Representing and championing the economic interests of our members
BBF promotes targeted lending programs, credit-building initiatives, and community financial institutions to expand affordable capital for black entrepreneurs.
We advocate for transparent procurement practices, supplier diversity targets, and technical assistance so black-owned businesses can compete for public and private contracts.
BBF supports stronger enforcement of anti-discrimination laws and practices that prevent bias in lending, contracting, and licensing.
We back tax policies that lower the burden on small businesses, encourage reinvestment, and support startup growth in underserved communities.
BBF pushes for increased grant programs that reach early-stage businesses and ensure equitable distribution of public funding.
Submitted: March 12, 2025 — A report outlining structural lending gaps and recommendations for municipal and state programs.
Submitted: August 4, 2024 — Letter urging adoption of supplier-diversity benchmarks and greater transparency in contracting.
Submitted: January 20, 2025 — Model language for state grant programs to reach minority-owned firms.
A nationwide campaign encouraging public agencies to adopt supplier diversity goals and streamlined bid processes for small businesses.
Learn more →A multi-city initiative that provided legal clinics, grant navigation, and emergency microgrants to surviving businesses during economic shocks.
Read the outcomes →Assisted a neighborhood restaurant in securing a $50k grant and a municipal procurement contract, enabling expansion and three new hires.
Worked with city procurement to remove procedural barriers so the company could bid and win a multi-year maintenance contract.
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