🔒U.S. Small Business Administration honors top firm

Community Investment Corp., a small business lender based in Hamden, has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the top lender in Connecticut for its SBA 504 Loan program. The 504 program provides financing for owner-occupied real estate, including renovation or ground-up construction, and for machinery and equipment. Pictured (from left) are: George Perez, state banking commissioner; Ann Hunt, CT district director, SBA; David Raccio, VP, Community Investment Corp.; Darcy Carter, acting regional administrator, SBA; and Gary Toole, VP, Community Investment Corp.