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
Up to $250,000Learn More
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Business Education Workshops and Seminars
When Debt is Good and Equity Isn't: Finding the Balance
7/15/2020
Learn what is an intelligent balance between debt and equity for startups and established businesses and why your preconceptions might be keeping you off the right path for growth.
Cómo financiar tu pequeña empresa
7/16/2020
¿Busca financiar su pequeña empresa en los próximos meses con un banco o prestamista sin fines de lucro como CEDF? Aprenda a pulir su propuesta para el éxito.
Easy Steps to Get Started with Email Marketing
8/6/2020
As a business owner, you never want to be forgotten by your clients. Email may be your answer to efficiently, economically and effectively staying visible. But only if you learn these important concepts.
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.