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SomerCor Earned Recognition in the Inc. Power Partner Awards 2025

SomerCor has proudly announced its feature on the distinguished Inc. Power Partner Awards list for 2025. This annual accolade celebrates standout B2B organizations renowned for their unwavering commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and driving growth in startups.

The Inc. Power Partner list applauds firms that have received exceptional feedback from their clients for their instrumental roles in guiding leadership amidst the evolving landscape of startups. These B2B allies offer invaluable support in numerous business aspects such as talent acquisition, ensuring compliance, developing infrastructures, facilitating cloud migrations, and securing funding, empowering entrepreneurs to prioritize their fundamental objectives.

Bonny Ghosh, the editorial director at Inc., articulates, "The entrepreneurial journey and community are intrinsic to Inc.'s core mission. It's a tremendous honor to recognize this year's Inc. Power Partners, who dedicate themselves to uplifting small businesses and entrepreneurs. Whether they are orchestrating complex marketing strategies or reinforcing the foundational infrastructure of emerging companies, these honorees transcend the role of standard B2B providers; they truly act as partners in the progression and success of businesses."

In response to receiving the award, Manuel Flores, President and CEO of SomerCor, stated, "Our mission as a nonprofit SBA 504 lender is centered around assisting entrepreneurs in their growth journey, fostering job creation, and bolstering the communities we serve. Achieving the 2025 Inc. Power Partner Award humbles us, as it reflects the significant impacts we co-create with our borrowers, lending partners, and dedicated stakeholders who are unified in our mission for inclusive growth."

SomerCor's commitment revolves around fostering business growth, job creation, and promoting impactful investments across various communities by utilizing the SBA 504 loan program, alongside numerous financing and grant initiatives. The organization extends its services throughout Illinois, as well as in select counties in Wisconsin and Indiana.

The Inc. platform is a well-respected publication dedicated to illuminating the journeys of entrepreneurs and business leaders who are molding a better tomorrow. Their journalism aims to inform, educate, and elevate the narratives surrounding innovative and risk-taking individuals who are pioneering the business landscape. Inc. is a product of Mansueto Ventures, alongside its partner publication, Fast Company.

To explore the full list of 2025 honorees or learn more about SomerCor's mission and initiatives, you can visit Inc. Power Partner Awards.

In celebrating this recognition, SomerCor reaffirms its dedication to navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship in collaboration with other economic development stakeholders, thereby continuing to create lasting impacts and catalyzing growth within the communities they serve.