Community Investment

CIC is an economic development lender providing financial expertise and guidance to small business entrepreneurs in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

[steven goode @townnewsguy]

Just walked out of my home away from home for most of the last 29 years. There have been days in the last 10 that I didn’t want to as things got harder and harder, but I never thought the day would come that we didn’t have a home. Prost, Mother Courant, we’ll miss you.

[SBA Connecticut @SBA_Connecticut]

Our @SBAgov Minority & Veteran Lender of the Year is @LibertyBank_CT!! 👏🏆 Liberty Bank maintains a longstanding commitment to providing our underserved #entrepreneurs w/the #SmallBusiness financing they need at every stage of their #businessdevelopment. 💰🇺🇸

[SBA Connecticut @SBA_Connecticut]

Our @SBAgov Community Development Corp (CDC) Lender of the Year for 504 Loans is the Community Investment Corporation! CIC is an economic development lending company that offers financing & support to #SmallBusinesses in CT and RI. Learn more: https://t.co/j6u7ibPu6F @CICLending

[SBA Connecticut @SBA_Connecticut]

Of the 7 Best States for Owning a Small Business, 3 of them are in New England @SBA_NewEngland @SBA_RhodeIsland @SBA_MA. Connecticut is #3 - home to 346,950 #SmallBusiness, which represent 99.8% of all companies operating in the state. Learn more at: https://t.co/GXGk1Ye92o 👍

[Community Investment @CICLending]

And MicroLenders provide free business advisory services to MicroLoan prospects and borrowers - a unique marriage of consultancy and lending

[SBA Connecticut @SBA_Connecticut]

SBA microloans are a great option for new businesses that need a smaller injection of capital to get started. In CT we have 4 Microlenders, for a complete list go to: https://t.co/J6yERPnhdf @Accion @HEDCOInc @CICLending

[Community Investment @CICLending]

@CERCInc CERC has been a valued partner for years. Happy to talk to any CERC client looking to finance their small business project from $5M to $5MM.

[SBA Rhode Island @SBA_RhodeIsland]

What is the real impact of @SBAgov lending? Cranston #RhodeIsland's @SonyasClothing used the SBA 504 refinance program through @CICLending to help them #Grow and expand. Well done!

[Community Investment @CICLending]

Honored to spend the afternoon with Sonya and Congressman Langevin talking small business, #SBA504, and the keys to long-term business success.

[Jim Langevin @JimLangevin]

Enjoyed meeting the team @SonyasClothing in #Cranston and learning how @CIClending programs have helped support their growth!

[Community Investment @CICLending]

@JimLangevin @SonyasClothing Honored to spend the afternoon with Sonya and the Congressman talking small business, #SBA504, and what it takes to succeed long term.

[Community Investment @CICLending]

@SBA_Connecticut @JessieR01563429 Congrats to Ann and her crew. Good job!

[Community Investment @CICLending]

There’s a new energy driving the Hartford region to the top. Congrats on the recognition David; and thanks for choosing Hartford.

[MetroHartford Alliance @MetroHartford]

Alliance President & CEO David Griggs was named to @Consultant_CNCT's list of North America's Top 50 Economic Developers of 2018. #Hartford #economicdevelopment #leadership

[Community Investment @CICLending]

Another great CIC deal made possible through our partnership with CommerceRI.

[Rhode Island Commerce @CommerceRI]

Juan Lantigua from The Family Cake Bakery & Cafeteria appeared on @GoLocalProv to discuss their new cake business, and how small businesses can benefit from the help of Commerce RI programs.

If you know of a small business that could use support, dial (401) 521-HELP!

[SBA Rhode Island @SBA_RhodeIsland]

Today, @SCORE_RI held their monthly meeting at @provlib. On the docket is a panel including SBA Lenders: Tony Botelho of Freedom National, Jessica Mello of @SEEDCorporation and Buck Harris of @CICLending. They addressed how & why they lend to #SmallBiz

[SBA Connecticut @SBA_Connecticut]

It's National #FarmersMarketWeek! Support your local small business vendors →
https://t.co/Sm8OBCJ0OM cc: @USDA. #FarmersMarketWeek #farmers @usdafsa

[SBA Connecticut @SBA_Connecticut]

The Connecticut District Office recently presented its Lender of the Quarter Award to @CICLending "Community Investment Corporation" in recognition of their 504 lending activity for the quarter – April1,2018 – June 30, 2018!😀💸

[SBA Connecticut @SBA_Connecticut]

The American Institute of CPAs is teaming up with the U.S. Small Business Administration to help CPAs and their small business clients get relief from regulatory burdens: https://t.co/NBnzeT1v2C. #TaxReform #SmallBusiness 💰💸

[Rhode Island Commerce @CommerceRI]

Boost your fitness routine at Bileau Built in Pawtucket! They're growing their business to serve more people thanks to a small business loan from CommerceRI & @CICLending. Call today if your business can benefit from the small business assistance program! 401-521-HELP

[Community Investment @CICLending]

Proud to play a part in the success of this terrific family owned business. #SBA504 EVERYONE should be headed to Fascia's to sample their world class chocolates! https://t.co/DYt0roqkas

[SBA Connecticut @SBA_Connecticut]

Don't miss out on World Chocolate Day tomorrow......visit CT's chocolatiers such as @FasciasChoc in Waterbury, SBA's 2015 Family-Owned Biz of the Year!! #ChocolateDay2018 #familybusiness #Entrepreneurship @CICLending 🍫😋

[Community Investment @CICLending]

@SBA_Connecticut @FasciasChoc Proud to play a part in The growth and success of this great family business. Everyone should get out to Fascia’s and enjoy their gourmet products!

[Community Investment @CICLending]

The program is gaining more and more momentum every day. https://t.co/RtKPxmRbFm

[Rhode Island Commerce @CommerceRI]

Today we celebrated 55 loans administered under @GovRaimondo's Small Business Assistance Program.

It was amazing to hear so many personal stories about how this modest state investment has helped our state's small business owners succeed.

And funds are still available!