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With support from the CTA’s DBE program, Air and Wellness has landed spots on huge projects like the $2.1B Red and Purple Line upgrades. They’re also bidding on work at O’Hare and beyond—big things are coming!

What started as a CPR training company is now making big moves in construction. Air and Wellness is handling traffic safety, flooring, and carpentry on major CTA projects like the Red Line Extension—proving that small businesses can do big things.

With HIRE360’s loans, mentorship, and back-office support, Air & Wellness expanded from CPR training to construction services—growing from $5K profit in its first year to $3M by 2021.

What started as a CPR training company is now making big moves in construction. Air and Wellness is handling traffic safety, flooring, and carpentry on major CTA projects like the Red Line Extension—proving that small businesses can do big things.

As a certified MBE/WBE, Air & Wellness is handling fence installation, site clean-up, and traffic maintenance on the #ORD21 project. President Adrian Mobley calls it a great learning experience and praises the AHCB JV team for creating opportunities for small businesses.

In a Chicago Defender interview, Adrian Mobley shares how HIRE360’s support helped Air & Wellness grow, while leaders highlight the push for diversity and inclusion to strengthen Chicago’s post-COVID construction industry.