100 Women In Finance

100 Women in Finance strengthens the global finance industry by empowering women to achieve their professional potential at each career stage. Its members inspire, equip and advocate for a new generation of industry leadership, in which women and men serve as investment professionals and executives, equal in achievement and impact. Through Education, Peer Engagement and Impact, the organization furthers the progress of women who have chosen finance as a career, and enables their positive influence over pre-career young women.

somercor

Catalysts for the Entrepreneurial Dream SomerCor is one of the largest non-profit SBA lenders in the Midwest and consistently ranks in the top 15 of CDCs nationwide. We are a mission-based, nonprofit corporation certified by the Small Business Administration. Our mission is accomplished through SBA loans in partnership with lenders, and through the administration of grant funds through economic development organizations. Since 1992, SomerCor has deployed $1.65 billion in SBA loans to 3,696 businesses in 1,649 communities, leading to the creation of 45,774 jobs throughout Illinois. SomerCor also administers small business grants on behalf of the City of Chicago to promote new economic development in underserved neighborhoods. Between the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF), more than $123 million has been invested back into the community. What we Offer: SBA 504- We help you obtain the SBA 504 loan which provides financing or refinancing for up to $5.5 million, as much as 90% of the total project cost. Use the 504 loan program to finance the purchase, or refinance, of owner occupied commercial real estate and heavy equipment. SBA 7(a) Community Advantage (CA) loans are used for working capital, debt refinance, tenant improvements, and significant purchases that are part of the day-to-day necessities of running your business. Loans range from $50,000 to $350,000, a range that often falls in a financing gap between microloans and the loan sizes that conventional lenders provide. City of Chicago Grant-Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grants reimburses you for the pre-approved repair or rehab of your business facilities or adjacent land acquisition. You must be located within a specific TIF district. The maximum grant assistance is $250K. City of Chicago Grant- Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) was created by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to strengthen commercial corridors on Chicago’s South,

Renovo Financial

Employing a one-stop shop model, Renovo offers residential real estate investors a full suite of loan programs, including single family and multi-family rehab, new construction, and 30-year fixed rental loans, as well as in-house underwriting and servicing. Renovo’s commitment to building local long-term client partnerships, combined with its end-to-end product suite, means clients experience the best products and pricing of a national financial institution, but with the attention and service of a nimble local startup. Founded in 2011, Renovo Financial is a fast-growing residential real estate investment lender for entrepreneurs who rehab or build investment properties. Renovo uses local market expertise, real-world underwriting, and a service-driven approach to create financing relationships that deliver more than just simple working capital. Cofounded by Kevin Werner, Daniel Rosen, and Granite Creek Capital Partners, Renovo has become one of the largest residential real estate investment lenders serving the surrounding Chicagoland area, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Boston, Miami, Phoenix, San Diego, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Raleigh, NC. Renovo Financial was recently recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a FAST 50 company, a compilation of the region’s fastest-growing private residential real estate lenders.

Stenger Family Office

Stenger Family Office is an independent, fiduciary wealth management firm with offices in Chicago, IL, Naperville, IL, Spring, TX, and Baton Rouge, LA. With roots dating to 1981, Stenger Family Office and its experienced team of financial advisors can help with the following services: • Retirement Planning • Investment Management • 401(K) Rebalancing & Rollovers • Retirement Planning • Tax Planning & Preparation • Estate Planning Strategies • Pension Plan Analysis • Social Security & Medicare Planning • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) • Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) As a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firm, we adhere to the fiduciary standard, always putting client interests first. For 44 years, our team has advised Fortune 500 employees and their families leading up to and during retirement. Stenger Family Office is a one-stop shop for all your wealth management needs including tax preparation and estate planning strategies from our in-house team of CPAs and estate planning attorneys. Naperville, IL office: 400 E. Diehl Road Suite 550 Naperville, IL 60563 Spring, TX office: 1700 City Plaza Drive Suite 440 Spring, TX 77389

Lendzi

With over 10 years of direct experience in the lending space, Lendzi’s leaders have established over 60 partnerships with top lending institutions and have overseen an excess of $500 million raised for entrepreneurs across America. No matter what your situation is we will match you to a lender or service that can help get your business to the next level. Lendzi partners with innovative and long-time lenders alike to offer traditional and alternative lending options for you and your business. Whether you’re looking to hire more employees or stay afloat in a crisis, our experienced staff are ready to help you get connected to over 60 top lending institutions.