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Daily Herald: Supercharging Illinois Manufacturers

12/22/2025
Manufacturing is part of who we are in Illinois. From food processing, to machinery, to...
Business Owner Resource / Manufacturing / Media / News and Updates / SBA 504
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SomerCor’s SBA 504 Loan Program Benefit for Veterans 

11/10/2025
For veteran-owned businesses, SomerCor’s SBA 504 loan program is a great way to build, buy,...
Business Owner Resource / Lender Resource / SBA 504 / SomerCor Updates
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Investing in the Makers: Financing, Workforce, and Innovation for Illinois Manufacturing

10/09/2025
October is Manufacturing Month, a time to honor the people, innovation, and impact behind one...
Illinois / Legislative/Regulatory / Lender Resource / Loan / Manufacturing / SBA 504 / SBA 504 Refinance / SBA News
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SBA 504 Loan Fees Waived for Manufacturers

10/07/2025
Effective October 1, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) instituted fee waivers for manufacturers...
Legislative/Regulatory / Lender Resource / Manufacturing / SBA 504 / SBA News
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Growth Opportunities for Manufacturers: SBA 504 Equipment Loans

09/23/2025
Right now manufacturers in Illinois face both increased labor challenges and avenues for growth. The...
Business Owner Resource / Equipment / Green Energy / Manufacturing / SBA 504
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Scaling Up for Skilled Trades: Three Reasons to Use the SBA 504 Program

09/18/2025
The SBA 504 loan program is a great option for skilled trade professionals looking to...
Business Owner Resource / Commercial Real Estate / Construction/Trades / Refinance / Renovation / SBA 504
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Daily Herald: Own a business? Own your building with the SBA 504 loan

09/06/2025
If you own a business, owning your building offers financial and operational benefits. The SBA...
Business Owner Resource / Media / News and Updates / SBA 504
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SomerCor’s Top 10 SBA 504 Program FAQs

08/25/2025
What is the SBA 504 program? The SBA 504 loan program is the premier economic...
Business Owner Resource / SBA 504
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SBA 504 Offers Secure Small Business Lending Option for Banks

08/08/2025
The SBA 504 program offers banks a secure lending option to help small business clients...
Lender Resource / SBA 504
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Daily Herald: Financing for Franchises with the SBA 504 Program

07/27/2025
A franchise location, while tied to a national or regional brand, is still a small...
Franchise / Lender Resource / Media / News and Updates / SBA 504

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