

• ​Grant Hensel – Founder, Entrepreneurial Capital

• ​Jared Johnson – Vice President, First Internet Bank

• ​Jennifer Grenz – CEO, Get Mio

​Expect candid stories about capital decisions, partnership dynamics, and what it really takes to run the company you buy — not just close the deal.

​🎟️ Free to attend, thanks to our amazing event partners

​Thanks to Our Sponsors:

​Huntington Bank – #1 SBA Lending originator by volume of Small Business Administration (SBA) 7A loans in the nation for 6 consecutive years specializing in Business Acquisition, Working Capital, Real Estate, Debt Refinancing & More. Contact: Nicholas Pavlik & Brendan O’Brien

​Rejigg – Platform where small businesses are sourced, bought and sold. Introducing off-market business owners directly to buyers. Contact: Alex Hinch

​Durable – Private community for small business owners across Utah. Through live events, peer groups, and workshops, Durable helps operators grow their businesses alongside others doing the same. Think of it as your local advisory board, curated network, and growth circle — all in one place. Contact: Chase Murdock

​Tailor Cooperative - A modern custom clothier built on timeless craftsmanship. Founded in 2016, the brand blends heritage tailoring with contemporary design, creating made-to-measure garments that honor tradition while embracing innovation. Every piece is crafted from scratch, designed to last, and made to move with you.

Search Fund Coalition - ​SFC is a community of Small & Lower Middle Market Business Searchers, Entrepreneurs, Intermediaries, and Service Providers supporting entrepreneurial dreams. Contact: Andrew Hoffman