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
Defeat the 12 Enemies of Small Businesses Success
12/7/2023
Hear from the man who wrote the Small Business Survival Guide.
Understanding CT Sales, Use and Payroll Tax Obligations
12/14/2023
Be sure your sales, use and payroll tax knowledge is up to date.
Lessons from a Reluctant Entrepreneur
1/11/2024
Learn lessons from a now-successful Reluctant Entrepreneur and what any aspiring business owner should consider before taking the plunge.
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.