About HBIF

The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida, Inc. (HBIF) is the leading Hispanic nonprofit economic development organization in Florida specializing in bilingual business development to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their business.

History

The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund West Coast, Inc. was established in 1991 in Tampa, Florida through the leadership of community leaders who identified the need for technical assistance and support for Hispanic entrepreneurs in the area.

The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Greater Orlando, Inc., a non-profit 501c3 organization, was established in 1995, through the leadership of former Orange County Chairman Linda Chapin, Orlando Mayor Glenda Hood, Orange County Commissioner Mary I. Johnson and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando. 

Since July 1, 2008 both organizations have merged into HBIF Florida, Inc. Together, the organization has become the largest of its kind in the state of Florida. The merge allows HBIF to cover a larger demographic area and continue to provide Hispanic businesses with a variety of management training programs and services not currently available due to cultural and language barriers. The implementation of this initiative enhances opportunities for Hispanic businesses by providing them with the necessary tools to build successful enterprises.