Learn More About Colorado Enterprise Fund
Making small business possible since 1976
Colorado Enterprise Fund was created in 1976 to expand access to financing and offer flexible terms to business owners when traditional lenders couldn't. We are a nonprofit small business lender creating impact for Colorado entrepreneurs and communities.
Our loans vary in size from $10K to $1,000,000, and we have assisted more than 9,500 Colorado small businesses and counting. We also provide business consulting/coaching services and connect budding small business owners to relevant resources to assist them with their business journey. CEF has been dedicated to creating impact through building small businesses, driving economic development, and creating jobs for over 45 years.
Our Mission: To accelerate community prosperity by financing and supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a CDFI? How do we differ from a bank? Get answers to these questions and more in our FAQ section. If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for there, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@coloradoenterprisefund.org.
Check out our FAQsCheck out this video showcasing how CEF works with small businesses in CO and see firsthand how our lending positively impacts underserved small business entrepreneurs.
Colorado Enterprise Fund Annual Impact Report
We invite you to learn more about how we are doing today, what our goals are for tomorrow, and check out some inspiring borrower stories within the pages of our Annual Impact Report.
View Our 2024 Impact ReportWe're passionate about the work we do
Award Winning Work & Results
When you are passionate about the work you do and the people you help, that really is reward enough. But we’ll admit it's nice to see our mission getting noticed throughout Colorado and on the national level. We are honored and humbled by the awards we’ve received.
Latest Updates
- Nov 12, 2019: Colorado program helping military veterans start small businesses.
- Nov 11, 2019: SBA, Colorado Enterprise Fund look to increase lending to veteran-owned businesses
- Nov 7, 2019: Colorado Enterprise Fund Surpasses $3.08 Million in Small Business Loans for Military Veterans
- Oct 31, 2019: The Power to Choose Your Path
