Daily Herald: Supercharging Illinois Manufacturers

Manufacturing is part of who we are in Illinois. From food processing, to machinery, to pharmaceuticals, and advanced technology, Illinois manufacturing is shaping local economies.

The federal government is doubling down on support for the manufacturing sector in 2026 with targeted tax benefits and increasing access to capital through the Small Business Administration 504 loan program.

These initiatives are designed to turbocharge manufacturing in the new year. To learn more, check out this article by SomerCor EVP, Lis Williams, published by the Daily Herald, and download the program flyer.