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During the first grant round of 2017, The Indianapolis Foundation announced it awarded King Park Development Corporation $60,000 to support the Build Fund and economic development initiatives in Indianapolis. As the only CDFI devoted to supporting economic development in Indianapolis, the Build Fund provides flexible and affordable funding to create jobs in underserved communities. SinceRead more

Exclusively Focused on Growing Small Businesses in Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN – The Build Fund, a loan fund operated by King Park Development Corporation (King Park), announced today it is officially certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The Build Fund is currently the only CDFI exclusively devoted to supporting economic development in Indianapolis. “ReceivingRead more

In early September, the Build Fund was featured by TechPoint, an organization that works to promote and accelerate the growth of Indiana’s tech community through strategic community programs and initiatives led by an elite group of board members. TechPoint recognized the Build Fund by reporting on its effort to strengthen business in Indianapolis through mission-drivenRead more

On June 29th, we will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Build Fund and announce a significant investment by Merchants Bank of Indiana. Launched in 2015 by King Park Development Corporation, the Build Fund provides flexible, affordable, and responsible capital to small businesses in Indianapolis. As a mission-driven lender, the Build Fund leverages grant fundingRead more