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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 Continues to Support Veteran Entrepreneurs With Access to the Veteran Loan Fund
ORLANDO, FL – The Veteran Loan Fund announced that it has raised $15 million in support of veteran-owned businesses, including seed...
Jul 20, 20223 min read


BBIF Receives $25K From FAIRWINDS Foundation to Expand Financial Literacy Education in Communities with Limited Access to Resources
BBIF Awarded $25,000 to Support Financial Literacy in Communities Facing Financial Barriers ORLANDO, FL – FAIRWINDS Foundation, a...
Feb 17, 20223 min read


BBIF Joins 11 CDFIs to Launch Veteran Loan Fund, Backed by Bank of America.
BBIF is honored to be one of twelve financial Institutions announcing the creation of the Veteran Loan Fund, with Bank of America as the...
Jan 28, 20223 min read


Starbucks Invests in BBIF for Miami's Small Businesses
Starbucks invests in BBIF to bring access to capital and promote business resiliency to Black-owned businesses in Miami. In January 2021,...
Jan 13, 20223 min read


BBIF Awarded $500K From CDFI Fund
Orlando, Florida, December 8th, 2021. We are excited to share the news that BBIF was awarded $500,000 from the Community Development...
Dec 2, 20212 min read


BBIF Florida Receives Fifth New Markets Tax Credit Award for $55 Million
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – BBIF is pleased to announce it has been awarded $55 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) from the U.S. Department...
Sep 1, 20212 min read
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