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

Turning Her Professional Expertise into a Business

Tina Gilbert started Next Level Training Solutions to provide customized, high-quality training and development programs to strengthen employee retention and…

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…

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Upcoming Events

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News and Local Stories

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KNWA Fox24 – October 24, 2023

On the Cape, a new generation of business owners steps up

The Boston Globe – October 8, 2023

Inno on the Road: New startups entering Maine ecosystem already have an impact

BostInno – September 25, 2023

EforAll picks Clark graduate as new Greater Worcester executive director

Worcester Business Journal – September 12, 2023

Lowell-based nonprofit business accelerator expands to Arizona, California and Texas

BOSTINNO – August 29, 2023

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Northwest AR Mentor Spotlight

Cedric Fonville – EforAll Northwest Arkansas

What is your favorite part of being an EforAll mentor?

I enjoy the environment and community of entrepreneurs coming together to be a part of a supportive network.

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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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