Happy MWBE Wednesday to our Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. family, friends, client’s and community partners!

We hope that everyone had a great weekend despite the rain! We enjoyed the spring weather and April showers which definitely brought May flowers! Our grass truly appreciated it!

Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc.’s CEO Kecia Palmer-Cousins, COO Kevin Cousins and the Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. team spent time connecting with family, friends and celebrating Kecia’s Bday!

Thanks to everyone who helped to make her day extra special with your kind words, phone messages, texts, cards, gifts, etc. She truly appreciated!

It was a fun-filled weekend with her favorite things, family, friends, books, cake, foods, spa treatments, events, etc.

Special thanks to her parents, Leroy Palmer and the late Obie Mae Palmer for giving her the best gift of all…..life! Love you always and forever! 

I am because of you! Thanks for giving me the gift of life, love, happiness, dreaming and believing in me! You were my first dream makers and entrepreneurs that I knew!

Special, special thanks to Kecia’s wonderful husband and best friend Kevin, and her amazing sons, her heart and soul , Kendall and Kyle for making every day seem like Kecia’s bday! Love you all. I do, because of you!

Thanks again to everyone in my network for the opportunity each and every day to make an impact in the world through my gifts, talents and kindness to humanity!

To much is given, much is required! We thank our Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. network and community for your support and encouragement ….since the company was established in 1999!

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!

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 (westchestercatalyst.com)

Book your appointment today with the Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. Team to get your business back on track in 2023! 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 communities. Getting MWBE Certified and procuring government contracts can help MWBEs build their businesses! Grants, loans and networking are also parts of MWBEs portfolios to grow their businesses.

CIRCLES OF INFLUENCE

BUSINESS COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER

MAY 8th, 2023 5pm – 7pm

Join Aero-Ba-Soul,Inc, proud Business Council of Westchester member, Business Council of Westchester Members and Future Members at Circles of Influence Networking Event. Build, Connect and Win!

The Business Council of Westchester is the county’s only business membership organization focusing on economic development and advocacy. It is the county’s largest and most prestigious business membership organization representing more than 1,000 members, including multinational corporations, hospitals, universities, biotech pioneers, not-for-profits, entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes. As the most influential economic development and advocacy organization in Westchester, The Business Council of Westchester’s members enjoy unparalleled access to today’s top thought leaders, diverse business development opportunities and lawmakers at all levels of government. The BCW Data Exchange provides the latest demographic research to help guide smart business decisions. The LEAP program, a one-of-a-kind initiative, gives members direct access to lobbying efforts at the county, state and national levels on issues that directly affect their businesses. Build, Connect and Win with The Business Council of Westchester. Visit thebcw.org to connect today.

DATE

May 4, 2023

TIME OF EVENT

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

LOCATION

Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280

Don’t miss the networking opportunity of the year! City & State’s annual Diversity Summit is tomorrow at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC!

Join over 250 industry executives, public sector leaders and academics for a full-day conference dedicated to fostering business partnerships between state & local government, prime contractors & MWBEs, with keynote remarks by Julissa Gutierrez, Chief Diversity Officer for New York State, a one-on-one interview with Lisa M. Flores, Director of New York City Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, and four dynamic panels.

PLUS, join us for a post-event reception hosted by KPMG!

HUDSON VALLEY GATEWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – NETWORKING BREAKFAST

May 4, 2023 7:30AM to 9:00AM

Join proud Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Board Members including Kecia Palmer-Cousins, and numerous business owners in the Hudson Valley at this monthly networking event!

SYEP 2023 Information Session: M/WBE Firms

Join the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development to learn more about hiring NYC youth this summer at no cost through the Summer Youth Employment Program.

When: May 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM

2023 MWBE/SDVOB PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE

Opportunity Through Diversity: Reach, Response, Reliability

May 23, 2023

New York State Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Regional Opportunities Expo Series!

You’re invited to the New York State Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Regional Opportunities Expo Series! To express interest in attending the expos, please fill out the short survey below today!

2023 MWBE Regional Opportunities Expo Interest Form

The NYS Regional MWBE Expo Series will be held in-person only and is free of charge. Registration will be required for all attendees.

Registration and more details to come soon. 

Questions? Feel free to contact us at MWBEBusinessDev@esd.ny.gov. 

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 Friday! 

Sincerely,

Kecia and Kevin