Meet the Bankers Feb. 23
Introduce yourself to lenders and make connections to benefit the growth of your business!
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.
Term Loans
Up to $250,000Learn More
Commercial Real Estate Loans
Up to $500,000Learn More
Business Lines of Credit
Up to $250,000Learn More
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Business Education Workshops and Seminars
Are You Financially Prepared to Start Your Own Business?
6/15/2023
Learn the important questions to ask before you commit to your entrepreneurial path so you can accomplish your dreams.
Amplify Your Website Results
6/22/2023
Even a small business relying on do-it-yourself solutions can begin to make great results happen by using seven cool tools.
Deadline Nears for MyCTSavings Compliance
6/29/2023
If you own a Connecticut business with five or more employees and do not offer a qualified retirement savings plan, state law requires that you provide a retirement savings option by August 31, 2023.
Get the training and knowledge you need to run a business right here at CEDF.
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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.
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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.
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.