CEDF’s Impact

Working together for the greater good.

Paul Gallant & Lynn Felici-Gallant standing in front of a Paul's Custom Pet Food van. — Paul Gallant & Lynn Felici-Gallant, Paul’s Custom Pet Food, New Milford

CEDF’s work goes beyond lending. We help small business owners start, stabilize, and grow their businesses while strengthening the communities they serve.

Since 1994, CEDF has helped hundreds of small businesses create and sustain thousands of jobs. Since its inception, CEDF has originated nearly 1,700 loans, investing more than $85 million in loan capital in Connecticut small businesses.

Behind those numbers are entrepreneurs working hard to build successful businesses and create opportunities in their communities. CEDF is proud to be part of their success.

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Working with CEDF has been a wonderful experience. They guided me through the entire business loan process with clarity and professionalism. Their team took the time to understand my business needs and provided support beyond just financing.
Fatima MuhammedKaer, LLC