SALEM, N.J. — Seven local businesspeople graduated from the Salem Small Business Academy on April 15 at Stand Up For Salem.
The Salem Small Business Academy launched on February 4, 2025, with participants engaging in 8 weeks of comprehensive business learning experiences.
The curriculum covered a wide range of topics, including the ABCs of starting a small business, writing a business plan, leveraging social media, networking, accounting, gaining access to capital, business goals, excellence in customer service, and the certifications process (MBE or WMBE). This program has equipped new and aspiring business owners with the tools and knowledge needed to turn their dreams into reality…