Community Economic Development Fund, Meriden, CT

I have been working with CEDF for about 6 years. I honestly love that they dedicate themselves to help us better our businesses in CT. From the beginning to the end of our process, they helped in every way possible. The business relationship does not end after you get your loan, I work with my advisor on a monthly basis and she is wonderful to work with. They care about how we are doing and want to see us succeed. I would highly recommend them.

CEDF provided us funding in the start up of business. Over the years they have been the best financial partner you could ask for in growing your business. They provide invaluable advise on the monthly consults after you receive funding from them and give you a clear path on funding sources available as your business grows and needs additional capital. I would highly recommend CEDF to any business. You will be pleased with their professionalism and actually truly caring for your small business growth and success.

My company and I have been working with the CEDF for almost a decade. It is a great place to get a business loan and SO MUCH MORE! Their business advisors are very knowledgeable, engaged and experienced. Overall CEDF is a wonderful organization that helps SMBs navigate their finance, growth, and many other business challenges.

We've been with CEDF since we've opened our business doors, and they've been nothing but wonderful! They have helped us in so many different ways, such as providing us with a business coach to help us grow our business and teaching us how to use QuickBooks. In addition, they've introduced us to most companies we use for specialty services (HR, legal, etc..). They are the reason our business doors are still open, and I would recommend CEDF to any small business owner looking to surround themselves with a team of people helping and rooting for their success.

Because of CEDF, I was able to get both the resources and support I needed to open my own business, now 10 years ago! They have continued to focus on making sure my business succeeds with access to networking, education, and financial support. CEDF also helped me survive the COVID pandemic with their knowledge of available resources and timely educational seminars so I knew my options and could make good decisions. Thank you to everyone at CEDF and especially my business consultant, Fred!

CEDF provided us funding in the start up of business. Over the years they have been the best financial partner you could ask for in growing your business. They provide invaluable advise on the monthly consults after you receive funding from them and give you a clear path on funding sources available as your business grows and needs additional capital. I would highly recommend CEDF to any business. You will be pleased with their professionalism and actually truly caring for your small business growth and success.

My company and I have been working with the CEDF for almost a decade. It is a great place to get a business loan and SO MUCH MORE! Their business advisors are very knowledgeable, engaged and experienced. Overall CEDF is a wonderful organization that helps SMBs navigate their finance, growth, and many other business challenges.

I have been working with CEDF for about 6 years. I honestly love that they dedicate themselves to help us better our businesses in CT. From the beginning to the end of our process, they helped in every way possible. The business relationship does not end after you get your loan, I work with my advisor on a monthly basis and she is wonderful to work with. They care about how we are doing and want to see us succeed. I would highly recommend them.