News & Up Coming Events
Congratulations BOW Collective member Aisha Bowe!
Monday, April 14, 2025
History in the making! On April 14, BOW Collective member Aisha Bowe launched into space aboard Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, carrying a custom-made BOW flag into orbit.
She joined an all-star crew that includes Gayle King, Amanda Nguyá»…n, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sánchez on this landmark flight, which Blue Origin live-streamed and CBS covered.
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Even more powerful, fellow BOW member and former NASA astronaut Joan Higginbotham cheered her on, representing legacy and leadership in action.
“This moment reminds the world that Black women are not only leading businesses—they are reaching for the stars.”— Nicole Cober Johnson, Esq., Founder & CEO of The BOW Collective
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Follow along: @blueorigin Hashtags: #BOWInOrbit #AishaTakesFlight #BOWCollective #WomenInSTEM​
The BOW Collective: Breaking Barriers Conference
Friday, February 21, 2025
Kecia Palmer-Cousins just returned from an amazing experience in Newport Beach, CA where she was moved up from a StartHERScaleHER (SHSH) and was inducted into the BOW Collective as a Small Business Owner (SBO). Since she grew her business, Aero-Ba-Soul,Inc. by 20%, she also received a “2025 “BOW KNOWS GROWTH” AWARD!​
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Kecia Palmer-Cousins is the new Peekskill NAACP Economic Empowerment Chair
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The Economic Empowerment committee continues to bring awareness to our community through workshops and presentations. We are looking to build Black owned businesses and not sustain poor conditions. We continue to monitor big business (absence and addition) and their effect on our community.
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#NAACP
Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Heading to Capitol Hill to have my voice heard on Advocacy Day!
Proud to represent The BOW Collective, with over 200 CEOs driving $1.4 billion in annual revenue and providing over 2,000 jobs. Together, we're not just small businesses—we're Breaking Barriers and making a significant impact on the economy. 💼💪
#AdvocacyDay #BOWCollective #SmallBusinessVoice #BreakingBarriers
Stress Management & Effective Communication Workshop
Friday December 1, 2023
Join the Peekskill NAACP and New Era Creative Space for a Stress Management & Effective Communication workshop this Saturday, December 2nd from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the United Methodist Church located at 1040 Main Street in Peekskill. Enjoy a free workshop facilitated by Ridvan Idara and learn practical strategies. To register, please click the link below.
2023 Lillian Vernon Award Ceremony and Networking Event
Thursday November 9, 2023
TONIGHT! Meet Kecia at WEDC's Lillian Vernon Awards. Great networking in Peekskill.
You are cordially invited to an exclusive Fireside Chat with
John W. Rogers, Jr., Chairman & Co-CEO, Ariel Investments
Wednesday October 18, 2023
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(New York, NY - October 9, 2023) — The New York State Black Business Alliance (NYSBBA) announces an exclusive in-person Fireside Chat featuring John W. Rogers, Jr., Chairman and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments. Mr. Rogers is renowned as the Founder of the first minority-owned asset management firm in the U.S.
This event is scheduled for October 18th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and will be hosted at 124 East 14th Street, NYC 10003.
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Westchester County Executive George Latimer Encourages Businesses Owned by Women and Minorities to Register as MWBEs
Friday September 29, 2023
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New Report Shows that Last Year MWBE’s Utilized a Record-Setting $95M Through Available Contracts
Watch Full Press Event HERE
The latest revelations from the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Annual Expenditure and Utilization Report found that MWBE businesses are thriving in Westchester and there are still untapped resources available to them....
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Heart of the Matter Town Hall
Thursday September 14, 2023
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Join the Association of Black Cardiologists for a Heart of the Matter Town Hall with basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar this Friday, September 15th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the Mount Sinai Stern Auditorium in NYC. Enjoy a live discussion where you will hear more about Kareem's Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) journey, how to recognize potential AFib symptoms, and the importance of consulting with your healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis. For more information and to register, please click the link below.
