From Forum to Field: Jane Veron on Building a Future Where Small Businesses Thrive

At the Milken Institute Finance Forum, TAP CEO Jane Veron joined leaders across finance, philanthropy, and policy to spotlight small business as a driver of economic resilience. Her reflections underscored the urgency of pairing capital with expert guidance to fuel growth and succession. 4/4/2025

The Power of Partnerships: How Collaboration Fuels Small Business Growth

TAP and KeyBank launched the Business Growth Accelerator in Cleveland, providing entrepreneurs with workshops on branding, financial literacy, and credit management paired with one-on-one coaching. Early results show nearly 100% of participants gained confidence and actionable steps for long-term growth. 3/21/2025

keybank group session with small business owners

Community Investment: The Key to Economic Resilience

Meet the Experts: How TAP’s Volunteer Consultants Drive Small Business Success

Navigating Challenges: How Small Business Owners Can Overcome Common Obstacles

From Seasonal Business to Year-Round Profitability

TAP helped Liberty Tax optimize operations and launch a bookkeeping business, boosting income from $0 to $4,000 in the first week.

Partnering for Success: How Foundations and Corporate Partners Help TAP Amplify Its Impact

Empowering Wellness and Resilience in Business

TAP’s support helped Genny Mack build a stronger brand foundation, expanding her holistic wellness business with confidence and strategic insight.

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Spring for Small Business® - April 16, 2026

Spring for Small Business® was The Acceleration Project’s signature benefit, an inspiring evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and connection at Level 10 in the Starrett-Lehigh Building. The event brought together leaders from finance, philanthropy, and the small business community to celebrate impact, entrepreneurship, and the small business owners driving local economies forward.

TAP was honored to recognize 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.

Although the event has passed, the opportunity to support its mission continues. Contributions are still being accepted through May 15 to help TAP launch the journey forward for small business owners nationwide.

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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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