Daytona Beach, FL – On August 4th, 2022, the TD Charitable Foundation awarded the African American Entrepreneurs Association (AAEA) a $5000.00 grant for the Fall segment of the Access to Capital Workshop Series. TD Bank, through its charitable giving arm the TD Charitable Foundation, is proud to support the efforts of the African American Entrepreneurs Association and what they are doing to help many minority businesses grow and prosper, said Randy Estrada, TD Bank North Florida Retail Market President.
“It is an honor to have such a supportive community partnership with TD Bank since 2020, and now with the TD Charitable Foundation. We are grateful for their continued confidence and for their support of the minority business growth and development offered by our programs at the AAEA. These programs have great importance to the community and TD Bank is a part of that.” says Leslie Giscombe, Founder, and CEO of AAEA. “The African American Entrepreneurs Association brings valuable education and financial support to the minority community, which creates a positive effect on the local communities as a whole. We thank TD Bank and the & TD Charitable Foundation for recognizing and supporting that mission.”
The ceremonial check award was presented to Leslie Giscombe, by Daytona Beach’s TD Bank Store Manager Davino Edwards.
The community is encouraged to participate in this educational workshop series, hosted on Zoom every Tuesday from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EST, and can register for free at https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_NppyCwKbSI-x3Mo1-LvuiQ.
The AAEA was founded to develop and create economic development through entrepreneurship within the underserved African American community through education, mentoring, workshops, group economics, and micro-financing opportunities. The AAEA focuses its partnerships on businesses and organizations that are dedicated to the support of equity, diversity, and inclusion. It is imperative that as a community we support and work together. With any questions or concerns regarding the AAEA please call the AAEA office at (386) 234-2014 or visit www.aaeassociation.org.
Pictured: Leslie Giscombe, AAEA Founder/CEO, Davino Edwards, Branch VP, TD Bank, 160 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach FL 32114
