A special shoutout and thanks to the "fun" and hardworking members of Feeding Westchester's Corporate, Foundation & Community Team which includes Senior Director Elisabeth Vieselmeyer, Director Rebecca Sydner, and the Event Committee, led by Event Committee Chair Lou Gallo, for your time, dedication, and support in organizing last evening's successful fundraiser.

As you can see, it truly takes a village! If I left anyone out, my apologies and I will be sure to thank you in our MWBE Monday newsletter.

Lastly, a special thanks to the dozens of restaurants, bakeries, wineries, businesses, organizations, etc. that donated their time, culinary masterpieces, products, services, and/or auction items. It was truly "An Evening in Good Taste" and we encourage you to support their businesses.

Check out some "fun" pictures last night throughout the event at the G&K Sweet Foods, LLC (co-owned by Gay Wheeler-Smith and Kecia Palmer-Cousins) and Blondery (owned by Auzerais Bellamy) tables! Special thanks to Priscilla Augustin, Peekskill NAACP President, and Eshawn Caldwell, owner of Autism Moms in Relief, LLC for being energetic G&K Sweet Foods ambassadors! Attendees last night enjoyed G&K Sweet Foods Legacy Licious Sweet Potato Tarts, Cranberry Almond Raisin Granola Bars, and Pound Cake.

An event like this wouldn't be possible without all the wonderful supporters and their monetary contributions to help Feeding Westchester continue its mission. We thank you and so many others who give all year round! For those would like to give in support of Feeing Westchester, please visit their website to make a donation.

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, networking, attending training classes, workshops and joining chambers of commerce and professional organizations are also parts of MWBEs portfolios to grow their businesses. We encourage MWBEs to become civically and politically engaged in their communities and the communities that they serve!

Goldman Sachs has spent the last decade helping small businesses grow with 10,000 Small Businesses. Now, One Million Black Women is taking it further -- reaching Black women sole proprietors with the tools necessary to turn their business potential into business growth.

Through the One Million Black Women: Black in Business, participants will learn how to better understand their finances, hire their first employee, price their products or services, and much more – at no cost to the business owner.

To learn more about the program, register here for an informational webinar.

Applications are now open. Apply by April 21st to be considered for the Fall 2023 Cohort of OMBW: Black in Business.

We look forward to attending the Black Women in Food Summit this Saturday, April 22nd at 11:00 am at the Eaton Hotel in Washington DC. This year we are excited to share that Auzerais Bellamy, owner of Blondery and a client of Aero-Ba-Soul Inc., will be one of the speakers at the event. Learn more about Blondery, their recent opening in Peekskill, and how Aero-Ba-Soul Inc. helped, by reading this article. For more information about the Black Women in Food Summit and to register in person or virtually, please visit their event website.

Celebrate Mother's Day early and join Sister to Sister International for its Pre-Mother's Day Jazz Brunch & Hat Parade on Sunday, May 7th at 2:00 pm at Juliano's Caterers located in New Rochelle. Enjoy an afternoon that will include brunch, guest speakers, a jazz musician, and music played by a DJ. For more information and to register, please scan the QR code on the flyer or click below to register.

Calling all African American women business owners! Reimagine your business and attend the Beyond The Limits Women's Business Conference on Thursday, June 15th from 8:00 am - 7:00 pm at The Harlem Alhambra Ballroom. Click the link below to register and enjoy a day of conference workshops, a keynote luncheon, access to the Shop Small Lounge & Wellness Pavilion, and more!

Have a safe and great weekend! Stay connected with us so you stay connected! Follow us on our social media!

We thank each and every one 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’s get it done 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!

Special shout out to our parents, family and friends for your continued love and support to us! Please don’t forget to pay it forward and give back to your community today and every day!

You can also visit our website at www.aerobasoul.com or email Kecia at kecia@aerobasoul.com.