1976 to 2026

Celebrating 50 Years

Since 1976, we've created a legacy of impact for small businesses and local communities through equitable lending and unwavering support. Turn the pages of our commemorative booklet.

Cover: Celebrating 50 Years, Colorado Enterprise Fund. Since 1976, we've created a legacy of impact for small businesses and local communities through equitable lending and unwavering support.
Our Journey: 50 Years of Lending with Impact. How CEF grew from a loan to a Denver yogurt business into a trusted Colorado CDFI.
CEF Borrowers Through the Years: Convivio Cafe, The Roost, Fitch Ranch Artisan Meats, Nude Foods Market, FERAL, Pretty Cakes Bakery, Patterbar, Mountain Media Enterprises, B&M Construction, OTM Skincare and Wild Water Plumbing.
Timeline, 1976 to 2009: CEF's founding as the Greater Denver Local Development Corporation, its first loan, and its growth into a certified CDFI lending across more Colorado counties.
Timeline, 2016 to 2026: CEF milestones including its 40th anniversary, PPP lending during COVID and $200M in loan capital by 2024.
50 Years of Impact: 6,200+ loans, 10,000+ Colorado small businesses impacted, $482M+ capital deployed and 37,000+ jobs created and retained.
Milestones and Moments: CEF awards, SBA recognition and photos of the CEF team.
Back cover: Celebrating 50 Years, with a quote from borrower Liesl Perez.

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