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Commercial Loan Officer CIC has an opening for an energetic self-starter with commercial lending experience who is willing to learn the intricacies of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs and other loan programs offered by CIC; is focused on quality customer service; and is flexible in his/her approach to working with lending partners and […]

Rug Pad USA manufactures custom-cut pads for carpet, laminate, tile, and other types of flooring. Their products are sold worldwide through their website, as well as through powerhouse e-commerce channels like Amazon and Wayfair. The company had their eye on a 200k square-foot facility in Suffield, Connecticut for their new corporate headquarters and primary manufacturing […]

Community Investment Corporation is pleased to announce the availability of a new loan program targeted for small businesses.  CIC received a nearly $3.5 million grant to provide loans to assist in the recovery of Connecticut businesses in Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield, and Hartford counties.  These funds, from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) at the U.S. […]

“Our small businesses and entrepreneurs are critical to the fabric of our economy and our community. The federal government must step in and do its part to help small businesses reopen safely and recover.” Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro NEW HAVEN, CT — Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) today joined Mark Cousineau, President of […]

Congratulations to Juan Lantigua, owner and founder of The Family Cake in Providence, Rhode Island, for winning the 2020 Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year award! From the Rhode Island district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration: Juan Lantigua’s path to opening the Family Cake is an uncommon one. Born in the Dominican Republic, […]

As you know, the SBA has stepped up in a big way to assist small business owners (and their employees) impacted by the COVID-19 shutdown. Many in CT and RI have taken advantage of SBA loan programs funded through the CARES Act (EIDL and PPP). Despite best efforts to get cash into the hands of […]

 The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain non-profits and other employers. This guide […]

BRIDGE LOANS AVAILABLEThe Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has finalized their Connecticut Recovery Bridge Loan Program to provide emergency cash flow relief to small businesses and nonprofits that are negatively impacted by the coronavirus. The state has several programs and initiatives in place to assist businesses during this difficult period.For more information, […]