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What is a BBIF Partner?
As a BBIF Partner, you’ll have the unique opportunity to invest in an entrepreneur-focused CDFI and achieve financial returns and social and economic impact through our deep understanding of targeted financial products and technical assistance programs.
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From large organizations to local investors, we curate our partnerships to match your needs while ensuring it makes an impact.
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What is the benefit of a CDFI like BBIF?As a CDFI, BBIF is a specialized financial institution that provides financial products and services to businesses in communities with limited access to capital. CDFIs are committed to driving economic growth and are known for lending responsibly to support local businesses.
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What type of business owners do you support?BBIF provides financial products and services to a wide range of small business owners. Our focus is on expanding access to capital for those who may face challenges securing traditional funding, helping them grow and succeed.
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What type of loans do you offer?We offer a wide variety of loans to fit your needs including working capital, equipment loans, business acquisition, commercial real estate loans, contract finance and more.
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Can you provide to small businesses outside the state of FL?Yes. At this time, we also offer our lending products and services to small businesses in the state of Georgia.
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Can you provide financial guidance and education and answer my questions, even if I’m not quite ready for a loan?Yes. BBIF is committed to providing education and training. Learn more here.
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Do we offer loans to startup businesses?BBIF does not offer loan products to businesses with less than twelve (12) months of verifiable business revenue (tax returns, financial statements.) We advise start-up business owners to engage with local business support organizations such as America’s SBDC, SCORE, your local chamber of commerce, or a business incubator.
Truist has supported BBIF since the organization's inception and it has been a privilege to provide grants that help expand BBIF's work to establish lending funds, educational resources and training services for small businesses across Central Florida. Together through BBIF's loan funds, we've been able to create a sustainable source of capital for small business owners who haven't had access to the traditional lending market during some of their most vulnerable seasons, including the aftermath of Hurricane lan and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lynette Bell
President, Truist Foundation
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Other Ways to Get Involved with BBIF
Explore more ways to get involved and support our mission as a volunteer or donor.
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