about us
Since 1975, HEDCO, Inc. has helped clients and their communities improve, achieve and succeed by supporting their growth and progress – expanding its community investment and small business services. The organization is a certified Community Development Financial Institution, a U.S. Small Business Administration Microloan lender, as well as an administrator of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving’s Nonprofit Support Program.
In its 47-year history, HEDCO has the satisfaction of seeing people transform an idea, a dream, or a passion into a thriving business.
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Our Vision
Connecticut and its cities are anchored by thriving and sustainable small businesses and nonprofits that meet local needs and employ local residents.
Our Mission
HEDCO, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in March 1975. The organization collaborates with federal, state, and municipal community economic development agencies, community non-profit organizations and others to help start, finance, retain, and recruit small businesses in Connecticut’s 169 cities and towns.
HEDCO provides its small business clientele with business support needs that would be otherwise un-met or underserved. HEDCO fosters the community relationships crucial to sustained and broad-based economic growth and to provide small businesses throughout the region with alternative financing. The organization hires, retains, and develops an experienced, professional staff, who individually understand client and local market needs and collectively provide successful development outcomes.
Our Mission
HEDCO, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in March 1975. The organization collaborates with federal, state, and municipal community economic development agencies, community non-profit organizations and others to help start, finance, retain, and recruit small businesses in Connecticut’s 169 cities and towns.
HEDCO provides its small business clientele with business support needs that would be otherwise un-met or underserved. HEDCO fosters the community relationships crucial to sustained and broad-based economic growth and to provide small businesses throughout the region with alternative financing. The organization hires, retains, and develops an experienced, professional staff, who individually understand client and local market needs and collectively provide successful development outcomes.
Our Team
Kim B. Hawkins
President & Chief Executive Officer
kimh@hedcoinc.com
MORGAN G. RANDOLPH
Business Development Officer
Daisy Butler
Administrative Assistant and Business Resource Center
(860) 527-1301 x242
Cat Clark
Business Development Grant Writer
Board Members
Barbara Randolph
Chairperson - Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Company
Marianne Stowell
Treasurer - Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager, Berkshire Bank
Eric M. Bauer
Vice Chair - Business Market Executive, Bank of America
Wayne Benjamin
Assistant Treasurer - Principal, Georgetown Associates, LLC.
Edward J. Samorajczyk
Secretary - Partner, Robinson & Cole, LLP.
Julio Mendoza
Chair, Nominating Committee - Executive Director, Spanish American Merchants Association
Paul Perakos
Assistant Secretary - Vice President Credit Officer, TD Bank
Donald Chapman
Director, Community & Small Business Development, City of Hartford
Ana Alfaro
Director - Community Relations Specialist, Eversource Energy
Michael J. Casparino
President – North Division, People’s United Bank
Ana Alfaro
Director - Community Relations Specialist, Eversource Energy
Jeff Hubbard
Senior Vice President Regional Manager, Liberty Bank
Sheila S. Hummel
Fiscal Administrative Manager, State of Connecticut, Department of Economic and Community Development
Andreas Kapetanopoulos
Regional President – CT, NBT Bank
David M. Cabezas
Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer, Patriot Bank, N.A.
Dante Fazzina
Vice President, Salisbury Bank and Trust Company
Alan Lazowski
Chairman, CEO, and Founder, LAZ Parking
Nicholas Seminara
Senior Vice President, Claim General Counsel, The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Pauline Yoder
Special Projects Manager, Capital Region Council of Government