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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

A mother to three children, Jennie spent some time as a stay at home Mom, taking a hiatus from employment while doing volunteer work. When she went to return to work, however, getting a foot in the door proved to be a greater challenge than she anticipated. “I spent a year sending out resumes andRead more