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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 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.
Jul 17, 20243 min read
With Deep Sadness, We Announce the Passing of Our CEO, Inez Long, Our Forever Inspiring Visionary Leader
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of our President and CEO, Inez Long. She passed away suddenly...
Jul 1, 20241 min read
Partner Spotlight: Truist & BBIF
Celebrating a Partnership that Empowers Communities In the ever-evolving landscape of community development and financial assistance,...
Apr 24, 20243 min read
FAIRWINDS Foundation Awards $30,000 Grant to BBIF to Empower Small Businesses through Financial Literacy Education
FAIRWINDS Foundation Awards $30,000 Grant to BBIF to Empower Small Businesses through Financial Literacy Education ORLANDO, FL (March 7,...
Apr 26, 20233 min read
BBIF Recognized by SBA as Leading Micro-Lender in Florida
JACKSONVILLE, FL (April 19, 2023) – BBIF is proud to announce that it has been awarded Top Micro-Lender by the U.S. Small Business...
Apr 26, 20232 min read
BBIF Awarded $3.5 Million Grant through CDFI Fund
BBIF receives $3.5M to boost lending and investment activities in underbanked communities ORLANDO, FL – April 12, 2023 On April 10, 2023,...
Apr 11, 20232 min read
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