BBIF

Call Directions Website

BBIF BBIF is a leading non-traditional lender and financial coaching provider for small businesses. Department of the Treasury. BBIF is a certified by the the U.S.

We specialize in bridging the gap between entrepreneurs, and the money and education they need to reach their economic potential. BBIF is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Enterprise (CDE) certified by the U.S. BBIF is a is a non-traditional lender that specializes in providing loans to Black, minority and underserved small businesses. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Community Advantage Lender. The SBA’s Community Advantage program is designed to expand access to lower dollar loans and lending to small business owners in traditionally underserved communities by opening SBA’s 7(a) Loan Guaranty to community-based financial institutions like BBIF. BBIF is also a member of the Opportunity Finance Network, a prestigious national membership group of CDFI’s. In addition to providing loan capital, the BBIF assists its business clients in building their management capacity by offering Financial Technical Assistance training.

Surprise setbacks happen to all of us, and knowing where your money stands makes them easier to handle.⁠⁠We're hosting F...
10/01/2026

Surprise setbacks happen to all of us, and knowing where your money stands makes them easier to handle.⁠
⁠
We're hosting Financial Reset: Building a Strong Foundation to help you build a foundation that will carry you toward your financial goals. ⁠
⁠
Our hosts and financial literacy experts Karlon Johnson and Tanaya Jones, will go over how to:⁠
⁠
✅ Understand where your money stands⁠
✅ Set personal money goals⁠
✅ Build habits you can keep⁠
✅ Create a plan with clear next steps⁠
⁠
RSVP to this workshop and tell a friend who could use a fresh start too.⁠
⁠
Wednesday, October 28 | 11 AM to 1 PM⁠
Online via Zoom⁠
Save your seat: bit.ly/finlitwrkshp33⁠
⁠

10/01/2026

99.8% isn’t a small number.

Small businesses make up 99.8% of businesses in Florida.

So when we talk about giving entrepreneurs greater access to capital, resources, and opportunities to grow, we’re not having a side conversation.

We’re talking about the economy.

Because when small businesses have what they need to grow, they can hire, expand, create opportunities, and generate economic activity in the communities around them.

Supporting small business isn’t just about supporting individual entrepreneurs.

It’s about strengthening the economic infrastructure of our communities.

That’s why this work matters.

At BBIF, we’re helping entrepreneurs access the capital and resources they need to keep building.

Because small business isn’t on the sidelines of Florida’s economy.

It is the economy.

Follow BBIF for more conversations on capital, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity.

09/30/2026

Not every great business opportunity looks “sexy.”

Sometimes it looks like an HVAC company.
A landscaping business.
A janitorial service.

A business that’s been operating for decades, has loyal customers, generates cash flow and has an owner preparing to retire.

That’s the opportunity behind the “Silver Tsunami.”

For aspiring entrepreneurs, the path forward doesn’t always have to mean starting at zero. There are existing businesses with customers, infrastructure, and a track record already in place that need their next generation of owners.

The question becomes: Who has the opportunity and access to capital to acquire them?

Whether you’re already an entrepreneur or coming from a corporate career and considering business ownership, acquisition can be another path into entrepreneurship.

At BBIF, we want more entrepreneurs to understand the opportunities in front of them and the capital options that can help make ownership possible.

Sometimes the next big opportunity isn’t building something new.

It’s taking ownership of something that already works.

Follow BBIF for more conversations about capital, business ownership, and building stronger communities.

09/29/2026

What if the return on your investment could be seen beyond the balance sheet?

In a business that finally has the capital to expand.

In the jobs that business creates.

In the family building long-term financial stability.

And in a community becoming stronger because more entrepreneurs have the opportunity to grow.

That’s the ripple effect of investing in entrepreneurs.

At BBIF, we connect capital with opportunity by supporting entrepreneurs who have historically faced barriers to accessing the resources they need to build, scale, and thrive.

And for investors, that means your dollars have the potential to do more than sit on a financial statement they can become part of someone’s growth story.

Because investing in entrepreneurs isn’t only about funding businesses.

It’s about investing in what those businesses can make possible.

Ready to explore what impact-driven investment can look like with BBIF?

Comment IMPACT and we’ll show you where to start.

09/28/2026

Hot take: More customers won’t fix a business that doesn’t have the capital to support its growth. 👇🏾

You can have the demand.
You can have people ready to buy.
You can even have a proven business model.

