To enhance community revitalization economic development and civic engagement through concerted organization education information research and communication. BFI educates engages and equips business leaders and owners with the necessary knowledge connections and resources to create a robust regional economy. This is accomplished through forums roundtables seminars including webinars to address issues such as environmental stewardship and sustainability education workplace development housing transportation water etc. Funding comes from grants contributions sponsorships and gifts from foundations corporations family friends and the general public.