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BBIF Awarded $30,000 from FAIRWINDS Foundation to Empower Minority-Owned Businesses through Financial Literacy Education
ORLANDO, FL (January 14, 2025) FAIRWINDS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of FAIRWINDS Credit Union, recently announced the recipients...


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BBIF Awarded $30,000 from FAIRWINDS Foundation to Empower Minority-Owned Businesses through Financial Literacy Education
ORLANDO, FL (January 14, 2025) FAIRWINDS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of FAIRWINDS Credit Union, recently announced the recipients...

Dec 20, 20242 min read
BBIF Welcomes Ray Gilley as New CEO
Ray Gilley brings decades of leadership and a commitment to economic development. ORLANDO, FL – December 20, 2024  – The Black Business...

Sep 27, 20242 min read
BBIF Awarded $625,000 CDFI Fund Grant to Empower and Uplift Underserved Communities
BBIF has been awarded a $625,000 CDFI Fund grant to expand financial services, empower underserved communities, and drive economic growth.

Sep 19, 20242 min read
BBIF Receives $50 Million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocations to Boost Economic Growth in Underserved Communities
The Black Business Investment Fund (BBIF) is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded $50 million in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC)...

Jul 19, 20242 min read
Continuing a Legacy: Message from BBIF's Interim Co-CEOs
BBIF's interim co-CEOs, Duane Lewis and Oraine Reid, share their vision and commitment to continuing Inez Long's inspiring legacy

Jul 17, 20243 min read
BBIF Board Announces Appointment of Interim Co-CEOs
BBIF appoints Oraine Reid and Duane Lewis as interim co-CEOs, ensuring leadership continuity and honoring Inez Long’s legacy of impact.
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