Northwest Arkansas

Northwest Arkansas is a three-county region located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. Booming prosperity accompanying a tremendous increase in the area’s population has made Northwest Arkansas a recognized economic success. With the region’s Hispanic population now at 17%, the region’s community and business leaders want to ensure that all residents have the same opportunity to start and grow a business, leading to its championing of EforAll and its Spanish program, EparaTodos.

Programas también disponibles en español en su comunidad.

Our Programs

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.

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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.

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Northwest AR Entrepreneurs

She’s Making the World more Colorful and Sustainable

Megan Cash has been passionate about hair coloring and experimenting with her appearance since the third grade! When the pandemic…

She Isn’t Just Spinning Her Wheels in This Venture!

Who wouldn’t love a bike ride around a beautiful lake with a quick stop for a picnic? That’s what Lake…

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Upcoming Events

Northwest Arkansas Winter 2024 Accelerator

Classes start on January 9th, 2024. Must apply by October 26th @ 5 pm CDT!

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News and Local Stories

The Blue Economy Comes to Bradford Street

The Provincetown Independent – May 10, 2023

New business accelerator aims to empower underserved entrepreneurs in Maine

Mainebiz – March 27, 2023

EforAll Launches its Business Accelerator Program in Maine to Expand Access to Entrepreneurship

Press Release – March 7, 2023

Holyoke’s Crave Restaurant is Dream Turned Reality

MassLive – February 21, 2023

EforAll NWA team @ GoodDay NWA

GoodDay NWA – February 13, 2023

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Northwest AR Mentor Spotlight

Jessica Whalen – EforAll Northwest Arkansas

What made you want to become a mentor?

I have been in business for 10 years, five years full-time running my business, and there were many times when I wished I had a mentor.

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Local Volunteer Opportunities

Our Northwest AR community will engage over 200 volunteers each year to help support entrepreneurs who participate in our Business Accelerators and Pitch Contests. There are several volunteer options so you can apply for the one that best fits your interests and availability.

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