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Reflecting on the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks
Monday September 11, 2023
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As we all reflect on the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, let us pause to remember the lives that were lost and for those who risked their own health and safety to help others. #NeverForget
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Register for the JFK Terminal 8 Concession Redevelopment Program Information Session
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Attention all MWBE's seeking contracts! Meet the JFK Terminal 8 Concession Redevelopment Program team virtually this Thursday, July 27th from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm and learn more about the construction and contracting opportunities that are available. To register, please click the link below.
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Register for the New York-Presbyterian African American Women and Breast Cancer Discussion
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Join New York-Presbyterian on Wednesday, July 26th from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm for a virtual discussion on African American Women and Breast Cancer. A panel of medical experts will discuss unique challenges African American women may encounter with breast cancer and will share lifestyle and hormonal risk factors, the importance of early detection, and the latest advances in treatment. For those who are interested, please click the link below to register.
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Register for the Business Council of Westchester Summer Soiree Event
Monday, July 10, 2023
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Join the Business Council of Westchester for its Summer Soiree event on Tuesday, July 11th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle. Enjoy the last event of the summer season which will include entertainment, a tiki bar, special giveaways, and a chance to hang out with Aero-Ba-Soul Inc. CEO Kecia Palmer-Cousins.
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Celebrate Juneteenth at these Upcoming Events!
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Peekskill's Juneteenth is not one to be missed! Come out for the Juneteenth Flag Raising this Thursday, June 15th at 6:00 pm at City Hall and the Juneteenth Parade & Festival on Saturday, June 17th starting at 12:00 pm in downtown Peekskill. Join The Greater Peekskill Area Chapter of the Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus, Inc., for an Oldies But Goodies Juneteenth Celebration this Friday, June 16th from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at the Peekskill Central Firehouse.
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Register for these upcoming events!
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Join Sister to Sister International for its Community Partner/Membership Engagement Open House; Join CUNY for its 2023 MWBE | SDVOB Procurement Conference this Wednesday, May 24th from 7:45 am - 3:00 pm at John Jay College.
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Register for these upcoming events!
Monday, May 15, 2023
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Calling all MWBEs! Attend a Zoom presentation this Tuesday, May 16th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm to learn more about how to do business with the Department of Social Services, Human Resources Administration, and the Department of Homeless Services. In addition, representatives from the Mayor's Office of Contract Services will be present to talk about coding your business as well as how to identify and track opportunities using PASSPort. Gain insight by clicking the link below to register!
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Happy Mother's Day Message from
Aero-Ba-Soul
Sunday, May 14, 2023
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Happy Mother's Day from Kecia, Kevin, and the Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. Team! We salute and send love to our mothers (heaven and earth) and everyone’s mother on this special day!
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Register for MWBE Advocacy Day
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Calling all MWBEs! Join us for MWBE Advocacy Day as we advocate for the extension and expansion of the MWBE program on Tuesday, May 9th at 10:00 am at the third floor of the Legislative Office Building in Albany, New York.
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Happy birthday to Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. CEO Kecia Palmer-Cousins!
Thursday, April 30, 2023
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Happy birthday to Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. CEO Kecia Palmer-Cousins! May your birthday be filled with joy and love as we celebrate you on your special day!
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Women's History Month Vendor Outreach Event​
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 10am - 11:30am
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The New York City Commission on Human Rights will host a free vendor outreach event as part of their annual MWBE initiative. The event will feature presentations from the NYC Police Department, NYC Fire Department and NYC's Small Business Services.
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Google Announces Black-Owned Business Attribute
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📣 Attention Black-owned biz: @GoogleMyBiz launched a Black-owned attribute to help you show your business is proudly Black-owned on @GoogleMaps and Search and lets customers learn more about you. Get started here → https://grow.google/blackowned #GrowWithGoogle
They’re here to help you get set up with a Business Profile if you don’t have one yet so you can get the attribute → https://goo.gle/BusinessProfile
Become Part of History!
