This is an exciting episode highlighting the woman owned certification specifically for women with a 51% ownership and controlling interest in their businesses. The episode also highlights a young start up affectionately known as Rare Roses, a cleaning tag team who are making their name in the New Jersey residential community.

If your company has had a demonstrated track record in the commercial market and has been doing business for the last twenty-four months, and you've decided to diversity your business portfolio by adding government contracts, then the SBA 8(a) program may be a good fit.  This show also congratulates Mightypeacecoffee.com, during our Spotlight on Business Segment, in addition to rolling out our new Buyer and Seller X-Change Segment along with our Hero's in Diversity Segments.

This podcast episode is for those businesses interested in doing business with the local municipalities and counties as a certified MWBE, veteran or general vendor.  Additionally, congratulations go out to Compu-Link, a company providing next – level protection from cyber-attacks – for their dedication to content filtering, disaster recovery services – caused from hacks, or malfunctions, and for reinvesting back into the community - by giving back and mentoring eight SYEP participants.

If your preference is to start doing business by selling to local municipalities, used by County agencies and contractors then this show will be worth listening to. Additionally, congratulations go out to Andrea Young, affectionately known as Chef Andrea, Owner of Sweet Vegan – for creating delicious hand-dipped artisan chocolates and for sharing her passion for work with the fortunate participants in the summer youth employment program (SYEP).

If your goods and services are something that the airports may purchase, this show will highlight the two key reasons why you may want to consider becoming certified with the New York and New York Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Additionally, congratulations go out to LaToya Finney affectionately known as (LJ), President and CEO of the IN-18 LLC, host of the Tees Me Podcast, Underwriter of the Finer Life Golf Foundation, Inc, and – for her work with the community summer youth employment program (SYEP).

If you’re planning to do work in New York City you may find it appealing to have the NYC Small Business Services certification because they encourage their agencies to buy goods and services from their diverse pool of M/WBE vendors. Additionally, congratulations go out to Kanika Cousine and her partner Arkim Alston, Founder & President, and CEO of Filter Addict, Inc. for their work with the Summer Youth Employment Program, and the work they have been doing in the community.

If you are considering doing business in New York State, and you want to sell to government, then this show is a "must listen."  This show also showcases Stephanie Auyeung, Artist, Author and Creator of the Arty Ben LLC - for her work with the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and her work as a best-selling children's book author, illustrator, and self-publisher.

This show helps those who have goods and services and want to explore selling to the School Construction Authority. If you’re planning to perform work on NYC Public Schools or sell to NYC Public Schools – then becoming a certified as a M/WBE might be a great idea with this agency and you should listen to this podcast.  This show also highlights the Young Leaders Enrichment Programs CEO, Theresa Huggins, and highlights all of the wonderful plans she has for working with youth and tutoring them to become young leaders in the community. 

This episode highlights another useful tip to consider once you have obtained your certification approval from your entity of choice. For those companies that have identified their NAICS codes, and identified those agencies buying their products or services, the next step is the development of the communication plan which is highlighted in this podcast. Lastly, during the new member segment congratulations go out to Bergen Heard and son, Shawn, owners of The Western Pleasures Ranch, located in Williamson, Georgia on 26 acres. 

This show provides more information on what to expect once you've received your certification as a minority, woman, small, local, disadvantaged, or veteran owned business. The show also send out congratulations to David Esposito, one of the Top Real Estate Agent in Queens. Info on Realtor David Esposito can be found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or you can visit the website – which is https://www.nyespo.com/

This show is for anyone who has jumped through lots of hoops to get certified and for those who are working hard to put together the required documentation to obtain your certification – and addresses the question many have been wondering – which is Now what? We also send our congratulations to Victoria Brannigan, CEO of The Queen's Lovely Things - aka "QLT."

