Presented by The Acceleration Project

2026 Spring for Small Business® Benefit

Registration ends Thursday, 04/16/2026 6:30pm EDT

About This Event

Join The Acceleration Project (TAP) on Thursday, April 16th, 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, 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.

Business casual attire.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact events@theaccelerationproject.org

About This Event

Join The Acceleration Project (TAP) on Thursday, April 16th, 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, 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.

Business casual attire.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact events@theaccelerationproject.org