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27 Graduates from Atlantic City/AACCNJ Small Business Academy

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  Photo of AACCNJ's John Harmon courtesy of the City of Atlantic City. AC JosepH Media ATLANTIC CITY -- On Tuesday, May 28, the Atlantic City Small Business Academy , in partnership with the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey graduated 27 participants from its transformative eight-week entrepreneurial development program. Hosted for the third time by the Office of the Honorable Mayor Marty Small, Sr., this initiative continues to strengthen Atlantic City’s small business ecosystem and empower local residents with the tools to launch and sustain successful ventures. The program featured weekly workshops led by seasoned industry experts covering core topics such as ABCs of starting a small business, writing a business plan, accessing capital, bookkeeping and taxes, goal setting, obtaining business certifications, building strong networks, and delivering excellent customer service....
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Robert Laws Embraces New City Administrator Job at Pleasantville

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  BY CLYDE HUGHES | AC JosepH Media PLEASANTVILLE -- A month into his new job as city administrator for the City of Pleasantville, Robert Laws said he has found the transition from private business to the public sector "exciting and rewarding."  Laws, a former Hamilton Township committeeman, insurance agent and long-time youth advocate, was appointed in March to the new position.  "God has blessed me to have many successful years in the private sector," Laws told Front Runner New Jersey.com. "I wanted to bring my experience in leadership, project management, and operations to public service." Read the full story here.
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Local Civil Rights/Justice Leader Wilfredo 'Wil' Rojas Dies at 73

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  BY CLYDE HUGHES | AC JosepH Media MICKLETON – Longtime justice/civil rights activist and columnist Wilfredo "Wil" Rojas died on April 5 at his home at 73 and will be remembered during funeral services in Philadelphia on April 10. The former first vice president and communications chair of the Gloucester County NAACP , Rojas was a strong voice for justice and civil rights through his work in Philadelphia and South Jersey. His family and the National Homicide Justice Alliance , an organization he co-founded after the shooting death of his son, made the announcement about his death this week. Rojas dedicated his life to positively impacting his community and worked tirelessly to serve others.  Read the rest of the story here .
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