July 2010

12 Connecticut Small Businesses Access Capital from CEDF!!

by Rina Bakalar on July 23, 2010

Please join us in congratulating the following Connecticut small businesses as they put their loan capital to work to grow their businesses and our local economy:

Still River Cafe , Eastford- A gourmet restaurant considered one of the best restaurants in the United States!

The Backstroke, Bridgeport- A unique chiropractic and retail establishment in downtown!

Innovative Autism Network, Plainville- A firm offering a continuum of services for children and families affected by autism!

Stretch’s Pizza, Newington- Yum!

Doctor Kim Stevens, Bridgeport- An experienced optometrist!

Meriden Chiropractic, Meriden- An experienced chiropracter establishing a new office!

Briscall’s Lawn and Landscaping, Southington- A full service lawn care company!

Get Insured Connecticut, Middletown- A full scale insurance agency specializing in home, auto and health!

Hi-Tech Wireless, East Hartford- A retail establishment offering wireless communication products and services!

Pathacura, West Haven- A bio-medical waste removal company!

Performance Logistics, Stratford- A logistics trucking company!

Big Al and Sons, LLC, North Stonington- A full service lawn care company!

We hope that you will continue to support these CEDF clients and other small businesses in your community.  Remember 96% of all registered and unregistered businesses in the state of Connecticut have 9 or fewer employees.  Small businesses are the engine of our local economy!

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Helping Small Businesses Grow: Ways to Access Financial Capital & Government Resources–Free Event!

by Rina Bakalar on July 12, 2010

CEDF is partnering with the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce and State Senator Bob Duff’s office to present,  “ Helping Businesses Grow: Ways to Access Financial Capital and Government Resources” on Wednesday, July 21st from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 560 Main Avenue in Norwalk. The event is free and open to the public, however, an RSVP is required. You can register by calling 203-866-2521 or by sending an email to info@norwalkchamberofcommerce.com .

The event will feature a brief panel discussion with representatives from the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Connecticut Development Authority and CEDF. Resource tables will be staffed with representatives from SBA, CEDF, CCAT, CTCIC, CERC,CDA, DECD, SCORE and the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency. Attendees will have the opportunity for one on one discussion regarding their business needs. If you are a small business person or if you assist small businesses in the greater Norwalk area, we hope you will attend!

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Free Seminar on Developing Cash Flow Projections and Related Financial Information for CEDF Applicants!

by Rina Bakalar on July 7, 2010

CEDF will host a free seminar on preparing cash flow projections and profit and loss statements on Thursday, July 22nd from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at our Meriden office, 965 East Main Street.

The seminar is designed for CEDF loan applicants who may need additional assistance preparing the financial information required to complete the CEDF loan application.

Please contact Nadine Cabrera at 203-235-2333 ext. 2021 or via email at n.cabrera@cedf.com to RSVP for the session!

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