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
How to Collect Business Debts
10/23/2019
Learn the basic concepts of liability enforcement and strategies and tips for using the legal system to recover what’s owed to your business.
How to Coach your Employees Without Causing them to Quit
11/6/2019
Learn how to develop a coaching environment that gets results without creating employee anxiety and discord.
Antes de Empezar su Negocio
11/14/2019
Si está pensando en comenzar su propio negocio, escuche a expertos profesionales que le informarán sobre conceptos importantes antes de seguir adelante. Ahorre tiempo y dinero al incluir este conocimiento en sus planes.
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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.