New Haven foundation partnership to increase minority business funding
Minority and women-owned businesses in the Greater New Haven area will benefit from a new financing arrangement.
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Business Education Workshops and Seminars
Find the Right Legal Structure for Your New Business
8/5/2021
Choosing the structure that’s right for your objectives and resources is crucial for efficient operation and protecting the personal assets of the owner from liability.
12 Tips for Getting a Small Business Loan
8/11/2021
Understanding how things look from the lender’s point of view can help prepare a small business for a successful effort to raise debt capital.
Is Your 1099 Worker Really an Employee?
8/19/2021
Learn the difference between an employee and an independent contractor to better understand how to identify, mitigate and manage risks in your worker arrangements.
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In the Words of Our Clients
Our video played at the organization's 25th Anniversary Celebration of Success reception on Oct. 2, 2019.
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Business Resource Navigator role to support CFGNH lending initiative
Doreen Abubakar has joined CEDF to increase the organization’s activity and visibility in Greater New Haven.
Underwriter Valliere joins CEDF team
Lisa Valliere has joined CEDF as a Senior Underwriter to take over the duties of Tom Lenahan who retired in May.