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SBA Connecticut District Office
Government Administration
Hartford, Connecticut 4,397 followers
Igniting the American Dream: Capital-Counseling-Contracting
About us
Start-Grow-Expand-Recover
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https://www.sba.gov/district/connecticut
External link for SBA Connecticut District Office
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Founded
- 1953
Updates
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Happy New Year from your Connecticut SBA Team. 🎉 We're hoping your 2025 is amazing! 🎉 John Xu; Sylina Jacobs; Catherine Marx; Moraima Gutierrez; Sheri Cote; Tanisha Baptiste-Bynum, MBA
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🎉 A heartfelt thank you to our Partners! 🎉 As we wrap up 2024 with our Annual Lender Awards, and begin a New Year, we know that our mission to support small businesses wouldn't be possible without the incredible dedication expertise of our partners in the Connecticut Entreprenurial Ecosystem. We want to express our deepest gratitude to: 💚 Connecticut Small Business Development Center 💚 Women's Business Development Council 💚 SCORE Fairfield County, SCORE Mentors Eastern CT, SCORE Mentors Greater Hartford, SCORE MENTORS New Haven, SCORE MENTORS Western Connecticut, SCORE Mentors Northwest Connecticut. 💚 CT APEX Accelerator (CT APEX) 💚 Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development 💚 CBIA 💚 Any many, many others! Your unwavering commitment to helping entrepreneurs thrive is the cornerstone of our collective success. From guiding businesses through challenges to fostering innovation and growth, your efforts have a lasting impact on Connecticut's economy and communities. We are truly honored to work alongside such exceptional organizations, and we value the partnerships that make it possible to empower small business owners every day. 👏 👏 Thank you for being such an essential part of our mission. Together we are building a stronger and more resilient future for Connecticut's small businesses! 👏 👏 #SBAConnecticut #ResourcePartners #SmallBusinessSupport #PartnershipsMatter #CommunityImpact #ConnecticutBusinesses
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Celebrating Small Business Success in Connecticut! 🎉 We had an incredible time at the Connecticut District Office Awards Ceremony, celebrating our historic lending volume of over $383 million to small businesses during FY24, and honoring the amazing lenders who have gone above and beyond to support small businesses across our state. From microloans to 7(a) and 504 programs, these outstanding organizations have helped entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality—fueling growth, creating jobs, and strengthening communities. From supporting entrepreneurs with vital funding to fostering innovation and growth, these award recipients have demonstrated unwavering commitment to Connecticut’s small business community. Together, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant economy. 👏👏 Congratulations to all of our winners! We’re excited to continue working together to support small businesses and watch them soar to new heights. 🚀 7(a) Loan Lender of the Year: M&T Bank 🚀 7(a) Highest Loan Dollar Volume: Live Oak Bank 🚀 504 Loan Lender of the Year: BDC Capital 🚀 504 Loan 3rd Party Lender of the Year Tie: Webster Bank and Ives Bank 🚀 504 3rd Party in Highest loan Dollar Volume: Fairfield County Bank 🚀 Microloan Lender of the Year: Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) 🚀 Minority-Owned Loan Lender of the Year: M&T Bank In addition, Daniel Pische, National Director of Trade Finance, SBA Office of International Trade served as our keynote to share his insights on SBA lending and the pilot Working Capital Program. #SmallBusinessSuccess #SBALoans #ConnecticutBusinesses #AwardsCeremony #SBA #CommunityImpact
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🎉 Congratulations to M&T Bank again! 🎉 We’re proud to recognize M&T Bank as the SBA Connecticut District Office Minority-Owned Business Lender of the Year! With an impressive 61 loans totaling $7.3 million, M&T Bank has been a steadfast supporter of minority-owned businesses across Connecticut. This achievement is more than a milestone—it’s a reflection of M&T Bank’s commitment to fostering equity, opportunity, and growth in our small business community. By helping minority entrepreneurs access the capital they need, M&T Bank is paving the way for innovation, economic growth, and thriving communities. 👏👏 Thank you, Jerome Baier, and the M&T Bank Team, for being true champions of diversity and small business success. Here’s to even greater accomplishments ahead! 👏👏 #SmallBusinessSupport #MinorityOwnedBusinesses #SBALoans #ConnecticutBusinesses #MTBank #SBA
