Remembering Donna Wertenbach, past president
We extend our deepest condolences to her family.
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
QuickBooks Online Version Overview
2/25/2019
The four-night QuickBooks Online Version. Overview will show you all the basic functions of this popular business software bookkeeping solution.
RegisterHow to Finance Your Small Business
3/12/2019
Seeking financing for a small business in the coming months with a bank or nonprofit lender like CEDF? Meet CEDF’s director of lending, Ricardo, Vidal, for the inside story on applications, documentation and business plans.
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.