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.
Term Loans
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
Managing Change in a Challenging Environment
4/7/2020
Learn how to build change resiliency in your company by understanding the effects of rapid change on human performance.
Twelve Tips for Getting a Small Business Loan
4/21/2020
Understanding how things look from the lender’s point of view can help prepare a small business for a successful effort to raise debt capital.
Pitfalls of Worker Misclassification
4/30/2020
Misclassification of workers creates a minefield for Connecticut employers in Connecticut. This webinar will review the requirements of appropriate classifications.
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.