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Reviews for Colorado Enterprise Fund
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Tuesday: 9AM - 4PM
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The Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) is a non-profit CDFI small business lender dedicated to helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, particularly those in underserved communities and areas across Colorado. CEF provides loans ranging from $10,000 to $1,000,000, including SBA microloans, to small businesses that may not meet traditional financing guidelines. In addition to loans, CEF offers free business coaching services through their Business Navigation Services. According to reviewers, the support from CEF is present at every step of the process. The staff is described as great professionals and a local resource for small business owners. Specifically, Andrea, Sarah, Andy, Gina Sherrick, and Lewis Hagler are mentioned as being helpful and knowledgeable. The loan approval and closing process is said to be smooth and efficient, with funds being transferred within two days of approval. Reviewers also appreciate the follow-up and free consultancy provided after the loan, noting that CEF does not leave borrowers alone in their business venture. Overall, reviewers highly recommend CEF for their commitment to creating impact through building small businesses, driving economic development, and creating jobs.
Working with Colorado Enterprise Fund was one of the best decisions we made as small business owners. The entire team was professional, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping us succeed.
A special thank you to Rob Burgan and Sarah Welch. Rob guided us through the loan process with patience, clarity, and exceptional professionalism. He was always available to answer questions and made what could have been a stressful process feel manageable and straightforward.
Sarah was equally amazing. Her knowledge, encouragement, and attention to detail helped us stay confident throughout the journey. Both Rob and Sarah truly cared about our business and took the...read full review
Wow, what an outstanding organization! This was my first time exploring something as big as getting a loan for my business, and honestly, the idea felt intimidating at first. With so many lenders out there, I worried about ending up with someone who didn’t have my best interests at heart. But CEF quickly stood out as different- they genuinely care. From the very beginning, the process felt personal, and Rob and Lorri were incredibly kind and easy to work with.
In the end, after carefully reviewing all the details, we realized that a loan wasn’t the right move for us at this moment. And that decision was only possible because of how thorough and transparent...read full review
When we first started exploring the idea of launching our business, we didn't even know Colorado Enterprise Fund existed. We thought funding a startup like ours, with no operating history, was probably out of reach. Traditional banks had already turned us away and we weren't sure where to go next. Thankfully, our credit union referred us to CEF, and that changed everything.
Our experience with Colorado Enterprise Fund was incredible from start to finish. Andy, our Business Navigator, was the first person we connected with. He walked us through the entire process, helped us put together all of the necessary documentation, including finalizing our business plan and...read full review