$3.5 Million EDA Fund for COVID19 Relief
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 …
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DeLauro, Himes Announce COVID-19 Relief Program with Community Investment Corporation
“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 …
Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year
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 …
MicroNOW Loans Offer Cash Relief
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. …
Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
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 …
Bridge Loans for Small Businesses
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 …
Olive & Henry to Open with a Microloan
Microloans are ideal for small food businesses, especially start-ups. In the case of Olive & Henry, a microloan from CIC was used to launch the …
Send Thank-You Beer
Many thanks to Congressman Jim Langevin (RI) for the wonderful summer reception at Proclamation Ale Company last night! Congressman Langevin’s office hosted a thank-you reception for the folks who …
2019 Was a Great Year for Connecticut Businesses
SBA lending in Connecticut increased 8% in total dollars loaned for the fiscal year that ended September 30th. The SBA approved 776 loans consisting of 661guaranteed loans, …