The Wall Street Journal: You're Already Moving Toward Your Next Career
The Wall Street Journal highlights Jane Veron’s journey from corporate executive to mayor of Scarsdale and later founder of TAP. Her story exemplifies how career transitions often begin with small, intentional steps rather than sudden changes.
Fortune: The 4 Steps That Helped Ina Garten, a Former Mayor, and a Home Shopping Network Star Pull Off Transformational Career Pivots
In Fortune's guide on career pivots, Jane Veron is highlighted as a prime example of reinvention. The article discusses how Veron transitioned from a corporate career to founding The Acceleration Project, demonstrating the power of embracing change.
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Scarsdale10583: Scarsdale Mayor Jane Veron and TAP CEO will be honored with a Women in Business Award by Westchester Magazine’s 914INC.
Jane Veron was recognized with a Women in Business Award by Westchester Magazine’s 914INC. Veron co-founded TAP a decade ago to empower under-resourced small businesses and accelerate their success. She emphasized that supporting small businesses elevates families and communities.
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Westchester Magazine: 914INC. Honors 2022 Women in Business Award Recipients
Westchester Magazine’s Women in Business 2022 feature spotlights Jane Veron. She is recognized for advancing underrepresented small business owners, especially women and people of color, and for her leadership as mayor of Scarsdale.
Westchester Magazine: Starting a Business in Westchester - Tips for Entrepreneurs
In Westchester, The Acceleration Project (TAP) stands out as a trusted partner for small business owners, offering hands-on consulting and expert guidance that help entrepreneurs strengthen their operations and achieve sustainable growth.
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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.
Recognized for Transparency & Empowerment
We’re proud to align with leading organizations that champion transparency, accountability, and sustainable small business growth.
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