For Immediate Release
May 8, 2025
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Hartsfield-Jackson Celebrates Inaugural Gateway to Growth Graduates
Event highlights ATL’s commitment to empowering small businesses during National Small Business Week
ATLANTA – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will host a graduation ceremony for the inaugural cohort of its Gateway to Growth program — an 11-week educational initiative designed to equip small business owners with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of operating within the world’s busiest airport.
This milestone graduation celebrates ATL’s investment in small business development and supplier inclusion through the Gateway to Growth program. The program provides local entrepreneurs with critical insights into procurement, compliance, operations, and customer experience within the ATL environment—helping prepare them for long-term success as potential concessionaires at the world’s busiest airport.
This celebration coincides with National Small Business Week and reflects ATL’s commitment to fostering economic inclusion and supporting entrepreneurial success.
WHO: The Honorable Andre Dickens, 61st Mayor, City of Atlanta
Ricky Smith, General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATL Senior Leadership
Gateway to Growth program graduates
WHAT: ATL to host a graduation ceremony for the inaugural cohort of its Gateway to Growth program—an 11-week educational initiative designed to equip small business owners with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of operating within the world’s busiest airport.
WHEN: Friday, May 9
11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE)
504 Fair St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
ATL is the first airport in history to serve more than 100 million passengers in one year and continues to top passenger totals worldwide. The Airport boasts an annual direct economic impact of $66 billion in the state. A frequent recipient of awards of excellence, ATL is recognized for its leadership in concessions, operations, sustainability, architectural engineering and construction. For more information, visit www.atl.com.
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