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.

Business Lines of Credit

Up to $250,000

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Business Education Workshops and Seminars

Mrs. Tessman’s Loan Application Finishing School

10/23/2018

Learn how enlightened businessmen and businesswomen make the proper impression on a financial institution.

Building relationships with journalists to promote your business

11/5/2018

Almost every small business owner would love to have their operation featured in the local newspaper. Lee Howard, award winning journalist for The Day, will help you learn how.

QuickBooks Desktop Pro Overview with Financial Fundamentals

11/5/2018

This six-night workshop will prepare you for a more active role in the bookkeeping and financial management tasks in your small business.

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Client's Story :

Elliott Johnson’s Testimonial on CEDF

Principal of HP Contractors LLC Elliott Johnson discusses how his ongoing relationship with CEDF allowed him to obtain the necessary financing as his business grew.

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CEDF Welcomes New Business Advisor

12/18/2017

CEDF Named Connecticut’s Top SBA Microlender for 5th Year

11/1/2017

For the fifth consecutive year, the Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) is the leading SBA Microlender in Connecticut according to a report released to lenders by the Small Business Administration Hartford District Office.

SBA's 2017 CT Microenterprise Of The Year is Katalina's Bakery in New Haven

5/9/2017

Helping Businesses Each and Everyday!

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