Happy MWBE Tuesday to our

Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. family and friends!

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER.

Registration DEADLINE is December 31ST

No Exceptions. No Onsite Registration.

BOW Limited-Edition Conference Swag Is Now Available.

Order by December 31st

CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

New BOW Members, Returning BOWs and Attendees! Please purchase your t-shirt and WEAR ON THE PLANE TO TEXAS! It is the ultimate icebreaker and a way to meet or reunite with attendees.

BOW: How Do You Know If You Really Have a Healthy Business?

We will all take the business assessment together.

In order to equip your business with the programming you need to improve, take this business assessment (15 minutes). Areas like financials, sales, marketing, leadership and operations will all be factored into your business health.

In 2026, BOW will provide content to meet your business maturity level. Whether you are an early business or a BOW with a more mature business looking to exit, we will work with you to grow in these critical areas.

2026 CONFERENCE PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS

 BOW KNOWS CAPITAL, MARKETING/SALES & SCALING WITH SYSTEMS

We're excited to announce many of the main stage partners and speakers who will focus on boosting your business health and growth! Plus, our afternoon breakout sessions will provide targeted guidance to help you take things to the next level.

Stay tuned for more details on these breakout working sessions—perfect for connecting with other BOW businesses and developing next-level strategies to incorporate into your own strategic plan for 2026.

MONDAY — CAPITAL Committee Presents

Following the morning pinning ceremony and the State of BOW presentation, new Advisory Board member Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, COO of the National Association of Investment Companies, is joining forces with her private capital peers to explore the best investment tools to help your business soar to new heights.

TUESDAY — COMMUNICATIONS Committee Presents

(Marketing, Sales and Branding)

BOW is thrilled to announce that our prayer breakfast will showcase Dallas' own Shavon Smith, joined by the DFW Mass Legacy Choir. Smith will motivate and inspire business owners with an empowering message about the Proverbs 31 woman.

TUESDAY — COMMUNICATIONS Committee Presents

(Marketing, Sales and Branding)

Our partner, Burrell Communications Group, is one of the top multicultural advertising agencies in the world. In a lively conversation, our new Advisory Member, Tuwisha Rogers, joined guests like Burrell's CEO, Tara DeVeaux, and Ruth Jacks, a legendary financial executive, to discuss what corporations seek in small business advertising partners, backed by market data.

TUESDAY — COMMUNICATIONS Committee Presents

(Marketing, Sales and Branding)

Your Clothes CLOSE Deals—Partnerships and Personal Branding is an exciting discussion led by partners Brenda Christmon and Jody Davis, exploring how personal and business branding can impact your bottom line.

Wednesday — CONTRACTS Committee Presents

Systems to Scale

What valuable scaling lessons can BOW businesses pick up from Tiffany Dufu, President of the Tory Burch Foundation, and Rodney Pratt of LVMH? With Emerald BOW's own Deryl McKissack leading the conversation, it promises to be full of practical strategies and insightful takeaways.

Wednesday — CONTRACTS Committee Presents

"Systems to Scale," exploring how businesses can partner and pivot with technology and AI to grow. Three perspectives will be shared: Cisco's Chief Impact Officer, Brian Tippens, will talk about Cisco 360 and the future of its innovative strategies; Harold Johnson of CJRD/ADTI will discuss how his company integrated AI and technology into development of smart communities; and Theresa Harrison, the new President of TGS, a Cisco Gold partner, will explain how the TGS acquisition can strengthen companies competitive advantage through strategic partnerships.

2026 GROWTH AWARDS

Wednesday

Join us for our 5th Annual Growth Awards! Be sure to submit your form by December 31st. To be eligible for an award, you must be a BOW member, registered and attend the gala.

EMERALD BOWs!

A big congratulations to our three new Emerald BOWs:

Kathy Freeland, Dee Robinson and Joyce Johnson!

These women have led the way for business owners in government contracts, venture capital, and retail. We'll get to hear their inspiring stories at the Emerald Gala on Wednesday.

RECAP: Conference Announcements and Highlights

Conference Registration ENDS DECEMBER 31st.

We are on track to present you with the greatest conference ever! In the past, registrations were accepted up to 30 days before the conference and occasionally on site. However, this year the deadline is December 31st to ensure we deliver the quality and organization you have come to expect. Registration opened in June, with payment plan options so everyone could participate. As this is the only annual in-person conference tied to your membership, we strongly encourage you to join us to maintain your active membership and help our community grow stronger in 2026.

Your Business Health is BOW's Priority

Starting in 2026, BOW will focus on the essentials, giving you tools to assess your business's strength and overall health. The Annual Conference will offer sessions to help you understand where your business is in its maturity cycle. A health assessment link will guide you in identifying growth priorities, and BOW will provide tailored programming to fit your needs. Content will cover each stage of BOW's business maturity and health.

Partnerships and Conference Program

BOW is marking 5 years of incredible achievements! While many doubted it was possible, we continue to reach new heights. Partners and speakers like Cisco, Tory Burch Foundation, Burrell Communications, National Association of Investment Companies, Prudential, Bank of America, Holland & Knight, LVMH, and more will be joining us to share insights and celebrate. Longtime supporters such as Industrial Bank, Cushman & Wakefield, and Paramount have been with us every step of the way. We've got some exciting panel drafts lined up!

Think back to life as a Black woman business owner before BOW—it's hard to imagine attending a business conference without the sisterhood and support we now enjoy. We warmly invite you to join us for our 5th Annual Conference—your presence will be a gift to both new members and those with whom you've built lasting bonds. It promises to be a historic celebration showcasing the strength of Black women in business uplifting one another.

Happy Holidays, and see you in Texas,

Nic

Visit The BOW Collective Website  

Have a great weekend!

Love,

Kecia and Kevin

Contact Kecia with questions about

starting or growing your business!



At Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. we build dreams to life with heart and a soul! Like a trusted friend and confidante, our personal project managers tap into their vivid imaginations, hearts and souls to analyze clients projects and engineer solutions through project completion. We are “imagineers”, igniting M/WBEs to refocus on themselves, their businesses and giving back to their communities. Our one-on-one technical assistance sessions and training programs are designed to help entrepreneurs and MWBE’s project manage their lives and get to the heart and soul of their personal and professional development.

We motivate and collaborate with our clients through project completion!

Our services include:

• Business Management Consulting Services
• Life Coaching
• MWBE Consulting/Prepare NYC/NYS MWBE Certification Applications
• Public Speaking
• Project Management
• Training
• Career Preparation
• Customer Service
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership
• Networking

Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc., a Certified NYC & NYS 
Minority Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)