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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 ⁠ #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #MoneyTips #MoneyGoals by @wearebbif
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14 days ago
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Your business can be growing and cash can still feel tight.⁠ ⁠ You may be waiting on a customer payment, stocking up for a busy season, or covering the costs of a new contract before you ever get paid.⁠ ⁠ That gap between money going out and money coming in is where working capital can help.⁠ ⁠ We broke down what working capital means, when it may be useful, and how it can help keep your business moving.⁠ ⁠ Learn more about BBIF’s financing solutions at BBIF.com.⁠ ⁠ #SmallBusiness #WorkingCapital #BusinessFinance #AccessToCapital #FinancialEducation #BBIF by @wearebbif
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21 days ago
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Sometimes, access starts with knowing what’s available and having the right people to talk to about your next step.⁠ ⁠ Our Director of Lending, Trey Alston, joined the City of Apopka’s Access to Capital Expo to connect with local business owners. For us, being present in communities across Central Florida matters because business owners should know who they can turn to when they are ready to grow, explore funding, or simply talk through what makes sense for their business.⁠ ⁠ We had a chance to build stronger connections in the local community, including meeting Apopka Mayor Nicholas Nesta and other local leaders working to support businesses in the area.⁠ ⁠ #BBIF #AccessToCapital #CentralFlorida #SmallBusiness by @wearebbif
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22 days ago
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As businesses scale, having relationships with lenders and resource partners who understand your business and your goals can make a difference. Our panelists spoke about the importance of being prepared on paper, but also doing the work early to build relationships with lenders and resource partners who can help identify what your business may need to become ready for funding.⁠ ⁠ One of the most rewarding moments was when we heard from our client, Mitchell Learning Academy & their firsthand account of what intentional partnership can look like. Reshawndia Mitchell shared how staying connected with us gave her the funding and business support that helped them expand their centers and continue growing.⁠ ⁠ Thank you to the Truist team for seeing the value in bringing these conversations and connections directly to Jacksonville business owners, and to everyone who joined us and helped make the program such a success.⁠ ⁠ #BBIF #LetsTalkMoney #JacksonvilleBusiness #AccessToCapital #SmallBusiness by @wearebbif
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23 days ago
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Looking for a Jacksonville small business event focused on business funding, loans, and lender readiness?⁠ ⁠ Join us for Let’s Talk Money on September 16, a free Jacksonville business funding event designed to help small business owners better understand financing options, what lenders look for, and where to find support before applying.⁠ ⁠ You’ll hear from speakers representing the SBA, Truist, BBIF Capital, and Beaver Street Enterprise Center, with perspectives on SBA-guaranteed loans, business readiness, banking relationships, and financial preparation.⁠ ⁠ Meet the speakers:⁠ Rosaliend Gibson, SBA North Florida District Office⁠ Lamont Jackson, BBIF Capital⁠ Alex Aguilar, Truist⁠ Jill Godard, Truist⁠ Moderated by Terrance Brisbane of Beaver Street Enterprise Center.⁠ ⁠ If you’re a Jacksonville entrepreneur exploring a business loan, preparing for funding, or trying to better understand your financing options, this event is for you⁠ ⁠ September 16, 2026⁠ 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM⁠ @thejessiejax , Jacksonville, FL⁠ ⁠ Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/LetsTalkMoneyJax⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #JacksonvilleSmallBusiness #JacksonvilleBusiness #SmallBusinessFunding #BusinessFunding #BusinessLoans #JacksonvilleEntrepreneurs #SmallBusinessEvent #LetsTalkMoney taken in The Jessie by @wearebbif
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a month ago
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Imagine this six months from now...⁠ ⁠ ✔️ Your books are organized.⁠ ✔️ You understand your cash flow.⁠ ✔️ You're confidently bidding on larger contracts.⁠ ✔️ You're making business decisions backed by your numbers not guesswork.⁠ ⁠ That kind of growth doesn't happen overnight. It happens when you have the right guidance, the right resources, and a plan to move your business forward.⁠ ⁠ At BBIF, we're committed to helping entrepreneurs build stronger financial foundations so they're ready when new opportunities come their way.⁠ ⁠ Your next breakthrough starts with the steps you take today.⁠ ⁠ 👇 Comment “ACCESS” for a free business advisory 1:1 session.⁠ We proudly serve businesses in Florida & Georgia.⁠ ⁠ #BBIF #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #BusinessFunding #AccessToCapital #GovernmentContracts #FinancialLiteracy #CashFlow #Entrepreneurship #CDFI⁠ by @wearebbif
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2 months ago
