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FY2025 SomerCor Impact Report

This season is a time for reflection and gratitude. We are proud to share the inaugural SomerCor Impact Report, which captures the stories, milestones, and collective impact we achieved together. At SomerCor, we believe that entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful engines for inclusive economic growth and empowerment. This report reflects how we are turning that belief into measurable, lasting impact through access to capital.

In 2025, we helped entrepreneurs grow and strengthened communities through new investment and intentional economic development. Looking ahead to 2026, SomerCor enters its next chapter with optimism, clarity of purpose, and confidence in the path forward. However, none of this work happens without the support and collaboration of our partners. Thank you for being part of SomerCor’s mission and your commitment to growing businesses, creating jobs, and investing in local economies!

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Elisabeth Williams

EVP, SBA 504 Loan Operations
(312) 360-3302
ewilliams@somercor.com

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Eric Bacon

SVP, Managing Director of 504 Loan Originations
(312) 360-3335
ebacon@somercor.com

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Darin Gehrke

SVP, Market Lead for Central and Southern Illinois
(217) 793-1075
dgehrke@somercor.com