Founded in 1761, Berkshire County includes over 30 cities and towns — from North Adams to Otis — and everything in between. EforAll launched to great fanfare across all of Berkshire County in Fall 2019 and is excited to support local entrepreneurs!
Business Accelerator
The Accelerator is a free, one-year program offered twice a year in EforAll communities. It provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network. Anyone with a dream to start or grow a business is encouraged to apply.
Pitch Contests
Fast-paced, fun community events that enable early-stage entrepreneurs to gain valuable exposure and feedback on a business idea at no cost. Great opportunity to network and validate business idea with potential to win a cash prize from EforAll.
Berkshire County Entrepreneurs
Turning a New Page in the Berkshires
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Berkshire County Spring 2021 Accelerator
Online classes start on February 23, 2021. Applications due January 28, 2021!
EforAll Berkshire County Report to the Community
Virtual event will be held on January 15, 2021 at 9am ET.
Local Stories and News
One way to boost job growth: with more businesses started by women
The Boston Globe – November 11, 2020
Local Entrepreneur Aims to Help People Start Businesses During Pandemic (Video)
Spectrum News 1 – September 5, 2020
EforAll announces fall program participants
The Berkshire Eagle – August 25, 2020
Longmont nonprofit to add Spanish language business program
Times-Call – August 21, 2020
EforAll: Helping Small Businesses Through Entrepreneurship
JustMeans.com – July 27, 2020
Berkshire County Mentor Spotlight
Mary Vasquez-Slack
What advice do you have for entrepreneurs?
It’s good to get different perspectives and listen to the advice of others, but it doesn’t mean you have to act on it. Trust your gut. You’re blazing your own path not someone else’s.
Interested in Mentoring?
Learn more about becoming an EforAll Mentor and apply today!
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Leadership Advisory Board
- Peter Taylor (Chair) – Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
- Dick Alcombright – Mountain One
- Jay Anderson – PERC & Pittsfield Cooperative Bank
- Jodi Rathbun-Briggs – Greylock Federal Credit Union
- Tim Burke – Milltown Capital
- Jonathan Butler – 1Berkshire
- AJ Enchill – Office of Senator Adam Hinds
- Mike Ferry – Berkshire Bank (retired)
- Pamela Green – Smith-Green
- John Lewis – R3SET Studios
- Deanna Ruffer – City of Pittsfield