In today’s highly digital world, there’s no doubt that building an engaging website can work wonders for your small business. Your website serves as a central hub for new customers through avenues like organic search traffic, advertising, and content marketing. To stay competitive in a constantly evolving market, it’s crucial to maintain an updated, appealingRead more
As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) devoted to supporting economic development in Indianapolis, the Build Fund connects businesses to flexible, affordable, and responsible funding. These businesses, in turn, commit to creating jobs. On average, Build Fund’s borrowers have created 14 jobs each, or one job for every $31,000 borrowed. Build Fund not only helpsRead more
Build Fund borrower Ash & Elm Cider Company is growing and expanding once again. The owners of the company, Andrea and Aaron, are passionate about connecting with local orchards and farmers to keep the freshest ingredients in their cider and to support local small businesses. Their passion also translates to their customer base, which isRead more
The area where you live often has a big impact on a lot of different things in your life. Think about the area where you live. Do you have a grocery store nearby? How about easy access to public health facilities? Unfortunately, the answer is “no” to those questions for many of our Indianapolis neighbors.Read more
2020 was certainly a year of disruption, but many of our borrowers adapted well and made strides over the year. Check out what went on in the world of Build Fund borrowers and their tenants in 2020. Ash & Elm Cider Co. In 2015, Aaron and Andréa Homoya reached out to Build Fund for anRead more
Latino-owned and -operated, Patrium used loan funds from the Build Fund to acquire a building for their headquarters on the far northeast side of Indianapolis and are on track to create seven new jobs. Patrium specializes in design-build, general contracting, and construction management in the Central Indiana area. They offer a wide variety of multi-family,Read more
Building and operating a small business is more of a marathon than a sprint. Quick wins are great, but you’ll want to think about setting your business up for lasting success. Read our guide to learn some strategies for to help you maintain your small business for the long-term. Download NowRead more
With uninterrupted skyline views and an industrial-chic aesthetic, the historic Tinker House property sits on the corner of 16th Street and The Monon Trail. The Build Fund is proud to offer financing to the Tinker House owners allowing its business tenants to continue to be neighborhood amenities and to expand. Learn more about the businessesRead more
This year’s National Small Business Week, from the Small Business Administration (SBA), is certainly going to look different than years’ past. The week celebrates and supports the American small business and its resilience and impacts on our economy. “More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business,” notes the SBA, “andRead more
In an area that was already in need of comprehensive community development, a former service station sat neglected and abandoned. The sagging structure was an eyesore to the neighborhood residents, and the ground beneath was contaminated. This property, however, was slated to be a first of a first. Located in the first area chosen toRead more
