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Capital Alone Is Not Enough

Capital alone does not drive sustainable small business growth, and this blog highlights how expert coaching, loan readiness, and proactive planning help business owners turn funding into lasting impact. 1/22/2026

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How Touchd Medical Spa partnered with TAP to build the systems, strategy, and structure needed to unlock growth and confidently expand into a thriving storefront business.

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Clarity Before Growth: Setting Business Goals for 2026

Learn how SMART goals give small business owners the structure and clarity needed to grow, secure funding, and stay focused amid daily demands. 1/15/2026.

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Why Year-End Giving Matters for Small Business Growth

Year-end giving shapes what comes next as TAP reflects on how timely support and expert guidance help under-resourced small business owners enter the new year with clarity, confidence, and momentum. 12/30/2025

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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

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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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The Acceleration Project (TAP) CEO Jane Veron Appointed Chair of Congressman George Latimer’s Newly Established Jobs and Economy Citizen Task Force

The Acceleration Project CEO Jane Veron has been appointed by U.S. Representative George Latimer (NY-16) to serve as Chair of the newly created Citizen Task Force on Jobs and the Economy, effective November 2025 through January 2027. 12/04/2025

Jane Veron and U.S. Representative George Latimer (NY-16) with others at her appointment to Chair of the newly created Citizen Task Force on Jobs and the Economy

Latimer Launches Seven Citizen Task Forces

U.S. Representative George Latimer has launched seven citizen task forces to bring local expertise into federal policymaking. Jane Veron, co founder of The Acceleration Project, will chair the Jobs and Economy Task Force, which is the only committee expanded to nine members given the complexity of the work. The groups will develop recommendations through 2027 to help shape thoughtful, community informed policy. 12/05/2025.

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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, Partner and Co-Head of Equity 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.

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.

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TAP News & Events

 Explore our latest updates, from upcoming events and award recognitions to press mentions and official releases. 

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