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What was old is new again for 504 Loan Client – Eris Brewery & Cider House


The Eris Brewery and Cider House in Irving Park won the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation award for their preservation and restoration of a 109 year old former Masonic Church. SomerCor is proud to support this amazing project through the SBA 504 loan program, and we can’t wait to see future renovation and innovation.

“This award is a huge honor for Eris, especially given its surprise nature,†co-owner Katy Pizza said. “It’s personally touching to see that this project still stands out as being memorable and significant to the people who helped get us here.â€

You can read the full article in Block Club Chicago here.

The SBA 504 loan program assists America’s small businesses for the acquisition of commercial real estate and heavy machinery/equipment, as well as refinancing certain qualifying fixed-asset debt. SomerCor helps you obtain the SBA 504 loan, which provides long-term, fixed-rate financing or refinancing for up to $5.5 million of your overall loan, no matter the scope of the project. Click here if you are interested in learning more about this program.

(photo credit: Katy Pizza and Michelle Foik provided to Block Club Chicago)

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