Bank of America provides grant support
Thanks to Bank of America for supporting our mission of serving Connecticut small businesses.
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
Not sure which loan product meets your needs?Contact Us
Business Education Workshops and Seminars
How to Buy a Commercial Building
2/4/2021
Learn the complexities in commercial mortgages so you can prepare to own your own building.
What’s Your Business Really Worth?
2/11/2021
Learn the concepts behind business valuation and what you can do to improve your circumstances.
Leadership Skills for New Businesses
3/3/2021
It doesn’t matter whether you are a Main Street startup or a company with ambitions to raise venture capital, the crucial leadership skills are the same. In this webinar, you’ll learn why investors invest in people, not technology or products.
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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CEDF Response to COVID-19 Described
Watch video: Interview with CEDF CEO Jim Bzdyra by Tom Maier of ActionCoach regarding the organization's response to COVID-19.
Emilsa Santana, our new Administrative / Program Assistant
Staffing the reception desk and helping organize lending department records are just two of her many vital roles.