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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.
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Up to $250,000Learn More
Commercial Real Estate Loans
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Business Lines of Credit
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Business Education Workshops and Seminars
Why Do You Want to Go Into Business?
5/12/2021
Planning for success when considering starting a business means more than “let’s see how this idea does” and this webinar will provide you the checklist to be sure you aren’t missing any crucial considerations.
How to Negotiate with Your Suppliers
6/24/2021
Learn how mastering the business basics of negotiation can lead to improved margins, lower expenses and competitive advantages.
Create Your 90-Day Action Plan
7/7/2021
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.
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.
Jim Bzdyra Named SBA Financial Services Champion
CEDF President and CEO Jim Bzdyra was named SBA's 2018 Financial Services Champion