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NOF Grantee Osito’s Tap Celebrates Grand Opening in Little Village

On Saturday, Osito's Tap Speakeasy celebrated it's grand opening. This marks the first bar to...
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504 Loan the Right Fit for Rightsize Facility

Rightsize Facility is a nationwide office interiors and facility services firm that serves clients as...
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SBIF Applicant, PupStars Pet Care, Featured in Block Club Chicago

Tara Robertson started PupStars Pet Care out of her home in 2006. The business later...
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President & CEO Celebrates One Year at SomerCor

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SomerCor Interview on Comcast Newsmakers: Catalysts for the American Dream

SomerCor President & CEO, Manny Flores, joined Comcast Newsmakers to discuss things you should know...
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SomerCor Featured in Chicago Immigrant Entrepreneurship Panel

According to the 2018 Office of New Americans Report, despite making up only 20.7% of the...
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11 Million Reasons to Celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month

October is National Women's Small Business Month! Supporting women-owned businesses with their capital needs, from...
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SomerCor Featured on BACP Smart Business Chicago Podcast

This week, SomerCor President, Manny Flores, was featured on the "Smart Business Chicago" podcast. Hosted by...
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SBA FY19 total loan volume reaches over $28 billion with more than 63,000 approved

Last week, the Small Business Administration released a press statement summarizing program loan usage for...
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What You Should Know Before Considering a Business Loan

Stay tuned for the Comcast Newsmakers interview featuring SomerCor President & CEO, Manny Flores, discussing...