Community Economic Development Fund E Main St, Meriden

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.

I seriously doubt I would have enjoyed the past few years in business as much as I have if it wasn't for CEDFs support. The business loan enabled me to start, and the ongoing guidance and mentorship has kept me afloat. Of course they are there to support you when you ask for it, but it's more than that - it's proactive support. They actually make sure you are aware of changes in business climate that could affect your business. CEDF is so much more than a source for a loan. I'd actually argue that the funding is secondary to the benefits of their guidance.

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 cares about small business in Connecticut. As a small business owner in the healthcare field. I have been able to obtain necessary financial loans that I could not get anywhere else. In addition I was assigned a superb business advisor that finally made me understand the financial side of my business.. I can't give a higher rating to this organization!

The CEDF has been an integral part of the growth of our company. They are extremely responsive, very professional and incredible effective. When we were un-bankable due to being a new business, the CEDF team was able to get us several loans and a line of credit over the past 4 years. We are so happy they are in our corner.

I have had the distinct pleasure of working with and benefitting greatly from the expertise provided by CDEF over the past 4 years. They have been very thorough in providing the insight and guidance needed in matters pertaining to my business. The prompt and frequent follow up sessions with Mr. Welk have been very beneficial. I will recommend the services of CEDF to anyone who is interested in starting a business.

CEDF has been a great partner for Pop's. Excellent advice when needed and good follow-up from our liaison with the org. Willing to help and provides lots of educational support also!