But without access to capital, you may not have what you need to hire the right people, purchase inventory, upgrade equipment, expand your space, or take on the opportunities already in front of you.

That’s when growth can start to feel like a customer problem… when it’s really a capacity problem.

At BBIF, we understand that access to capital can be a critical part of building a stronger, more sustainable business.

Because sometimes the next level doesn’t require more demand.

It requires the resources to meet the demand you already have.

If your business is ready to grow but your capital isn’t keeping up, it may be time to explore your options.

Comment CAPITAL to learn more about how BBIF supports entrepreneurs.

09/26/2026

For Marilyn, investing in BBIF isn’t just about believing in a mission. It’s personal.

She grew up watching her parents build a life through entrepreneurship even though they never graduated high school.

Years later, after building her own career in banking, Marilyn came to understand something from both sides of the table: access to capital can change what’s possible for an entrepreneur, a family, and eventually an entire community.

Today, as Vice Chair of BBIF’s Board, she doesn’t just advocate for that work. She personally invests in it.

Because she’s seen what those dollars can do.

When entrepreneurs have access to the capital, guidance, and support they need to grow, the impact doesn’t stop with one business. It can create jobs, strengthen families, build wealth, and open doors for the next generation.

That’s the kind of impact BBIF was built to create and the kind of impact investors can help multiply.

If you’re looking to put your dollars behind an organization creating measurable impact in communities where access and opportunity haven’t always been equal, we invite you to learn more about partnering with BBIF.

Comment IMPACT to start the conversation.

09/25/2026

The worst time to start preparing for funding? When your business already needs the capital.

If funding could be part of your business’s future, start getting funding-ready now:

→ Know your numbers.Understand your revenue, expenses, cash flow, and what your business can realistically afford.

→ Keep your financials organized. Make sure your bookkeeping, tax returns, bank statements, and other key documents are accurate and accessible.

→ Know what the funding is for.“I need money” isn’t a strategy. Be clear about how much you need, what you plan to use it for, and how that capital supports your business goals.

Save this for your next stage of growth, and follow BBIF for tools, guidance, and resources that can help you prepare for capital.

09/24/2026

Your best employees might be your biggest AI advantage.

When businesses think about AI, the conversation can quickly become: “How many people can we replace?”

But what happens when you let go of the people who actually know the business?

The employees who have spent years learning your customers, your processes, your history, and all the knowledge that never made it into a spreadsheet or SOP?

AI can help organize decades of files, surface information that’s been buried, and make knowledge easier to access.

But your people bring the context.

The real opportunity with AI isn’t simply doing more with fewer people. It’s giving the people who already know your business better tools to do their best work.

Before asking who AI can replace, ask a better question:

Who could AI make even better?

Follow BBIF for more conversations shaping the future of business and entrepreneurship.

09/23/2026

Millions of business owners are preparing to retire and many of the businesses they’ve spent decades building will need a new owner.

For the next generation of entrepreneurs, that creates an opportunity that goes beyond starting from scratch.

You could acquire an existing business with customers, operations, and a track record already in place.

But seeing the opportunity and being ready to act on it are two different things.

Whether you’re preparing to launch your own business or exploring the acquisition of an existing one, being funding-ready matters. That means understanding your financials, knowing what capital you may need, and having the right resources around you when an opportunity comes along.

That’s where BBIF can help.

We work with entrepreneurs to help them prepare for funding and access the capital they need to take their next step.

The Silver Tsunami is creating a new chapter for business ownership. The question is: will you be ready for it?

Follow BBIF for resources and opportunities designed to help entrepreneurs get funding-ready.

09/22/2026

What if investing in one entrepreneur could strengthen an entire community?

Because capital doesn’t stop with the person who receives it.

It can help a business grow. Create jobs. Turn an idea into a place people gather. Generate economic activity that stays within a community. And create opportunities that reach far beyond the original investment.

Keeyon’s story with 4 Roots is one example of what that ripple effect can look like.

With support from BBIF, a vision had the opportunity to grow into something tangible something that now serves and impacts the community around it.

That’s why investing in organizations like BBIF matters.

You’re not simply supporting a business. You’re helping create the conditions for entrepreneurs to build something that can keep giving back.

For investors looking to create meaningful economic and community impact, this is what’s possible when capital reaches the right hands.

Follow BBIF to see what investing in entrepreneurs can make possible.

Address

301 E Pine Street
Orlando, FL
32801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(407) 649-4780

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when BBIF posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category