Community Economic Development Fund - Meriden, Connecticut

Alan Scrivner

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.

Evan Dobos

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.

Caleb Roseme

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.

Michael Sauvageau

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.

Dan Spellman

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!

Lisa Lord

Working with CEDF has been such a pleasure over the past 5 years. The help they have given to me and my daughter is immeasurable!!
Thank you Fred and Jen who I have worked with over the years! We wouldn’t be where we are without them!!
Lisa Lord
Twist Yarn Shoppe

Meagan

Great place for a business loan. They are a non profit organization. When you get loan from them they even assign a business consultant to you to help you with your business goals and grow your business.

SASSY B

If I could give 0 stars I would. Horrible company to work with, yet they claim to help minority women and help with start-ups. I talked to two people and they basically did everything in their power to discourage me, I guess I am not the right "color" minority. Very terrible experience.

TO THE OWNER: Sounds great, however, my finances were never discussed. So you or no one at your company would know that I was looking for 100% finance, what business owner looks for that? Not me.... Anyway, My words and experience stands.