Support from CEDF allowed Katia Baker expand her early childhood education center, serving more families while still providing personalized, high-quality care.
Success Stories
Helping businesses realize their dreams since 1994.
When Connecticut small businesses are unable to obtain financing at a bank, CEDF is here to help provide access to capital with customized loan solutions for start-up and existing businesses.
Check out the stories below to hear from business owners we’ve worked with.
Dreaming of a place where culture and community could come together, Paulina Martinez turned to CEDF for the financing she needed to complete renovations and open her own restaurant.
After a difficult recession, CEDF helped this company not only stay in business, but move forward and expand.
As his projects grew in size and number, Elliott Johnson turned to CEDF to obtain the financing his business needed to thrive.
At CEDF, Michael Cervellino found low-interest loans, a grant, and the ongoing support he needed to make his beauty school profitable.
Working with CEDF, these business owners found that growing their company wasn’t a pipe dream. They had the support and financing to make it a reality.