Attendees gather at BBIF’s 2026 Annual Planning Session to reflect on nearly 40 years of impact and discuss the organization’s future.

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 developmen

FAIRWINDS Foundation Awards $30,000 Grant to BBIF to Empower Small Businesses through Financial Literacy Education ORLANDO, FL (March 7,...

BBIF receives $3.5M to boost lending and investment activities in underbanked communities ORLANDO, FL – April 12, 2023 On April 10, 2023,...

Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church (MBC) was founded in 1952 in a community located in Miami, Florida. The church focuses on building...