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Building Power Through Uncertainty: BII’s 2025 Year in Review
As we close out 2025, we find ourselves reflecting on a year that tested our resolve and reaffirmed our purpose.…
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5 Smart Strategies to Boost Holiday Sales While Strengthening Your Community
The holiday season pushes every business owner to their limits, with longer hours, higher expectations, and the constant race to…
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This Giving Tuesday: Meet the Nonprofits Building a More Just and Equitable Future
As we gather around tables this Thanksgiving week, reflecting on gratitude and community, Giving Tuesday offers us a powerful opportunity…
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Building Community in Portland: BII Partners with Rabbit Hole Housing Cooperative to Create Affirming Housing
We are excited to announce our investment in Rabbit Hole Housing Cooperative (RHH), a forming group-equity housing cooperative in Portland,…
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Successes from the Business Resiliency Fund and Portfolio Advisory Board
In July, BII launched the Business Resiliency Fund—a $50,000 grant pool created to help portfolio companies weather heightened operational and…
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Sustaining Our Community During National Entrepreneurship Month
This November marks National Entrepreneurship Month — a time when we celebrate the strength, innovation, and economic power of BIPOC…
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