In the Words of Our Clients
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In the Words of Our Clients
Our video played at the organization's 25th Anniversary Celebration of Success reception on Oct. 2, 2019.
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.
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Business Lines of Credit
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Business Education Workshops and Seminars
eCommerce 101: How Your Existing Business Can Sell Online
9/10/2026
Cut through the confusion so you can confidently do business in the 21st century.
How to Finance Your Small Business
9/30/2026
Seeking financing for a small business in the coming months with a bank or nonprofit lender like CEDF?
Prepare for Employee Success by Learning to Hire Right – Part 1
10/8/2026
Learn how to prepare for a more focused and effective hiring process to reveal how candidates are likely to perform on the job.
Get the training and knowledge you need to run a business right here at CEDF.
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Success stories
30 Years of Small Business Development
Our video played at the organization's 30th anniversary celebration on Oct. 3, 2024.