Apollo's Matt Nord on What Business Owners Need to Know

Jane Veron, TAP's Co-Founder and CEO, sits down with Apollo's Matt Nord to discuss navigating market uncertainty, shifting valuations, and creative capital strategies for business leaders. 04/20/2026.

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Beyond Capital: Why Financial Literacy Matters for Business Owners

Celebrate National Financial Literacy Month by learning how strong bookkeeping and financial literacy help small business owners make confident growth decisions. 04/14/2026.

TAP CEO Jane Veron Featured on I Live Here Westchester Podcast

TAP CEO Jane Veron joins the "I Live Here Westchester NY" podcast to share how TAP helps small business owners grow through no-cost, high-caliber coaching. 04/14/2026

Financial Literacy Month: Why Small Businesses Need an EDGE

This National Financial Literacy Month, discover how TAP’s EDGE program helps NYC and Westchester entrepreneurs build strong business financial habits. 04/10/26.

Jane Veron Named a 2026 100 Women to KNOW in America Honoree

Jane Veron was named a 2026 100 Women to KNOW in America honoree, a national recognition presented by KNOW Women that celebrates influential, accomplished women making a meaningful impact in their industries and communities. 04/09/2026

TAP & Citi Foundation Partner to Launch EDGE Coaching Program

TAP and Citi Foundation launch the EDGE program, providing free 8-month financial coaching to NYC and Westchester small business owners. 04/08/06.

Spring for Small Business 2026: Honoring Matt Nord

The Acceleration Project hosts its 'Spring for Small Business' benefit on April 16, 2026, honoring Apollo Global Management's Matt Nord. 04/03/26.

What Women Entrepreneurs Need to Scale Across Industries and Regions

Discover insights from the Women’s Entrepreneurship Institute on how female founders scale across industries when capital is paired with expert support. 04/01/2026.

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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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