Sign the Dorie Miller Petition Today!
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Joe DioGuardi, former United States Representative, and the young men of Peekskill (NY) High School’s Black Diamonds Academic Success Program want justice for African American Heroes of WWI & WWII!
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In an effort to correct a longstanding racial injustice, former Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Rep. Mickey Leland, and former US Representative DioGuardi introduced two bills on October 20, 1987 to posthumously award The Medal of Honor to two extraordinarily brave African American servicemen who fought for the United States in World Wars I and II. The Black Diamonds, part of My Brother’s Keeper Initiative, have been dedicated to this cause for the past two years.
Help Joe, The Black Diamonds and others to petition to get Doris "Dorie" Miller, an African American sailor in the United States Navy, a Congressional Medal. Dorie manned anti-aircraft guns during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, for which he had no training, and tended to the wounded.
He was recognized by the Navy for his actions and awarded the Navy Cross.
MBK Black Diamond Program Mentor/Advisor Mr. Martin McDonald was recently contacted by staff members from New York’s 17 th District Congresswoman Nita Lowey’s office. They advised Mr. McDonald that she is committed to co-signing the Bill to get Dorie Miller the Medal of Honor!!!!
Help the sons of MBK Mentors/Advisors Mr. McDonald, Mr. Andrew Torres and Mr. Kevin Cousins (Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc.’s COO) and the other amazing
MBK Black Diamonds in helping former Congressman DioGuardi and The MBK Red Diamonds GET MORE ONLINE SIGNATURES! Their goal is to reach 5,000 signatures. They need your support! You can read more and sign the petition here: http://chng.it/WMRtHvyYWc
Please sign the online petition now! Thanks to your support this petition has a chance of winning! They need 407 more signatures to reach their first goal of 1,500 signatures.
We thank you in advance as you share the link with your friends, family and network. Please open and share the link on your twitter, Instagram and SnapChat.
Become part of history and help The MBK Black Diamonds finish their year strong! The MBK Black Diamond Life! Integrity, Determination and Service to Others.
On behalf of the MBK Black Diamonds, including my two sons, who are proud MBK Black Diamonds, I thank you for signing this petition! Black Lives Matter! Become part of this historical moment! Sign the Dorie Miller petition today. Thank You!
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Kevin Cousins Receives the Panzanaro Family Award
The Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. Team congratulates our Chief Operating Officer Kevin on this prestigious and well-deserved award! Kevin is humbled, honored and thankful to receive this award!
It reads: The Panzanaro Family Award Presented to Kevin Cousins For Your Dedicated Services, Hard Work and Time To The Peekskill High School Athletic Program, June 2020.
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Hi Aero-Ba-Soul Family,
I hope that everyone is well and safe as we go through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Below are two free resources that small business owners, private non-profits, homeowners and renters can tap into for economic and mental relief.
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Economic Injury Disaster Advance Loan - https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. This advance will provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. Funds will be made available within three days of a successful application. This loan advance will not have to be repaid. Apply for the Loan Advance here.
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A NY State of Mind
After you apply for the $10,000 above, check out https://www.headspace.com/ny .
New York has been hit hard by the current global crisis. In partnership with Governor Cuomo, Headspace can help you find some time and space as you weather this storm. This special NY collection of meditation, sleep, and movement exercises are here to support you through stressful and challenging times.
Sharing is caring! Be safe! We are here for you! Our prayers go out to everyone today and everyday!
Sincerely,
Kecia
Kecia Palmer-Cousins, CEO/ Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc.
Tel: 914-737-7237 / Cell: 914-512-4373
Email: kecia@aerobasoul.com
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 client’s projects and engineer solutions through project completion.
Aero-Ba-Soul, Inc. is a Peekskill-based, Certified NYC/NYS MWBE Project Management, MWBE Consulting and Soft Skills Training company. Our customer relationship consultants, engineers and project managers motivate and collaborate with MWBE’s, connecting them with government resources through project completion. Our small business therapists + wellness
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