We believe the best way to revitalize mid- sized U.S. cities that suffer low growth and high rates of poverty and unemployment is to fuel the dreams and ambitions of entrepreneurs who live in and near these cities. EforAll creates networks where there have been none, bringing the skills, the mentors, and the access to capital that accelerate local entrepreneurs towards success.
Every six months, EforAll runs two pitch contests: fun, community-driven events that enable would-be entrepreneurs to get feedback on their ideas, hopefully win $1,000, and learn about EforAll's core accelerator program. In the accelerator, 15 entrepreneurs launch their businesses by following a structured curriculum boosted by mentorship, functional specialists, and cash grants. After a year, the entrepreneurs enter the EforAll alumni network, where they can forever benefit from the ever growing number of entrepreneurs, mentors, and specialists across the country.
EforAll currently has offices in 5 site sin 6 communities: Cape Cod, Lowell, Lawrence, Lynn, New Bedford and Fall River, with plans to soon embark upon a national expansion.
EforAll created Emprendimiento para Todos (EparaTodos), the first in the nation Spanish-language business accelerator program. Currently offered in Lawrence and Lynn.
Find more information at eforall.org
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