Turning Opportunity Into Sustainable Growth: How TAP and Pursuit Help Junk Chief Build Structure, Strategy, and Scalable Success
After 13 years and 11,300+ engagements, TAP has seen that grit starts businesses but structure sustains them — and its partnership with Pursuit, a mission-driven CDFI, pairs affordable capital with hands-on consulting to help entrepreneurs scale strategically. This client story follows Junk Chief co-founder Nick Fusco, who used TAP's Deep Dive program to shift from referral-based growth to a structured commercial outreach strategy with clear systems and a blueprint for long-term success. 2/12/2026.
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When You’re Too Close to See Clearly
Real momentum starts with clarity as TAP CEO Jane Veron reflects on how gaining perspective and acting with intention has shaped TAP’s approach to helping small business owners move from feeling stuck to making confident decisions that drive sustainable growth. By Jane Veron 12/18/2025
Beyond Transactions: Measuring Donor and Partner ROI
TAP’s work is creating powerful momentum. From a ten to one SROI to rapidly expanding AI education programs, this post shows how donor and partner investments are multiplying impact and opening new pathways for small business owners nationwide. 12/9/2025
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Spring for Small Business® - April 16, 2026
Join The Acceleration Project (TAP) for our signature benefit — an inspiring evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 6:30–8:30 PM at Level 10 in the Starrett-Lehigh Building. The event will bring together leaders from finance, philanthropy, and the small business community to celebrate impact and entrepreneurship.
We are proud to honor Matt Nord, Co-Head of Private Equity and Head of Hybrid at Apollo, for his leadership and commitment to economic empowerment, and to present TAP’s 3rd annual Small Business Owner of the Year Award to an exceptional TAP client.
Be part of launching the journey forward for small business owners nationwide. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact events@theaccelerationproject.org
Fall for Small Business – October 8, 2025
TAP's Be the Catalyst event brought together our team, consultants, and partners for an evening centered on purpose and possibility.
Elizabeth Gore, Co-founder & President of Hello Alice , reflected on how entrepreneurship creates both opportunity and resilience and how TAP's guidance complements capital.
TAP CEO Jane Veron moderated a fireside chat with two inspiring business owners and past clients Dr. Justin Vaidyan of Arise Physical Therapy and Margaret Barrow of It's Nola.
Recognized for Transparency & Empowerment
We’re proud to align with leading organizations that champion transparency, accountability, and sustainable small business growth.
TAP News & Events
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