Published: May 18, 2026 7:00 am
Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) is a mission-driven, nonprofit Connecticut economic development organization. It provides business loans in disadvantaged communities defined by the state, and in other Connecticut municipalities it lends to business borrowers with household incomes below the state median.
Part of CEDF’s mission is to educate small business owners with free or low-cost training seminars. The next free webinar is planned for Thursday, June 25, 1-2 pm, “Keep Your Business Safe from Fraud.”
Fraud prevention is not about fear, complex technology, or assuming “it will not happen to me.” For small businesses operating in fast-moving, real-world environments, protecting a business is something far more practical — and far more essential.
A strong approach to fraud awareness is built intentionally, rooted in education, vigilance,…
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