Global Business Icon Daymond John Set to Headline ACHIEVE Summit 2025 as Keynote Speaker (Tinley Park, IL) – April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Today, the Southland Development Authority (SDA) announced that Daymond John, star of ABC’s Shark Tank and the founder and CEO of global fashion brand FUBU, will headline the ACHIEVE Summit 2025 conference as its keynote speaker. This year’s ACHIEVE Summit will be the largest and most rewarding business gathering ever to be hosted in the South Suburbs of Chicago, with Daymond’s commitment being the first of many exciting announcements to come regarding this inaugural and groundbreaking event.
The ACHIEVE Summit is a landmark event aimed at driving millions of dollars in regional economic growth and fostering hundreds of business and real estate transactions. This first-of-its-kind, three-day event will take place from June 27 to June 29 and culminate in a conference of business leaders, exhibitors, investors, and entrepreneurs at the Tinley Park Convention Center, where Daymond John will be one of many speakers to address attendees.
“I’m pumped to be speaking at the first annual ACHIEVE Summit alongside dozens of incredible corporate visionaries! Whether you’re a business owner, an investor, or a property developer, this is an event you cannot miss,” said Daymond John, The People’s Shark. “I’m excited to share my Shark Tank secrets to help you take your business to the next level on June 28 at ACHIEVE!”
The Southland is uniquely positioned, offering many investment opportunities, ranging from commercial real estate and manufacturing to high-growth sectors like renewable energy and technology. The SDA envisions a Southland where all people have access to the resources and financial capital necessary to achieve economic stability and generational wealth, especially those belonging to historically underserved areas.
“We are thrilled to announce Daymond John as this year’s keynote speaker,” said Bo Kemp, CEO of the Southland Development Authority. “This is the first of many exciting announcements to come regarding the ACHIEVE Summit, and we’re eager to continue diligently planning to help make this inaugural ACHIEVE Summit a historic event for the Chicagoland and Southland regions.”
More information on the ACHIEVE Summit and the complete event program is available on the event’s website: ACHIEVESummit2025.com/
About the Southland Development Authority
The Southland Development Authority, a not-for-profit economic development organization, is committed to driving equitable and sustainable economic growth in the south suburbs of Chicago. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and impactful direct investments, the SDA is building a vibrant, inclusive economy that drives wealth growth for individuals, businesses, and municipalities. Combined with the benefits of the South Suburban Land Bank and the Monarch Fund, the SDA serves as a model for regional development.
For more information, visit southlanddevelopment.org
Global Business Icon Daymond John Set to Headline ACHIEVE Summit 2025 as Keynote Speaker
