In the Words of Our Clients
Success stories
In the Words of Our Clients
Our video played at the organization's 25th Anniversary Celebration of Success reception on Oct. 2, 2019.
Small Businesses Find Hope & Opportunity Here
We provide loans to Connecticut small business owners, primarily in low-to-moderate income communities, who are not able to obtain traditional bank financing.
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Commercial Real Estate Loans
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Business Lines of Credit
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Business Education Workshops and Seminars
Build a Winning Business Plan + Learn About LivePlan as a Tool
6/8/2026
Whether you’re just starting out or refining an existing plan for business expansion, you’ll learn how to structure your ideas and organize your strategy,
Get the training and knowledge you need to run a business right here at CEDF.
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Success stories
30 Years of Small Business Development
Our video played at the organization's 30th anniversary celebration on Oct. 3, 2024.