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
Not sure which loan product meets your needs?Contact Us
Business Education Workshops and Seminars
How to Finance Your Small Business
6/16/2020
Learn the fine points of getting a small business loan. When do you need equity and debt? How does a lender view your application?
Financial Fundamentals -- Professional Development Workshop for CT Artists
6/22/2020
This two-part introduction lays the groundwork for understanding small business financial fundamentals so you can temper decisions with a balanced eye toward the long term.
Latest IRS Rulings and Tax Law Changes that Help Small Businesses
6/30/2020
While much recent attention has focused on small business loan and grant programs in reaction to the COVID-19 crisis, there have been significant tax changes that merit attention and consultation between a business owner and his or her tax advisor.
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.