Tune in to hear what's a waiver and why they matter in the world of government contracting. We'll ALSO respond to Gina in our FAQs segment, congratulate our BOOM member of the week - Selmin Karatas, Inventor of the majestic Kazani Products Line, notify you of a upcoming bidding opportunity and offer VERY SPECIAL & LOYAL listeners a special TREAT during our hot deal segment at the end; be sure to listen all the way through for the details!"

This show will give you insights on opportunities to sell your goods and services to the NYC Department of Education which has an annual budget north of $20 billion for its 1.1 million students, and 1,800 or more separate schools over 5 boroughs with the support of 135,000 employees, and highlights how to qualify as a vendor for upcoming contracting opportunities.  In addition, this show congratulates desmond the songwriter on the recent release of his new album with the hit single “Rise Up” climbing the charts worldwide.

This show shares four helpful insights on how to get started selling to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security and buys everything from water to blankets especially during disasters and the recent pandemic.  In addition, this show congratulates Ricarte Reid, President and CEO of R Reid Architect, P.C. – a design build organization committed to providing clients with one point of accountability and frustration-free design build experiences.

This show highlights for businesses, and vendors the privileges of listing your business as a vendor with New York State. The vendor registration  also allows your company to advertise any subcontracting opportunities to thousands of businesses for free. In addition, this show congratulates Michelle Turner, the magnificent global journalist and Host of "The Collective" on WSME Enlightmentmedia.com, where arts, culture and entertainment come alive. 

Stand out from the crowd by knowing how to successfully respond to request for proposals. This episode is packed with easy steps you can take to understand how to prepare, and present your bid to any government or corporate entity. In addition, B.O.O.M. offers  Congratulations to Pauline Thompson and Tamar Brown, they’re the dynamic mother/daughter Duo and Founders of Tailor-Made by Pauline – a firm offering custom-made tailoring services and clothing for women to help them feel confident and comfortable about their bodies.

Ready to diversify your business? Ready to take on government contracts? If you've been in business several years and you want the capability of growing much faster than your peers - the 8a certification may work for your company. This episode highlights how to get started selling to the government and those who qualify.  This episode also congratulates Wallace McNair with Aces Seal Coating and Contracting, Inc., a New York corporation specializing in providing commercial and residential masonry and asphalt services to local retail shopping centers, apartment complexes, local businesses, churches, and various other property owners. 

Generally speaking at a large airport approximately 20% or more of the concession contracts are awarded to Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE) or food vendors – and if you're interested in learning more - this episode will share some news you can use! 

Additionally, we offer congratulations to Gerald Inman (affectionately known as Coach JR), he’s Founder, and CEO of Fitness Fabs, and Author of “When the Air Comes Out of the Ball,” an inspirational autobiography encouraging children to utilize their gifts as windows of opportunity to make their ultimate dreams become reality. 

Coach JR has tremendous experiences to share – he played in the NBA G League – and Now Coach JR is a personal trainer and fitness guru with his own line of stylish, comfortable, and colorful fitness clothing that everyone would love to wear. You can order sweat suits, shirts, and sports wear from www.fitnessfabs.org, or connect with Coach JR @fitnessfabsinc that’s @fitnessfabsinc or via telephone at (845) 598-8981.

You're going to want to listen to this segment if you are considering doing business with the airport. There just may be contract opportunities that are set-aside for companies just like your business. This episode also showcases the Rochdale Lock and Roll, LLC business owner, Mike and Marquis, located in Jamaica, New York.

This show gives you a glimpse of what's to expect when selling to the federal government, and allows you to take an assessment as to if you're ready to launch forward, and congratulates Dr. Malinda Bell, Founder of Women Out of Bondage Ministries (WOOB) – a worldwide ministry with headquarters in Riverdale, GA. Since 1996 Dr. Bell has been coordinating and delivering conferences and retreats that target women faced with challenges in their careers, businesses, and families. To find out more of the exciting (WOOB) details visit the website womenoutofbondage.org or contact Dr. Bell directly on (678) 516-9411.