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🎉 A Big Congratulations to Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF)! 🎉 We’re thrilled to recognize Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) as the SBA Connecticut District Office Microloan Lender of the Year! With an impressive 30 loans totaling $722,000, CEDF has been instrumental in empowering small businesses to take their first steps toward growth and success. Microloans may be small in size, but their impact is HUGE. Thanks to CEDF, entrepreneurs across Connecticut are able to access the funding they need to build their dreams, create jobs, and strengthen our local communities. 👏👏 Thank you, James Bzdyra, and the CEDF Team for your unwavering support of small businesses and your dedication to making a meaningful difference. Here’s to more milestones and success stories ahead! 👏👏 #SmallBusinessSupport #Microloans #SBALoans #ConnecticutBusinesses #CEDF #SBA
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🎉 Congratulations to Fairfield County Bank! 🎉 We are excited to celebrate Fairfield County Bank as the SBA Connecticut District Office 504 3rd Party Lender of the Year for Highest Loan Dollar Volume! With an extraordinary $23.2 million in loans, Fairfield County Bank has been a driving force in supporting small business growth across Connecticut. This achievement reflects more than financial success—it showcases a deep commitment to helping entrepreneurs invest in their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to our local economy. Your dedication to partnering with the SBA 504 program is making a lasting impact in our communities. 👏👏 Thank you, Fairfield County Bank, for your leadership and partnership in championing small businesses. Here’s to continued success and even more milestones ahead! 👏👏 #SmallBusinessGrowth #504Loans #SBALoans #ConnecticutBusinesses #FairfieldCountyBank #SBA
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🎉 Kudos to Ives Bank! 🎉 We’re excited to celebrate Ives Bank as one of the top SBA Connecticut District Office’s 504 Third-Party Lenders! Your support has been instrumental in empowering small businesses to make big investments in their futures. Ives Bank’s commitment to partnering with the SBA 504 loan program means more businesses have the opportunity to expand, innovate, and contribute to Connecticut’s economy. It’s this kind of dedication that drives real growth and prosperity in our communities. 👏👏 Thank you Chad Stewart and Ives Bank, for your outstanding work and partnership in championing small business success! 👏👏 #SmallBusinessGrowth #504Loans #SBALoans #ConnecticutBusinesses #IvesBank #SBA
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🎉 Congratulations to Webster Bank! 🎉 We are thrilled to recognize Webster Bank as one of the top SBA Connecticut District Office’s 504 Third-Party Lenders! Your partnership and dedication to supporting small businesses with the capital they need to invest and grow are truly commendable. By working alongside SBA loan programs, Webster Bank has helped countless entrepreneurs secure financing to expand their businesses, create jobs, and strengthen our communities. Your efforts are a testament to the power of collaboration and commitment to economic growth. 👏👏 Thank you, Gregory Gould and Webster Bank, for being an invaluable partner in helping Connecticut’s small businesses thrive! 👏👏 #SmallBusinessSuccess #504Loans #SBALoans #ConnecticutBusinesses #WebsterBank #SBA
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🎉 Congratulations to New England Certified Development Corporation/BDC Capital! 🎉 We’re delighted to announce New England Certified Development Corporation as the SBA Connecticut District Office 504 Loan Lender of the Year! With an impressive 36 loans totaling $33.7 million, their commitment to helping small businesses grow and invest in their future is truly inspiring. This achievement is about so much more than numbers—it’s about the buildings purchased, the expansions made, and the dreams turned into reality. The team at New England Certified Development Corporation has been a cornerstone for entrepreneurs looking to invest in their businesses and communities. A big thank you to Dave Raccio and the dedicated team for their exceptional work in supporting small business growth across Connecticut. Your efforts are making a tangible difference and driving our local economy forward. 👏👏 Let’s celebrate their incredible success and commitment to small businesses! 👏👏 #SmallBusinessGrowth #504Loans #SBALoans #ConnecticutBusinesses #NewEnglandCertified #SBA
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