Building Blocks Services

Something powerful is happening … and if you’re building a business, you need to be in the room.

I’m excited to be partnering with Hyacinth Tucker and The Laundry Basket LLC as a business consultant for the upcoming Entrepreneur Strategy Lab + Pitch Competition… and let me tell you, this is not your average networking event.

This is where clarity meets strategy.

If you’ve been:
✨ Stuck on your next move
✨ Trying to figure out how to grow or pivot
✨ Sitting on an idea but unsure how to execute
✨ Or needing real feedback from people who understand business

This is your moment.

Come ready to work ON your business, not just talk about it.
Bring your real challenges. Bring your questions. Bring your vision.

And most importantly… come ready to PITCH.

Because opportunities don’t just go to the most talented… they go to the most prepared.

I’ll be in the room supporting entrepreneurs, helping you sharpen your strategy, and pushing you to think bigger and move smarter.

Spots are limited. Let’s build. Let’s refine. Let’s win.

We’re so proud of our Entrepreneurship 10.0 alumn Janie!

Entrepreneurship 10.0

We are incredibly proud to see Monica Cooper continue to elevate her voice and impact across Maryland. As the inspiration behind the Monica Cooper Prerelease Act, her advocacy shines a critical light on the need for equitable reentry services and support for incarcerated women transitioning back into our communities. Efforts surrounding the bill highlight the ongoing push for gender responsive prerelease resources that help women access housing, employment, education, and family reunification opportunities. 

It was truly an honor to have Monica as a participant in the New Start Entrepreneurship 10.0 program, where her determination, leadership, and commitment to systemic change were evident. We remain excited to support her continued journey and future endeavors.

Keep pushing forward, Monica. Your work is creating pathways of hope and opportunity for so many.
Entrepreneurship 10.0

Maryland’s plans for a prerelease center for incarcerated women stalled. Why? Incarcerated women who are near the end of their sentences remain housed at the state women’s prison in Jessup, and advocates are pushing the state to open a facility to help these women prepare to return to their families and communities.

⭐️FREE SPACE ⭐️ APPLY TODAY! ⭐️The Baltimore Peninsula Partnership, the community improvement district for Baltimore
Peninsula, has launched a new small business residency program called The Launchpad. The Launchpad is an 11-week small business program that includes a two-week residency at freestanding kiosks at Rye Street Park.

Please join me in celebrating a powerful moment for Dr. Heather Lamb.

Dr. Lamb has been named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record, a prestigious recognition honoring women who are making extraordinary contributions in leadership, business, and community impact across the state.

From empowering entrepreneurs through Entrepreneurship 10.0 to strengthening organizations through her workplace well-being leadership, Dr. Lamb continues to open doors and create pathways for others to thrive.

Congratulations, Dr. Lamb. Maryland is taking notice of the impact.

See the full list of honorees:
https://bit.ly/4aV5erG

A big thank you to Attorney Krystle Myers for returning to the New Start Entrepreneurship 10.0 Program and dropping powerful nuggets on intellectual property, contracts, and legal fundamentals for new business owners.

She reminded our participants why every entrepreneur needs a strong B.A.I.L. Team behind them.

Our cohort left equipped with knowledge that will help them move forward in business with confidence and protection. We appreciate her continued support of our entrepreneurs. 💼

Grateful does not even begin to cover it.

Tonight, the New Start Entrepreneurship 10.0 cohort was blessed with wisdom, clarity, and real-world strategy from Aldo Barillas, consultant with the Maryland Small Business Development Center .

Aldo delivered a powerful presentation packed with practical guidance, honest insight, and information every serious entrepreneur needs to build smart and sustainable businesses. From understanding your B.A.I.L. team to navigating next steps with confidence, he gave our cohort tools they can use immediately.

What makes this even more special is consistency. Aldo or Monica always come through for every cohort, every time. They show up prepared, generous with their knowledge, and fully invested in the success of our entrepreneurs. That kind of commitment matters, and it never goes unnoticed.

Thank you, Aldo,for pouring into our New Start family. Your guidance continues to help our entrepreneurs move forward with purpose, strategy, and confidence. We truly appreciate you. Social & Economic Empowerment through Knowledge DrHeather Lamb-Battick Entrepreneurship 10.0

🚨**BIG NEWS**🚨

We’re excited to share that Building Blocks Services, LLC has received a $20,000 recoverable grant from the incredible team at The Revolve Fund!

This support will help us launch the next cohort of our Entrepreneurship 10.0 program, specifically for returning citizens who are ready to rebuild, reclaim, and rise through business ownership.

To the Revolve Fund, thank you for believing in our mission. Your commitment to investing in community-driven, impact-focused work has made it possible for us to meet this moment. We are ready to serve and to help bring new ideas, businesses, and leaders to life.

Access creates action. Support unlocks potential. This grant makes it easier to ensure returning citizens are seen, supported, and positioned for success.

Let’s get to work!