Contracts and Currency: Building Businesses that Scale

**This event will be online only**

For entrepreneurs, contracts are currency. They bring stability, scale, and opportunity beyond the hustle. In this interactive workshop, Keyla Marte discusses how diverse founders can launch or grow their businesses through certifications, government contracts, and community-driven branding. Learn about how cultural identity can fuel your entrepreneurial edge, while demystifying the path to winning contracts and creating sustainable income streams.

Key takeaways include:

• The mindset shift: moving from hustle to structured contracts as currency
• How certifications (M/WBE, small busi ness, etc.) unlock bigger opportunities
• Strategies to position your business to win contracts and partnerships
• Scaling smart: knowing when and how to expand operations
• Aligning cultural identity with business brand and customer trust
• Building wealth and legacy through consistent contracts, not just one-off sales

About the Presenter:

Keyla Marte

Keyla Marte is the founder of Keyla Consulting & Company, a certified M/WBE firm that helps small and mid-sized businesses grow through branding, business development, and back-end operations. Her expertise includes guiding entrepreneurs in securing government and corporate contracts, scaling operations, and turning cultural identity into a competitive edge. Through workshops, one-on-one advising, and her signature 3B’s Framework—Brand Development, Business Development, and Back-End Operations—Keyla has empowered dozens of businesses to move from survival mode into wealth-building enterprises.

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