BBIF supported UP Orlando Foundation’s Hope for the Holidays initiative, helping local families access holiday gifts and meal essentials through community-driven support.

Ray Gilley brings decades of leadership and a commitment to economic development. ORLANDO, FL – December 20, 2024  – BBIF is proud to announce the appointment of Ray Gilley as its new Chief Executive Officer. After an extensive search process, Ray was selected for his outstanding leadership, broad expertise, and unwavering dedication to community and economic development.  Ray brings decades of experience in business retention, growth, and attraction, as well as the developme

BBIF has been awarded a $625,000 CDFI Fund grant to expand financial services, empower underserved communities, and drive 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...

BBIF appoints Oraine Reid and Duane Lewis as interim co-CEOs, ensuring leadership continuity and honoring Inez Long’s legacy of impact.

ORLANDO, FL – BBIF is incredibly grateful to have been selected by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial...