Vibrant Communities. Empowering Business Owners.
CEDS Finance provides financing to low-income, Muslim, BIPOC, refugee and immigrant business owners in Colorado, helping them start and strengthen their businesses and empower themselves financially. CEDS Finance supports the American Dream of financial self-sufficiency by being the first rung on the capital ladder in Metro Denver, Weld, and Morgan Counties, and the only Islamic compliant lender in Colorado.
Our Financing Solutions
As Colorado’s 2023 SBA Community Lender of the Year, CEDS Finance provides flexible financing solutions for small businesses. CEDS Finance’s commitment to community development is reflected in its six-time CDFI Fund recognition and proven track record of inclusive lending.
Fort Morgan & Weld County Businesses
Strengthening Rural Colorado Communities
We’re committed to serving business owners in Fort Morgan and Weld County with financing solutions and dedicated support.
Denver and Aurora-based Businesses
Serving Small Business Owners since 2009
CEDS Finance is the only CDFI located in Aurora. Since its founding, 90% of the small businesses it serves are based in Denver and Aurora.
Getting Started
A Positive Experience for Business Owners from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds
CEDS Finance offers more than just financial assistance. CEDS provides free business support services, including accounting, marketing, and business compliance support. Our staff speaks 16 languages, ensuring inclusive and accessible support.
Success Story
Zin Zin's Burmese Cuisine Upon immigrating to the United States from Burma nearly a decade ago, Zin Zin Htun found solace in the kitchen as she yearned for the tastes of home. Drawing from the culinary skills instilled by her mother, she began crafting traditional Burmese and Malaysian recipes with meticulous care. In 2015, Zin Zin embarked on a culinary adventure by organizing small pop-up events called Burmese Village Dinners. These intimate gatherings showcased five-course meals infused with Burmese [...]
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