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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
QuickBooks Online Version Overview
10/2/2018
The four-night QuickBooks Online Version. Overview will show you all the basic functions of this popular business software bookkeeping solution.
RegisterUse LinkedIn to Make Things Happen for your B2B Enterprise
10/16/2018
This workshop will provide you with the best practices to incorporate into your social media strategy to guarantee success with LinkedIn.
RegisterQuickBooks 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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Get the training and knowledge you need to run a business right here at CEDF.
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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 Named Connecticut’s Top SBA Microlender for 5th Year
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
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