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As the only CDFI solely devoted to supporting economic development in Indianapolis, the Build Fund is committed to generating economic growth in Marion County by connecting businesses to flexible, affordable, and responsible funding. While we hope to strengthen all businesses in the area, we want to create opportunities for those that have traditionally been underserved.Read more

At the Build Fund, we like to keep in contact with our clients and take the time to visit their locations. Recently we had the chance to speak with Andrea Homoya, Founder and CEO of Ash & Elm Cider Co. Ash & Elm moved into its first permanent home located on the near-eastside of IndianapolisRead more

What do a systems engineer, an illustrator, and a fitness coach have in common? These are all jobs that the Build Fund has helped create. As the only Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) solely devoted to supporting economic development in Indianapolis, the Build Fund connects businesses to flexible, affordable, and responsible funding. These businesses, inRead more

Tiffany Wheatley, Owner and Head Trainer of FGN Fitness, has been living and breathing fitness for nearly 20 years. She’s been an athlete all her life, and her love of competing led her to play sports in college. After that, she moved on to play professional softball and women’s professional football. Unfortunately, an injury endedRead more

The Build Fund helps foster economic development by providing lending to businesses who then, in turn, offer local job opportunities. Those that work for the businesses that the Build Fund assists create lasting and positive impact in their communities with the services that they provide. Cannon Ball Brewing Company, one of the Build Fund’s clients,Read more

Recently, Build Fund and King Park were featured on Off the Circle, an Indianapolis business podcast. We shared our commitment to transforming and revitalizing Marion County with a focus on Indianapolis. To accomplish this positive impact on our community, Build Fund fulfills niche needs in lending, specifically for businesses that have a difficult time obtainingRead more

If you and your company need a space of your own, then your instinct may be to start searching for listings by yourself. But you may find that after scouring listings and traveling to potential spaces, negotiations go around and around but never get anywhere. Finding a new space that is perfect for your companyRead more

For startups and established businesses, the time comes to invest before you can grow, add jobs, attract and serve more customers. Funding options can be daunting, and the lender down the street may not be the best fit. How do you secure funding that’s fair, responsible, and low-interest? And where do you find a lenderRead more

The Build Fund staff have finished conducting annual borrower visits. The visits gave staff the opportunity to tour borrowers’ facilities as well as see what equipment was purchased and  improvements made with Build Fund funds. We had the pleasure of touring everyone’s facilities first hand, not only seeing the positive impact each business has hadRead more

A recipient of a Build Fund loan, Ash & Elm, led by husband and wife duo Andrea and Aaron Homoya, opened their doors in 2016. Located on the near east side in the Neidhammer building, Ash & Elm offers a variety of ciders daily and releases a small-batch cider monthly. Ash & Elm enjoyed anRead more