Happy MWBE Monday to our Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. family, friends, clients and community partners!

We hope that everyone had a great weekend! As usual, the Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc.’s CEO Kecia Palmer-Cousins,

COO Kevin Cousins and the Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. team kept it moving and engaged in a variety of events and

activities over the weekend. We look forward to sharing the highlights of our philanthropic weekend with

everyone on Thursday in our Philanthropy Thursday newsletter. Work life balance is very real!

However, today is MWBE Tuesday! Therefore, we want to share gems of grants, loans, training, workshops,band networking events to help our MWBE community in their capacity building goals for 2023!

In 2023, the Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. team will continue to:

• assist MWBE’s navigate government and corporate procurement via business coaching and technical assistance.
• provide personal and professional development training to employees of non-profits, government, corporate and educational institutions.

Make this year the year that you live your dreams and focus on self-care! Take time to relax, rejuvenate , connect with your loved ones and “yourself”.  It's ok to take a time-out sometimes! Breathe!

MWBE TUESDAY RESOURCES

Below are some networks and resources that Minority Women Owned Business Enterprises and small business owners can connect with to help them get through these challenging times. We’ve got your back!

Westchester County Launches $5 Million Business FIRST Grant Program for MWBEs, SDVOBs & DBEs

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development recently launched a $5 Million round of Business FIRST Grant funding to support Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Businesses (SDVOBs) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Congratulations to all Westchester County based MWBEs that were approved for a Westchester County Business First Grant! Grant awardees including Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. and many of our clients. We truly thank The County of Westchester and Community Capital for this round of funding which will provide qualifying MWBEs, SDVOBs, and DBEs with grants of up to $45,000. Special thanks to Westchester County’s Executive George Latimer, Director of Economic Development Bridget Gibbons, Director of MWBE Development and Immigrant Affairs Martha Lopez, Community Capital’s VP, Special Projects & Compliance Veronica Coleman, partner Charlene Nixon, President and CEO of the Westchester Multicultural Chamber, for their support, administration and marketing of this initiative!

The Westchester County Business FIRST grant program is being administered by the Westchester County Office of Economic Development through the American Rescue Plan. The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works to improve the County’s economic well-being and quality of life. This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth and inclusive economy. For information, visit https://westchestercatalyst.com/.

When it comes to small business, Westchester County is committed to creating a level playing field and helping everyone succeed. The Minority and Women-Owned Business Program is an excellent resource for minority- and women-owned businesses, which may be just starting out or have long been established in the local economy. Reap the most benefits of this program, register today. Minority and Women-Owned Business Program.

Book your appointment today with the Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. Team to get your business back on track in 2022! We provide business coaching, workforce development training and help MWBE’s get certified as they navigate the government and corporate procurement process! MWBE’s, Government Agencies and Non-Profits are our favorite clients! 

Training & Consulting | NYC/Westchester County/Tri-State | Aerobasoul

Many minority and women business enterprise entrepreneurs use their local, County and State Agencies to stay current and tap into potential resources and procurement opportunities for their businesses and their ommunities. Getting MWBE Certified and procuring government contracts can help MWBEs build their businesses! Grants and loans are also parts of MWBEs portfolios to

grow their businesses.

INTRODUCING THE BOSS NETWORK and SAGE INVEST IN PROGRESS GRANT – APPLY BY FEBRUARY 25, 2023!

To qualify for The BOSS Network and Sage Invest in Progress Grant, you must:   

• Be a Black woman-identifying entrepreneur who is the leading executive (i.e. Founder) of a for-profit small business founded in the last five years
• Have a demonstrated need for funds
• Be willing to participate in a virtual mentoring program

The application deadline is February 25, 2022, at 6 p.m. ET. So, if you are a Black women entrepreneur in need of funding and support for your small business, don’t miss this opportunity to be considered for The BOSS Network and Sage Invest in Progress Grant.

Mayor Adams, SBS Commissioner Kim Announce Opening of Applications for Historic $75M "Opportunity Fund" to Help Small Businesses Lead Pandemic Recovery

NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF BLACK, PUERTO RICAN, HISPANIC & ASIAN LEGISLATORS, INC. 52^nd ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE 2023

IN ALBANY, FEBRUARY 17^th – 19^th, 2023

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY SUPPLIER DIVERSITY EXPO 2023 – MARCH 1, 2023

NEW YORK WOMEN'S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - CHASE FOR BUSINESS POWER OF CAPITAL WORKSHOP – JANUARY 31, 2023!

Financial Health Workshop to help Manage & Grow your Small Business!

Attention Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs!

Learn from our partners at Chase for Business on the Power of Capital and how that can positively affect your business moving forward into 2023.

Please view what the Senior Chase Business Consultants are offering in this briefing book one pager below. Chase is offering resources for minority business owners to help grow with education, coaching and banking solutions.

The New York Women's Chamber of Commerce is an advocate of gender equity, parity and social economic justice, actively working in partnership with the City and State of New York to level the playing field and create equal and fair business opportunities for women and entrepreneurs of color. 

Twenty Years going Strong! Advocating, Connecting & Opening Doors for Women and

Minority Entrepreneurs

Have a safe and great week! Stay connected with us so you stay connected! Follow us on our social media! Live your dreams in 2023! We thank each and everyone of you for your continued support and business!

Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc! We help MWBEs focus on the health and wellness of their business! Let us help you make your dreams, business and professional and goals come true in 2023! 

We are here for you! Just give us a call at 914-737-7237 or schedule a consultation with us at www.aerobasoul.com. You’ll be glad that you did!

Stay safe and continue to reach for excellence! Try to put your best foot forward every day. Most of all, be kind to yourself and others! Special shout out to our parents, family and friends for your continued love and support to us! Let’s continue to be bridges for success for each other and our businesses! See you on Philanthropy Thursday! We will share highlights from other events that we attended MLK weekend!

Sincerely,

Kecia and Kevin