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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...
Webinar Recording: Growing Manufacturing in 2026
Game-Changing Tax Breaks and Resources for Manufacturers Join manufacturing resource providers, tax professionals, and SBA...
Daily Herald: Supercharging Illinois Manufacturers
Manufacturing is part of who we are in Illinois. From food processing, to machinery, to...
SomerCor’s SBA 504 Loan Program Benefit for VeteransÂ
For veteran-owned businesses, SomerCor’s SBA 504 loan program is a great way to build, buy,...
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...
Growth Opportunities for Manufacturers: SBA 504 Equipment Loans
Right now manufacturers in Illinois face both increased labor challenges and avenues for growth. The...
