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
Is Your Business Name Protected by Trademark?
11/5/2020
If you think your business name is protected just because you registered your entity with the CT Secretary of State, you've got something to learn about trademarks.
Create Your 90-Day Action Plan
11/17/2020
Are you prepared to grow your business under the “new normal?”
Invest four hours over two days in this nationally-conducted workshop and feel more confident and ready to meet the uncertain but inevitable challenges of the year ahead.
Cómo comprar un edificio para tu negocio
11/19/2020
Sueña con liberar su negocio de una renta alta que no puede pagar o de un dueño que ofrece poca ayuda? Comprar una propiedad con una hipoteca commercial es una experiencia muy diferente a una transacción residencial.
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.