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.
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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Up to $250,000Learn More
Commercial Real Estate Loans
Up to $500,000Learn More
Business Lines of Credit
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Business Education Workshops and Seminars
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
9/25/2020
The Connecticut Time’s Up Act requires employers of all sizes to provide sexual harassment training to supervisors and employees by October 1, 2020.
RegisterWhy Your Small Business Needs an Ethics Program, Especially if You’re Selling to the Government
9/30/2020
Even if you’re not yet doing business with the Federal government where an ethics program may be a requirement, your enterprise can benefit from formalizing standards of conduct and business practices.
Building a Digital Marketing Strategy: A Simple Guide
10/6/2020
Learn a simple step-by-step guide on how to develop a holistic digital marketing strategy that maximizes your return on marketing dollars spent.
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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Jim Bzdyra Named SBA Financial Services Champion
CEDF President and CEO Jim Bzdyra was named SBA's 2018 Financial Services Champion
Remembering Donna Wertenbach, past president
We extend our deepest condolences to her family.