CEDF Small Business Institute

Don’t miss the opportunity to strengthen your business skills at the CEDF Small Business Institute.  When you strengthen your skills, you strengthen your business. 

“Understanding Business Finances to Maximize Your Profit”- Learn how to keep the necessary records for your small business and how to set up functional record keeping systems.  Discussion will include understanding financial statements, making income projections and different accounting methods that work best for your business.

“Introduction to QuickBooks”- Please note that the prerequisite to this class is the successful completion of “Understanding Business Finances”.  Participants will receive hands-on instruction in a small group setting.  The class fee includes a copy of QuickBooks 2008 software. Please be aware that demand for this workshop is high and registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis.

“Tax Related Issues for Small Business”- Every business owner needs to know the tax issues associated with owning a small business in Connecticut.  Learn about the different kinds of taxes affecting your business and about your filing responsibilities and deadlines.  Our certified CPA instructors will help you understand your reporting and compliance responsibilities and answer questions about payroll taxes, sales tax and personal property tax.

To register for classes or for additional information, please contact Rina Bakalar, Institute Director, at r.bakalar@cedf.com  or 203-235-2333 ext. 2040 or visit the CEDF website www.cedf.com  to download course information and registration forms.

Small Business Loan Program

The City of West Haven is committed to the success of your small business.  We have enlisted assistance from the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF), and the West Haven Community Development Administration (CDA).  Whether you need business plan writing assistance, new signage or facades, start-up funding or non-bankable loans, these organizations are available to help you.

For free business plan writing and revising assistance, please contact Ken Kollmeyer, Business Development Specialist, at kollmeyerkes@ccsu.edu or 203-392-5196 or visit the SBDC website www.ccsu.edu/sbdc for more information on their services.

For more information about CEDF’s small business loans, please contact Scott Arnold, Loan Specialist, at s.arnold@cedf.com or 203-235-2333 ext. 2020 or visit the CEDF website www.cedf.com.

For more information and updates from the City of West Haven, please contact: Ashley McClellan at mcclellan@westhaven-ct.gov or at 203-937-3580 x3012.

For a printable information sheet, click here.

Small Business Center

Small Business Assistance Links

• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Connecticut Small Business Development Center
• Community Economic Development Fund
• Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
• SCORE
• Connecticut Community Investment Corporation
• Connecticut Innovations
• Connecticticut Economic Resource Center
• Connecticut’s Business Response Center
• ProgramFinder
• Connecticut Licensing Info Center