FY24 Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 11
Thank You to Our...
Referral Partners
One of the top ways that we are connected to Colorado small businesses is through
our referral partners. Through these partnerships, CEF is able to help small business
clients thrive and to make a difference in the small business community. We work
with many partners - below are the top referral partners for FY24.
Bank of America | BMO | Boulder SBDC | Chase Bank | City & County of Denver Economic
Development & Opportunity | East CO SBDC | Elevations Credit Union | FirstBank | FNBO
Independent Bank | Integrity Bank & Trust | SBA Colorado | SCORE | Southern Colorado SBDC
US Bank
Community Loan Pools
CEF partners with organizations, municipalities and counties to establish
designated loan funds, known as our Community Loan Pools. These pools are
designed to drive economic development within the communities they serve.
Adams County | Arvada Economic Development Association | City of Boulder | City of Brighton
City of Centennial | City of Commerce City | City of Longmont | City of Loveland | El Paso County
Lakewood Reinvestment Authority | Larimer County | Town of Parker | Weld County
CEF has been a wonderful
thing that’s happened in
our life and for our families.
CEF Receives Aeris
Rating Upgrade to
AAThis achievement reflects our dedication
to maintaining financial strength and
resilience. It also underscores alignment
with our mission, strategy, and lending
activities. Aeris has been rating CEF since
2012, and is a trusted rating service for
many Community Development Financial
Institutions (CDFIs).
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Colorado Springs
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