Manufacturing
SBIF Client Feature Story: Platt Luggage, Inc
Company Profile Platt Luggage, Inc. is a fourth generation family business that manufactures high quality...
Daily Herald: Supercharging Illinois Manufacturers
Manufacturing is part of who we are in Illinois. From food processing, to machinery, to...
Sunrock Ceramics: SBA 504 Loan Feature
Kiln Creations: For twenty years, Sunrock Ceramics has been a manufacturer for manufacturers. Founded in...
Phoenix Bean: SBIF Feature in Edgewater
SBIF Grant Impact (Bryn Mawr/Broadway) For 25 years, the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) has...
Busy Beaver Buttons & Merch: SomerCor SBA 504 Loan Feature
Busy Beaver Buttons and Merch: What started as a one-person operation run from a college...
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...
SBA 504 Loan Fees Waived for Manufacturers
Effective October 1, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) instituted fee waivers for manufacturers...
Growth Opportunities for Manufacturers: SBA 504 Equipment Loans
Right now manufacturers in Illinois face both increased labor challenges and avenues for growth. The...
