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Community Economic Development Fund

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The Center for Dance Arts, LLC
Spice Town, LLC

Loans, coaching, and education for your business

Supporting Connecticut small business owners at every stage of growth.

Loans

Flexible, individualized funding designed to fit the needs of small business owners. No minimum credit score. No application fees.

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Coaching

All borrowers are matched with a seasoned Business Advisor for guidance on finances, leadership, and everything in between.

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Education

Free seminars, podcasts, and self-paced courses that give small business owners the information and inspiration they need.

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Over the last 5 years, CEDF has provided:

Loans
$21,698,246
Small Business Loans
Coaching
30,819
Business Advisory Hours
Education
274
Educational Programs Produced
CEDF is Connecticut’s #1 SBA Microlender for the 13th year in a row.

Stories of Success

From Kitchen Dreams to a Community Gem: The Story of Sabores Mexicanos 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.

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CEDF helped us move forward with helpful guidance, not just financing.

Paulina Martinez, owner

Community Economic Development Fund

CEDF is a mission-driven community lender that provides small business loans, coaching, and education. Since its founding in 1994, CEDF has originated over 90 million dollars in small business loans.

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