Broadening Louisville Owners Kollective

10/16/2026

BLOK is more than an organization. It is a commitment to build something stronger for Louisville’s Black and BIPOC business community.

We know what our businesses need, and we are putting the people, resources and partnerships in place to help meet those needs.

Now we need you.

Become a member. Join a committee. Attend an event. Sponsor the work. Share your expertise. Support our businesses.

There is a place for you in BLOK—and there is work for all of us to do.

10/15/2026

Success for BLOK looks like:

More businesses receiving contracts.
More entrepreneurs accessing capital.
More owners receiving relevant training.
More partnerships producing real opportunities.
More Black and BIPOC-owned businesses staying open, hiring people and growing.

That is the impact we are working toward.

10/14/2026

BLOK needs you to show up.

Attend the meeting. Complete the survey. Join a committee. Introduce yourself. Share your ideas. Support another business.

Organizations become powerful when their members participate. We cannot build the future of our business community without the people who make that community special.

10/13/2026

BLOK is not interested in holding meetings that lead nowhere.

We are setting goals, assigning responsibilities and requesting progress reports because our community deserves results.

Conversation is important—but conversation must be followed by action.

We are building BLOK with intention, transparency and accountability.

10/12/2026

There is room for all of us to win.

BLOK encourages collaboration between restaurants, retailers, service providers, contractors, creatives, professionals and community organizations.

When we share information, make referrals and combine our strengths, we increase everyone’s ability to succeed.

10/11/2026

The next generation of entrepreneurs is watching us.

BLOK wants to help young people see business ownership as something they can achieve while connecting them with entrepreneurs who can teach, encourage and guide them.

We need successful business owners willing to reach back while moving forward.

10/11/2026

Will you be at the Table?

10/10/2026

BLOK needs sponsors who believe in long-term economic growth.

Sponsorship helps us provide training, host events, bring resources into the community and keep opportunities accessible to business owners at different stages.

We are looking for partners who want to invest in measurable impact—not simply place a logo on a flyer.

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

Our businesses need customers, not just compliments.

Support can look like making a purchase, leaving a positive review, sharing a business post, referring a friend or booking a local company for your next event.

Small actions can create real economic impact.

Let’s make supporting Black and BIPOC-owned businesses part of our lifestyle.