Colorado Enterprise Fund

Our CEF Crew had a great time at Opportunity Finance Network's Small Business Finance Forum last week in Austin! Always great to hear from our industry peers and learn about strategies and trends affecting small businesses.

A new Federal Reserve survey reinforces what we see every day: CDFIs are vital to filling important gaps in the financial system with demand growing even as CDFIs face their own financial headwinds. CEF is fortunate that we are positioned to continue our impact here in CO, but recognize smaller CDFIs are increasingly stretched to meet the needs of their communities. Read more at: https://zurl.co/6eTOa

"We were able to complete our restaurant build out with the funding from CEF, purchase large equipment and open the restaurant in a timely manner." This is how Katelin from Bowlsbyko used her CEF funds to bring her brick & mortar restaurant to life. Thanks to a banker referral and an SBA 7(a) loan, CEF helped this woman-owned business open last year. Check out this story at: https://zurl.co/O36dd

It was a beautiful day to be out supporting Success Summit-BEST at their charity golf tournament yesterday and at their business summit & expo happening today! Thank you Carla and everyone at B.E.S.T. for all you do to empower black-owned businesses! And always fun to meet a Bronco legend- Rod Smith!

Our CEF crew had a great time at Thorntonfest this past Saturday. Thanks to everyone that stopped by and had a chance to win a prize!

Grateful to Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center for including us on the lending panel at the Veterans Business Conference. We're passionate about connecting with resources they need to start and grow their businesses. Take a look at our VALOR business loan program designed for veteran entrepreneurs: https://zurl.co/aYyLA

Starting or growing a business doesn’t always mean taking on a large loan. Often, it’s access to the right funding, at the right moment, that can move your idea or business forward. CEF helps business owners that don't quite meet traditional funding guidelines with loans from $10K - $1M. Whether you need a microloan or a larger loan for commercial real estate, CEF is here to support you every step of the way. https://zurl.co/VAbYH

The BUILD Denver Loan Program is now available starting today, June 1! If you are a for-profit, small business in the City and County of Denver, you may be eligible for a special interest rate of 4.99% for a business loan up to $350K. This special rate is provided by a Denver Economic Development & Opportunity subsidy to help undercapitalized business owners start or grow their business. Check out the details: https://zurl.co/pdR6F

Say hello to our summer intern, Maren! She is from CU and will be joining us for the next 10 weeks, supporting our operations team and gaining hands-on experience at a non-profit. We're excited to have her perspective, curiosity, and energy on the team! Welcome aboard!