For the People Radio Interview: Stamford Downtown - Special Report: National Nonprofit Day
Read More
Helping Small Businesses Grow Since 1994
In 1994, as banks were scaling back small business lending activity, Connecticut Governor Lowell P. Weicker recognized an urgent need for flexible and creative loans tailored to the needs of this crucial sector. He envisioned an organization that would provide not only financing but business advisory services and expert support as well—and thus, CEDF was born.
Starting out with assistance from the state and six bank investors, we provided funding to our first borrower, the New Haven-based MLK Business Forms. 30+ years later, we have grown to 26 investors, dramatically increased our capital base, and significantly improved our ability to service our clients—all while remaining true to our original mission.
In accordance with federal laws and U.S. Department of the Treasury policy, this organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Director, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20220; call (202) 622.1160; or send an e-mail to: crcomplaints@treasury.gov.
