Meet the Bankers Feb. 23
Introduce yourself to lenders and make connections to benefit the growth of your business!
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
Not sure which loan product meets your needs?Contact Us
Business Education Workshops and Seminars
Budgeting Tips for a New or Young Business
6/30/2022
Just like a family budget is important to maintaining all of the necessities of life, your business has priorities to consider. We'll cover the best practices for budget building.
How to Set Your Prices and Know if You’re Right
7/14/2022
Learn the smart way to set prices in your business:
Are Sweat Equity Shares Right for Your Company?
7/21/2022
Can issuing “sweat equity” shares of ownership serve as an effective means to compensating and retaining key talent?
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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New Haven foundation partnership to increase minority business funding
Minority and women-owned businesses in the Greater New Haven area will benefit from a new financing arrangement.
Business Resource Navigator role to support CFGNH lending initiative
Doreen Abubakar has joined CEDF to increase the organization’s activity and visibility in Greater New Haven.