The latest cohort of the City of Atlantic City’s Small Business
Academy graduated 27 Atlantic City residents this week who completed the free eight-week
program, which teaches participants how to start and grow a successful business. Workshops led
by industry experts educated participants on topics such as the ABC’s of starting a small business,
writing a business plan, setting goals, marketing and more. At the end of the cohort, participants
pitched their business ideas to local professionals who offered feedback before scoring the
pitches