Bank of America provides grant support
Thanks to Bank of America for supporting our mission of serving Connecticut small businesses.
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
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Business Lines of Credit
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Business Education Workshops and Seminars
My Business Jump Start
3/1/2021
An online program for new business creation and young business success cultivating entrepreneurs in Connecticut's underserved communities.
Leadership Skills for New Businesses
3/3/2021
It doesn’t matter whether you are a Main Street startup or a company with ambitions to raise venture capital, the crucial leadership skills are the same. In this webinar, you’ll learn why investors invest in people, not technology or products.
Help! I Don’t Know How to Sell
3/10/2021
Learn straightforward, practical advice that when systematically followed is guaranteed to improve your ability to successfully sell and to revenues.
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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CEDF Response to COVID-19 Described
Watch video: Interview with CEDF CEO Jim Bzdyra by Tom Maier of ActionCoach regarding the organization's response to COVID-19.
Jim Bzdyra Named SBA Financial Services Champion
CEDF President and CEO Jim Bzdyra was named SBA's 2018 Financial Services Champion