Podcasts about cedf

Celeste Tapia is our special guest this week on Mission CTRL in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.  Tapia immigrated from Argentina to South Florida and eventually to Connecticut the same year “Nemo” dumped over 2.5 feet of snow across the southern half of New England.  Celeste is the Business Relationship Coordinator for the CEDF (Community Economic Development Fund) and owner of Air Bounce Amusements.  Celeste's path into entrepreneurship and leadership wasn't linear, but she always had a passion for service, which was inspired by her mother who is a retired Social Worker.   In high school, Tapia was an ambitious and active student who studied English, French, dance, music and served as a Scout.  Upon arriving in South Florida, Celeste carved out a niche for herself as a retail manager leading teams despite not being fluent in English.  Tune in to hear how Tapia's entrepreneurial ambition and humility helped her navigate from a page in Wallingford Library to a Librarian, to being the owner of two businesses and to also helping entrepreneurs find funding and resources in her role as the Business Development Coordinator at the CEDF.  Before launching into the heart of the episode Ramon and the flight crew, lament yet another loss of the GMen but were able to take solace in the Cowboys getting smacked by the 49ers.  . . . Find Mission CTRL on Anchor, Apple Podcast, Spotify, and our website. Mission CTRL aims to ignite the innovative spirit inside us all through providing budding and successful entrepreneurs and community leaders with a platform to share their stories and inspire others. Tune in every Wednesday and catch up with the team at Peralta Design as we unleash the origin stories behind some exceptional leaders, share marketing/branding insights, and navigate the ever-changing currents of pop culture. Subscribe for weekly branding and entrepreneurial content here!  To learn more about Peralta Design's work visit peraltadesign.com. #welaunchbrands #digitalagency #mbeagency #mbe #digital #branding #marketing #web #startups #creative #BrandU #w2 #fulltime #leadership #contentcreator #contentstrategy #marketingstrategy #entrepreneurs #business #launchyourbrand

In this episode pop and Monique talk to Fred Welk of Community Economic Development Fund. Fred is a business advisor and the Director of Business Education and Communications. Fred has 30 years experience in specialty retailing and franchise development and operated his own business for 23 years. We explore financing a business and the best and many different ways of getting that accomplished. Fred also talks about the Jump Start My Business Program that CEDF is promoting  with the help of Citizens Bank. You can reach Fred at f.welk@cedf.com and for more information about CEDF you can go to their website cedf.comDouble QQuote - Great things don't come from comfort zones.Question - What is the most ordered flavor at Pop's Premium Ice Cream?

CEDF - the Community Economic Development Fund - is a non-profit organization formed to provide resources and assistance to small businesses through customized financial solutions that allow entrepreneurs the opportunity to start and grow their businesses. President and CEO, Jim Bzdyra, sat down with CERC to share how the organization's mission is dedicated to providing financial, educational, and advisory support in low-to-moderate income towns and cities throughout Connecticut. https://cedf.com

Dreaming of freeing your business from an unaffordable rent or an unresponsive landlord? Buying a building with a commercial mortgage is very different experience than a residential real estate transaction. Learn what’s involved so you can prepare. Presenter is Karen Tessman, CEDF director of lending.

Dreaming of freeing your business from an unaffordable rent or an unresponsive landlord? Buying a building with a commercial mortgage is very different experience than a residential real estate transaction. Learn what’s involved so you can prepare. Presenter is Karen Tessman, CEDF director of lending.

Dreaming of freeing your business from an unaffordable rent or an unresponsive landlord? Buying a building with a commercial mortgage is very different experience than a residential real estate transaction. Learn what’s involved so you can prepare. Presenter is Karen Tessman, CEDF director of lending.

Episode 17-1: Are you trying to get out of production and into management? Interview with CEDF client Aubrey Schmalle of Sensational Achievements, Stamford, CT.

CEDF works to support, educate and empower children and young people through the provision of sustainable education, medical and income generating programmes

Deciding to become a business-owner and entrepreneur is a big, and often intimidating step, especially when it comes to securing funding for your idea. While there are always traditional bank loans, Connecticut offers a number of other financing options for new businesses, including the Community Economic Development Fund.  In this special podcast, we sit down with members of the CEDF and Murtha Cullina employment consul Mike Harrington to discuss the topic of how to deal with troublesome employees. The first half of the cast is an interview with Mike, followed by a question-and-answer session where business owners ask Mike for answers regarding their own employment issues.  This cast is a must-listen for any Connecticut entrepreneurs looking to hire their first employees.