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
Use Time Blocking to Improve Your Business
10/5/2023
Learn the benefits and steps to help you build greater effectiveness in your own time management system.
Increase Your Revenue thru Visibility & Credibility
10/12/2023
See how professional and do-it-yourself public relations campaigns compare and what’s possible for even very small businesses.
Learn How to Handle CHRO Discrimination Complaints
10/18/2023
Even if your company has never received a complaint, this presentation will arm you with the most up-to-date information you need to defend against potential discrimination claims.
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.