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Congratulations are in order for our Community Development Officer, Karlon Johnson, who was recently honored with the Finance, Banking & Insurance Award by the African American Chamber of Commerce!⁠ ⁠ At BBIF, we value the kind of hands-on guidance and financial education that helps small business owners make informed decisions and prepare for growth. Karlon’s recognition is a reflection of that work and the care he brings to supporting entrepreneurs across Central Florida.⁠ ⁠ Congratulations, Karlon, on this well-deserved honor!⁠ ⁠ #BBIF #FinanceWithAFocus #CommunityDevelopment #ACCCFL by @wearebbif
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a month ago
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Jacksonville is home to more than 66,000 small businesses. But how often do owners get to meet the lenders, banks, and organizations that can help them grow?⁠ ⁠ On September 16, BBIF, in collaboration with Truist Bank, are bringing together Jacksonville’s small business organizations for a discussion on what tools and resources you need to secure your next funding opportunity.⁠ ⁠ Event Details⁠ 📅 Sept. 16 | 9–11 AM⁠ 📍 The Jessie | Jacksonville, FL⁠ 🎟️ Free⁠ ⁠ Make sure you register and save your spot today: bit.ly/LetsTalkMoneyJax. ⁠ ⁠ Special thanks to our community partners at Beaver Street Enterprise Center, Jacksonville Black Chamber of Commerce, SBDC at UNF, and SBA for sharing their time and knowledge with us this September.⁠ ⁠ #LetsTalkMoney #JacksonvilleBusiness #SmallBusinessFunding #BusinessGrowth #CDFI⁠ by @wearebbif
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2 months ago
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Government contracts aren't just for large corporations.⁠ ⁠ They're one of the biggest opportunities for small businesses but too many entrepreneurs don't know where to start or what it takes to compete.⁠ ⁠ That's why BBIF partnered with the City of Orlando to host Access to Capital & Government Contracts, equipping entrepreneurs with practical guidance on funding readiness, financial management, and the City's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification Program.⁠ ⁠ Because when you have the right knowledge, resources, and relationships, you're better positioned to pursue new opportunities and grow your business with confidence.⁠ ⁠ At BBIF, we're committed to creating pathways that connect entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed—and this is just one of many ways we're investing in our small business community.⁠ ⁠ 💬 What business topic would you like to see covered at a future BBIF event? Let us know in the comments.⁠ ⁠ #BBIF #CityOfOrlando #GovernmentContracts #AccessToCapital #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #BusinessFunding #CDFI #SmallBusinessResources⁠ by @wearebbif
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3 months ago
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Last week, we partnered with the City of Orlando to host Access to Capital & Government Contracts, equipping entrepreneurs with practical guidance on funding readiness, financial management, and the City's Small Business Enterprise certification program. ⁠ ⁠ Strong partnerships like this expand access to the resources, relationships, and opportunities that help businesses grow. Thank you to Commissioner Shan Rose, Byron Raysor, Eric Ushkowitz, and the City of Orlando Business Development Division for partnering with us, and to everyone who invested in their business by showing up ready to learn.⁠ ⁠ #BBIFCapital #CityofOrlando⁠ by @wearebbif
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3 months ago
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Your business numbers tell a story, but only if you know what to look for. Understanding what those numbers reveal can help you make more informed decisions and better prepare for future opportunities.⁠ ⁠ Join us for Part Two of our Financial Literacy Workshop: From Clarity to Capital on What Lenders See in Your Numbers.⁠ ⁠ Together, we'll explore:⁠ • What your inventory says about your business & what lenders see in your numbers.⁠ • The key financial ratios that help measure business performance.⁠ • How stronger invoicing and collections can improve your cash flow.⁠ Whether you're planning for growth or simply want a better understanding of your business, we hope you'll join the conversation.⁠ ⁠ 📅 July 29 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM⁠ 📍 Virtual⁠ ⁠ Register here: bit.ly/finlitwrkshp32⁠ ⁠ #BBIFCapital #SmallBusiness #FinancialLiteracy #BusinessGrowth #BusinessStrategy⁠ by @wearebbif
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4 months ago
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Last week, our CEO Ray Gilley, COO Duane Lewis, and CFO Oraine Reid joined CDFI leaders from across the country at the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs Annual Conference in New Orleans.⁠ ⁠ Throughout the conference, they joined conversations on expanding access to capital, strengthening community lending, and exploring new strategies to help entrepreneurs and small businesses grow.⁠ ⁠ The experience was a powerful reminder of what's possible when mission-driven organizations come together around a shared purpose. They returned with new insights and renewed momentum to support the work happening in the communities we serve.⁠ ⁠ A special thank you to President Amber Banks and the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs for hosting such a thoughtful and impactful conference.⁠ ⁠ #BBIFCapital #CDFI #SmallBusinessGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #AccessToCapital #Entrepreneurship by @wearebbif
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4 months ago
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