What is the Black Vision Fund?

The Black Vision Fund (BVF) approves and invests grants and loans in EBBC member Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that will then provide financing specifically to Black-owned small businesses. This is a unique way any corporation and individual can thoughtfully support the Black community knowing their sponsorships are being carefully vetted and used to reduce inequalities.

 

How does the cash flow?

 
 

Thank you to our funders

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Community impact by expanding black business credit

Hair In Motion owner, Lesline Powe-Barton (second from left)
Watch this 3-min video to learn more.

Hair In Motion of NY
Salon & Spa in Orlando, FL
Start-up & expansion lending from the Black Business Investment Fund (BBIF)

Lesline Powe-Barton had a strong desire and a fantastic vision for a new company, but wasn’t able to get a loan because of her existing financial profile. BBIF was able to make Lesline’s vision a reality after welcoming her into their CEO Training Roundtable to help with her financial profile and provide financing. She now owns three salons in Orlando and continues to grow, supporting the community by providing an apprenticeship training program and the first African American-owned Beauty school in Orlando.


E.T. Electric owner, Erick Towles

E.T. Electric owner, Erick Towles

E.T. Electric, LLC
Electrical Contractor in Reading, PA
Start-up loan & expansion line of credit from Community First Fund

Erick Towles, a Master Electrician, also proved he is a self-starter and very successful Black small business owner. When starting his electrical contracting business in Reading, PA, he reached out to Community First Fund for an initial loan, more than 15 years ago. Due to his success, he reached out to Community First Fund again to help him increase cash flow through a line of credit so he could expand his business and geographic reach. Read More


Are you a small business owner looking for financing? Contact one of our CDFI members to learn more.