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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...
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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...
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2026 SBA Illinois Lender Forums

The Illinois Small Business Administration (SBA) District Office is hosting a series of forums geared...
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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...
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SomerCor Down Payment Assistance Program

Own the Business. Own the Building.   SomerCor helps small businesses purchase owner-occupied commercial real estate through the...
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Webinar Recording: Growing Manufacturing in 2026

Game-Changing Tax Breaks and Resources for Manufacturers Join manufacturing resource providers, tax professionals, and SBA...
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Daily Herald: Supercharging Illinois Manufacturers

Manufacturing is part of who we are in Illinois. From food processing, to machinery, to...
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SomerCor’s SBA 504 Loan Program Benefit for Veterans 

For veteran-owned businesses, SomerCor’s SBA 504 loan program is a great way to build, buy,...
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Investing in the Makers: Financing, Workforce, and Innovation for Illinois Manufacturing

October is Manufacturing Month, a time to honor the people, innovation, and impact behind one...
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Growth Opportunities for Manufacturers: SBA 504 Equipment Loans

Right now manufacturers in Illinois face both increased labor challenges and avenues for growth. The...

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