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BBIF’s 2024 Annual Report: A Year of Impact, Innovation, and Inclusive Growth
🎥 Hear directly from our CEO Ray Gilley and see the impact we made together— watch our Annual Report video . At BBIF, we believe that...
Jun 4
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BBIF’s 2024 Annual Report: A Year of Impact, Innovation, and Inclusive Growth
🎥 Hear directly from our CEO Ray Gilley and see the impact we made together— watch our Annual Report video . At BBIF, we believe that...
Jun 42 min read
BBIF Awarded $30,000 from FAIRWINDS Foundation to Support Small Business Growth through Financial Literacy Education
ORLANDO, FL (January 14, 2025) FAIRWINDS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of FAIRWINDS Credit Union, recently announced the recipients...
Jan 153 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  – BBIF is proud to...
Dec 20, 20242 min read
BBIF Awarded $625,000 CDFI Fund Grant to Empower and Uplift Entrepreneurs
BBIF has been awarded a $625,000 CDFI Fund grant to expand financial services, empower underserved communities, and drive economic growth.
Sep 27, 20242 min read
BBIF Receives $50 Million in New Markets Tax Credit Allocations to Boost Economic Growth
BBIF is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded $50 million in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocations from the U.S. Department...
Sep 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 19, 20242 min read
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