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Teaming Up with Morgan Stanley to Drive Impact

TAP was one of nine NYC nonprofits selected for Morgan Stanley’s 2025 Strategy Challenge, partnering with rising leaders to shape a roadmap for national growth. The collaboration identified Miami as a strategic expansion market and earned TAP third place and a $10,000 grant. 6/18/25

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Professional Growth with Purpose: How TAP Invests in Its Volunteer Consultants

At TAP, consultants give their expertise to small business owners while gaining access to professional development in AI, cybersecurity, branding, and more. This peer-led model strengthens impact for clients and creates growth opportunities for volunteers. 6/12/25

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Passing the Torch: Small Business as a Pathway to Generational Wealth

For many entrepreneurs, small business is more than income—it’s a legacy. TAP’s donor-funded consulting helps families like 2 Girls and a Cookshop strengthen operations, build generational wealth, and inspire the next generation of owners. 6/3/25

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Building Stronger Communities Through Small Business Support

MJ Renovation Group, a Latina-owned construction business in Orlando, partnered with TAP to strengthen finances, streamline operations, and expand into commercial work. The result: 85% revenue growth, tripled contractor capacity, and rising recognition across the community. 5/29/25

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Fueling Farmer Growth with Feed the Hunger Fund

TAP partnered with Feed the Hunger Fund to deliver a financial skills workshop for farmers in Hawaii and California. Participants gained tools to read financial statements, strengthen pricing strategies, and build long-term profitability. 5/20/25

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It’s Nola

It’s Nola, a Brooklyn-based snack company founded by professor Margaret Barrow, partnered with TAP to boost sales, grow repeat customers, and build the systems needed for sustainable growth.

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Jane Veron & Peter Greene on the Power of the TAP Model

Board Chair Peter Greene joined CEO Jane Veron for a thoughtful Q&A about TAP’s 2025 Spring for Small Business® Benefit, reflecting on progress, partnership, and the measurable impact of supporting entrepreneurs. 5/15/25

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The Acceleration Project (TAP) and KeyBank Help Small Businesses in Cleveland Unlock 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.

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