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SBDCs – Free Resources for Entrepreneurs to Start, Sustain, and Scale up
Business owners - especially those at the start of their journey - wear many hats....
Financing for Health Care Providers: Three Reasons to Use the SBA 504 Program
Health care providers in private practice wear many hats. In addition to being a critical...
Daily Herald: Own the Business, Own the Building.
Small Business Week is here, and SomerCor is ready to help more local entrepreneurs access...
Earth Day: Go Green with an SBA 504 Loan
According to the U.S. Green Building Council, "high-performing green buildings, particularly LEED-certified buildings, provide the...
Financing for Fitness Centers: Three Reasons to Use the SBA 504 Program
Opening and operating a fitness center requires significant upfront costs and ongoing expenses. From purchasing...
2026 SBA Illinois Lender Forums
The Illinois Small Business Administration (SBA) District Office is hosting a series of forums geared...
SomerCor Receives Cook County Grant to Launch Innovative Down Payment Assistance Program for Small Businesses
CHICAGO — SomerCor, a nonprofit U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified Development Company (CDC) and leading provider of SBA...
SomerCor Down Payment Assistance Program
Own the Business. Own the Building. SomerCor helps small businesses purchase owner-occupied commercial real estate through the...