You’re invited to the 2026 Tinley Park Business Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, May 14 at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive!

The morning will include breakfast, a State of the Village report by Mayor Michael Glotz, and an economic forecast by nationally syndicated financial columnist, Terry Savage (pictured). The Village will also present the annual Business Recognition Awards. 

Savage is a nationally recognized money expert and speaker on the economy, the markets, and personal finances. She writes a weekly newspaper column syndicated by Tribune Content Agency and appears regularly on radio and television, commenting on the financial news and markets.

Savage co-hosts a weekly podcast, “Friends Talk Money,” and has more than 25,000 subscribers to her free newsletter. At her website, TerrySavage.com she answers personal finance questions ranging from retirement planning to investing to understanding the latest money headlines.

Space is limited, so RSVP by May 7 to Marketing and Economic Development Specialist Carolyn Mitera at cmitera@tinleypark.org or (708) 444-5170.

Looking to put your business front and center? The Village of Tinley Park has exclusive sponsorship opportunities to highlight your business at the annual Business Breakfast and some of the biggest events of the summer.

Packaging the Business Breakfast and Block Party/Music in the Plaza sponsorships will offer premium brand exposure to thousands of attendees at summer events. Why sponsor the Business Breakfast?

• Build your corporate reputation through direct engagement with industry professionals.
• Foster growth in the Tinley Park community.
• Get premium visibility for your business in front of thousands of attendees at the Block Party and Music in the Plaza series. Last year brought 20,000 people to the Block Party and 7,500 to Music in the Plaza, and the Village is expecting even more in 2026!

The Business Breakfast sponsorship features packages to fit every budget while promoting your business to thousands! To take advantage of this great opportunity, just download the 2026 Annual Business Breakfast Sponsorship Opportunities form.

Businesses that want to have their name on the back of the 2026 Tinley Park summer T-shirt have until Friday, April 10 to apply!

Shirts feature a patriotic theme this year in celebration of America's 250th birthday and will be sold at select Downtown Tinley summer events and at Village Hall for just $5 each.

Sponsorships cost $400, so apply today by filling out the 2026 Tinley Park Summer Event T-Shirt Sponsorship Application.

Tinley Park T-shirts are always hot sellers, so don't miss an exciting opportunity to market your business to thousands of people this year!

There are even more sponsorship opportunities at TinleyPark.org/EventPartners, like the upcoming Music in the Plaza series and the popular Block Party in July. Visit now to see if one of these is the right fit for you!

The Tinley Park Green Awards were developed by the Village's Environmental Enhancement Commission (EEC) to recognize residents and businesses or organizations that demonstrate exceptional sustainability and environmentally friendly practices within the Village of Tinley Park. If you are interested in applying for the award, fill out the 2026 Tinley Park Green Award Application.