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Forward to 40: Looking Back at the Work and What Comes Next
Attendees gather at BBIF’s 2026 Annual Planning Session to reflect on nearly 40 years of impact and discuss the organization’s future.
Oct 14
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BBIF to Provide Small Businesses Access to the Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund
BBIF is excited to be a participating lender for the Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund, a new program designed to provide...
Mar 9, 20212 min read
The Impact of Past Policies on Neighborhood Development – Video
This video highlights the historical policies that restricted access to homeownership for certain communities. Many challenges faced by...
Sep 30, 20201 min read
BBIF Florida Receives Fourth CDFI/CORE Financial Assistance Program Award
Orlando, Florida, September 25th, 2020 – We are excited to announce that BBIF Florida has been awarded $520,000 in grant funds from the...
Sep 23, 20202 min read
BBIF Florida Receives a $1.5 Million Grant from Truist for COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Orlando, Florida, Sept. 14, 2020 – BBIF announced today that it received a $1.5 million grant from Truist Financial Corporation to create...
Sep 4, 20203 min read
Local Small Business Receives PPP Loan While Supporting the Community
At The Lemon Lily Tea Room & Bakery, small business owner, Elizabeth M Franks, prides herself on creating beautiful memories and...
Jul 27, 20202 min read
BBIF Florida Receives Fourth New Markets Tax Credit Award for $33.5 Million
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – The Black Business Investment Fund of Central Florida (BBIF) is pleased to announce it has been awarded $33.5 million...
Jul 14, 20202 min read
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