Small Businesses Find Hope and Opportunity Here

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1 Small Businesses Find Hope and Opportunity Here

2 Honorable CT Governor Lowell Weicker In 1994, CT Governor Lowell Weicker was the inspiration behind the creation and formationof the Community Economic Development Fund, commonly known as CEDF. We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to help CT s small businesses in low to moderate income communities gain access to capital and other resources. 2

3 CEDF is headquartered in Meriden, Connecticut From where we have easy and quick access to anywhere in the state 3

4 For Over 20 Years We have served entrepreneurs and small businesses statewidewith loans, business advice and educational opportunities. 4

5 CEDF is a privately and publicly funded, independent, mission driven, nonprofit organization. We are not a state agency. We were created to help small businesses and entrepreneurs residing in low to moderate income communities gain access to the capital they need to start and run a business. 5

6 Our Vision Is Clear We Help People Realize Their Dreams 6 6

7 We Are Mission Driven We focus on the entrepreneurs and small businesses who are located within the low to moderate income communities in Connecticut. Ansonia Killingly Seymour Ashford Manchester Southington Beacon Falls Mansfield Sprague Bloomfield Meriden Stafford Bridgeport Middletown Stamford Bristol Milford Sterling Brooklyn Montville Stratford Chaplin Naugatuck Thomaston Derby New Britain Torrington East Hartford New Haven Vernon East Haven New London Voluntown East Windsor Norwalk Waterbury Enfield Norwich West Hartford Griswold Plainfield West Haven Groton Plainville Winchester Hamden Plymouth Windham Hampton Putnam Windsor Hartford Scotland 53 Communities 7

8 Is A Lender We make loans to start ups and existing businesses who cannot obtain traditional financing from a bank. 8

9 Who Is A CEDF Customer? Any business located in one of the 53 low to moderate income communities throughout Connecticut who cannot obtain a loan from a bank. 9

10 Can Anyone Else Be A CEDF Customer? Yes! Any Connecticut business located in the other 116 towns and cities which has a total household income equal to or less than $89,700 10

11 For Over 20 Years has worked with many different types of businesses in many different industries 11

12 Is A SBA Micro Lender Type of Loan Maximum Loan Amount Use of Money Term Loan up to $50,000 with terms up to 6 years CEDF has been named SBA s # 1 Micro Lender in Connecticut for the last 4 years Inventory Equipment Working Capital Refinance debt 12

13 Our Loan Style Is Flexible and Creative To Meet The Needs Of The Business Type of Loan Maximum Loan Amount Use of Money Term Loan Commercial Real Estate Loan up to $250,000 with terms up to 10 years up to $500,000 with terms up to 20 years Inventory Equipment Working Capital Refinance debt Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate Property Line of Credit up to $250,000 with terms up to 2 years Cashflow Needs 13

14 Benefits To Being A CEDF Borrower The business is able to obtain financing when otherwise it could not We offer Affordable Fixed Rate Loans Decisions are made locally in Connecticut Borrowers receive CEDF Business Advisory Services 14

15 Our Business Advisory Services Are An Integral Part Of Our Financing Programs Our Business Advisors serve our borrowers in the capacity of coach and advisor to improve the results of their business They coach on matters of leadership, accountability, action planning, idea generation, motivation, implementation, followup, time management, vision and the management of the emotional components of business ownership With their knowledge and experience they advise clients on the best practices in management, marketing, accounting/financial controls and lend insight, support and encouragement for growth They assist the business to find solutions to any problem they may be experiencing and identify paths for improved results. 15

16 Is an Educator We provide learning opportunities for all CT Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners to help them run a business 16

17 CEDF s Education Programs Are Designed For Entrepreneurs and New Business Owners We provide: Low cost high benefit workshops in various locations statewide Our workshops are taught by CT business professionals specialized in the fields of accounting, finance, taxes and marketing 17

18 Most Popular Workshop for New and Existing Businesses Business Basics: Finance & QuickBooks Financial Management, Record Keeping, Good Business Practices Debits & Credit, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Profit & Loss Statements Understanding Financial Language, Accounting Terminology & Methods QuickBooks with hands on instruction 18

19 CEDF Gives Added Benefit Participants completing our 6 week Business Basic workshop receive a copy of the QuickBooks software for their business. 19

20 Free Presentations and Workshops are Offered 20

21 Is A Community Partner 21

22 Community Enhancements CEDF has funded such community development projects as welcome signs, community gardens, a shared commercial kitchen, the beautification of storefronts and much more. We continue to do these projects in an effort to make our business neighborhoods a better place to work, live and grow. 22

23 When We Work Together We Accomplish Great Things Sustainable and Stronger Businesses Improved Communities Economic Impact Greater Sense of Pride Better Quality of Life for All More Jobs Now Meet Those Who Help Us With Our Mission 23

24 Meet Our Investors Bank of America CEDF Corporation Chelsea Groton Bank Citizens Bank CT Housing Finance Authority Dime Bank Eastern Savings Bank First County Bank Jewett City Savings Bank JP Morgan Chase KeyBank Liberty Bank Mohegan Tribe Newtown Savings Bank People s United Bank United Bank Santander Bank Savings Institute Bank and Trust Savings Bank of Danbury TD Bank Torrington Savings Bank US Trust Company Union Savings Bank Webster Bank Wells Fargo Bank 24

25 Meet Our Public Funders SBA (Small Business Administration) CT DECD (Department of Economic and Community Development) 25

26 CEDF Is Always Looking For Partners With Similar Missions Refer a Loan Opportunity Become an Investor Be a Resource for Referrals Teach a Workshop Be a Presenter If you are interested in becoming a partner please let me know. For more details on CEDF, please go to our website. 26

27 Strengthening Connecticut s Neighborhood Economies for more than 20 years 27