In the Words of Our Clients

Success stories
In the Words of Our Clients


Our video played at the organization's 25th Anniversary Celebration of Success reception on Oct. 2, 2019.

Meet the Bankers Feb. 23

Introduce yourself to lenders and make connections to benefit the growth of your business!

New Haven foundation partnership to increase minority business funding

Minority and women-owned businesses in the Greater New Haven area will benefit from a new financing arrangement. 

Underwriter Valliere joins CEDF team

Lisa Valliere has joined CEDF as a Senior Underwriter to take over the duties of Tom Lenahan who retired in May.

Bank of America provides grant support

Thanks to Bank of America for supporting our mission of serving Connecticut small businesses.

CEDF Response to COVID-19 Described

Watch video: Interview with CEDF CEO Jim Bzdyra by Tom Maier of ActionCoach regarding the organization's response to COVID-19.

Jim Bzdyra Named SBA Financial Services Champion

CEDF President and CEO Jim Bzdyra was named SBA's 2018 Financial Services Champion

Loan Officer Michael Bianchi joins CEDF team

Michael Bianchi joined CEDF in April as a Loan Officer following his career as a mortgage lender.

Chelsea Groton Foundation awards grant funding

Remembering Donna Wertenbach, past president

We extend our deepest condolences to her family.