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Who is Colorado Enterprise Fund?

Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) is a non-profit CDFI small business lender committed to helping entrepreneurs start and grow their business.

CEF provides access to capital to low-income, minorities, low-wealth, women, veterans or underserved areas across Colorado.

CEF is Lending with Impact.

Small Business Loan Info
 
We offer many different loan solutions from $1K to $1M to meet your needs. We will find the right solution to give you the best interest rate and fit your business needs.
 
CEF is dedicated to building businesses, driving economic development, and creating jobs.
 
Small Business Loans

We fill the gap between mainstream banks and high-interest credit card/payday-type loans.
 

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FREE Business Navigation Services (coaching)

Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the small business world, our business navigators are here to help you succeed.

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 Colorado Small Businesses

7,500+

In Loan Capital

$246 M

Jobs Created or Retained

31,702

Business Coaching Hours

40,359

Every Colorado Small Businesses Has a Story to Tell

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Latest News & Blogs

BMO Launches New Loan Program to Support Minority Entrepreneurs
Posted Sep 20, 2023
DENVER, September 20, 2023 – BMO today announced a $500,000 commitment to the Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF), a non-profit Community Development Finan
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Vail Health Partners with Community Development Entities to Access $63.25M in New Market Tax Credits
Posted Sep 15, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VAIL HEALTH PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENTITIES TO ACCESS $63.25M IN NEW MARKET TAX CREDITS Funds result in $13.5
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Small Business Spotlight: ArtistiCO Dance
Posted Aug 30, 2023
"If it weren’t for CEF giving us the opportunity when no one else would, we would not have been able to purchase state of the art floor or acces
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