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The EforAll Accelerator Program is a free, one-year program offered twice a year in each of our communities. This program offers a unique combination of immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business or nonprofit is encouraged to apply. The program is also offered in Spanish in many of our communities.
Launch Eforall in the Greater Worcester area in 2020.
50% of seed funding has been raised to launch EforAll for 3 years.
The balance of funding will come from individuals, foundations, and corporate investment.
A vibrant grassroots ecosystem helps communities thrive. EforAll’s success depends on volunteers to help support entrepreneurs through their journey. There are many ways to get involved.
Mentoring. Advise entrepreneurs through weekly online meetings for first 12 weeks of EforAll’s Accelerator program. A great way to learn and connect with the community.
Local community Content Specialists, Event Judges and Application Readers.
Local Advisory Board. Comprised of 8+ local business and community leaders.
MISSION STATEMENT
Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is accelerating economic and social impact in communities nationwide through inclusive entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship for All
175 Cabot Street, Suite 100
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 833-336-7255
Full-time employees: 33
2019 revenues: $5M
Year founded: 2010
Service area: Communities Nationwide
Primary funding sources:
Foundations: 32%
Individuals: 31%
Government: 21%
Corporations: 16%
David Parker, EforAll, CEO
John Esler, EforAll Worcester Founding Committee, Chair
Ed Augustus, City Manager, City of Worcester
Mary Casey, Managing Attorney, Harbor Law Group
Mike Grenon, VP & Principal, Grimes & Company, Inc.
Sheila Harrity, Superintendent-Director of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District
Sue Mailman, Chairwoman/Treasurer, Coghlin Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Barry Maloney, President, Worcester State University
Joe Pagano, Owner/Founder, Pagano Media
Luis Pedraja, President, Quinsigamond Community College
Peter Stanton, Publisher, CEO, Worcester Business Journal
Monica Thomas-Bonnick, VP/Business Lender Officer, Webster Five Bank
Eric Torkornoo, VP, TD Bank
Elaine Vescio, Director of Entrepreneurship, Worcester State University
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Worcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
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