BLOC Connections Gathering - Thursday, Oct 23, 4:30–6:00 PM at Northstar Public House (202 E Falls St, Ithaca).
A seasonal networking mixer for local entrepreneurs and professionals, open to members and non-members. Connect, collaborate, and support each other’s work this fall.

Learn how to launch, manage, and market your own online store using Shopify, a free webinar for small business owners ready to grow through e-commerce.

Learn how to build a simple, effective social media strategy that boosts awareness, engagement, and sales, free webinar for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Learn how to combine the power of email and social media to grow your audience, boost engagement, and turn followers into loyal customers, free webinar for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Learn how AI can streamline your marketing, save time, and help your small business grow, free webinar for entrepreneurs and BLOC members.

Discover how to get the most out of your BLOC membership, meet new member Matthew Simone of Homesteady Health with timely insights on flu shots and healthcare costs, and take home a quick planning tip from BLOC founder Gladys Brangman. This edition highlights the connections, resources, and growth opportunities that make BLOC more than just a network.

Juneteenth reminds us what happens when systems don’t center us. In 2025, AI is learning from biased data, and unless we intervene, it will repeat the same patterns. This article explores how Black entrepreneurs can lead the shift.

Pride is more than celebration, it's a call to action. This piece explores how BLOC’s work in economic justice and queer liberation are deeply connected, and why support has to go beyond the flag.

Fueling Growth: Access to Capital for your Small Business - The Empire State Development Southern Tier Regional Office invites you to Meet the Lenders and learn how to access capital for your business.